New Homes - On the Northern line

Amanda Shiel takes a look at the latest developments located near this popular tube line

Camden
The Lockhouse comprises 115 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments.
The development provides a new benchmark in metropolitan living with a sleek, elegant façade, large windows and exceptionally stylish, contemporary interiors. Some of the homes will benefit from balconies or terraces which will overlook Regent’s Canal or the split-level landscaped courtyard which forms part of the development.
Solar roof panels, which move according to the sun’s position, will maximise the solar power that supplements the development’s electricity supply. There is also a residents’ fitness room and a 24-hour concierge service.
The Lockhouse is conveniently located within walking distance of Camden Town underground station, London Overground and numerous bus stops. 
Apartments start at £349,995 and will be available for occupation from summer 2008.
For further information contact Barratt’s sales and marketing suite, open seven days a week, on 0207 482 5905. Information on all Barratt developments is available at barratthomes.co.uk.

Kentish Town
Tally Ho comprises twenty fashionable one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Each apartment features a kitchen/living room with natural oak flooring. The Italian fitted kitchen is finished to a high standard with black granite worktops, integrated Neff electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer.
Bathrooms boast modern white sanitaryware, steel bath, chrome towel rail and porcelain tiling. Bedrooms are all fitted with 100 per cent wool carpets, while the master bedrooms also feature built-in mirrored wardrobes.
There are individual alarm systems, a colour video entryphone system, keyed entry lift to all floors and smoke/heat detectors. Some apartments also enjoy balconies or terraces.
Kentish Town’s close proximity to central London, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, along with an eclectic mix of shops provides the perfect opportunity to balance the lifestyles of central London bustle and the quirky charisma of NW5.
New apartments at Tally Ho Quarter are priced from £310,950. For more details contact Preston Bennett New Homes on 020 8954 8626 or visit prestonbennett.co.uk. Alternatively, contact joint agent Humberts on 020 7290 2822 or visit humberts.co.uk.

Islington
Only four apartments remain at Chaplin Mews, a gated development consisting of 37 new and refurbished one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes.
Located in the heart of Islington, this former Victorian school conversion combines a unique character with one of north London’s most desirable post-codes.
The exterior remains in keeping with the historical surroundings and still boasts many of the architectural features of the original school including decorative brickwork, arched windows and double height living spaces.
Inside, the homes have all been designed to be open plan in order to reflect the requirements of modern urban living, and feature mezzanine levels as an integral part of their design. Many also have en suite facilities to the master bedrooms or first floor sleeping galleries, as well as a separate cloakroom area on the lower floor.
Other standard features include a fully fitted kitchen with laminate worktops, integrated fridge-freezer and dishwasher, as well as a complete bathroom suite with white sanitaryware by Roca and chrome Hansgrohe mixer taps and fittings.
Prices start from £299,950 for a one bedroom apartment, with the last remaining two-bed apartment priced at £414,950 and the final three-bed at £499,950.
For more information contact the sales and marketing suite on 0870 750 8403 or visit crestnicholson.com.

Totteridge
Millennium House boasts striking contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art features including air-conditioning, underfloor heating, video-entry system, an indoor swimming pool complex with electrically operated glass roof and 34ft cinema room. The home is perfect for modern day living, entertaining and relaxation and exudes luxury and convenience from its grand entrance hall to its opulent master suite.
The four ground floor reception rooms are light and airy with stylish décor, a sound system and oak flooring. A 33ft kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with designer Poggenpohl units and a host of integrated Bosch appliances including dishwasher, gourmet microwave, fridge and freezer.
With six bedrooms all boasting en-suites and fitted wardrobes, the property is well-equipped for overnight guests or extended family.
Priced at £12.75 million. For further information or an appointment to view contact Preston Bennett Fine Homes on 020 8954 0044 or visit prestonbennett.co.uk.

Islington
Grove Manor Homes have released their Premier Collection of Diamond and Platinum upper floor luxury apartments at Angel Waterside.
The development is located between Old Street and Angel Islington on the City Road Basin, an area that is currently being transformed into a village of over 800 apartments overlooking the Basin and the Regent Canal, which connects to the waterway.
A £3 million project has just begun which will open up public access around the Basin and will form part of a series of parks and open spaces in areas which were previously derelict and inaccessible. The works, which will take around nine months, will include preparing the site to allow public access with a decked entrance platform, a stairway and ramp access from City Road, plus access improvements from Graham Street and Wharf Road together with seating, lighting, paving and landscaping.
Angel Waterside was the first of several major schemes planned on the site and it provides a stunning array of luxury waterside homes designed for modern urban living.
The building is eight storeys tall with 64 units, including the Premier Collection of Diamond and Platinum penthouse apartments, as well as 5,000sq ft of office space and underground parking.
Prices start at £425,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £550,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Contact the sales office on 020 7359 5259 or visit  angelwaterside.com.  

Mill Hill
One three-bedroom property is currently available at The Chapel, a development comprising four homes built within a former chapel dating back to 1888.
The Atrium provides just under 4,000sqft of living space set over three floors. The kitchen is fitted by Pedini of London with a comprehensive range of Miele appliances including a gas hob, stainless steel cooker hood, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine, combi oven and granite worktops.
Both the second and third bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and benefit from en-suite facilities in the naves. The sitting room on the second floor, with feature stained glass windows and lounge area, are joined by a corridor and together provide a further 670sqft of living space.
On the top floor, the master bedroom suite has an en-suite bathroom featuring a flat screen TV, a dressing room and mezzanine which provides the ideal office space.
The property has its own private remote controlled car turntable, garden and terrace area.
Priced at £2.3million. For more details contact Cavendish and Gloucester on 020 8446 4216.
 
Clapham
The Sanctuary comprises eight boutique townhouses located in a gated development.
The homes offer the very best contemporary architecture and design. Each boasts state-of-the-art kitchens with Poggenpohl designed units, Bosch electric ovens, gas hobs and full height fridge freezer and reconstituted stone worktops. The bathroom suites are bespoke and have Grohe sanitaryware, limestone or porcelain flooring and wall tiles and underfloor heating.
Landscape designed gardens and patios make full use of the leafy surroundings and have pergolas and external lighting. .
Life in The Sanctuary offers stylish city living, yet in a more relaxed environment than that of central London.
Six houses are currently available, from a 1,205sq ft four-bedroom house for £675,000, to a 1,781sq ft five-bedroom house at £825,000.
Show home is open on Thursdays between 12pm-8pm and Fridays and Saturdays between 10am-3pm or can be seen at other times by appointment. Contact the London Residential new homes team on 020 7173 4999 or visit knightfrank.com.

Islington
Recently launched NORTHPO1NT comprises 32 contemporary studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The open plan apartments will feature fully fitted kitchens from Pepper, which come complete with a full range of integrated appliances including an AEG stainless steel oven, hob and extractor hood. Porcelanosa sanitary ware, chrome fixtures and fittings including an electric heated tower rail and ceramic wall and floor tiling creates a tranquil and calming bathroom.
The development is located on Essex Road and within easy reach of Angel Underground station on the Northern line and Highbury and Islington on the Victoria line. Travel to the City takes approximately 30 minutes. Purchasers at the development will automatically receive 12 months free membership to the car club scheme running at the development.
Islington is a vibrant and cosmopolitan area that offers a buzzing atmosphere and a wealth of bars, cafés and restaurants on nearby Upper Street.
For further sales information call selling agent Chesterton’s on 020 7288 0330. Alternatively visit    inspacehomes.co.uk.