I N T R O DU C I N G
The Vincent Situated by the expansive greenery of Durdham Down in Bristol’s Redland district, The Vincent is a new development inspired by its Victorian heritage. The 65 one, two and three bedroom apartments are spread across the newly refurbished Queen Victoria House and two Regency-style terraces that overlook the historic grounds.
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Legacy A ROYA L
The history of Queen Victoria House stretches back to
Ricketts himself was a flamboyant character whose career
1886, fifty years into Victoria’s reign, but the site itself
spanned entrepreneurial ventures in tobacco, banking and
holds valuable stories that date back much further.
brewing, all while he held a position as a leading Bristol Whig. Earliest records of Vincent Lodge date back to
One such story lies behind the Grade II listed obelisk that
1746, noting that the estate’s gardens were initially part of
still stands at the heart of the site. Records note how the
Durdham Down, the rolling swathes of greenery to the west
estate was once home to Vincent Lodge, the residence of a
of the house.
Jacob Wilcox Ricketts, who was so affected by the passing of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales in 1817 that he
In 1886, over 25 years after Ricketts’ death, Vincent Lodge
erected the commemorative obelisk in the grounds of his
made way for the newly built Waynflete Private School for
house. Charlotte, who was the only child of George IV,
Boys, which was soon renamed Queen Victoria House in
would have preceded Victoria to the throne had she not
honour of the Queen’s diamond jubilee. The crests for each
passed away in childbirth at 21.
of the different school houses can still be seen imprinted on the walls today – tokens of the building’s Victorian heritage.
Queen Victoria House, Bristol, 1899
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PAST AN D
Future Today, Queen Victoria House has been refurbished to preserve its rich heritage and accentuate its unique period features. At the front of the building, a historic clock face has been cleaned and polished, adding to the grandeur of the red-brick façade.
Inside,
the
internal
workings
of the clock have been revealed for people to view and examine at the top floor of the building.
At the front of the building, a historic clock face has been cleaned and polished, adding to the grandeur of the red-brick façade. The renovation work also includes the restoration of the second-floor chapel, which boasts timber vaulting and high ceilings, and is now home to a grand apartment with a mezzanine floor. The Victorian influence extends to the design of the newly built terraces. Drawing on the grand terraces and Victorian mansion blocks of Redland, award-winning architects Allford
Hall
Monaghan
Morris
have
designed the four and five storey terraces with a light-brick façade, bay windows and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Heritage A HO RTICULTURA L
The Victorian era brought with it a surge of interest in plant collection and cultivation caused largely by the increasing number of ships bringing back exotic species from overseas. Gardens became platforms for exhibiting and displaying these newly discovered plants. Representing the epitome of this 19th century trend, Westonbirt Arboretum was founded by Robert Holford and became a hub for the cultivation of rare species in Britain. Holford’s aim for the arboretum was “to create variety without confusion, to create informality and picturesqueness.” It is this vision, along with the Victorian spirit of collecting and cultivating exotic plants, which has now inspired the plans for the grounds at The Vincent.
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THE
Arboretum At the heart of the development, an arboretum garden has been formed by the hedgerows, pathways and magnificent trees that populate the site. The grounds have been designed to create a clear sense of progression as you move through the different areas. Victorian-inspired stepped landscaping leads down to the lawn garden, while a selection of colourful hedges and bushes border the south terrace.
The grounds have been designed to create a clear sense of progression as you move through the different areas. Next to the lawn, a path winds up to the memorial garden, where the Grade II listed obelisk – now almost two centuries old – is displayed alongside a seating area that offers views towards Queen Victoria House, the lawn and the terrace.
Day-to-Day Life at The Vincent revolves around the arboretum garden. For a barista-served coffee and a catch-up with neighbours, head to the café in Queen Victoria House. This is the place to scan the day’s papers and plan the day ahead over a breakfast pastry. If you’re in the mood for a morning workout, head across the gardens to the terraces, where the gym and stretch studio are located on the lower ground floor. Gym sessions are best followed by a relaxing spell in the spa’s hydrotherapy pool, which offers clear views out across the lawn. People regularly come together for a chat and a game of cards over a glass of wine in the lounge. In the warmer months, activity spills out onto the south terrace, where the seating area allows for al fresco dining among the rich surroundings.
