The London new homes market is as busy as ever, across the budget from affordable starter homes through to the exclusive luxury sector.
The WhatHouse? team has compiled some information and news about some of the latest launches across Greater London.
First up, Vistry Ventures is now selling the first one-, two- and three-bedroom homes at Gallions Place, its part of the Gallions Quarter redevelopment area in the historic Royal Docks of east London, which also features new commercial, retail, arts, leisure and community space.
Gallions Place
Jai Gill, associate sales director at Vistry Ventures, commented: “We’re really proud of Gallions Place, and we’re excited to be launching the first phase, Galyon Point. The area is rapidly transforming, and over the last few years despite the pandemic the area has become a vibrant new community abuzz with creativity and an entrepreneurial flair. And we are just at the start of the journey. Our homes are set to complete next summer which will add to the dynamism of the area as we welcome new residents.”
Prices for these new homes start from £370,000, and Help to Buy is available to first-time buyers on selected plots. Find out more at www.gallionsplace.co.uk.
In the south borough of Sutton, Voile Court is the new, latest phase at Barratt London’s New Mill Quarter adjacent to Hackbridge station. This is a new collection 68 one- and two-bedroom apartments priced from £335,995 (with London Help to Buy available) and a selection of three- and four-bedroom houses on Calico Avenue from £649,995. All homes come with private outdoor space and are designed with comfort and style in mind. Set over three floors, townhouses feature spacious double bedrooms, open-plan living, a large private garden and a single garage or carport.
New Mill Quarter
The former WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year is offering a number of incentives. Its Featured Home at this development this month is a one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor of Voile Court that features a private balcony, where the housebuilder will include upgrades of the buyer’s choice worth £8,000. In addition, Barratt London is offering Stamp Duty paid at all of its London sites throughout July and August in order to reduce pressure on buyers as the Stamp Duty holiday ends. The offer applies to any reservations made within those two months and has no price limit, unlike that of the Stamp Duty holiday by the government.
Once complete, the entire New Mill Quarter development will comprise of a community of 440 light-filled and spacious apartments and houses. Prices currently start at £319,995. Find out more from Barratt London.
At its major development in north London, Redrow has released a new range of homes at Colindale Gardens. There are 39 properties – studios, and others with one, two or three bedrooms – starting from £330,000 located within The Garden Apartments phase, with many benefitting from views over the park or landscaped central courtyard.
Colindale Gardens
True to its name, nearly 20% of Colindale Gardens will be allocated to open green spaces for residents and the surrounding community to enjoy, including communal gardens, cycle-paths, walkways, and attractive landscaping. Located at the very heart of the community is a four-acre central park, designed as a modern village green for the community. All new homes have outdoor space, in the form of a private garden or terrace, with homes in The Garden Apartments benefiting from views over the communal podium gardens. There’s also an indoor gym, 24-hour concierge service and outdoor play areas and exercise equipment.
These new homes are anticipated to complete from Spring 2022. Find out more about Colindale Gardens from Redrow.
House-hunters looking to buy their first home in Ealing with a government-backed assistance scheme have something new to investigate from Saturday 12 June, when WhatHouse? Award-winning Broadway Living launches a new show home at Central Square, where homes are available through Help to Buy or some through Shared Ownership. With Help to Buy, the required deposit starts at £16,750 (based on a price of £335,000).
Central Square
The open-plan two-bedroom show apartment illustrates the lifestyle on offer. Floor-to-ceiling windows create bright living spaces and – saving yet more money for first-time buyers - kitchens are fully fitted with Zanussi appliances, including a washer/dryer and dishwasher. The main bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Fashionable interiors by Artspace, designed using accessibly priced products or trendy items simple to replicate, will also inspire buyers on a budget.
Each apartment has its own private balcony and there are communal landscaped gardens for all the residents to enjoy. On completion, the mixed-use scheme will also comprise a playground and community hub as well as a local shop for day-to-day essentials. The show home can be viewed with a digital tour or by booking a private appointment to visit in person. Find out more at copleyhanwellw7.co.uk.
