The north side of the capital is constantly in high demand for new home buyers. Johnny Turner finds out why.
Today’s buyer demands a lot from a home – and from the area in which the home is located. Those who buy in north London get immediate access to the best the capital can offer. With the high level of quality of the newly built homes that are currently on the market, they are also in line for a low-maintenance place to live as well as a wonderful investment.
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The Grange will provide an exclusive collection of homes set in mature landscaped gardens. There will be a variety of designs from conversions of the existing hospital buildings into stunning apartments to three and four bedroom townhouses reflecting the styles of a bygone era, all set behind a gated entrance with uniformed concierge.
The specification gives a real sense of quality. From contemporary fitted kitchens with stainless steel ovens, hob, chimneys and granite worktops to stylish living rooms; with stunning bathrooms and en-suites that have fitted vanity units and heated towel rails to master bedroom suites, some of which also boast a dressing room and all of the homes are pre-wired for satellite TV.
Only sixteen miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers an abundance of entertainment and leisure pursuits. For shopping, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer are amongst the High Street names to be found along with specialist stores, stylish coffee bars and cafes. Harrow also boasts one of the finest collections of state and independent schools.
For getting about, The Grange is ideal. From South Harrow station on the Piccadilly Line, trains run to Leicester Square in around forty six minutes, whilst from North Park NR station trains to London Marylebone take around twenty one minutes. The A401/M40 is also accessible for the national motorway network.
St James Homes (North Thames Region) is proud to announce an exclusive new rent-free living offer at its flagship New River Village development situated in Hornsey, N8. Subject to terms and conditions, off-plan purchasers in the latest phase at the scheme, The Emerson Building, will be offered the opportunity to live rent free in one of the completed properties at the development whilst their home is being built.
New River Village is the re-development of a 15–acre former Thames Water site into a scheme of 622 studio, one and two bedroom apartments. All of the apartments at New River Village are situated in a series of strikingly modern buildings, which have been carefully designed to complement the surrounding urban landscape
As part of the scheme, St James Homes has also sensitively converted a red brick Victorian pumphouse into a contemporary art gallery, which will exhibit works from Royal Academy of Arts Schools. The building will also include a The Pumphouse Dining Bar that will be open to both residents and the general public, launching on 22nd June 2005.
To celebrate the launch of the restaurant, the unveiling of the Trajectory sculpture within the grounds of the development and the opening of a new exhibition in the Art Gallery, St James Homes is inviting guests to New River Village for a culture weekend on the 25th and 26th June. The weekend will include live music, entertainment, a prize draw for a weekend for two in Paris and a complementary drink and is available for all to enjoy.
For further sales information at New River Village, or for further details about the cultural weekend, please contact the sales & marketing suite on Tel: 020 8347 4139 or visit newrivervillage.co.uk.
A stunning new show duplex will be launched next month at Britannia Walk, Old Street, N1, the latest 32 unit scheme by Goldcrest Homes – the property developer with a fantastic reputation to build luxury new homes. Britannia Walk is ideally located for City workers who can walk to work in five minutes rather than tackling long journeys by public transport. It is also just two minutes from Old Street underground and main line station allowing easy access to the rest of London and the South East.
The 1,000 sq ft duplexes are exceptional value for money - 8 per cent cheaper than ‘normal’ apartments of identical size within the same area. Their value relates to the flexible live/work planning permission granted to the duplexes, making ideal residences for people who need to continue to work in the evenings or perhaps have the flexibility for working from home for a few days a week.
The flexibility of the planning permission states that the occupiers are not obliged to work from home for any designated time, it solely stipulates that the designated work area can not be used for residential purposes. This allocated area has all the sockets and cables needed for a fully functioning desk with sockets for broadband access and telephone and plenty of power points to enable owners to set up a computer and printer.
David Steer, Development Director of Goldcrest Homes comments: ‘Britannia Walk’s duplexes offer the perfect solution for modern living, providing a flexible home with a designated work space either for occasional or daily use. The spacious duplexes, finished to our extremely high standard, reflect true value for money in the popular Hoxton area’.
