They threw Candy & Candy's super-hyped 1 Hyde Park open to a (very) select few last night... only "the great and the good" of the property world invited (in the words of the anonymous tipster who called into the Rat and Mouse this morning, to tell us he'd been invited). Our exclusive report:

First, the embarrassing shoe episode. White hotel slippers are not the greatest look with a Brioni suit.
Down to the tough questions.
How much? They have just 'got a couple away' for 'north of £6000psf' Cheapest is a 1000 sq ft one bed at circa £6m.
How many sold? 50% - a mixture of Hyde Park views or noisiest road in London. Apparently.
All the early buyers have stuck with it? Yes but the clause in the lease that they can't 'flip' between exchange & completion might possibly have been a factor.
Who is buying? Mixture of Europeans, Brits, Russians and Arabs. All fairly young.
How fab is it? Nice views if you are at the back... bit noisy at the front.
Coolest feature? A chilled ceiling... this seriously confused our secret agent.
Added benefits? Heston's team will pop in to cook tea for you.
So what does our secret agent think overall? He particularly liked the Picasso in the loo. But
overall... wonderful.
Why would you buy the penthouse next door? It may have the same views and is £1800 psf... But, let's face it....it's not as sweet as Candy.

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