New Homes - London

Amanda Shiel takes a look at the latest developments on offer

Stanmore      
This beautifully presented penthouse offers three-bedrooms and three bathrooms and boasts an array of convenient and appealing features. It benefits from two secure underground parking bays, entryphone system and direct lift access leading up to the spacious hall.
Low on maintenance and high on style, the property offers generously proportioned rooms. The impressive 38ft double aspect living room benefits from a feature fireplace and terrace - the perfect setting for relaxing on summer nights.
The fitted kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive with an extensive range of useful wall and base units and integrated appliances. This ample storage space continues in the inner lobby, which features a further range of floor to ceiling cupboards.
The master bedroom is equipped with a central dressing table and features a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a further bedroom with en-suite and a third bedroom, which is currently used as a study, complete with stylish office furniture.
With its enviable position in a sought-after development off Stanmore Hill, this stunning property provides a peaceful ambience, yet remains in easy reach of the hustle and bustle of daily life. It is conveniently placed within easy reach of Stanmore’s shops, leisure facilities and places of worship and is also well-placed for the Jubilee Line tube station and major motorway links.
On the market for £750,000. For further information or an appointment to view, please Preston Bennett on 020 8954 0044 or visit prestonbennett.co.uk.

Mill Hill
Mill Rise is a striking development of restored one- and two-bedroom, 1930’s bungalows and apartments set in the Mill Hill conservation area. The development benefits from mature landscaping and breathtaking views across London and has access to miles of pathways through the surrounding parkland.
Externally, properties have an Arts and Crafts influence, with red brick work, tiled gabled roofs and large bay windows. Interiors are more contemporary with fully fitted individually designed kitchens. Elegant bathrooms feature white sanitaryware and chrome fixtures and fittings. Security is of utmost importance and homes are fitted with a burglar alarm, police approved doors and audio entry systems. There is also an on site concierge service. 
Mill Rise is perfectly situated to take advantage of Mill Hill Broadway, which offers a wide variety of well-established shops, restaurants and cafes. Mill Hill East underground station is approximately 1.3 miles away and Mill Hill Broadway which is serviced by the Thameslink line is approximately 2.2 miles away.
Prices for a two-bedroom bungalow start from £299,950. The sales and marketing suite and show home are open every day from 10am-5pm.
For more information call 020 8906 2348 or visit millrisehomes.net.     

Kilburn
The Academy will combine 63 luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments and duplexes across two high specification new-build developments and within a beautifully refurbished Edwardian college building from which the scheme’s name has been derived. 
Homes have large windows and open plan living areas that maximise the use of light and space, with sizeable living/dining areas and fitted modern kitchens enhancing the chic yet urban feel inside the new homes. The two-bedroom apartments will have en-suite facilities to the master bedroom, and typical interior specifications include stainless steel Bosch appliances in the kitchen and, in the bathrooms, white sanitaryware by Roca with chrome Hansgrohe mixer taps and fittings. The Academy will also benefit from secure underground parking. 
Subject to the stage of construction, Crest Nicholson offers purchasers the option to co-ordinate various additional features of the interior finish to create a more personal space that meets their individual requirements.
The Academy is superbly located for transport links into central London with both Kilburn and Queens Park tube stations, in Zone 2, only a short stroll away. Brondesbury Overground  station and additional bus services also offer fast routes around the capital.

Pinner
Featuring a collection of 38 one- and two-bed apartments, The Residence has been uniquely designed for privacy and security, with gated underground parking and a private resident’s garden.    
Typical layouts include an open plan kitchen-living room and, in the two bedroom apartments, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom.
The Residence is ideally situated just 16 miles away from the City of London and has excellent transport links via the Metropolitan Line to Baker Street or London Overground train services to London Euston or Watford Junction. As well as enviable rail links, Pinner lies at the heart of a comprehensive road network with access to the A40/M40, M4, M25 and M1 to Luton and Heathrow airports,  yet still retains a laidback café-culture and village ambiance that is unusual for such a centrally located area. 
Prices at The Residence start from £279,950 for a one-bedroom apartment, and £359,950 for a two-bedroom apartment. For more information or to book an appointment contact the sales and marketing suite on 0870 755 1626, or alternatively visit crestnicholson.com.

Hadley Wood
Situated amid the Tudor-style splendor of the row of detached houses on Cockfosters Road, Hadley House is a striking collection of ten individually designed two-bedroom homes by Manor Kingdom (Southern).
Every apartment has two generously proportioned bedrooms with an en suite to the master bedroom. Superior specification is consistent throughout the development, with each home fitted with designer Italian kitchens containing fully integrated appliances.
Prices at Hadley House start from £674,950. The sales office is open Thursday to Monday and is available on 0208 441 7275. Alternatively, call selling agents Statons on 0208 441 9555.

