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how flexibility should see Aspen rise to success as FEC’s Consort Place gets underway by Jon Massey
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ar East Consortium’s approach to development is to be admired. The company recently launched Aspen Consort Place – a 65-storey tower that dominates its Isle Of Dogs scheme. The whole development, which includes an educational facility and a 231-room hotel as well as commercial space alongside 495 properties, is a breath of fresh air. Rather than simply stack as much housing on the Marsh Wall site as possible, FEC and architects Pilbrow And Partners have clearly placed significant weight on how the buildings will sit alongside their neighbours and, crucially, how Consort Place will be used by those already working and living in the area. I’ll admit to some bias here – I remember The North Pole pub as a welcome hideaway from the rigours of work when I first came to Canary Wharf. The decision to refurbish it and return a building frequented by Islanders for 160 years should be applauded – as should FEC’s open and flexible attitude to the buildings it is constructing. “The whole idea is that Consort Place is a new destination people come to – it encompasses everything with education, the hotel, a health centre, affordable housing and the residential tower,” said Anglea Walsh, FEC’s director of sales and marketing “We’ve designed it as a courtyard that people can take advantage of and enjoy as an oasis in Canary Wharf. “Buyers can expect a new lifestyle, we’re creating a community feel – it’s a lot more than just living in a tower.” FEC project director Bruno Almeida Santos said: “One of the changes to the original design is that we now have the lobby entrance to the hotel overlooking the square. Having all that activity 24-7, creates a sense of community. “A lot of the work we’ve been doing with the architects to improve the scheme was not just to say we’re going to build a community, but to be sensible and realistic with the design approach.
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FEC director of sales and marketing Angela Walsh and project director Bruno Almeida Santos survey a scale model of Consort Place with flagship tower Aspen between them. The tower to the left will house 125 affordable homes
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People don’t want to live in a soulless place, they want to live in a place that’s buzzing, that’s lively, that’s welcoming and encouraging Angela Walsh, Far East Consortium
“We want to be active with the features we could introduce, such as small retail units – we’re talking about delicatessens that have croissants in the morning, for example, which wouldn’t compete with a pub or hotel. “It’s about sincerely creating a community. We want to know what retail units will create a closer place and to ensure that the platform will be flexible because what may be great today may not be in four years’ time. “We have been very cautious about not over-promising, because a community is not dictated by the developer. We’re spending a lot of time with the residents to ensure they are all part of this journey so these spaces come alive.” lready generating significant interest among buyers, properties at Aspen range from studios to one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Prices start at £398,000 and the emphasis on flexibility continues through to the homes themselves and the facilities for residents. “All the apartments are very different, said Bruno “Because they have a lot of link walls – but that introduces an opportunity to use mirrors to bring the views into the property. “One of the things I love the most is that the bedrooms have the amount of glazing that you would expect in your living room and, in today’s climate, where you spend much of your time working from home, a second bedroom could become an o ce “You have a great diversity in the way you can live here and this is not something you find ery often.” This multifunctional approach extends to the design of Aspen’s communal facilities too. “ n the first floor we ha e the indoor play area and the games room which both connect with the outdoors, said Bruno “ his is what we call the Aspen Family Club. “Then, on Level 21, it’s about arrival and the Winter Gardens, where you could have your Yoga class. It would be sheltered at this time of year, but will be opened in the summer. “There’s private dining and a wine tasting room, which will be
catered by the hotel and then, of course, the lounge. We also have a wellness level with a vitality pool this is about relaxing – and a gym. “There’s also a business lounge with partitions it’s ery flexible – and there’s the pantry.” “It’s about people’s needs at that time,” said Angela. “There are so many creative industries coming up and the people working in them are likely to be doing their jobs from, and will have meetings in, these places. “There’s a whole range of how we see the spaces working. The business lounge has moveable walls so it can be opened up if people need the whole space But we’ve designed it in such a way that you could sit and work in there, or you could have a small meeting in there. “With FEC, the attention to detail and the need to get it right is something quite special. We asked a lot of people what facilities were being offered and whether they were being used or not. Our response was to plan communal facilities but in a much more flexible way “People might want to watch a