Bramham Gardens

Bramham Gardens was developed in stages between 1883 and 1895, with several builders contributing to the square and creating the varied architectural character seen today. 1-18 were built by James Whitaker, who was also responsible for much of Barkston Gardens. Although Bramham Gardens and Bolton Gardens appear to share the same stretch of road, the distinction becomes clearer when travelling east, with Bramham Gardens on the left-hand side and Bolton Gardens on the right 19-27 were down to H.A. Matthews between 1885-6. Number 28 followed in 1887 under E. & J. W. Sage. The same firm later returned to develop numbers 39–47 around ten years later S.A. Cummings continued up the street from where Sage had left off starting with number 29. The houses on the square are some of the most interesting and intricately designed buildings in the whole of Kensington. The East of the square comprises a ravishing roster of Queen Anne/Gothic revival edifices which are still unconverted Freehold houses. One such house sold for £15,500,000 in 2010 and was only 8,600 sq ft! Based on average price increases since then it should be worth at least £20,000,000 now. Their scale, architectural character and position overlooking a private garden square continue to support Bramham Gardens’ enduring appeal.