People regularly come together for a chat and a game of cards over a glass of wine in the lounge. Should a special occasion call for a celebration, the private dining room in Queen Victoria House is available for bookings. If your guests are spending the night, speak to the concierge at reception, who will be on hand to reserve the guest suite for you.
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Service REFIN ED
The service is in place to help you make the most of life here. The concierge is your first port of call for any queries or requests, whether you’re looking to book a spa treatment or find out about Bristol’s latest exhibitions. They will also arrange regular happenings ranging from wine tasting evenings and book groups to debating societies and gardening clubs.
Bristol
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Industry POWER A N D
Lining the banks of the river Avon, Bristol has a history of
in the area. Perhaps his most recognisable contribution to
maritime trade that dates back to the 14th century, when the
Bristol, the Clifton Suspension Bridge opened in 1864 and
city was receiving Spanish, Portuguese and Icelandic exports.
had the longest span of any bridge in the world at the time of construction. Brunel also designed Bristol Temple Meads
This industrial prominence continued into the 18th century,
railway station and the SS Great Britain, which operated a
a time when the success of Bristol’s port was at its peak.
transatlantic service between Bristol and New York from
The city became England’s second biggest, and sugar, rum,
1845 to 1886.
tobacco and cocoa all passed through its harbour before being distributed across the country. But this success
The city has progressed commercially and culturally ever
couldn’t last, and competition from Liverpool’s docks, the
since. The aerospace industry has had roots in Bristol since
construction of new manufacturing centres in the North and
1910, while the harbourside renaissance began with the
the Midlands, and the eventual abolition of the slave trade
opening of the Arnolfini contemporary arts centre in the
led to Bristol’s demise as a leading British port.
1970s and continued with the introduction of the Watershed, Britain’s first media centre, in 1982.
Luckily, just as the city’s industrial presence appeared to be in rapid decline, the arrival of new Chief Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel attracted further investment
Maritime trade at Bristol harbour, 19th century
Culture A RT A N D
Although in recent years Bristol has gained significant
arts, providing multimedia exhibits, a range of creative
recognition for its underground arts and music scene, its
spaces, and three cinemas that host film festivals, discussion
reputation as an artistic hub stretches back to the Victorian
groups and exclusive BFI screenings. Across the harbour, the
era. In 1849, the Royal West of England Academy was
Arnolfini has three floors of gallery space, a café bar, and
established on the corner of Queen's Road and Whiteladies
an arts bookshop and reading room that provides reference
Road thanks to a large donation in the will of English
material for all current and past exhibitions.
painter Ellen Sharples, along with additional funding from the Bristol Society of Artists. Since gaining Royal status in
Perhaps the city’s most famous export, Banksy emerged
1913, the Academy has become one of the country’s most
from Bristol’s underground scene in the early 1990s. Despite
highly respected galleries, exhibiting work from leading
remaining anonymous, he has been at the spearhead of street
contemporary artists alongside great works from the past.
art for the past 25 years, and his iconic pieces can be spotted on the city’s streets, walls, buildings and bridges.
The 20th century saw the redevelopment of numerous dockside warehouses into new arts and media spaces. Watershed is known for its progressive approach to the
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Neighbourhood W E LC O ME TO T H E
Situated to the north of the city centre, Redland has a
from fresh meat and fish to locally crafted plates and
distinct village feel. This is partly due to the various parks
pottery, all from sellers promoting fair trade and ethically
and stretches of greenery in the area. Durdham Down draws
sourced produce.
ramblers, joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists throughout the year, while Redland Green is dressed up with stalls, events
Nearby, Clifton Arcade is a unique Victorian shopping
and attractions for its annual May Day fair.
arcade that dates back to 1878. It houses a community of small, independent shops, which line a central walkway that
Running from Durdham Down towards the city centre,
was originally intended as a drive for horse-drawn carriages
Whiteladies Road is lined with independent boutiques,
to pass through. At the end of the arcade, the Primrose Café
delis and cafés. Every Saturday, the farmers’ market sees
offers shoppers a stopping point for a well-earned coffee.