Hendon
Situated amongst a generous amount of green spaces and covering an area of 25 acres, Beaufort Park is one of the largest St George developments and will incorporate a large number of green, tranquil spaces and courtyards that make the perfect setting for relaxing at any time of the day.  In addition to the large central landscaped parkland the size of Berkeley Square, each block is built around its own central courtyard which is only accessible to those living in the apartments surrounding it. Many apartments on the development benefit from a balcony or terrace with fantastic views over landscaped parkland, private courtyards or the tree line avenues.
This new mixed-use development is situated on the historically important previous RAF Hendon Aerodrome site and named after the noted aviation pioneer and first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart. It incorporates a number of contemporary studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, in addition to a number of commercial outlets, such as Tesco and a Young’s pub.
Prices start at £174,950 for a studio. For more information contact the Marketing Suite on 020 8511 8600.

Watford
Queensgate is a development of 94 contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments and duplex penthouses located just yards from the Harlequin Centre. Just six, two-bedroom apartments remain for sale, all of which can be purchased under the First Time Buyer Initiative. 
Prices start from £290,000.
For further information call the sales and marketing suite on 01923 256538, open Thursday to Sunday 10am-6pm, Monday 2pm-6pm. Information on all Barratt Homes developments are available on barratthomes.co.uk. 

Islington
London developers Modern City Living and Londonewcastle will be launching penthouse apartments in their landmark Islington development, The Wenlock Building.
Located on the banks of the picturesque Regent’s Canal and just a short walk from Islington’s trendy Upper Street, the Wenlock Building is perfectly situated for the amenities of surrounding Islington and Shoreditch as well as the City’s commercial centre and benefits from convenient transport links to the West End. All penthouse apartments benefit from views which take in London’s most famous landmarks including the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the BT Tower and the Gherkin.
Contemporary design specialists Johnson Naylor have been responsible for the interior design and all penthouses feature basalt or engineered hardwood floors; 80/20 chinchilla wool carpets to bedrooms and under floor heating throughout.
Generously sized kitchens feature Corian work surfaces in glacier white, Siemen’s integrated appliances and Hansgrohe chrome mixer tap. Bathrooms and ensuites have a natural stone floor finish and feature Kaldewei baths and shower units, and an Italian NIC Design Cult ceramic basin with a Bonomi spout mixer tap.
All residents will be able to enjoy an elegant glass fronted cultural space on the ground floor which will include a bar restaurant and gallery. A concierge along with a video entry phone offer security for residents whilst precabling is in place for the installation of Smart Homes technology.
Prices start from £1million.
For further sales information, contact agents Chesterton on 020 7288 0330 or Hurford Salvi Carr on 020 7791 7071.

 

Thanks to mass regeneration this part of London is enjoying a new lease of life. Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s available  

Docklands
Barratt’s spectacular Capital East project in London Docklands has entered its final phase.
Comprising over 700 new apartments in a series of ten ultra-modern glass-walled buildings rising to a maximum of 18 storeys, the development covers some three acres of former dockside.
The Royals area has boomed in recent years and is now one of the most exciting areas of Docklands. Adjacent to the ExCel Exhibition Centre and benefiting from the outstanding new transport infrastructure across Docklands, the £210 million Capital East development has brought new restaurants, offices and retail, plus dockside walks and easy access to Royal Victoria DLR Station.
The new duplex penthouses are all located over the 17 and 18 floors of the final tower. They have fully-fitted designer kitchens, complete with a full range of integrated appliances, plus fully-fitted luxury bathrooms. All have floor-to-ceiling glazing, balconies and roof terraces from which to enjoy the views, with spiral staircases linking the levels.
The apartments are served by a lift accessed through stylish common areas and there is private parking for residents. A health and fitness suite is open for the exclusive use of residents and there is a round-the-clock concierge service.
The penthouses comprise: a duplex two-bedroom apartment extending to 1,177sq ft, priced at £899,995; a duplex two-bedroom apartment of 1,189sq ft at £949,995; and a duplex three-bedroom apartment of 1,813sq ft at £1.5m.
Viewing of the Capital East penthouses is by appointment only. Call 020 7476 7163 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.

Whitechapel
VoguE1 comprises 58 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom duplex penthouses located on Plumbers Row.
Internally, each apartment is fitted with a designer Urban Myth kitchen and Siemens appliances which include a stainless steel electric oven, microwave, gas hob and chimney hood, integrated fridge freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The apartments also benefit from under floor gas fired central heating, a video entry phone and lift access to all floors. Many of the spacious and bright apartments offer sweeping views over central London. A number of the penthouse apartments also have spectacular views of the Gherkin and across the Square Mile.
VoguE1 is located close to the famous Spitalfields market, the multicultural Brick Lane and the Square Mile, which ensures that residents benefit from the shopping, nightlife and history of this part of the capital. The nearest stations are Whitechapel and Aldgate East, which are both under half a mile from the development. The development is only five miles from London City Airport and under three miles from Canary Wharf.
Prices start at £395,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £475,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. First occupations are expected in late spring. For further information contact Higgins Homes on 020 8498 6059 or higginshomes.co.uk.

