Wharf Life Property Supplement, Aug 9-23, 2023

by Jon Massey

Afocus on affordability is the overall philosophy driving Fairview New Homes’ approach to its latest scheme in Woolwich. Homes at Dock28 are set to become available at the south-east London site from August 19 and the developer has brought them forward with low price points and running costs very much in mind.

Comprising 216 apartments, split into studio, one, two and three-bedroom homes, the scheme is located on the banks of the disused Broadwater canal, which once served the industrial operations of the Royal Arsenal and meets the Thames to the north.

Sited about 16 minutes’ walk to the east of both Woolwich Elizabeth Line station and Royal Arsenal DLR and rail station, future residents will benefit from the widespread regeneration of the area as well as the multitude of improvements to the historic town centre.

Such developments mean those buying at Dock28 will be within 15 minutes of numerous pubs, bars and restaurants as well as the extensive cultural space of Woolwich Works and the many shops of the High Street.

Fairview New Homes sales manager, Sohail Saiyed, said: “When you look at this development and the way we have approached it, it’s a very affordable option. It’s set within a really lovely area – when you look at what’s happened here over the past few years, I think the location massively benefits from the nearby regeneration.

“What we’re offering – when you look locally at how much apartments are being marketed for – is very good value with the guide price for a studio starting at £275,000, one-beds from £297,000, two-beds from £390,000 and threebeds from £475,000.”

These prices are markedly lower than those in the likes of Royal Docks or the Isle Of Dogs, with buyers able to save tens of thousands of pounds on similar sized properties.

Prospective buyers can also look forward to lower service charges, with Fairview taking a pared down approach to on-site amenities in favour of lower bills for residents.

Sohail said: “There will be a communal residents’ garden as well as a roof terrace for people to

use, but Fairview’s approach is to try to make the homes we build as affordable as possible both to buy and in terms of the service charge.

“Amenities like gyms and concierge services mean higher bills, but we still put security at the heart of our designs with a two-step entry system so packages and mail can be delivered safely to the blocks.”

The apartments themselves aren’t short on features either with private balconies and patio spaces offering outdoor space. The three-bedroom duplexes at the scheme will extend to more than 1,000sq ft of internal space too.

“You have large windows throughout the apartments, a white matte finish on the walls, with premium painted doors, chrome handles and sun-bleached oak Amtico flooring in the living areas and grey carpets in the bedrooms,” said Sohail.

“In the kitchens, there are quartz, salt-and-pepper, worktops with dove grey doors to the units, fully integrated appliances including fridge-freezers, induction hobs, electric ovens, wall-mounted microwaves and free standing washer dryers in the storage cupboards.”

Some properties feature views of the Thames, while others take in the Canary Wharf skyline to the west – a reminder perhaps that the estate can be reached in less than half an hour, door-to-door thanks to the arrival of Crossrail.

The DLR offers access to Royal Docks and London City Airport, while trains offer trips to Greenwich, Deptford and London Bridge – no to mention the nearby Uber Boat By Thames Clippers river bus. All in all, Dock28 is very well connected.

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how Dock28 by Fairview New Homes offers a laser like focus on affordability

Fairview’s approach is to try to make the homes we build as affordable as possible both to buy and in terms of the service charge

Sohail Saiyed, Fairview New Homes

Starting price for a studio apartment at Dock28 by Fairview New Homes

The development is just off Pier Street to the east of Royal Arsenal

An artist’s impression of how Dock28 will look when complete

Dock28 is being built next to Broadwater which was used as a canal to facilitate the industrial operations of the Royal Arsenal

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The first apartments to be completed at Dock28 are expected to be ready for residents to move into in October

Dock28 is located about 16 minutes’ walk from Woolwich Elizabeth Line station. It is also close to the Thames and to Gallion’s Park

how Author King’s Cross offers hotel-like facilities a half hour from the Wharf but at a premium price point

by Jon Massey

The seemingly unstoppable march of buildto-rent apartments in London continues with the recent release of 182 homes at Author King’s Cross. Why feature rental homes in north London in the pages of Wharf Life?

Well, while we’re great advocates for east London and living close to work, we also recognise some people prefer a bit of distance so we like to dip into other parts of the capital from time to time.

There are so many ways to get from Canary Wharf to King’s Cross via public transport that they are too numerous to list here – our current favourite being Elizabeth Line to Liverpool Street and using its unpublicised connection to Moorgate for a short trip on the Northern line – but suffice to say the journey takes about half an hour. The myriad routes also mean that if one does go down, there are plenty of other options to get from home to work.

So what is developer Related Argent offering renters? Well, Author isn’t cheap. Starting monthly rent for a one-bed is £3,275 while two and three-beds will set you back at least £4,375 and £7,615 respectively.

Incidentally, one-beds at Vertus’ build-to-rent offerings in Canary Wharf start at £2,620 – a difference of £655 a month or £7,860 a year.

Those who opt for the north and a commute, however, can expect 506sq ft (a whole 1sq ft more than Vertus’ 10 George Street scheme), with a bedroom, balcony, open plan living area and built in wardrobe and storage.

Author’s apartments are spread over three blocks ranging in height from three to 16 storeys and are centred around a courtyard garden designed by Urban

Fabric. The scheme features a ground floor amenity space designed by Conran And Partners with the inevitable Tom Dixon light fittings.

There are multiple residents’ lounges alongside a facility called The Nook which offers seating booths for dining or home working, a garden kitchen and a courtyard.

There’s also a fitness centre with a gym and studio space. Author also features a creche, a screening room with a popcorn machine, a private dining room and a coffee and wine bar. For animal lovers there’s also a pet washing area.

Transport-wise, King’s Cross is the nearest station for rail and Tube connections and the development also has bike storage and car parking spaces with electric charging points.

Located in York Way, the far side of Coal Drops Yard from the station, the developer perhaps has a canny eye on Google’s incoming workforce with around 4,000 employees expected to inhabit its vast 990,000sq ft, 11-storey landscraper a short walk to the south.

Should the tech types be tempted in, they will find homes at Author with the ubiquitous floor-to-ceiling windows and timber flooring, Samsung appliances in their fully integrated kitchens plus Smeg fridges, induction hobs and dual ovens. Bathrooms are finished in a monochrome colourscheme with marble tiling and mirrored vanity storage, while bedrooms feature ottoman beds to conceal stuff beneath the mattress.

Show apartments have been furnished by David Phillips with Nordic-style pieces to demonstrate how the properties could look.

The development also boasts an on-site management team who promise to support residents with tasks such as laundry, cleaning

We are committed to changing the UK rental experience for the better and have plans to expand our stock in the UK Tom Goodall, Related Argent

and maintenance – a uniformed service with its employees available 24-hours a day.

The managers will also coordinate a calendar of residents’ events including chef’s nights, cocktail hours and catered happenings in the communal spaces.

Related Argent managing director Tom Goodall said: “We are excited to launch Author King’s Cross, our build-to-rent scheme in one of London’s most sought-after locations.

“We have led the redevelopment and rejuvenation of this area for the last 20 years and it is wonderful to now offer rental homes at King’s Cross.

“We are committed to changing the UK rental experience for the better and have plans to expand our stock in the UK across a range of large and smaller sites.”

The company has plans to develop further schemes in King’s Cross, Tottenham Hale and Brent Cross, delivering some 3,000 homes in total. Apartments at Author are expected to be completed later in the summer. Go to authorkingscross.co.uk for more information

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The development features a ground floor amenity space designed by Conran And Partners

An artist’s impression of Author King’s Cross

A communal space at the scheme

Author will feature a screening room

The development includes a fitness centre

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