Bristol’s artisans and producers set up shop on the corner of Whiteladies Road and Apsley Road. You’ll find everything
EX P LOR E
The City P L AC E S O F I N T E R E ST
C O U N T R Y S I D E & G R E E N S PA C E
01. Clifton Suspension Bridge 02. Clifton Observatory 03. Bristol Cathedral 04. The Red Lodge Museum 05. Cabot Tower 06. M Shed 07. Wills Memorial Building 08. Brunel’s SS Great Britain 09. At-Bristol Science Centre 10. Westbury College Gatehouse
40. Clifton Down 41. Durdham Down 42. Castle Park 43. Royal Fort Gardens 44. Brandon Hill 45. Queen Square 46. University of Bristol Botanic Garden 47. Bristol Zoo Gardens
C U LT U R E 11. Bristol Old Vic 12. The Alma Tavern & Theatre 13. Redgrave Theatre 14. Bristol Hippodrome 15. Tobacco Factory Theatres 16. Colston Hall 17. Watershed 18. Spike Island 19. St George’s Bristol 20. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 21. Royal West of England Academy 22. Centrespace 23. 61 Queen Charlotte Street 24. The Coronation Tap 25. Grain Barge
SPORTS & HEALTH 26. Clifton Lido & The Victoria Pub 27. Clifton College Sports Centre 28. Pilates Moves 29. Bristol Central Tennis Club 30. The Redland Green Club 31. Bristol Indoor Bowls Club 32. Bristol & Clifton Golf Club
SHOPS & FOOD STORES 48. Waitrose 49. Sainsbury’s 50. T & PA Murray Butchers Ltd 51. Divino Deli 52. Papadeli Food & Cookery School 53. Mark’s Bread P L A C E S T O E AT & D R I N K 54. River Cottage Canteen 55. The Spiny Lobster 56. Wilks Restaurant 57. Kohi Noor 58. Greens Restaurant 59. Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms 60. The Ox 61. Wallfish Bistro 62. Aqua Italia 63. The Kings Arms 64. The Kensington Arms 65. The Jersey Lily 66. The Clyde 67. Primrose Café 68. Christmas Steps 69. Café Retreat 70. The Marmalade Café 71. Brew Coffee Co. 72. Baristas Coffee Collective SERVICES
SHOP S & LEISURE 33. Cabot Circus 34. Clifton Arcade 35. The Galleries 36. St James Arcade 37. Broadmead Shopping Centre 38. Odeon Cinema 39. Cube Microplex
73. Bristol Temple Meads 74. Post Office 75. Dental Clinic 76. Newsagent 77. Opticians 78. Library 79. Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital 80. Dry Cleaners
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Afield T R AV E L 01. Bristol Airport 02. Cardiff 03. Poole Ferry Terminal C O U N T Y AT T R A C T I O N S 04. Priest’s House Museum & Garden 05. Treasurer’s House 06. Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve 07. The Cotswolds AONB 08. Glastonbury Tor 09. Thornbury Castle Hotel 10. Prior Park Landscape Garden 11. Blaise Castle House Museum 12. Mendip Hills 13. Cheddar Gorge 14. Wookey Hole Caves 15. Arnos Vale Cemetery 16. Ashton Court 17. Kings Weston House 18. North Wessex Downs AONB 19. Cranborne Chase AONB N AT I O N A L T R U S T 20. Tintinhull Garden 21. Montacute House 22. Lytes Cary Manor 23. Fyne Court 24. Holnicote Estate 25. Tyntesfield House 26. Barrington Place 27. Clevedon Court
H O T E L S & S PA S 28. The Manor House 29. The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa 30. The Bath Priory 31. Lyncombe Lodge Hotel & Restaurant 32. Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa 33. Beechfield House 34. The Pig R E S TA U R A N T S 35. Pony & Trap 36. Wild Garlic 37. Little Barwick House 38. The Talbot Inn 39. At The Chapel 40. Lord Poulett Arms 41. The Queens Arms, Corton Denham 42. Goodfellows SPORTS & LEISURE 43. Somerset County Cricket Ground 44. Woodspring Golf & Country Club 45. Gloucestershire Cricket Club 46. Taunton Racecourse 47. Wincanton Racecourse 48. Bath Racecourse
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T RAV EL L IN G FRO M
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The Vincent BY PLANE * Bristol Airport
0 H OURS
N E W YORK 10 hrs DU B AI 9 hrs 25 mins E DI N B URGH 3 hrs 10 HO U R S
B AR CE LO N A 2 hr 5 mins PAR I S 1 hr 15 mins
2 H OURS
DU B LI N 1 hr 5 mins
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BY TRAIN
LONDON 2 hrs MANCHESTER 3 hrs 20 mins BIRMINGHAM 1 hr 30 mins EDINBURGH 5 hrs 50 mins CORNWALL 3 hrs 50 mins
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LONDON 2 hrs 5 mins
DEVON 1 hr 34 mins
CARDIFF 50 mins
CHELTENHAM 49 mins
WELLS 48 mins
GLOUCESTER 45 mins
SHEPTON MALLET 46 mins
BATH 36 mins
CHIPPENHAM 33 mins
CLEVEDON 24 mins
Journey times are estimates only and may be subject to variation. Flight times are calculated to include any stopovers and transfers.
