The most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around exercising more, getting fitter and losing weight, and having a gym nearby can certainly boost the chances of succeeding in those goals.
The British Heart Foundation estimates that more than 20 million people in the UK are physically inactive. Home gyms are becoming more popular, but for those who have to go miles from home to visit a gym, exercising regularly might not fit in within their busy schedules. New build developments that offer gyms on-site could mean that getting fit in the New Year is far less time-consuming and consequently more achievable.
We’ve put together a selection of some impressive new homes that offer on-site gyms…
Landmark Place (Barratt London)
For those searching for additional health benefits on their doorstep, Barratt London’s Landmark Place development offers luxurious wellness facilities in the heart of London, including an impressive 20m pool and spa, a large gym, a treatment room, a sauna and a steam room. Landmark Place is located in a historic location in London, situated on the north bank of the River Thames, within the City of London’s original Roman city walls. A range of two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses are currently available. Prices start from £1,499,995
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The River Gardens (Bellway Homes)
The River Gardens is a beautiful development of new waterside homes in Royal Greenwich, the location of which is certain to appeal to commuters working in Canary Wharf and central London, as well as to first-time buyers and downsizers looking to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. The River Gardens incorporates a private gym, swimming pool and concierge service for residents. Emma Hamlett, sales director at Bellway Homes, comments: “For those seeking more independence, The River Gardens offers an excellent choice for downsizing. The use of the private gym and swimming pool allows those who like to keep active, to do so close to home, while incredible riverside views and the close proximity to the bustling, vibrant Greenwich make it easier to have everything to hand.” Prices start from £445,000.
Belvedere Gardens (Braeburn Estates)
Designed by the award-winning GRID Architects and leading interior designers Goddard Littlefair, the apartments in Belvedere Gardens at Southbank Place have taken inspiration from the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition held on the site in 1951. The building will comprise 97 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, in addition to a state-of-the-art residents-only amenities floor and roof terrace. In addition to the health club available to all Southbank Place residents, Belvedere Gardens has its own, exclusive health centre and spa. The gym, relaxation lounge, sauna, steam room and private changing rooms are custom-designed by Goddard Littlefair. Uniquely in this market, Southbank Place will also include a direct entrance into London Waterloo station. Prices start from £2,145m for a two-bedroom apartment
New Garden Quarter (Notting Hill Genesis)
Keen buyers seeking a new home that delivers spacious living accommodation in a Zone 2 location and views overlooking London’s skyline, need look no further than Notting Hill Genesis’ latest development, Liberty at Crossharbour in Limeharbour, E14. This exciting development, comprises a collection of high-quality apartments available to buy with Shared Ownership where purchasers can enjoy a new home without compromise, and an affordable price tag to match. Located in the vibrant London Borough of Tower Hamlets close to the River Thames, Liberty at Crossharbour offers a selection of 27 one, two and three-bedroom apartments all featuring their own outdoor space. Residents have access to a concierge service around the clock, a private state-of-the-art fitness suite and a landscaped piazza and courtyard garden. The development is situated only a few minutes’ walk away from Crossharbour DLR station, allowing simple and easy travel in and around London, as well as being only a 25-minute walk to Canary Wharf. Commuters travelling to Europe and beyond are well placed, with London City Airport, less than four miles away from home. For even faster journey times, Crossrail services will be commencing Autumn 2019 from Canary Wharf, connecting residents to Heathrow Airport in just 39 minutes. Prices for a one bedroom Shared Ownership apartment start from £115,000 for a 25% share of £460,000. For more information please contact Notting Hill Genesis on 020 3815 2222, or visit nhgsales.com. Reserve a home in January and Notting Hill Genesis will pay the first three months’ rent on the share you don’t buy.