football match or have a business meeting and they don’t want to be enclosed in a little room. But e ually, they might want a children’s party. “My favourite is the Paramount Lounge at the top of Aspen, which is something we have purposely designed, because it’s not going to be just a residents’ bar that is just used in the evening. “We’re designing certain areas within it that can be used as snugs or for Yoga during the day, or working. We’ve worked very closely with the interior designers here to make sure that it can function at all times.” As for the rebirth of The North Pole, that’s a decision partly aimed at pulling people into Consort Place to help invigorate the public spaces. Angela said: “People don’t want to live in a soulless place, they want to live in a place that’s buzzing, that’s lively, that’s welcoming and encouraging. “ ith all the different offerings as well, there’s lots on offer for the many different people who will come here. “The idea is that it will be a good place for meeting, for hosting, for parties and all sorts of things.” Bruno said “I use the term ‘stitching’ because this development ‘stitches’ the Isle Of Dogs to Canary Wharf, and no other scheme does that. “We have the pub in the centre, bringing people from Canary Wharf to Consort Place and from the earliest time in the development we wanted to create a destination. “It’s a three-storey building and
A series of artist’s impressions of how Consort Place and homes and facilities at Aspen will look when completed
we want to create more openings so that it is connected to the public realm. “The plan is to return it to its original state but to keep our minds open to what the pub of the future will be like.” And it’s that attitude that is being applied across the scheme to ensure FEC delivers the right mixture of ingredients at Consort Place. Angela said: “We feel that if we’re open as a company, we’ll be more successful. You see so many people who will sell now and be very dictatorial on what’s happening – then it will be completely out of date, you’ve promised the wrong things and it’s not what people want. “It’s a balance between showing people that we’re open and that we’ll be doing things properly – that the end product will be very well thought out. “We’ve thought about what buyers want now and about how we see our vision, but we’re not fixing that Go to aspen-canarywharf.com or call 020 3151 3788 for more information about the development
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Properties at Telford Homes and Business Design Centre’s City North scheme in Finsbury Park
Residents will be able to access roof terraces at the development, providing outdoor space in addition to balconies and terraces
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how keeping your commute short at this Telford Homes scheme could be the key to your wellbeing by Jon Massey
W Above, a typical show home interior at City North – a joint venture between Telford Homes and Business Design Centre in Finsbury Park, north London. Below, an artist’s impression of the finished scheme showing the on-site entry to the station that will allow residents to commute to Canary Wharf in around 32 minutes
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ellbeing is frequently the watchword for marketeers in January. In addition to fitness, there’s a recognition that buyers may also be looking to boost their lives through exposure to the sun’s rays, a decent spread of places to eat and drink, access to nature and some serious cultural capital. Impacting 10 times a week on a full time employee’s ability to enjoy some or all of the above is their commute. Putting the rest aside, Canary harf’s extensi e transport links place it within easy reach of large swathes of the capital. Those working on the estate, e en before Crossrail’s services start running (perhaps in , can choose homes in sight of the towers. But, with a little care, they can also find properties in other neighbourhoods, putting clear blue water between themselves and the o ce Take Telford Homes and Business esign Centre’s oint de elopment City orth, for example ocated at Finsbury ark station, this home scheme offers one, two, three and four bedroom apartments as well as “sky villas” and penthouses. typical trip to Canary harf, lea ing at am on a onday, will take commuters 32 minutes (according to TfL). Better still, should there be problems, the location offers myriad alternative routes with mainline rail ser ices and two ube lines, minimising the possibility of delay. All of which means more time to enjoy the pleasures of one’s home
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and the facilities surrounding it, whether that be the restaurants and pubs of nearby Stroud Green or reen anes, the wide open spaces of Finsbury ark, the wildlife filled pools of oodberry etlands or the rapidly growing cultural capital of the Park Theatre. One of the most notable local attractions is the arkland alk a 4km stretch of path along the route of a former railway (opened in 1873) that used to connect Finsbury Park with Alexandra Palace that is home to hedgehogs, birds and mammals as well as the odd Reeves Muntjac deer on southerly jaunts from the home counties. he de elopment itself, spread across four buildings with a pair of storey towers, will boast pri ate roof terraces, a hour concierge ser ice, a new Cineworld cinema, a M&S Food Hall and branches of Caffe ero, Boulangerie Bon atin and Gymbox when complete. Further restaurants and bars are set