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Inside The Vincent
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Reception Pass through the planted entrance court at the front of Queen Victoria House and you’ll reach the reception. This spacious area has high ceilings and wood panelling. At the front desk, the concierge will be on hand to welcome you in and deal with any questions or requests.
Café & Restaurant As you move through reception, Queen Victoria House opens up into a bustling area with plenty of seating and doors leading out onto the south terrace. During the day, the space functions as a café, where people come together for a morning coffee or a catch-up over lunch, before it turns into a restaurant in the evening. The chef and their team offer a seasonal menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and some of the best artisanal produce. In the warmer months, seating spills out onto the south terrace, where you can dine al fresco while taking in the views across the grounds. If you’re hosting your own dinner party, the private dining room is available for bookings. The chef will be happy to cater for you and your guests. Let them know if you have any specific menu requests.
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Lounge At the front of the building, the lounge is the place to chat with friends over an evening glass of wine from the honesty bar. A range of events are held here, bringing people together for everything from cheese tasting nights to debating sessions. If you fancy something a little more low-key, then the comfortable armchairs are ideal for curling up with a coffee and a novel for a cosy evening in.
Spa From Queen Victoria House, a walkway leads across the gardens to the spa, gym and stretch studio. At the spa, you’ll find a herbal sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool, which is flanked by loungers and leads out onto a terrace through glass sliding doors. A choice of massages, manicures, pedicures and therapies can also be enjoyed in the spa’s treatment room or in your own apartment.
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Gym & Stretch Studio Pass through the wellness lounge and you’ll reach the gym and stretch studio. Fitted with a range of equipment, the gym looks to cater to all abilities. Inductions and personal training options help you get to grips with the equipment and work out at your own pace. The stretch studio hosts numerous exercise classes, including yoga, aerobics and Pilates.
Guest Suite Whenever friends or family wish to stay the night, you can book them into the spacious guest suite. They’ll have access to all that’s on offer at The Vincent during their stay. Speak to the concierge to enquire about bookings.
The Apartments
Queen Victoria House
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Living Room The open-plan living rooms have been sympathetically restored to emphasise their period features. High ceilings and tall windows ensure the rooms are filled with plenty of natural light.
Kitchen The spacious kitchens are fitted with overhead storage, large quartz composite stone worktops and integrated appliances.
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Bedroom The bedrooms have large windows offering views across the grounds, while the thoughtfully built-in wardrobes in master bedrooms ensure there is ample space for clothes and belongings.
Bathroom The generously tiled bathrooms have mirror-fronted cabinets and either a bathtub or walk-in shower.
Q U EEN V ICTO RIA HO USE
Floorplans
TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT Apartment Area — 662 sq. ft
LIVING ROOM
K I TC H E N
BEDROOM
B AT H R O O M
21’ x 7’1”
10’8” x 7’
9’8” x 11’6”
7’7” x 6’3”
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT Apartment Area — 1059 sq. ft
LIVING ROOM
K I TC H E N
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2
B AT H R O O M 1
B AT H R O O M 2
15’11” x 17’ 7”
11’10” x 11’6”
16’3” x 15’9”
16’6” x 10’2”
7’11” x 6’11”
7’11” x 6’11”
Q U EEN V ICTO RIA HO USE
Fixtures & Fittings B U I L D I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N
WA L L S
H E AT I N G & H O T W AT E R
Queen Victoria House includes
All apartments have radiator
MAIN STRUCTURE
historic solid masonry walls and
heating and receive hot water
The historic structure of Queen Victoria
new party walls with two layers of
from the development’s central
House is predominantly load-bearing
independent studwork with insulation
plant-room. Each apartment
masonry with a cut timber pitched roof.
in between. All walls have a smooth
has its own time-control and
painted-plaster finish.
metering equipment.
