Amanda Shiel takes a look at the latest riverside developments
Isle of Dogs, London The apartments at Ontario Tower provide a variety of layouts, each with stylish, contemporary, low-maintenance interiors and a high specification which includes comfort cooling, fully fitted kitchens and luxury shower rooms, bathrooms and en suite facilities decorated with Carrera marble flooring and wall tiling, and high-quality suites with chrome fittings.
The development is in a prime riverside location with spectacular panoramic views over the river spanning from Greenwich to Canary Wharf and down to London City Airport with the popular O2 Arena directly opposite.
Ontario Tower is adjacent to both East India and Blackwall DLR stations, while the Jubilee Line underground station at Canary Wharf provides fast links to Central London. London City Airport is only ten minutes away and operates to more than 25 international destinations, making the development an ideal base for business travellers.
The current release of Ontario Tower’s final phase of premier apartments is the last chance to purchase property in this iconic building. Prices start from £675,000. Contact the sales and marketing suite on 07000 701 701or www.newprovidencetv.com
Vauxhall, LondonHaving transformed the previously derelict site into one of London’s most central riverside developments, St George has created a new and exciting cultural environment for the South Bank area. The latest building, Kestrel House, continues to add to this lively cosmopolitan destination by Vauxhall Bridge.
Internally, the homes are of a high specification. The custom designed kitchens offer integrated appliances, composite stone worktops and stainless steel cookers. Bathrooms boast white sanitaryware with chrome finish taps and thermostatically controlled showers.
For more details visit stgeorge-wharf.com.
Hammersmith, London Formerly a Thames Water pumping station, St James Homes has transformed the outstanding Grade II listed London landmark into 43 elegant riverside homes combining cool modernity with stunning Victorian architecture.
The scheme retains the original pumphouse red brick façade with grand arched windows that afford most apartments views across the River Thames.
All apartments are fitted with video entry phones, and the scheme includes a porterage service and secure parking. Residents also have access to a private entrance to the Thames path and communal landscape gardens.
Internally, kitchens and reception rooms merge into spacious and flexible living areas, while the master bedrooms are spacious with en suite facilities and fitted wardrobes. Apartments also benefit from a private balcony that extends out from either/or both the reception area or master bedroom.
Prices of the two remaining penthouses £565,000 and £2.03 million including car parking. To view the show penthouse contact the marketing suite on 020 8563 9139.
Gravesend, Kent The Embankment comprises one- and two-bedroom apartments. The development’s central location in Canal Road places residents literally minutes from the town of Gravesend, the surrounding countryside and the River Thames.
Gravesend station is less than a mile from The Embankment and offers direct services
into London Bridge with a journey time of about 50 minutes and the Dartford crossing
is just eight miles from the town providing easy access to the M25.
For international travel, City Airport is just over an hours drive away, Ashford International Station just a 50 minute drive and the Channel Ports of Dover and Folkestone approximately 55 and 45 miles away respectively.
Prices range from £177,500 to £220,000. The sales and marketing suite plus two show apartments are open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Call 01474 568436 or visit bellway.co.uk.
Woolwich, London Royal Arsenal is a new residential hub and community in Woolwich, created by Berkeley Homes East Thames on the site of a former centre for military equipment and munitions manufacturing. The scheme fuses converted Grade II listed buildings with contemporary new build architecture offering new homes, office space, leisure outlets and landscaped communal areas.
The Armouries, a collection of new build apartments, is the latest phase available for sale at Royal Arsenal. Prices start from £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £290,000 for two-bedroom apartments and from £315,000 for three-bedroom apartments.
One apartment also remains in the converted MyHQ building, a two-bedroom apartment priced at £320,000. For further information and to arrange a viewing of the new show apartments, contact the sales and marketing suite 020 8331 7130 or visit royal-arsenal.co.uk.
Maidenhead, BerkshireAvior comprises six two-bedroom apartments and a three-bedroom penthouse, and each unit has at least one balcony with direct river views.
The development has been built to a traditional design featuring the best in environmental building techniques and materials. Extensive insulation, low energy lighting, under floor heating and double glazed UPVC windows all help to keep energy costs down, while integrated fridge-freezers, dishwashers and washer-dryers all come as standard. The professionally designed kitchen also features granite worktops and a stainless steel oven, hob, hood and microwave, while the bathrooms boast ceramic floor and wall tiles, chrome fixings and contemporary wall-hung sanitary ware.
Maidenhead is located within easy reach of London, Windsor and the numerous business centres along the M4 corridor. Heathrow is just 17 miles away.
Only three two-bedroom apartments remain. Prices start from £520,000.
Contact Braxton’s (selling agents) on 01628 674234. Alternatively visit shanlyhomes.com.
Royal Docks, London RoyalQuay is a stunning residential and commercial property development at the former Albert Basin. Comprising of 446 apartments - ranging from one-bedroom up to three-bedroom
penthouses – the development will be built in phases over the next few years around a newly-constructed yacht basin.
A key focal point of the development is the restoration of the Grade II listed Gallions Hotel, which is being brought back into use as a café, bar and restaurant with small office suites and a health and fitness club.
Designed by architects Jestico & Whiles to resemble ocean liners, three of the ten apartment buildings have been built on the dock itself, rising from the water’s edge. The newly built marina also gives an idyllic waterside setting for residents of this development.
Prices start from £275,000. For more details call 0207 055 0141.