Dolphin Square

Dolphin Square is a prominent estate of private flats near the River Thames in Pimlico, Westminster, UK. Built between 1935 and 1937, it was, until the development of Highbury Square, the largest garden square in Greater London constructed as private housing. Its 1,234 flats were described by Nikolaus Pevsner as the "largest self-contained block of flats in Europe". The design influenced later municipal housing developments. At the time of its completion, Dolphin Square was described as "London's most distinguished address". The estate comprises 13 blocks named after famous navigators and admirals and features a range of amenities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, café and wine bar, gym, shopping arcade, and landscaped gardens. The Grade II listed 3.5-acre gardens were designed by Richard Sudell and reflect global horticultural styles. Situated near the Houses of Parliament, Dolphin Square has housed a range of prominent residents, including former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, as well as notable figures from the arts, culture, and even the royal family.

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