Apartment living areas have
BALCONIES
LIFTS
engineered wood flooring, while
Balconies have composite timber
Lifts serve all floors, providing
bedrooms are fitted with carpets.
decking and brick balustrades.
level access to the entrance of
FLOORING
all apartments. All multi-storey ROOF
T E R R AC E S
accommodation has been designed
Queen Victoria House has a
The paved private
with the necessary provisions for a
combination of slate pitched
terraces are bordered
private lift to be installed if needed.
and lead flat roofs.
by brick walls or hedges. ELECTRICS
WINDOWS
INTERNAL DOORS
Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and
The double-glazed windows have
The contemporary
ensuites are fitted with energy-efficient
high-performance timber frames.
doors are manufactured
lighting. Switch plates and sockets
in Europe.
are fitted in accordance with IEE regulations. Bedrooms and living
EXTERNAL DOORS
The double-glazed doors have
D E C O R AT I O N
rooms include plug-in points for TV
high-performance timber frames.
The internal walls are painted
and radio, and telephone points for
with washable emulsion.
broadband internet access. Smoke and heat detectors are fitted as standard.
S TA I R S
The carpeted communal staircases are
WA R D R O B E S
constructed from steel, while the private
Custom-designed, fully
M A N AG E M E N T & S E C U R I T Y
staircases are constructed from timber and
integrated wardrobes are
Management is provided 24 hours
have an engineered wood finish.
fitted in master bedrooms.
a day as part of the service charge,
CEILINGS
I N - A PA R T M E N T S T O R A G E
apartments and video door entry
The ceilings have a smooth painted-plaster
Each apartment has built-in,
for all. The infrastructure is designed
finish with high-level feature lighting.
full-height storage.
for 24-hour telecare.
with alarms in the ground-floor
PA R K I N G
KITCHEN UNITS
SHOWER SCREEN
There are 66 parking spaces
Custom designed from
The shower screen is a fully
across the development.
modular cabinets, the fully
glazed, toughened-glass panel.
fitted kitchens have A PA R T M E N T K I T C H E N S
lacquered cabinetry and
H E AT E D T O W E L R A I L
contemporary handles.
The heated ladder-style towel rail is finished in polished chrome.
OVEN
WORKTOP LIGHTING
The stainless-steel ovens
Concealed LED lighting
T O I L E T- R O L L H O L D E R
are single-fan operated.
is fitted underneath the
The toilet-roll holder is
overhead cabinets.
wall-mounted and chrome-plated.
The ceramic four-ring-burner
M I C R O W AV E
WC
hobs have rotary controls.
The integrated microwaves
The toilet is made from white porcelain.
HOB
are finished in stainless steel. CISTERN & LEVER FLUSH
I N T E G R AT E D D I S H W A S H E R
The stainless-steel dishwasher
S P L AS H B AC K
The cisterns are concealed,
is fully integrated.
Kitchen worktops
with a chrome flush plate.
have a contemporary I N T E G R AT E D F R I D G E - F R E E Z E R
tiled splashback.
VA N I T Y W A S H B A S I N
The full-height 70/30 fridge-
The white washbasins
freezers are fully integrated.
are semi-recessed. A PA R T M E N T B AT H R O O M S B AT H
K I T C H E N S I N K M I X E R TA P
The single-side lever taps are
B A S I N TA P S
The pressed-steel,
finished in polished chrome.
The deck-mounted taps are
white rectangular bathtubs
finished in polished chrome.
have an anti-slip finish.
The extractors have
SHOWER HEAD
B AT H PA N E L
silver-grey canopy hoods.
The wall-mounted rain-effect
Bath panels are fully tiled.
E X T R AC TO R
showerhead is finished in KITCHEN SINK
polished chrome.
The white shower trays are
The kitchen sinks are stainless steel and under-mounted.
S H O W E R T R AY
B AT H TA P S
low level with an anti-slip finish.
The polished-chrome bath taps WA S H I N G M AC H I N E
are thermostatically controlled.
The wall-mounted, mirror-fronted
Free-standing. Their exact location varies by apartment.
B AT H R O O M C A B I N E T
W A L L- M O U N T E D S H O W E R S E T
cabinets have built-in lighting and
Shower sets include a polished-chrome
an integrated shaver socket.