to fill yet more of the , s m commercial space under construction. Telford group sales director imon alfhide said “City orth is a landmark development in north London. “There is a strong focus on resident wellbeing and entertainment with a , s m landscaped rooftop, alongside a second rooftop providing people with a tranquil sanctuary right on their doorstep. “Its location means we are able to provide impressive facilities both within the development while also being conveniently located to take advantage of the nature and wildlife in the surrounding area. “ he homes at City orth also adopt this focus on wellbeing with floor to ceiling windows pro iding natural light, spacious rooms for relaxing and entertaining with many offering capti ating iews of the ondon skyline, all in one and ust minutes from the est End. “ hese actions make life better, sometimes without residents even realising it, because wellness is about living and feeling well in every aspect of their lives.” Constructed in line with Telford’s Building A Living Legacy programme, which is aimed at developing the “homes and places that ondon needs the scheme’s location means it will also be attractive to those working in the City or the est End Its proximity to ing’s Cross ia Tube or train also means connections to Europe via the Eurostar are within easy reach. Residents can also catch direct trains north from Finsbury Park including ser ices to Cambridge Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start at , Go to citynorthlondon.com or call 020 3925 9064 for more information
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Apartments at 10 Park Drive, part of the Wood Wharf development to the east of the existing Canary Wharf estate
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anary Wharf is gearing up to welcome its first residents as Wood Wharf’s towers edge ever-closer to completion mong the first to move onto the estate later this year, are recently engaged couple Chandan Singh and Fruzsina Marjan. hey purchased their first home together in 2019 at Wood Wharf’s 10 Park Drive and Chandan proposed just before Christmas. “We met through mutual friends
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and we’d been talking for a while about buying a place together in London before I proposed,” said Chandan, who works as a cyber security expert. “After buying the ring the excitement and anticipation really began to build. It is such a nerveracking experience. Luckily, I had plenty of encouragement from our friends and family. “I booked us a table at our favourite restaurant and got down on one knee and she said yes. It was a magical evening and I still cannot quite believe it.” Fruzsina said: “It was certainly a surprise – I’m impressed he managed to keep it a secret as
we are always so open with each other. It’s such an exciting time for us, it has been a real whirlwind few months. It’s not every day you get engaged and buy a home together. Every time I look down at my hand the butterflies come straight back.” A quest for community was at the root of Chandan and Fruzsina’s decision to buy from Canary Wharf Group and, even ahead of their move, they haven’t been disappointed by the results. The couple recently attended a residents’ party organised by the developer to meet their future neighbours. Chandan said: “It was a fantastic
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evening and a really nice way to break the ice with the other residents. One of the reasons we were so keen on 10 Park Drive was the idea of living in a community and getting to know our neighbours. “We were impressed by just how professional Canary Wharf Group were and they had kindly informed the other guests of our engagement, so we were overwhelmed with the amount of people wishing us luck. “It was a lovely surprise to see everyone be so sweet about our engagement, everyone certainly had a lot of helpful advice on wedding planning. “We’re excited to begin married life together surrounded by such a lovely community.” The couple are also looking forward to living in an area with a wide range of amenities. Chandan said: “We don’t work on the Canary Wharf estate, so it was important to have good transport links. “Thinking to the near future, living somewhere that is as well run as Canary Wharf puts our minds at rest. I was really
impressed with the amount of green space we’d have right on our doorstep and there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat.” Fruzsina said: “We were particularly excited by the idea of living by the water. We are reasonably high up on the th floor and we can see out across the river. “It feels very intimate and private as the balconies are slightly set back. We just love the idea of relaxed evenings dining out on our balcony.” Designed by Stanton Williams and with interiors by award-winning Make Architects, 10 Park Drive will house 345 apartments set across two towers. The development will boast 24-hour security, concierge, an entry-phone system, bicycle storage and charging points for electric vehicles. Purchasers will also have exclusive access to a terrace on the th floor and residents’ only fitness facilities at a brand new Third Space gym. Apartments at 10 Park Drive start from £880,000. Go to canarywharf.com/residential or email residential.sales@ canarywharf.com for more