Leyton
Stadia is located on the south side of Leyton Orient football ground, on Buckingham Road, looking towards the site of the 2012 Olympics. The apartments have full width balconies with southerly views over Coronation Gardens to the future Stratford City beyond and are located a short distance from zone three Leyton tube station. The bustling shops and many leisure amenities of suburban Leyton are all right close by.
Still around 18 months from completion, there are just three apartments remaining at Stadia. Apartment 34 is a much larger than average two-bedroom/two bathroom home at 888sq ft and is located on level three. It has a large south east facing balcony and a parking space included for £290,000. The other two homes available are on level six and being on the upper levels, have an upgraded internal specification. The two-bedroom apartment, number 45, is 817sq ft, has a large balcony, a parking space included and is priced at £300,000. Apartment 44 is a three bedroom apartment, even more spacious at over 1160 sq ft internally, with a full width balcony and a parking space. This apartment also benefits from secondary views onto the Leyton Orient Football Club pitch from bedroom three. All floors have lift access and parking is located in a private under-croft car park.
For more information call 087 087 209 87 or visit www.telfordhomes.plc.uk.          

Bow
Caspian Wharf sits adjacent to the Spratts Building, with work progressing on the creation of 82 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in a six-storey contemporary-style building. This is the first phase of a much larger development for Limehouse Cut, with the creation of a new living quarter spearheaded by Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd’s build programme.
The development enjoys direct canal frontage, with the scheme’s architects maximising the waterside views with glass-fronted balconies and extensive glazing. Almost every apartment boasts its own private balcony or terrace, and there’s a communal terrace and podium overlooking the Limehouse Cut for use by all residents. Caspian Whart is superbly placed for public transport.
Current prices start from £205,000 for a studio, with two-bedroom apartments priced from £395,000 and three-bedroom apartments from £435,000. Call 0844 800 1152 for further details.

Dalston
Kinetica is an upcoming development from Telford Homes in happening E8. Due for completion in 2010, just ahead of the opening of the new East London Line station at Dalston Junction, this is set to be a very well-connected collection of homes. The one-, two- and three-bedroom contemporary apartments will feature the smooth, modern design and superior spec that buyers have come to expect from Telford Homes, including kitchens by Urban Myth and pure white Roca bathroom suites. The forward-thinking green features include a vertical wind turbine, which will generate a minimum of ten per cent of the building’s electricity, and a sedum roof and a brown roof, which will provide a natural habitat for the black redstart bird. These just-released apartments are selling extremely quickly, so a quick reaction is essential to secure these high-style, well-placed homes. Prices currently range between £260,000 for a one-bedroom ninth-floor apartment and £465,000 for a three-bedroom triple-aspect apartment on the 12th floor. Visit telfordhomes.plc.uk for more information.

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.

West London’s good schools, leisure facilities and transport make it a very popular place to live. Amanda Shiel looks at some of the best new homes on sale here

Acton
The Courtyard Apartments is a collection of one-bedroom live/work units at the heart of the West 3 development. Each property boasts an official live/work room with en suite facilities, as well as superlative living space and two outdoor areas. The biggest live/work apartments enjoy open plan living/cooking/dining areas of nearly 500 square feet, with a generous bedroom, en suite, guest bathroom and workspace that is totally separate from the main part of the apartment.
Complementing the flexible live/work space is the main body of the apartment, which is designed to make a bold statement with 10-foot high ceilings. Key to the open plan space is a fully fitted kitchen, with each apartment benefiting from an individually designed layout.
The sleek and streamlined look is continued in the en suite and guest bathroom, with WCs and sinks from the Ideal Standard White collection; stainless steel ladder-style heated towel rails, mirrored and shelved cabinets with feature lighting and shaver socket, and large format tiles to the walls and floors.
Also as standard are fitted wardrobes with shelves and hanging rails to the bedroom, ample linen cupboards with sliding mirror doors, a video entry system viewed via a purchaser’s personal TV, and TV/telephone/data points to the living area and bedroom.
Prices for The Courtyard Apartments start from £420,000 and rise to £465,000. For further information or to view the latest show apartments contact the sales and marketing suite on 020 8811 2336.

Hammersmith
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.                                                                                                                                    Only two penthouses remain, priced from £510,000. To view the show penthouse contact the marketing suite on 020 8563 9139.  

Feltham  
Magna is the final phase to be released at Axiom, a development situated in the residential heart of what will be a whole new Feltham town centre.                                                                  
Studio and two-bedroom homes are arranged around a courtyard garden and benefit from underground parking (to most units) and a resident’s fitness suite.      
A studio apartment costs £170,500 and the two-bedroom apartments start from £230,995.
Contact Barratt on 020 8867 0382.
                                             
Acton
Factory Quarter is a development consisting of 453 one- and two-bedroom apartments homes, together with office and retail units on the site of the former Prestolite Factory in Larden Road.  
This mixed tenure scheme, a short walking distance from Turnham Green tube station, will offer a range of different options for people looking for a home to buy, part-buy/part-rent or simply to rent.  
In addition Factory Quarter will include 3,500m² of office space, a possible nursery/crèche, café, local shop, a community/meeting room plus landscaped grounds, play areas and private amenity space.                                                                                                                                               Blocks A and B are part of a larger development, especially reserved for Part-Buy/Part-Rent buyers. Block A has 34 contemporary units, with a range of finishes. Block B is divided into eight period style apartments.                                                                                                                 Currently available to people living or working in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Applicants must be registered with London Borough of H&F's housing register. For more information contact the Genesishomes team on 0845 600 4663.