TUMBLE DRYER
contemporary wall fitting with a hose
The tumble dryers are
and hand attachment.
TILING & FINISH
Floors and vanity areas are fully tiled.
white and free-standing. SHOWER CONTROL WORKTOP
The showers are controlled by
GRAB RAIL
The worktops are made
a polished-chrome thermostatic
The shower handle is
from quartz composite stone.
three-way diverter.
finished in polished chrome.
New Build Terraces
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Living Room The open-plan living areas have tall windows that let in plenty of natural light and offer views across the grounds and the Bristol skyline beyond.
Kitchen Overlooking the living areas, the kitchens have fully integrated appliances and large worktops for preparing your favourite dishes.
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Bedroom The light and airy bedrooms have built-in wardrobes that provide plenty of storage space.
Bathroom The bathrooms are generously tiled and fitted with either bathtubs or walk-in showers. Two bedroom apartments include ensuites in the master bedrooms.
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Balcony In most apartments, the living areas open up onto private balconies. Overlooking the grounds, these spaces can be used to grow herbs or simply enjoy a morning coffee in the fresh air.
N EW B UIL D TERRACES
Floorplans
TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT Apartment Area — 567 sq. ft
LIVING ROOM
K I TC H E N
BEDROOM
DRESSING ROOM
20’8” x 12’7”
10’ x 6’11”
10’10” x 12’6”
3’10” x 6’11”
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT Apartment Area — 1076 sq. ft
LIVING ROOM
K I TC H E N
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2
B AT H R O O M 1
B AT H R O O M 2
30’2” x 17’
11’10” x 11’6”
11’5” x 17’8”
10’2” x 12’12”
7’11” x 6’11”
7’11” x 7’4"
N EW B UIL D TERRACES
Fixtures & Fittings B U I L D I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N
WA L L S
ELECTRICS
The party walls are constructed
Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and ensuites are
MAIN STRUCTURE
from layers of independent metal
fitted with energy-efficient lighting. Switch
A reinforced concrete frame
sections and insulation in between.
plates and sockets are fitted in accordance
is combined with a masonry
The walls are finished in a smooth
with IEE regulations. Bedrooms and living
wall construction.
painted plaster.
rooms include plug-in points for TV and
FLOORING
T E R R AC E S
internet access. Smoke and heat detectors
Apartment living areas
The paved private terraces are
are fitted as standard.
and bedrooms are fitted
bordered by brick walls or hedges.
radio, and telephone points for broadband
with carpets.
M A N AG E M E N T & S E C U R I T Y CEILINGS
Management is provided 24 hours a day
ROOF
The ceilings have a smooth painted-plaster
as part of the service charge, with alarms
The terraces have
finish with high-level feature lighting.
in the ground-floor apartments and video door entry for all. The infrastructure is
slate pitched roofs. INTERNAL DOORS WINDOWS
The contemporary doors
The double-glazed windows
are manufactured in Europe.
PA R K I N G
There are 66 parking spaces
are made with high-performance composite timber and aluminium.
designed for 24-hour telecare.
D E C O R AT I O N
across the development.
The internal walls are painted EXTERNAL DOORS
with washable emulsion.
LIFTS
Lifts serve all floors.
The double-glazed doors are made with high-performance
WA R D R O B E S
composite timber and aluminium.
Custom-designed, fully
I N - A PA R T M E N T S T O R A G E
integrated wardrobes are fitted
Each apartment has built-in,
in master bedrooms.
full-height storage.
S TA I R S
The carpeted stairs are constructed from precast concrete.
H E AT I N G & H O T W AT E R
All apartments have underfloor
A PA R T M E N T K I T C H E N S
BALCONIES
heating and receive hot water from the
Balconies have composite
development’s central plant-room. Each
OVEN
timber decking and metal
apartment has its own time-control and
The stainless-steel ovens
balustrades.
metering equipment.
are single-fan operated.
HOB
M I C R O W AV E
The ceramic four-ring-burner
The integrated microwaves
hobs have rotary controls.
are finished in stainless steel.
wall-mounted and chrome-plated. WC
The toilet is made from I N T E G R AT E D D I S H W A S H E R
S P L AS H B AC K
The stainless-steel dishwasher
Kitchen worktops have
is fully integrated.
a contemporary tiled splashback.
white porcelain. CISTERN & LEVER FLUSH
The cisterns are concealed, with a chrome flush plate.
