The Vincent Brochure

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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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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



PegasusLife abides by the Consumer Code for Home Builders (third edition), details of which can be found at www.consumercodeforhomebuilders.com

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.






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