Sameer Gehlaut, leading super-prime property investor and founder of Clivedale London, has today launched Amberley, a selection of luxury serviced apartments in Mayfair, signalling his confidence in the capital’s real estate market.
The news follows Gehlaut’s announcement in September, in which he committed to invest heavily in the London real estate sector over the next 12 months, with a focus on “world-class” commercial real estate projects. He is confident about London’s property sector and believes fresh investment is the key to unlocking long-term, sustainable growth for London’s economy.
Gehlaut believes there is a huge gap in the market for family-focused, high-end accommodation for families who want to embed themselves in London for a flexible length of stay, but are unable to find a suitable option. Hotels in the city often only offer two-room suites and apartment rentals lack the fully-serviced experience these tourists demand. He believes that Amberley meets this demand by “combining the impeccable service of 5-star with private, luxury, family-orientated accommodation”.
Amberley is a real estate project that combines luxury apartments at some of London’s finest addresses with 5-star hotel services. The Mayfair Park Residences are the first apartments in the project to launch, and are adjacent to the luxury hotel 45 Park Lane, and managed by the internationally renowned Dorchester Collection by exclusive arrangement.
The Mayfair Park Residences offer a choice of studio or 1–4 bedroom apartments, as well as a Mayfair townhouse. Residents will benefit from the Dorchester Collection’s full suite of hotel services from the comfort of their own private residence, alongside 45 Park Lane’s sophisticated amenities as a cosmopolitan destination. Amenity highlights include contemporary dining, an alfresco terrace, and a luxury wellness spa.
Amberley apartments will also be available as part of Clivedale’s Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London. The hotel is situated on Hanover Square and will open in Spring 2023.
Sameer Gehlaut says: “I’m so proud of the Clivedale team for bringing Amberley to launch. I’m excited not because it is a project that I am particularly passionate about, but because of the huge role it will play in growing London’s economy.”
“I noticed that high-spend visitors – especially those with large families – were coming to London, but couldn’t find a private accommodation option that suited their plans to visit longer that two weeks at a time. There simply isn’t anywhere that combines the impeccable service of 5-star with private, luxury, family-orientated accommodation. This is not only a barrier for domestic tourism, but also for investors who come to London and need that extra time to comfortably embedded themselves in the city while setting up businesses in the UK.
“I think other investors should feel confident about investing in London too. The media spotlight has been firmly fixed on economic challenges such as high inflation and possible recession, but there is also a significant cause for optimism in London’s commercial property market. London recently overtook San Francisco as the world leader for fintech funding, while strong growth in professional services such as the legal sector is driving demand for more commercial property.”
Gehlaut has two decades of experience in real estate and has a track record of strengthening London’s property market by investing in high-end commercial and residential property. He founded Clivedale in 2012, which has an emphasis on unparalleled locations and best-in-class amenities. It has delivered many of London’s most iconic, well-known developments including The Mansion, 73-77 Brook Street, and Mayfair Park Residences. Gehlaut is also behind the development of 20 Carlton House Terrace, now inhabited by energy company BP in one of the biggest deals of its kind in the last ten years. He has also invested in other sectors, and was one of the earliest investors in OakNorth Bank. In total, he has funnelled an estimated £750 million into the UK economy over the past decade.
