Former military barracks in London transformed into luxury residences with eye on security

“Former military barracks in London transformed into luxury residences with eye on security”

For the best part of two centuries, the well-heeled and genteel north London suburb of St John’s Wood echoed to the sound of soldiers on horseback. Established as barracks in 1812, the area served as home to the Royal Horse Artillery and later The King’s Troop, welcoming visits from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. The King’s Troop conducted its final ceremonial parade down St John’s Wood High Street in 2012 before relocating to Woolwich. Now, instead of hooves and parade calls, it’s the…