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the Elizabeth line at Whitechapel station Crossrail will offer ourney times of ust two minutes to i erpool street, minutes to ings Cross and three minutes to Canary harf “ hat really stood out to me was how spacious the rooms felt, said Farida. “It was great that I didn’t have to accept a cramped flat in order to li e centrally “ n added bonus were the balcony and communal rooftops it’s lo ely to ha e some outside space in London and it will be great when the sun comes out Buying new was also con enient and easy for Farida he said “ he uality and finish with iggins omes is really good and it has been lo ely that I can ust mo e in without doing any work I actually liked the idea of reno ating a property but I don’t think it is financially worthwhile s a first time buyer, Farida sometimes found the process o erwhelming but iggins omes were always on hand to help out “ here’s a lot to digest from mortgages to legal fees and of course the elp o Buy paper work, she said “ he team at iggins omes really helped to manage the process and worked around me so I could fit it all in around work and other commitments lthough Farida is fairly familiar with the area, she’s noticed a few changes since she was last here. he said “I really en oy li ing east because there’s loads to do here are always new places to isit and explore and although there may be some new coffee shops and bouti ues, the ibe has remained the same, it still feels ery authentic Now that Farida is a home owner, she going to en oy knowing where her money is going “I know what I’m paying for and that fact that it is mine means that I’m in esting in my future, she said “ his is the starting block to allow me to make further plans Current prices and a ailability are citipads studios from , , one beds from , , two beds from £680,000 and three beds from £699,950. For more information call 020 8003 4815, email whiteandgreen@higginshomes.co.uk or go to higginshomes. co.uk/developments/white-plus-green
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The property’s separate kitchen the top of the most popular residential addresses on the south edge of Canary Wharf. There is a 24-hour concierge, a private cinema, gym, 16m swimming pool with jacuzzi and sauna, a residents’ business centre, and a cocktail bar on the 48th floor. Secure underground parking is also available subject to contract. The nearby South Quay DLR station provides direct trains to Canary Wharf, the City and Greenwich. A short walk across a pedestrian footbridge over the docks is Canary Wharf’s shopping malls and transport connections Go to chaseevans.co.uk
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Eglise House, Westminster SW1P This luxury apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study in the heart of Westminster. It boasts an open-plan kitchen with modern integrated appliances and under floor heating. £3,600 pcm
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Offering fast transport links, amenities and a buzzing atmosphere day and night. London City Island is the capital’s most exciting new neighbourhood only 5 minutes walk from Canning Town station. Shared Ownership 2 bedroom apartments priced from £140,000 for a 25% share*
Plus reserve a home during February and receive a home furnishing voucher worth £1,000 – perfect for adding those finishing touches to your new apartment!** With only a few apartments remaining don’t miss out on your exclusive appointment to view. nhgsales.com
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020 3944 4086 | nhgsales.com/ECHOlondoncityisland HOME OWNERSHIP STARTS WITH US *Shared Ownership affordability and eligibility criteria apply. Price illustrations are based on the share value and not the full market value of the homes advertised.**Terms and conditions apply. Reservation fee must be paid before/on 29/02/2020. Sale must exchange within 28 days and complete by 27/03/2020 for offer to be honoured. For exact details of what is included in the offer please contact the Sales Team. No cash alternative. Offer may be removed or changed at any time. Not in conjunction with any other offer and available on specific plots only. Showhome photography is indicative only. Travel times taken from www.google.co.uk/maps and are approximate only. Details correct at time of going to print. February 2020.
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investment opportunity Bedale Court, Gateshead Guide: £64,950 This spacious, bright second floor apartment boasts stunning views across the north of England, including the Angel of The North. Located close to the A1 and 15 minutes from Newcastle Airport, the property has two good size double bedrooms, a large sitting room and a modern fitted kitchen. Its contemporary design with open-plan features gives a modern feel to this beautiful flat. No chain. Call Gordon Brown Estate Agents on 0191 487 4211 or go to gordon-brown.co.uk
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L A U N C H I N G S AT U R D AY 15 T H F E B R U A R Y DISCOVER THIS UNIQUE NEW RESIDENCE AND EXCEPTIONAL LIFEST YLE Situated at the heart of Royal Arsenal Riverside, Building 10 combines striking modern architecture with historic surroundings, and a stunning setting in the landscaped Windsor Square. Residents will enjoy views over and access to this vibrant piazza with its colonnade of shops, cafés and restaurants, all set around a unique open atrium. There are superb transport connections into central London on your doorstep, set to be further enhanced by the forthcoming Crossrail, while the luxurious residents’ only Waterside Club takes care of all your health, fitness and wellbeing needs.