Isleworth                                                                                                                                             661 London Road is a collection of 62 newly built studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments by Notting Hill London.                                                                                                                             Located on the top floors are two mini-penthouses featuring modern kitchens with integrated appliances and contemporary bathrooms.                                                                                                                              The development benefits from three nearby London Underground stations on the Piccadilly line - Hounslow Central, Hounslow East and Hounslow West.
Two-bedroom apartments start from £278,950.
For sales information call the selling agents Anthony James Manser on 020 8847 0488 or visit 661londonroad.com. For further information on Notting Hill London visit nottinghill-london.co.uk.

Amanda Shiel takes a look at the latest homes in this exciting part of London

Putney
Queen Mary’s Place is an exclusive residential development set within the historic grounds of Grade I listed Roehampton House.  
The current phase, Central Gardens, comprises of a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-and four-bedroom houses situated in Crescent Gardens and Garden Square. One house remains, priced at £560,000.  
There is also a selection of two- bedroom two bathroom apartments available at Queens Mary’s Square. Comprising 43 private apartments and luxury penthouses, the homes boast attractive views of the central courtyard area, surrounding gardens and nearby Roehampton House.
Priced from £375,000 to £535,000.
For further information visit queenmarysplace.co.uk or call 0870 850 1560.

Deptford
Located on Creek Road, Theatro is set on the former site of the historical School of Performing Arts.
The 40,000 sq ft development will mix 36 two- and three-bedroom apartments with commercial spaces.
Homes will offer contemporary design features including underfloor heating, controllable mood lighting, custom designer Poggenpohl kitchens, integral CCTV systems, video entry phones and secure parking. 
Only ten minutes walk from both Greenwich town centre and Deptford High Street, Theatro has a wealth of amenities and transport connections on its doorstep. London Bridge is only seven minutes away by train and Canary Wharf is eleven minutes away on the DLR.
Construction of Theatro started in January and is due to complete in June 09. One third of the apartments will be sold off plan. Show apartment will be ready for viewing from October 08.  Prices start at £420,000. Contact Union on 0800 043 2523 or James Talbot at King Sturge on 020 8318 5278.

Battersea
Located on Battersea Park Road, Viridian comprises light and airy studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Homes feature a generous specification, relaxing bathrooms and sleek kitchens. All major rooms are wired for Sky+ TV. Basement car parking is provided, along with bike and scooter parking. To contribute to a greener environment, a car sharing club will be on site.
Viridian offers easy access to Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and Sloane Square via bus, tube or train. Richmond Park is only 39 minutes away by public transport while Battersea Park can be reached in just over 15 minutes.
Sales office for the latest phase together with a stunning show apartment opened on 16 January. Apartment prices start at £295,000.
For more information telephone Barratt on 0203 177 1052 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.

Vauxhall
Set over 14 floors, Kestrel House offers a selection of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Internally the custom made Italian kitchens boast composite stone worktops and integrated stainless steel appliances and bathrooms and en suites benefit from Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware with chrome brass ware. Enhanced kitchen and bathroom specifications, together with comfort cooling to all main reception rooms, can be enjoyed in the upgraded Elite apartments.  
The majority of the properties offer breathtaking views of the River Thames from Battersea Power Station through to Westminster.  
St George Wharf lies adjacent to Vauxhall Bridge and opposite Vauxhall Cross which offers bus, underground and overland train services.  
The current selection at Kestrel House includes one-bedroom apartments from £459,950 and two-bedroom apartments from £909,950. A further launch is planned for spring.
Contact the sales and marketing suite on 020 7627 8699 or visit stgeorge-wharf.com.

Clapham
The Sanctuary comprises of eight boutique townhouses set within a gated development.
The properties are showcases for the very best contemporary architecture and design. Each have state-of-the-art kitchens, with Poggenpohl designed units, Bosch electric ovens, gas hobs and full height fridge freezer, reconstituted stone worktops and every appliance one could want. The bespoke bathroom suites are fitted with Grohe sanitaryware, limestone or porcelain flooring and wall tiles and underfloor heating.
The gardens and patios are landscape designed and benefit from pergolas and external lighting.  
Life in The Sanctuary offers stylish city living, yet in a more relaxed environment than that of central London.  
Three four-bedroom two bath houses remain, priced from £675,000. Show home is available to view. Contact the London Residential New Homes Team on 020 7173 4999 or visit knightfrank.com.

