While the trend of people moving out of the capital to find more space inside and outside their home continues, there is still considerable demand for new homes in London and housebuilders are working hard in all boroughs to provide properties to suit all budgets.
St George, part of the Berkeley Group, is continuing with its major 15-acre mixed-use development London Dock, in Wapping, with the launch of Saffron Wharf, an 18-storey tower which has been designed to ensure that every home has its own private balcony where residents can take in vistas of boulevards, courtyard gardens, Canary Wharf or the City. The interiors of these new homes see modern-day comforts blended with historical homages. From basket-weave patterned timber flooring, to floor-to-ceiling windows; from fluted kitchen cabinets, to bronze splashbacks and stone worktops; from Miele integrated kitchen appliances and brushed black metalware.
London Dock
Within the onsite marketing suite, you’ll find three brand new, beautifully designed show apartments, each with their own personality and nod to the local area. ‘The Fenchurch’, a luxurious three-bedroom show apartment, was appointed to interior designer Atellior.
Marcus Blake, managing director at St George City, said: “We wanted to create an opportunity to become part of an evolving and thriving neighbourhood that still retains much of its rich maritime and trading heritage. London Dock provides an impressive variety of amenities, from independent brands, striking listed workspaces within the Pennington Street Warehouse, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and beautifully designed public areas, all within walking distance of both The Thames, Tower of London and the buzz of the City.”
Prices at Saffron Wharf start from £727,000 for the Manhattan apartments. Find out more about London Dock from St George.
Berkeley Homes has just launched Hawker House, a new collection of apartments in the heart of its landmark development Woodberry Down, a bustling community which neighbours Finsbury Park. This new collection of apartments provides a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, all with a balcony or terrace. It is close to Woodberry Down's two reservoirs – vast expanses of tranquil open water teeming with wildlife – and just steps away from shops and other amenities including cafés, a restaurant and organic food store.
Hawker House
There are 13 further acres of landscaped parkland and the Woodberry Wetlands, a dedicated 27-acre nature reserve cared for by the London Wildlife Trust. The development is home to two schools and an academy, as well as other amenities including a health centre, community centre, post office and fitness studio. Just seven minutes' walk from Hawker House is Manor House Tube station, in Zone 2 on the Piccadilly Line.
The apartments have an open-plan layout and full-height windows. The kitchen features matt-finish cabinetry and marble-effect stone worktops, together with appliances by Miele. Bathrooms are designed with porcelain tiling and composite vanity surfaces. With three colour choices for both the kitchen and bathroom – from light to dark – buyers have the opportunity to personalise the home to their individual taste. Every main bedroom – and second-bedroom in the three-bedroom apartments – includes floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes. Zoned underfloor heating throughout is a luxurious addition. Residents enjoy the convenience and security of a concierge service as well as a residents' lounge. Cycle storage is provided on the ground floor of the building.
Prices at Hawker House start from £495,500. Find out more about Woodberry Down from Berkeley.
In Forest Gate, Gateway Housing Association has launched its new collection of Shared Ownership properties at a development called Earlham Square. This offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments created especially for first-time buyers and prices start at £90,000 for a 25% share, based on a full market price of £360,000.
Earlham Square
Kate Dodsworth, chief executive at Gateway Housing, commented: “We know house prices are simply too steep for many would-be buyers in this part of London. Even with the mortgage guarantee scheme in place, or savings made on Stamp Duty, prices of market-sale properties mean hom ownership in a popular location in the capital is completely out of reach. Our mission at Earlham Square is to provide a more affordable opportunity for people to get a foot onto the ladder in this incredibly popular pocket of East London.”
Every apartment has a spacious open-plan living/kitchen/dining room, a full range of kitchen appliances, wood flooring and carpet fitted throughout and fitted wardrobes in the main and second bedrooms. The main bedrooms in the larger apartments benefit from an en suite shower room and there is plenty of storage space in every home. Each home has a private balcony or terrace, and there are landscaped courtyards for residents. Find out more at newhomes.gatewayhousing.org.uk.
City & Country, winner of multiple WhatHouse? Awards, has revealed the first glimpse at its refurbishment of The 1840, St George’s Gardens, a new collection of luxurious one-, two- and three- conversion apartments in the heart of south-west London, within walking distance of Tooting, Earlsfield, Balham and Wandsworth Common. The Grade II-listed building was formerly Springfield Hospital, built on a 97-acre site owned by Henry Perkins, a wealthy brewer. Approximately 32 acres of parkland is to be retained as a public park, whilst The 1840 has almost nine acres of secure private gardens for the use of its residents.
The 1840
Homes boast many restored period features, including original windows and high ceilings, with some enjoying outdoor terraces, balconies and roof terraces, giving views across the landscaped gardens to the parkland and beyond. The development will embrace smart technology, with intercom systems, alarm systems and thermostats that can all be controlled from your mobile phones. High speed internet and wiring within the apartments will make for efficient home working, and the lighting is set up to allow easy upgrade to Philips Hue systems.