I N T E G R AT E D F R I D G E - F R E E Z E R
The full-height 70/30 fridge-freezers
A PA R T M E N T B AT H R O O M S
are fully integrated.
VA N I T Y W A S H B A S I N B A S I N TA P S
The white washbasins
K I T C H E N S I N K M I X E R TA P
The deck-mounted taps
are semi-recessed.
The single-side lever taps
are finished in polished chrome.
are finished in polished chrome.
B AT H SHOWER HEAD
The pressed-steel,
E X T R AC TO R
The wall-mounted
white rectangular bathtubs
The extractors have
rain-effect showerhead is
have an anti-slip finish.
silver-grey canopy hoods.
finished in polished chrome. B AT H PA N E L
KITCHEN SINK
B AT H TA P S
The kitchen sinks are stainless
The polished-chrome bath
steel and under-mounted.
taps are thermostatically controlled.
Bath panels are fully tiled. S H O W E R T R AY
The white shower trays are low level with an anti-slip finish.
WA S H I N G M AC H I N E
W A L L- M O U N T E D S H O W E R S E T
The washing machines are white
Shower sets include a
and free-standing. Their exact
polished-chrome contemporary
B AT H R O O M C A B I N E T
location varies by apartment.
wall fitting with a hose and
The wall-mounted,
hand attachment.
mirror-fronted cabinets have built-in lighting and
TUMBLE DRYER
The tumble dryers are
SHOWER CONTROL
white and free-standing.
The showers are controlled
KITCHEN UNITS
an integrated shaver socket.
by a polished-chrome thermostatic
TILING & FINISH
three-way diverter.
Floors and vanity
Custom designed from modular
areas are fully tiled.
cabinets, the fully fitted kitchens
SHOWER SCREEN
have lacquered cabinetry and
The shower screen is a fully
GRAB RAIL
contemporary handles.
glazed, toughened-glass panel.
The shower handle is finished in polished chrome.
WORKTOP
H E AT E D T O W E L R A I L
The worktops are made from
The heated ladder-style
quartz composite stone.
towel rail is finished in polished chrome.
WORKTOP LIGHTING
Concealed LED lighting is fitted
T O I L E T- R O L L H O L D E R
underneath the overhead cabinets.
The toilet-roll holder is
Retirement living, but not as you know it
Introducing PegasusLife PegasusLife is a business on a mission to fundamentally rethink and reinvent the places and ways in which we live as we get older. The company is currently in the process of developing 30 sites across the UK.
Howard Phillips, Chief Executive Officer Our central idea is that everyone shares an aspiration to live independently within an intelligently designed, socially inclusive environment, supported by an intuitive service offer and an efficient and ethical approach to property management. Working in collaboration with the country’s leading designers, academics, creative thinkers and producers, we ensure that the highest level of detail and quality is brought to all aspects of our developments.
Mark Shirburne Davies, Chief Operations Officer We strive to meet the needs and expectations of the people who live in our developments now and those who may choose to in the future. Working with partners who share our goal, we look to create places to which people can aspire. From purchasing land through to the planning and construction phase and beyond, we ensure each development is unique, valuable and of the utmost quality. Our role continues when our developments are up and running. We work in tandem with the next set of delivery partners − our hosts and concierges − to make sure the PegasusLife difference is there for everyone to see, every day.
John Nordon, Design Director In the design team, our work is about creating imaginative places that foster natural interactions between neighbours. Our approach doesn’t follow a ‘cookie cutter’ style. No two PegasusLife developments are the same. Each one carefully conceptualises the history, architectural character, culture and personality of its location and, most critically, embodies the spirit of the people we believe will want to live in it. We make use of the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship – not just to create beautiful places for people to live, but to protect the future of our customers’ homes and investments. We take the architectural legacy of cities and towns seriously, and we prioritise developing sustainable buildings that are sympathetic to their surroundings.
Lorena Brown, Sales & Marketing Director Our approach to selling is based very much on our core value of transparency. Many of our customers are moving from more traditional freehold family homes and won’t have lived in modern apartments set within communal developments before. There are significant advantages to this way of living; however, it is different. We see it as our responsibility to make sure not only that we’ve communicated what it’s about but also that our audience has understood it. One of the major hallmarks of our approach is the way we’ve considered property management – which we run on behalf of our residents on a not-for-profit basis. Furthermore, when customers purchase a property with PegasusLife, they become shareholders of the development’s management company, guaranteeing them voting rights and a say in how their development is managed.