1, 2 & 3 B E D R O O M A PA R T M E N T S F R O M £ 48 5,000 ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH
CANARY WHARF 7 MINUTES*
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WHITECHAPEL 11 MINUTES*
LIVERPOOL STREET 14 MINUTES*
FARRINGDON 16 MINUTES*
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BOND STREET 21 MINUTES*
PADDINGTON 25 MINUTES*
HEATHROW T5 56 MINUTES*
Sales & Marketing Suite Open 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm) Imperial Building, No. 2 Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6FR
Prices and information correct at time of going to press. Computer generated image is indicative only. *Approximate travel times for Crossrail taken from Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Source: www.crossrail.co.uk
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THIS WEEKS HOT PROPERTIES
BURKE HOUSE, E8
HERITAGE TOWER, E14
£500,000
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This apartment is fully furnished and finished to a very high standard. Located for easy access to Canary Wharf, with Crossharbour DLR station just 0.2 miles away and reachable in 1 minute. EPC B84.
OIEO £730,000
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An immaculately presented and maintained fifth floor, south-east facing apartment located within a highly sought after development in central Dalston. EPC B81.
CHADWICK COURT, E14
OIEO £335,000
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Stunning 1 bedroom property on the third floor of the popular New Festival Quarter development. Further benefits include residents gym, 24 hr concierge and well- kept private communal gardens. EPC C80.
WILLIAMSBURG PLAZA, E14
£800,000
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This 950 sq. ft two bedroom town house is set within Manhattan Plaza, providing a beautifully designed square with sophisticated landscape where you can take a stroll in style! Further benefits of this property include a 24 hour concierge service to ensure security and convenience, as well as a fully kitted out resident gymnasium. The property is located just moments from multi transport options and is directly opposite the Cross Rail, providing an easy walk into Canary Wharf and quick access to the City. EPC B82.
TIMES SQUARE, E1
£400,000
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A 377 sq. ft studio apartment on the first floor of the Times Square development in Aldgate, with views of the communal water features. EPC B86.
LINER HOUSE, E16
SKY VIEW TOWER, E15
£550,000
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A stunning 3 bed, 2 bath apartment on the 23rd floor in Capital Towers development in Stratford. Fully furnished and parking included. EPC B87.
OIEO £679,000
2
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This first floor, 2 bed 2 bath apartment is spread over 1103 sq. ft, and that’s not including the south-facing, balcony overlooking the river Thames. EPC B87.
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PARKSIDE COURT, E16
OIEO £350,000
SUMMERSTON HOUSE, E16
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£450,000
MERCIER COURT, E16
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OIEO £525,000
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This one bedroom property consists of a large double bedroom with integrated wardrobes. The spacious balcony offers beautiful views of the River Thames and Thames Barrier. EPC B84.
This large apartment consists of one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a spacious open plan reception room with a balcony. EPC B82.
Finished to a high standard throughout, this 2 bedroom property comprises of a large open plan living area with a fully fitted kitchen, floor to ceiling windows and access to the private balcony. EPC B81.
KENT BUILDING, E14
CITYVIEW POINT, E14
PRINCIPAL TOWER, EC2A
£385,000
1
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£400,000
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This new apartment on the 4th floor features open Situated on the 6th floor, this west-facing apartment forms part of the ent Building and offers views towards plan living with an integrated modern kitchen, double bedroom and a high specification bathroom. EPC B85. the Thames and Canary Wharf. EPC B83.
£2,500,000
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This 35th floor apartment offers stunning south easterly views. as an open plan kitchen, dining and living space, it also features two terraces.
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The hike in house prices indicates good news for current homeowners, but those hoping to take their first steps on the property ladder will need to familiarise themselves with pros and cons of current schemes. There are several government schemes for first-time buyers: Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, ISA's and Starter Homes. Local area residents thinking of selling their home will be buoyed by the price increases, especially if they have owned their property for a significant amount of time. If you would like to know how much your home is worth don't hesitate to give us a call. Alternatively, pop into our office for a friendly chat through your options. Spencer Fortag spencer@lmlondon.com
Over the last decade, local prices have risen by 60.8 per cent.
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The Atlas, EC1
£2,425,000 L/H
Positioned on the 27th floor of a recent Zone 1 tower building, is this luxury, three bedroom, two bathroom apartment with parking and flexible internal living space extending to approx. 1362 sq. ft. The apartment features floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout enjoying exceptional light-filled rooms and far reaching city views. The open plan kitchen expands onto a generous living/ dining room with access to a balcony and sliding doors to a bedroom/cum study. There are two further bedrooms (master ensuite opening onto the second balcony) and two bathrooms. A stone’s throw from Old Street station and the City. The Atlas has a 24hr concierge and onsite fitness facilities.