The Liberty Building (Telford Homes)
The sense of grandeur is evident from the moment residents arrive at the entrance to The Liberty Building, with a spectacular marble lobby approached via a landscaped piazza complete with striking water fountain feature. The architecturally stylish building comprises 25 floors of apartments with the ground floor housing a residents-only gymnasium and 24-hour concierge. Within the apartments the main living and dining areas have been individually designed with a focus on entertaining in style. Echoing the design elements throughout the development, details include large stone kitchen worktops and bespoke shelving units in the luxurious bathrooms. In addition to the spacious interiors, all of the homes at The Liberty Building offer private balcony or terrace space to relax and entertain with views towards Canary Wharf, The O2 and River Thames, Limehouse Basin and Greenwich. With the addition of Crossrail at Canary Wharf station next year, residents will benefit from journey times of just 15 minutes to Bank Station. Prices start from £830,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.
King Edward VII Estate (City & Country)
WhatHouse? Award-winning development King Edward VII Estate offers a host of excellent leisure facilities. Located in Midhurst in West Sussex, the Estate boasts a gym offering workout and resistance equipment and beautifully restored communal spaces such as the former reading and dining rooms. These spaces can be hired by residents for functions and events, allowing homeowners to cost effectively own their own piece of history with all the space and luxuries normally associated with a much larger property. There are also plans to provide a café/shop and a spa style swimming pool complete with sauna and steam room. The King Edward VII Estate also offers exclusive access to 165 acres of glorious private woodland which is hugely popular with the Estate’s many dog owners. A number of original Measured Walks, of varying length, have been fully restored and reopened. Prices from £265,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
One Park Drive (Canary Wharf Group)
One Park Drive is the landmark development at Canary Wharf’s new residential district, Wood Wharf. Designed by leading Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, One Park Drive boasts a striking geometric design. The development will offer state-of-the-art amenities designed by GA Design, split over the ground and first floors. Residents will benefit from a sophisticated entrance lobby with 24-hour concierge services; library, cinema room and lounge on the ground floor, whilst the first floor houses an exclusive residents-only health club. Framed by floor-to-ceiling glazing, this calming space, which includes a 20m pool, gym, studio space and spa, invites stunning views of the surrounding parks, gardens and water. One Park Drive will form the centrepiece of Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf. This neighbourhood will welcome a new community with the buzz of city life, filled with up to 3,600 new homes, 380,000 sq.ft. of retail space, eight acres of public spaces, plazas and parks. Amongst this will sit lively high streets, boutique shopping arcades, a vast collection of public art, doctor’s surgery and a brand new two-form primary school. Prices start from £825,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
Landmark Pinnacle (Chalegrove Properties Limited)
Private residential developer Chalegrove Properties Limited (CPL) has revealed a glimpse at its spectacular collection of amenities at Landmark Pinnacle. Situated in a prime position on South West India Dock, the 239m (784 ft.) high tower will include London’s highest residential gym, located on the 56th floor, as well as the loftiest roof terrace crowning the 75-storey building. Measuring over 25,000 sq. ft. in total, the amenity space at Landmark Pinnacle has been designed to fit the modern lifestyle of residents. The facilities include a wealth of green space with a fully landscaped garden square on the 27th floor, roof gardens and a tilting park located by the entrance of the building. The tower also comprises a cinema, lounge bar, gym and fitness studio, golf simulator & putting green, arcade room, residents’ lounge and two private dining areas with fully-fitted kitchens. Landmark Pinnacle will complete construction with first residents scheduled to move in in Q3 of 2020. Prices start from £475,000.
NEO (L&Q)
Purchasers at NEO, a new development by leading London developer L&Q, will be particularly well placed to keep in shape this New Year. Offering an onsite gym featuring top-rated fitness equipment and a separate yoga studio – buyers can take full advantage of a workout at any time of the day, and even better, no expensive membership fees to pay. Enjoying a Zone 2 location in the heart of Stepney, the development offers a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom maisonettes available to purchase with Shared Ownership. All homes feature private balconies, terraces or winter gardens, some enjoying amazing city skyline views and residents also have access to a 24-hour concierge service. A short 13-minute walk away, Stepney Green Station connects homebuyers to London Victoria in 22-minutes, and to Monument station in just five minutes. Limehouse DLR Station is also situated five minutes away by foot, offering services to Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street in under 10 minutes. Prices start from £104,375 for a 25% share of £417,500 for a one-bedroom Shared Ownership apartment. For more information, please visit neostepney.com or call 0333 234 1165.