Launching soon, Cushing Gardens – named after acting legend Peter Cushing, who lived in the area – is an exclusive new collection of just 30 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes in Purley by Clarion Housing Group, available under the Shared Ownership scheme. Set in an attractive mansion building, all homes have a private balcony or terrace as well as access to communal gardens and cycle storage. There is off-street parking available.
Cushing Gardens
Stepping inside, it’s a contemporary design with open-plan living, a fitted kitchen with soft-close hinges and drawers, laminate worktop and Zanussi appliances, and the bathroom comes with an oversized rain shower fitted over the bath. Quality flooring is fitted throughout, with durable ceramic flooring in the kitchen areas and carpets in the living areas. There is a varied selection of layouts to choose from, and the three-bedroom apartments all have the added bonus of an en suite attached to the master bedroom, as well as the main bathroom that all homes have.
Prices at Cushing Gardens start at £76,875 for a 25% share of a one-bedroom apartment priced at £307,500. Two-bedroom apartments start from £140,875 for a 35% share (full market value of £402,500) and three-bedroom apartments start from £135,000 for a 25% share (full market value £540,000). Find out more at [email protected].
Later this summer, Shanly Homes launches new apartments in Enfield at Uplands Park Place. Laid out over four storeys, it’s an exclusive collection of just nine luxury two- and three-bedroom apartments, including a duplex and a huge top-floor penthouse. Each property is unique in name and in shape, providing various options for every type of homebuyer. There will be a three-bedroom show home, named ‘The Pavilion’, on the ground floor with its own patio, laid out with open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, branded appliances in the fitted kitchen, a spacious master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and its own luxurious en suite. The family bathroom comes complete with Minoli tiling to the walls and floor.
Uplands Park Place
Just a short walk from Enfield town centre, the apartments are located within easy reach of numerous independent shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, as well as being conveniently located within walking distance to Enfield Town Overground station with frequent services into central London.
Taking reservations off-plan, prices at Uplands Park Place start from £599,950 for a two-bedroom apartment and £725,000 for a three-bedroom home. Find out more at www.shanlyhomes.com.
Peabody has announced the launch of a brand new collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Lazenby Square in Bermondsey which are available to purchase with a deposit starting from £13,500. Buildings The Tannery and The Crosse are set around a landscaped garden and feature combine large windows and winter balconies. Residents will benefit from 24-hour concierge and on-site gym.
Lazenby Square
The newly unveiled two-bedroom show apartment has an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with top-of-the-range Siemens appliances, underfloor heating and integrated Sonos sound system, whilst large glass doors bask the space with light and lead onto a private balcony. Thick carpets to both bedrooms further add a sense of luxury whilst mirrored wardrobes ensure plenty of space for clothing to hang or as storage for a home office. Bedroom one profits from the added benefit of an en suite shower room. Residents will also profit from secure onsite cycle storage.
Prices for a one-bedroom apartment at Lazenby Square start from £135,000 for a 25% share of the full market value of £540,000. Find out more at www.peabodysales.co.uk.
Galliard Homes has unveiled the new Hybrid Fitness gym at their landmark development Harbour Central moments from Canary Wharf. Located in the development’s leisure hub and as the second location to launch for the popular gym franchise, the Hybrid Fitness concept combines specialist group classes with state-of-the-art gym equipment in one location, spread across 9,000 sq ft of space over three floors. Open seven days a week from 6.30am to 9.30pm, membership costs £70 a month.
Hybrid Fitness gym
Since its initial launch, the development has proven very popular with buyers drawn to the Docklands location, lifestyle amenities and high quality homes. Now complete with the final homes available, the collection of modern towers has been unveiled, with the development’s public realm of amenities, raised and sunken landscaped gardens and feature water fountains bringing the new district to life. Last year, a striking contemporary sculpture by artist David Breuer-Weil was revealed in the central piazza, inspired by the Dockland’s history.
The final homes are available at Harbour Central with prices from £995,000 for a three-bedroom apartment on the 30th floor of Maine Tower. Find out more at www.galliardhomes.com.
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