City & Aldgate: 020 7488 2777
Pan Peninsula, E14
£1200 pw
This luxury three bedroom, three bathroom 39th floor apartment has three balconies and far reaching area views. Spacious and light filled living features extensive glazing at both aspects, recessed lighting and comfort cooling. The kitchen is separate with an island unit, dining table and modern appliances. The master bedroom suite has a large dressing room and access to a balcony.
Pan Peninsula: 020 7536 7900
Goodman’s Fields, E1
£900 pw
Elephant Park, SE17
£815 pw
Set high on the 13th floor is this luxury, delightfully spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with uninterrupted views of the City. The main feature is the Goodman’s Fields signature west facing winter garden which lets in floods of natural light. Both bedrooms (master is ensuite) feature glass walls to the same effect. With residents’ only swimming pool, gym and spa.
This modern, three bedroom duplex apartment forms part of a new development in Elephant and Castle. On the ground floor are the kitchen, guest cloakroom and living room which extends onto a patio leading to communal gardens. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms occupy the first floor. With access to concierge services and fitness facilities within the development.
City & Aldgate: 020 7247 3888
Elephant & Castle 020 3869 2888
Pan Peninsula, E14
£775,000 L/H
A modern and spacious 21st floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with parking a short walk away from the Canary Wharf business district. The wonderfully bright reception is adjacent to a sleek, ultra-modern kitchen/ dining area which opens onto a balcony. There are two east facing bedrooms (master ensuite) and two marble tiled bathrooms. The property measures approx. 852 sq. ft. and features extensive glazing with dual aspect views, wood flooring, comfort cooling and excellent wardrobe space. Residents have access to extensive onsite leisure facilities, a library/ conference room, cinema and 24hr concierge services.
Pan Peninsula: 020 7536 7901
Canary Wharf Office
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Elephant Park, SE17
£1,600,000 L/H
This large three bedroom apartment is set on the 28th floor of The Highwood; conveniently located for all the amenities of Elephant & Castle. Measuring approx. 1211 sq ft, the property has a dual-aspect open plan kitchen/living area opening onto a balcony with views of the London skyline. The master and second bedroom feature an en-suite bathroom, a separate wardrobe area and access to an additional balcony from the master bedroom suite. The apartment also benefits from a third spacious double bedroom, family bathroom, fully integrated kitchen and excellent storage and utility space throughout’. With access to concierge services and fitness facilities.
Elephant & Castle: 020 3869 2898
No1 West India Quay, E14
£725 pw
This expansive 22nd floor, two bedroom apartment with parking is set in a modern development close to Canary Wharf DLR and Underground stations. The flexible living combines an open plan kitchen with reception affording panoramic views of London. The master bedroom has a luxury ensuite bathroom and there is a further bedroom/ study and a shower room. 24hr concierge.
Canary Wharf: 020 7515 1000
East Ferry Road, E14
£625 pw
The Timberyard, SE8
£410 pw
Positioned on a leafy street overlooking Millwall Park and Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs is this three bedroom Victorian cottage with a large rear garden and front parking. A sizeable family kitchen, living room and a spacious bathroom occupy the ground floor. Upstairs are the three bedrooms. Available unfurnished, the house offers a separate workshop/ office set in the garden.
Brand new, modern and spacious two bedroom, two bathroom seventh floor apartment in a recently developed neighbourhood in Deptford, a short walk from the Thames and Deptford Park. The bright open-plan interior comprises a fully integrated kitchen/ living room opening onto a balcony. The Timberyard is conveniently placed for Surrey Quays and Deptford Rail station transport links.
Docklands: 020 7510 8444
Greenwich: 020 8853 8979
St. David’s Square, E14
£685,000 L/H
This wonderful three bedroom third floor apartment with parking forms part of St. David’s Square, the sougth-after riverside development on the Isle of Dogs. It measures approx. 979 sq. ft. and offers contemporary accommodation comprising a living room, separate kitchen, utility room, an en-suite master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. The main living room opens out onto a private balcony with partial views of the Thames. St. David’s Square is a quiet, private development with a 24hr concierge and onsite fitness facilities including a gym, spa and swimming pool. Mudchute is the nearest DLR station, a short walk away.
Docklands: 020 7510 8445
Greenwich Office
Pan Peninsula Office
Head Office & Property Office
London, SE10 9EJ
London, E14 9XP
London, SE1 6EE
Nine Elms
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