Twickenham
Candler Place consists of four four-bedroom townhouses and five apartments which have been designed to achieve an Eco Homes ‘Very Good’ rating and are loaded with environmental features.
Solar water heating will contribute to the domestic supply for each house and two of the apartments and an A rated energy efficient condensing boiler will run the gas fired central heating system. External communal areas will be lit by solar powered bollard lighting and residents will have that much-coveted accessory for modern commuting, a communal, lockable cycle store.
Homes include fine quality, contemporary fitted kitchen units with granite work surfaces and upstands, Siemens ovens, gas hobs and extractor hoods.  Integrated dishwashers, fridge/freezers and washer/dryers are also standard.  
Master bedrooms are en suite, with fitted wardrobes and chrome iron mongery.  Bathrooms are fitted with clean lined, white sanitary ware, polished chrome taps and fittings, Trevi mains showers in the ensuites, chrome towel rails and ceramic tiled walls and floors. 
The development is within walking distance of Twickenham station.
Priced from £674,950. For more information call Shanly Homes on 01372 225007 or visit the website at  shanlyhomes.com.

Anerley
Zen is located on Anerley Park Road, close to Crystal Palace Park and a short distance from the high street.
The 32 one-bedroom apartments were released for sale on 9 February for purchase under English Partnerships’ First Time Buyers Initiative scheme.
Four different styles of apartments at Zen give buyers plenty of choice. The homes are very well designed with an open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area that uses space to the best advantage. Fully equipped kitchens, by Paula Rosa, include a washer/dryer. Rooms are generously sized with a double bedroom and generous bathroom. An audio entry system provides peace of mind.
Anerley is a lively area with a good selection of shops, bistros and cafés and there is plenty more entertainment in neighbouring Norwood, Penge and Beckenham. Crystal Palace Park is just a short walk away..
Trains from Anerley Station run to London Bridge every half hour, taking just 20 minutes, and new train services are planned in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Travelling by bus is equally convenient with a frequent direct bus service to Crystal Palace and Oxford Street. 
Apartments at Zen start from just £195,000.
To find out more about the First Time Buyers Initiative, or for details of the apartments, contact Barratt on 01959 568445 or visit barratthomes.co.uk..

Kennington
K-Point, a stylish collection of 28, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, has all but sold out, with just one apartment remaining for sale.
Built to the highest specification, homes boast Italian designed kitchens with integrated appliances, including a touch control ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, chimney hood and splash back, with chrome downlighters to complete the look.
Situated just two miles from the city and within 10 minutes walk of Kennington tube station, K-Point’s location provides excellent transport links to Kings Cross, Victoria and Euston, as well as connections to Docklands, Westminster and the West End.
Contact the selling agent Barnard Marcus on 0800 023 2519 or visit kpoint-apartments.co.uk.

Being within walking distance to work offers flexibility and freedom. Here Amanda Shiel looks at the latest developments located near to the City and Canary Wharf.  

Whitechapel
Located on Plumbers Row, VoguE1 comprises 58 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom duplex penthouses. The development’s eye-catching Dorking red and Staffordshire Slate blue resin tile clad façade features defined recesses and setbacks to create a contemporary, urban look. A combination of stainless steel mesh balconies, with zinc cladding, brick, wood and glass, gives the development visual and textural diversity.  
Internally, each apartment is fitted with a designer Urban Myth kitchen and Siemens appliances, including a stainless steel electric oven, microwave, gas hob and chimney hood, integrated fridge freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The apartments benefit from under floor gas fired central heating, a video entry phone and lift access to all floors. Many of the spacious and bright apartments offer sweeping views over central London. A number of the penthouse apartments also have spectacular views of the Gherkin and across the Square Mile.
VoguE1 is located close to the cultural and social attractions of Spitalfields market, Brick Lane and the Square Mile, which ensures that residents benefit from the shopping, nightlife and history of this part of the capital. The nearest tube stations are Whitechapel and Aldgate East, which are both under half a mile from the development. The development is just five miles from London City Airport and under three miles from Canary Wharf.
Prices start at £469,950 for a two-bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a balcony. First occupations are expected in late spring/early summer 2008. Contact Higgins Homes on 020 8498 6059.   

Canary Wharf
Indescon Court is a £305 million mixed-use regeneration project which will rise to 31 storeys and provide in excess of 950 homes, a 120 bed hotel and 12,000 sqft of retail and office premises. There will also be underground parking, a public plaza and extensive communal landscaping. For more information call 020 7486 1818 or visit oracle-group.com.

Clerkenwell
This fantastic two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex apartment in the popular City pavilions development is located in an attractive central location.
The apartment has a good use of space and a design using plenty of glass allowing natural light into the property and giving it a modern finish. There is a well proportioned open plan living space which has a kitchen, dining and reception area.  The second floor landing also has space for a study.
The building is of a very good standard with a porter, passenger lift and very well kept common parts.
Located in Britton Street, the scheme is located just across the road from Farringdon tube/rail and couldn’t be easier for transport links. The popular development has a porter and lift and is in walking distance of the City.
Guide price of £1.1 million. Contact E A Shaw on 020 7240 2255 for more details.  