Clare Bacchus, Customer Experience Director Our starting point in everything we do is the people who choose to live in our developments. What will they want to do here? What type and style of service is appropriate? What kind of living environment do we need to create to generate the right atmosphere and give people the experience they’re looking for? This philosophy goes right down to the level of detail of considering which plants to include in the gardens and which furnishings to use in the development. It extends through to the type of attitude we look for in the team we recruit to deliver a personal, informal and efficient approach to service.
A unique approach to property management When we talk about maintenance, we mean much more than a lick of paint or changing a light bulb (although we will, of course, take care of that too). With its Victorian features and extensive grounds, The Vincent comes with a set of individual requirements for maintenance, which we’ll make sure are met. This specific care ensures that your investment is secure and you can enjoy living in an environment that improves rather than deteriorates with age. From maintaining the façade of Queen Victoria House to preserving trees in the gardens, the approach is tailormade and detail-oriented. The management company for The Vincent is run on a strict not-for-profit basis. This ensures that work is carried out solely for the purposes of caring for the building and maintaining the quality of the offer and experience of living here for the residents.
On purchasing a property at The Vincent, homeowners, together with PegasusLife, become shareholders of the management company, giving you voting rights and a say in how the company is managed and run. When it comes to the operation of the management company, we believe passionately that true transparency is fundamental to maintaining residents’ peace of mind and the management company’s integrity. For this reason we’ve invested in creating our own digital tool for property management – an online members-only system that’s designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of how your money is spent on servicing The Vincent and to enable you to keep track of expenditure on and investment in the building over time.
Other developments by PegasusLife
Steepleton Tetbury
Drawing inspiration from the Cotswold farmstead, Steepleton has a structured layout that brings the garden village aesthetic to life.
Architects Proctor and Matthews Architects
Chapter House Lichfield
Built on the site of the old Friary, Chapter House blends with the rich architectural history of Lichfield, while incorporating modern conveniences and aspirational gardens.
Architects Proctor and Matthews Architects
One Bayshill Rd Cheltenham
These two Grade II listed villas are linked by a new modern building in the heart of this Regency town.
Architects Glenn Howells Architects
Chapelwood
The Landing
Hampstead Green Place
This development of two striking red-brick pavilions is inspired by the Victorian mansion vernacular of Wilmslow and the surrounding area.
On the prestigious coastline between Sandbanks and Poole, The Landing is a development that has been designed with thoughtful consideration of its environment.
This new development is a landmark between the Royal Free Hospital and Haverstock Hill. It offers a contemporary response to the inspirational architecture of Hampstead.
Architects Glenn Howells Architects
Architects Snug Architects
Architects Duggan Morris Architects
Wildernesse House
79 Fitzjohn’s Avenue
Woodlands
We’re rejuvenating this historic country estate so it can be cherished for years to come. This involves a respectful restoration of the main house and several sensitively designed new buildings within the landscape.
Based on the mansion vernacular of this prestigious road, the two red-brick buildings are a short walk from Hampstead Village.
Innovatively designed to blend organically with its landscape, this development draws inspiration from the pines, sand and sea of Canford Cliffs.
Architects Duggan Morris Architects & Purcell Architects
Architects Sergison Bates Architects
Architects Snug Architects
Wilmslow
Sevenoaks
Sandbanks
Hampstead
Hampstead
Canford Cliffs
If you’d like to find out more about The Vincent and keep up with the latest news, please call or visit:
01179 814 362 thevincent.co.uk
The Vincent, Queen Victoria House, Bristol, Avon, BS6 6US
The Vincent is available exclusively to people over sixty.
Retirement living, but not as you know it
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This brochure and the information contained in it does not form part of any contract, and while reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this cannot be guaranteed and no representation of warranty is made in that regard. The specification of the apartments is the anticipated specification as at the date this brochure was prepared, but may be subject to change in accordance with permitted variances under the apartment sale contracts. Computer-generated images and photos are indicative only. All sales remain subject to contract. Furniture shown in computer-generated images and photos is not included in sales.