Landmark Homes Launched In Islington
Berkeley has launched Vermont House, the final phase of one- and two-bedroom apartments at its landmark 250 City Road development in Islington designed by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners.
Ideally placed for central city living and combining sophistication with ultra-convenience, every apartment at 250 City Road will comprise luxury interiors, private outdoor space and a high specification; residents will also benefit from an array of hotel-style amenities.
On the returning popularity of central London living, Marc von Grundherr, director at Benham and Reeves, comments: “London is truly back in business. The exodus to the Home Counties seemed to have been a temporary fix to address our lifestyle changes when people, understandably, needed room to work from home and access to green space. We’re seeing buyers returning to the capital – not just because the buzz is back, but because the return to the office is demanding it.
“We’re forecasting 5% growth in London by the end of 2022, as a result of people looking again for the ultra-convenience of a home in the centre of the city. A development like 250 City Road in Islington – just minutes from London’s Tech City – is a great example of this. It’s centrally located with great transport links across London, it benefits from hotel-style amenities which support residents’ wellbeing and despite its Zone 1 location, also provides plenty of tranquil green space on site.”
The apartments at Vermont House will all feature a versatile open-plan layout to suit a range of lifestyles. Kitchens will be sleek and contemporary, featuring integrated Miele and Siemens appliances including wine coolers. All bedrooms will benefit from plush carpeting and bespoke fitted wardrobes with integrated sensor lights. In addition, every apartment at Vermont House will be installed with Zuma: a high-performance immersive device discreetly tucked away in the ceiling that controls sound and lighting across different rooms of the home. Whether creating a relaxing spa-like atmosphere in the bathroom or connecting to a Peloton to create the feel of a spin class studio, Zuma seamlessly achieves the desired mood.
The seven-storey building wraps around one of the development’s gardens, adorned with landscaping, sculptures and water features, and every home benefits from a balcony or terrace.
250 City Road features an array of on-site amenities including a private gym, yoga studio, reading room and private screening room. A fully-equipped spa comes complete with a 20-metre pool, Jacuzzi, treatment room, sauna and steam room. Practicalities are taken care of with a 24-hour concierge on hand to help busy residents.
The extensive public green space at 250 City Road – 1.9 acres in all and Wi-Fi enabled - provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city. An attractive boardwalk – which will facilitate al fresco dining – will lead down to a lawned area populated with sculptures, raised wildflower beds, newly planted trees and water features. A mix of restaurants and cafés will occupy the ground floor commercial premises.
Conveniently located, residents will be a short walk from some of London’s most buoyant employment hubs including Silicon Roundabout and the Square Mile. When it comes to restaurants and bars in the area, residents at 250 City Road are spoilt for choice: there’s Michelin-starred (Café Gascon, St John); established restaurants (Sardine, Ceviche) as well as some of London’s most famous bars. Art lovers will enjoy the numerous galleries nearby, the closest of which is Victoria Miro. Other key amenities in the vicinity include St Luke’s, home to the London Symphony Orchestra, and Ironmonger Row Baths, a restored gem with its original Turkish Bath.
Underground (Northern Line) and National Rail services pass through Old Street station, which is an eight-minute walk away, where trains to King’s Cross, London Bridge or Euston take approximately six minutes. When completed, Crossrail trains from nearby Farringdon station will reach Bond Street in just four minutes, providing quick and easy access to the West End and its array of internationally renowned shopping, cultural and dining destinations. For international travellers, Crossrail will mean travel times to Heathrow airport in 32 minutes.
Prices for a one-bedroom apartment at Vermont House start from £755,000.
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