Docklands
Pan Peninsula is a luxury development comprised of two interlinking towers standing 40 and 50 storeys high. Designed by architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Pan Peninsula will be one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe when completed in 2009.
Residents will be able to enjoy an extensive range of five-star, hotel-style facilities including Docklands’ largest private 14,000 sq ft health and fitness suite with lap pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and comprehensive gymnasium. There will also be an exotic holistic spa, private residents’ cinema showing art-house films and new releases, signature restaurant, sky lounge cocktail bar, valet parking and business facilities. Occupants will also have exclusive access to a dedicated concierge 24 hours a day.
A selection of studio suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are still available. Studio suites start at £356,000, one-beds at £510,000 and two-beds from £650,000. Contact Pan Peninsula’s marketing suite on 0800 404 8844.

Islington
L’ Ecole, a former Victorian schoolhouse, is the dramatic transformation by London-based developers Carrot. The development consists of two buildings sitting side-by-side – one being the former schoolhouse, the other a contemporary new build.
The Victorian element of the scheme has been transformed into 24 apartments spread across three floors, including three penthouse apartments complete with private terraces on the top floor. The apartments include a number of original features, with double-height windows and high ceilings.  Many apartments have a glass-fronted mezzanine level overlooking the living spaces and the garden providing an abundance of natural light.

The new build element is contained within an unusual contemporary-designed U-shaped building which is partially cedar-clad. There are 28 spacious apartments spread over five floors, including a further three penthouses. The front elevation has a stunning glass-enclosed winter garden., offering all year round seclusion and serenity in the heart of the city.
L’Ecole close to Upper Street and its amenities which include boutiques, brasseries and bars.
Contact Chanan Aharonoff from DTZ Residential on 020 7710 8111 for further information.

Bloomsbury
The Store Street scheme is a collection of 11 high standard specification one- and two-bedroom apartments above retail units.
Situated on the doorstep of Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and Soho, the development offers easy access by foot to Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, along with accessibility to the Northern, Piccadilly and Central tube lines.
For more details contact Marc Isaacs from DTZ Residential on 020 7408 7505.

Docklands
A 1500 square foot apartment has become available in a landmark development at No.1 West India Quay.
Located on the 21st floor, the property boasts two large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, solid wood flooring and an open-plan kitchen/reception area. The apartment also benefits from towering views over the dock and Canary Wharf.
No. 1 West India Quay is located within easy walking distance of the Canary Wharf business district and nearby shops, bars and restaurants and boasts 24 hour concierge and underground parking.
On the market for £950,000. Leasehold. Call 020 7510 8300 or visit Chesterton.co.uk for more information.

Lewisham
Once complete, Silkworks will provide a total of 270 city suite, one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments designed to provide a contemporary lifestyle to fit perfectly within the urban environment.
Interiors have been intelligently designed for low maintenance living with contemporary kitchens and areas for living and entertaining. Large windows, light and spacious rooms, finishes of the highest order and specifications of an exceptional standard are featured within the apartments at Silkworks. Many of the properties include balconies or roof terraces.
The scheme is located close to Lewisham mainline train, which provides direct routes to London Bridge in eight minutes and London Victoria in less than half an hour. Lewisham Bus Stations is close by, and the development also provides easy access to the area’s road networks, offering easy access to the M25, M23 and M20. With the added benefit of its proximity to London’s City Airport, residents at Silkworks are perfectly situated to take advantage of the area’s transport hub.
Apartments are available from £239,999 for a one-bedroom apartment and £310,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Contact St James Urban Living on 020 8469 0077 or visit silkworkslondon.co.uk.

The smaller ‘boutique’ development will be immune from the downward pressures of the property market in 2008 due to continued demand for high-specification apartments in popular postcodes according to estate agent Hurford Salvi Carr.

Paul Driscoll, director of Hurford Salvi Carr’s City branches, expects to see demand continue to outstrip supply in this niche market.

Driscoll says, ‘So far we have experienced very little slow down in owner-occupier enquiries for one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses in boutique developments in areas such as Clerkenwell, Bloomsbury and the City. Aspirational, design-driven developments in key locations have a strong target market that includes successful young bankers, lawyers and creatives who have a clear idea of what they want and the income to finance it.’

A good example of this type of development is The Wenlock Building in Islington by hip developers Modern City Living and Londonewcastle and marketed by Hurford Salvi Carr. Only fourteen apartments remain since its launch in mid 2007 with completion expected in 2008. Situated on the Regent’s Canal and a short walk Upper Street, Islington and Shoreditch, The Wenlock Building is ideally located for City Living and boasts an interior specification guaranteed to impress both friends and family!
Another such development is 7 Lothbury, EC2, the conversion of a Grade II listed Italianate building directly opposite the Bank of England. Residents will benefit from integrated BOSE entertainment packages in all apartments.