Beautiful walnut finished doors and timber laminate flooring create a welcoming entrance to the duplex. The ground floor features a modern custom-designed contemporary kitchen, lit by feature lighting with a stainless steel sink, glass splash back and mixer tap. The latest integrated appliances are also included as well as an Electrolux fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Leading from the kitchen is the large open plan living area which incorporates the designated work zone and can be divided according to the owners wishes. A funky spiral staircase leads up to the upper floor where there is a master bedroom, with en suite, a guest bedroom and a separate bathroom. All bedrooms at Britannia Walk include wiring for cable TV and fitted pure wool carpets as well as fully fitted wardrobes. The luxury bathrooms are supplied with beautiful Porcelanosa sanitary wear, including the contemporary ‘sit on’ basin with timber stand and a stylish heated chrome towel rack. Showers are walk in and baths, where provided, feature a pull out hand held shower. Goldcrest Homes have also ensured that no precious space is wasted by installing economical electrical heating units on the rooms’ ceilings.
All 18 duplex and 14 one and two bedroom apartments at Britannia Walk share the superb facilities provided by Goldcrest Homes for all residents which include a concierge, a communal landscaped roof terrace, a spectacular movie suite with seating for up to 16 people and a fully air-conditioned private gym. All residences have video entry phones and burglar alarms and the development’s entrances and reception area are monitored by CCTV cameras. Parking spaces and garages are also available at an additional cost.
Residents at Britannia Walk can benefit from the close proximity of trendy Hoxton - home to the media loving galleries of Hoxton Square: White Cube, White Cube², Store and the Art Space gallery. Lovers of edgy bars are in perfect location for trafik, bluu and the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen where you are bound to rub shoulders with other urban trendies. For food Brick Lane with its array of Asian restaurants and hussle and bustle is just 15 minutes on foot, perfect for a late night curry after a night out on Old Street.
Islington is also a mere ten minute stroll from Britannia Walk, a young vibrant area with north London’s highest concentration of cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Buzzy Upper Street has individual boutiques, cafés and high street chain stores as well as the Business Design Centre, home to a year-round flow of exhibitions. Culture vultures are also well catered for with the famous Almeida and Pleasance theatre, the King’s Head and a range of comedy nights held in a number of local pubs. Or for football lovers Arsenal’s home ground at Highbury is close by.
Prices at Britannia Walk start at £350,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Further information is available from Britannia Walk’s selling agent Currell New Homes on
020 7241 4111 or visit currell.com or goldcresthomes.co.uk.
Demand for just four one-bedroom apartments – priced from under £150,000 – is expected to be high when Intro Homes starts taking reservations for its Victoria Green development in Edmonton on Saturday 21st May.
The 32 apartments in the first phase will be some of the most affordable brand new homes in London, with prices from £149,950 for one-bedroom apartments and from £179,950 for two-bedroom apartments. Intro Homes is also helping buyers with their deposit and legal fees, making purchasing easier.
The 174 homes by Intro Homes in Victoria Green are an important part of the striking transformation of Edmonton Green. The area’s dated shopping centre is to be replaced by a new shopping mall, ASDA supermarket and a gym/health club, all within easy walking distance of the development.
Despite the keen pricing of Victoria Green, design and build quality are not compromised. Attractive detailing includes turrets and balconies – a style in keeping with the nearby Church Street conservation area. All apartments come with a parking space and the contemporary interiors have the features that London’s demanding homebuyers expect, including gas central heating and kitchen appliances in a stainless steel finish.
The development is well located for commuters into the City, given the adjacent Edmonton Green station and a journey time to London Liverpool Street of just over 20 minutes.
The first phase of apartments will be launched on the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May. Buyers can register their interest by calling Site Sales on 08700 55 20 75 or by visiting www.introhomes.co.uk. A sales information centre on Victoria Road, Edmonton, is open from Thursday through to Monday every week from 10am to 5pm.