Residents will also benefit from an on-site concierge and be able to choose from a range of parking options including secure underground parking, with electric car charging points. There is also on-site cycle storage and a communal kitchen that can be used for small garden parties. Prices for new homes at The 1840 will start from £375,000. Find out more at www.cityandcountry.co.uk.
Aitch Group has announced the launch of Park Place on Ballards Lane in Finchley, the transformation of the former Finchley Metropolitan Police Station site into a development providing 41 modern studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments in an elegant three storey building with floor-to-ceiling windows, covered balconies and a brick façade, recalling the brick façade of the former police station. Located opposite Victoria Park, sizes here range from 410 sq ft for a studio apartment (from £360,000) up to 924 sq ft for a two-bedroom apartment (from £695,000).
Park Place
Chelsea Reynolds, director at Aitch Group, said: “The location of these apartments, adjacent to a vast, leafy, open space whilst also surrounded by all that the Finchley community has to offer, is a rare find in London. Park Place offers buyers a park-side home, just a few footsteps from greenery but within easy reach of bustling city life.”
With neutral colour palettes, there’s a high specification including a fully fitted Nobilia kitchen with Bosch fitted appliances, timber flooring throughout hallways, living rooms and kitchens, contemporary black switches and sockets and fitted wardrobes to the master bedrooms. The apartments also benefit from a passenger lift to all floors, a reception area with secure post boxes for each apartment, bike storage and parking spaces available. Find out more at www.aitchgroup.com
Notting Hill Genesis will be opening a brand new three-bedroom private sale show home with the latest phase of Royal Albert Wharf from Friday 7 May. Parkside at Royal Albert Wharf comprises a modern selection of one-, two- and three-bedroom private sale apartments and three-bedroom duplexes, in addition to a collection of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments. Parkside is set across two impressive landmark buildings and positioned on either side of the forthcoming park, Northern Square.
Parkside
James Munson, head of marketing at Notting Hill Genesis, commented: “Royal Albert Wharf has proven popular with buyers, so, we are thrilled to present a larger apartment in this new phase. The apartment showcases Notting Hill Genesis’ superb attention to detail; with smart and practical living arrangements exemplifying how home seekers can make the most of the space on offer in order to enjoy a high-quality lifestyle – with the potential to incorporate a home office workspace and private outdoor space.”
The development is part of the wider Royal Docks regeneration which complements homes with a range of public spaces, outdoor cafés, bars, and restaurants; in addition to footpaths and cycleways connecting users to the wider area. Shopping and leisure amenities are abundant and Westfield in Stratford can be reached in just 23 minutes via DLR. Prices start from £360,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Find out more at royalalbertwharf.com.
Four new fully furnished show apartments have been launched by Canary Wharf Group at award-winning 10 Park Drive, Wood Wharf. The show apartments boast views across the iconic landmarks of London, with interiors by Make architects using base materials that mirror the exterior and textures such as timber, marble, porcelain and champagne-coloured metalwork.
10 Park Drive
Brian De’ath, director of residential sales at Canary Wharf Group, commented: “The new show apartments at 10 Park Drive are truly spectacular. The stunning photography released alongside the launch puts a spotlight on the sophisticated interiors within, highlights just how much natural light the apartments get throughout the day and showcases the amazing views across London and beyond. With over 80% of apartments now sold at 10 Park Drive we are seeing a number of inquiries about the new show apartments and would urge prospective purchases to act quickly in order not to miss out.”
Residents at 10 Park Drive benefit from access to a sky terrace situated on the 13th floor, as well as a private Residents Club, which features intimate seating areas and a library. Both can be hired by residents for special private events. They will also benefit from membership of a health and fitness club closeby. Remaining apartments at 10 Park Drive are available from £715,000. Find out more at [email protected] or visit www.canarywharf.com.
Catalyst has opened a new one-bedroom show apartment at The Switch. This development is a collection of 181 one- to three bedroom Shared Ownership apartments equidistant between Earlsfield and Wimbledon, and part of a landmark joint venture with Galliard Homes delivering 633 homes around a new 9,000-seat stadium for AFC Wimbledon.
The Switch
Markus Kendall-Young, director of sales and marketing at Catalyst, commented: “We have dressed the new show home at The Switch to emphasise just how much can be done in a one-bedroom home, using clever tricks to divide the space and enable it to perform multiple functions simultaneously.”
Private outdoor space accompanies nearly every home and all residents enjoy access to communal podium gardens. Kitchens are fitted with gloss grey designer units, stone worktops and integrated appliances, whilst bathrooms feature oak-veneered vanity units, mirrored cabinetry and tiled floors and walls. Select two- and three-bedroom apartments are set across two floors. For a 25% share of a one, two- or three-bedroom home, prices start from £97,500, £141,250 and £156,250 respectively (full market value £390,000, £565,000 and £625,000 respectively). Find out more at catalyst.homes.
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