‘This is an amazing conversion of just 11 one and two bedroom apartments and a penthouse with roof terrace. The limited availability of these apartments adds to the exclusivity of the address and the period architecture and interior features appeal to buyers’ love of design, both traditional and contemporary,’ comments Paul.

Hurford Salvi Carr will be offering a number of smaller boutique developments later this year in central locations such as Fetter Lane, Hatton Garden, Farringdon and Chamber Street near Tower Hill Station.
Prices at Wenlock Building start from £425,000
Prices at 7, Lothbury start from £825,000
For further sales information, please contact Paul Driscoll at Hurford Salvi Carr on 020 7250 1012.

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, London
Having 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, Berkshire
Avior 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.

As the 2012 Olympic Games approach, areas in and around London are enjoying mass regeneration and improved transport links. Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s on offer

Docklands
RoyalQuay, part of the Thames Gateway regeneration effort, is a stunning residential and commercial property development at the former Albert Basin. Comprising of 446 apartments, ranging from one-, two- and 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 was built in the late 1800s to serve passengers from the liners travelling to and from the ports of the British Empire.
The hotel, which also became the local pub for dock workers, 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.                                
With excellent communication links - City Airport is close by and the A13 arterial road offers links west to Docklands and Central London and east to the M11, M25 and the national motorway network – RoyalQuay has begun to unlock the regeneration of this whole area, establishing a vibrant new waterside community and breathing new life into this historic part of London.
Prices at RoyalQuay start from £275,000. To register interest in the next release of apartments, call 0207 055 0141.

Barking
Discover is a new ultra-modern development of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments overlooking Barking Creek - one of the most exciting and fastest-developing areas of London.
Tastefully arranged around a series of landscaped courtyards in a character filled waterside setting, Discover offers a real opportunity to live in an area enjoying unprecedented investment and regeneration with the 2012 London Olympics and is set to become one of east London’s most desirable locations.
Barking Station to Fenchurch Street is only 15 minutes away by C2C or Silverlink, with the District Line from Barking providing great connections to virtually every other line on the underground.
By road, Barking currently offers easy access to the M25, M11, A406 North Circular Road, the A118 and the A13 - and there’s always City Airport to venture even further afield.
Prices at Discover start from £195,000. For more information, call 0800 432 0544.

Ebbsfleet
Phoenix Parc comprises 151 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 34 two- and three-bedroom houses. All the homes have been carefully designed and enjoy spacious layouts with a high level of specification.  
The development is perfectly designed for those with a love for high-tech creature comforts. All apartments come with provision for Sky+ and HD TV as well as pre wiring for a flat screen television in the lounge. Telephone points are situated throughout the apartment as well as electric under floor heating.
Phoenix Parc is in the heart of the Thames Gateway regeneration area and with the completion of the high speed rail link, travellers will be able to reach St Pancras in less than 20 minutes in 2009, whereas Paris will be a little over two hours away via Eurostar. Phoenix Parc is also ideally situated with those with a love for retail therapy, with the extensive Bluewater shopping centre, the largest of its kind in Europe, providing a range of high street names, luxury designer goods and boutiques stores.
Apartments start from £225,995. For more information on Phoenix Parc call 0845 4504360 or visit exploreliving.co.uk.  

Walthamstow
Uber comprises 100 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments on Erskine Road. The building has a cascading and ascending flat roof, sculpted with aluminium panels to give a dramatic profile. The development incorporates a secret garden, so residents can read a book and enjoy the sunshine without being overlooked.
Most apartments have glass panelled balconies providing buyers with outside space and there is also a video entry system in each property.  Internally, each apartment has a designer Urban Myth kitchen, which comes fitted with Smeg appliances, including a stainless steel electric oven, gas hob, integrated fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.  
Walthamstow provides residents with a wealth of amenities ranging from boutique market stalls to designer clothes shops in The Mall, Selborne Walk.  St James Street train station, near the high street, has regular direct trains to London Liverpool Street which take approximately 16 minutes.  Walthamstow Central underground station is on the Victoria line and trains to Oxford Circus take approximately 23 minutes.
First completions are expected in spring 2008. Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start at £205,000 and at £260,000 for a two-bedroom, two bathroom apartment with balcony. The marketing suite is open seven days a week between 10am-5pm. For further information contact Higgins Homes on 020 8521 7885 or visit higginshomes.co.uk.

