Chelsea Barracks, the luxury residential development in Belgravia, London, unveils its latest turnkey residence: 5 Whistler Square
One of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods welcomes a new pinnacle of luxury—a luxurious property now available for £55 million (approx. SGD$94.7 million): 5 Whistler Square.
Behind this 13,030-square-foot masterwork is the lauded British design studio Banda, led by the Royal Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. With this residence, Banda has reimagined the traditional townhouse as a sanctuary for multi-generational living, where form, function, and artful design converge to create a living experience that transcends time. The result is a home conceived not for fleeting fashion, but for generational stewardship.
“We wanted this beautiful light filled home to feel gallery like – every room takes one on a journey via the furniture and art,” notes Mozzi. “The antiques in particular function almost as sculptures, making each space sing with their provenance. The furniture too has been beautifully chosen as pieces of art in themselves, each create a legacy in design in their own right that can be passed down through the generations.”
From its grand entrance, defined by perfectly proportioned plaster walls and expanses of natural stone, the residence reveals an interplay of volumes, textures, and light. In the family living space, organic materials and sculptural furnishings give form to comfort: think curved Charlotte Biltgen Ecume sofas, Banda’s own micro-cement coffee table, and cabinetry in exotic Alpi-Sottsass Grey veneer that reframes the television as art.
The adjacent study trades softness for gravitas. Deep travertine stone, smoked oak panels, and a Fred Rigby ebonised desk ground the space, while Banda’s custom-made curved sofa in cream linen and a Coral & Hive hand-tufted wool rug bring a sense of lightness. Illuminated by a rare 1950s brass and paper lamp by Julius Theodor Kalmar, the room whispers of old-world masculinity reimagined for a contemporary collector.
The kitchen and dining area, which overlooks a private garden, is arguably the home’s emotional centre. Here, Banda’s signature alchemy of craftsmanship and contrast shines: a facetted oak table surrounded by lambswool-upholstered Henning Kjærnulf Razorblade chairs, floating marble shelves, and cabinetry where a television vanishes behind American walnut. Even the bar stools–hair-on-hide leather and walnut ‘Arc’ seats from Skylar Morgan–echo the tactile richness of a private club. Tucked discreetly nearby is the wine room: moody, atmospheric, and grounded in smoked oak, Breccia Quartzite, and glimmering brass.
Descending to the lower levels reveals a tranquil escape. It sees a private indoor pool, gym, and sauna–forming a restorative sanctuary. The cinema room, outfitted in bespoke sapphire-hued sofas, continues the narrative of grandeur fused with self-indulgence.
Banda’s vision reaches its crescendo in the formal living and dining rooms. The former sports Pierre Augustin Rose armchairs, mohair velvet De Sede modular sofas, and gallery-grade art and lighting. The latter features a limited-edition travertine dining table by Martin Masse, surrounded by sculptural Maxime Boutillier chairs. Walls, limewashed in brooding tones, offer a moody counterpoint to the clean lines within.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is just as well furnished: a bespoke burl walnut bed, a velvet Danish banana sofa, rare vintage Murano glass chandelier, and pieces from Studio 125 and Alzueta Gallery. It feels equal parts sanctuary and showcase.
Other bedrooms, each uniquely composed, reflect Banda’s mastery of tone, palette, and emotion. One features dusty blue tones with chrome-accented travertine side tables; another is bathed in earthy red, offset by antique French pieces and Belgian linen canopies.
Outdoor living is equally considered, with a landscaped private garden and a rooftop terrace designed for everything from quiet morning rituals to elegant alfresco soirées.