Woolwich
The Armouries, the latest phase at Royal Arsenal, offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Royal Arsenal enjoys an established a thriving community, providing ready-made networking opportunities for newcomers and over the next year or so, the development will also boast a selection of bars and restaurants. Additionally, a brand new on-site food hall, operated by Couture, has opened in the MyHQ building and aims to bring convenience to residents and locals alike by offering gourmet foods and wines.  
Woolwich Arsenal train station is approximately 300 metres from the development, with trains running to central London in under 20 minutes. This service is to be joined by the DLR in early 2009 which will be extended to Woolwich Arsenal, with connections to London City Airport, Canary Wharf, Stratford and Bank. The Thames Clipper Fast Ferry service also stops at Royal Arsenal, offering a refreshing way to commute to Canary Wharf, London Bridge Pier and Tower Pier. Woolwich Town also boasts a daily market and numerous supermarkets.
The development is also well located for the 2012 Games. Olympic shooting events are to be held at nearby Royal Artillery Barracks and Olympic badminton, gymnastics, pentathalon and equestrian events to be held in neighbouring Greenwich.
Prices start from £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £290,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and from £315,000 for three-bedroom apartment. Also, one two-bedroom apartment remains in the converted MyHQ building priced at £320,000. For further information contact the sales and marketing suite, open daily from 10am-6pm, on 020 8331 7130 or visit royal-arsenal.co.uk.

Hackney
Queensbridge Quarter, which forms part of Hackney’s Holly Street regeneration programme, will feature 27 two- and three-bedroom houses, 83 one-, two and three bedroom apartments,  two penthouses and one studio apartment for private sale along with 40 affordable housing apartments.
Hackney’s revitalised High Street offers an array of shops, restaurants and bars allowing residents to enjoy London living in a more affordable setting than some other areas in the capital. Other draws for this market include the introduction of tube station in Hackney by 2010, which will link to south London.
Prices for apartments at Queensbridge Quarter start at £265,000. For more information contact Currells on 020 7241 4111 or visit queensbridgequarter.com/home.html

Clapton
Altius is a stylish development on Mount Pleasant Hill boasting spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, many with en suite facilities and generous balconies.  
The development offers an extremely good location with major road links to the A10, A13 and M25 within easy reach. Clapton train station is only a few minutes walk away with services into Liverpool Street (ten minutes) and out to Chingford and Hertford. Homerton to the south of Altius is on the London Overground line from Richmond to North Woolwich.
Clapton is already feeling the benefits of the Hackney Unitary Development Plan. Investors see the area as a stylish, up-and-coming location and with Canary Wharf and the Olympic venues close by, the area is set to become a hotbed for ambitious young people.  
Two-bedroom apartments are priced from £294,995 and three-bedroom apartments are priced from £344,995.
Visit georgewimpey.co.uk for more details.

Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s on offer on this side of the Thames

Elephant and Castle
Oakmayne Plaza is a mixed–use scheme comprising three towers built around a vibrant and newly created market square. Alongside the 285 apartments the development will include offices, a multi-screen cinema, shops, bars and restaurants.
The development is located close to Elephant and Castle tube providing easy access to the City, Canary Wharf and West End.
Scheduled for completion in 2010. Visit DTZ Residential’s website at dtz.com for more information.

Battersea
Previously derelict brownfield land, Battersea Reach is a new urban quarter creating an exciting and cultural addition to this stretch of the River Thames.
With a lively riverside community and views across the river to Chelsea Harbour, Battersea Reach is fast becoming the place to be on the South Bank complete with riverside access for residents and the public alike.
The development also features a 300 metre riverside walkway, a Young’s waterfront bar and restaurant and award-winning landscaped gardens, which open up the area between Wandsworth and Battersea.
The marketing suite and show apartments are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm and 10am to 6pm weekends. Contact 020 7978 4141 or visit batterseareach.com. 


Lewisham
Once complete, Silkworks will provide a total of 270 city suite, one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments designed to provide a contemporary lifestyle to fit perfectly within the urban environment.       
Interiors have been intelligently designed for low maintenance living with contemporary kitchens and areas for living and entertaining. Large windows, light and spacious rooms, finishes of the highest order and specifications of an exceptional standard are featured within the apartments at Silkworks. Many of the properties include balconies or roof terraces.            
Energy efficient kitchen appliances, low water use bathroom fittings, solar thermal hot water and low energy use light fittings will be used throughout.                                                                       The scheme is located close to Lewisham mainline train, which provides direct routes to London Bridge in eight minutes and London Victoria in less than half an hour. Lewisham bus station is close by and the development also provides easy access to the area’s road networks, offering easy access to the M25, M23 and M20. With the added benefit of its proximity to London’s City Airport, residents at Silkworks are perfectly situated to take advantage of the area’s transport hub.      
Apartments at Silkworks are available from £239,999 for a one-bedroom apartment and £310,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Contact St James Urban Living on 020 8469 0077 or visit  silkworkslondon.co.uk.

Charlton
Sense7 includes a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and houses.
Internally, kitchens offer a choice of fitted units from the Symphony range complemented by marmoleum flooring. Bathrooms boast white sanitaryware, chrome fittings and ceramic tiling features.
Properties also include Ecoplay, a new water management system that uses bath and shower water to flush toilets. A heat exchanger is also available as an optional extra.
All houses have their own rear garden and parking facilities.
The development is well located for travel into the City. Charlton Railway station is within easy reach of the development and offers fast and frequent services to London Bridge, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. There are also a number of road links close to the development including the A2, which offers access into London or towards the Kent coast.
Charlton Village offers a historic atmosphere with an old village green and Jacobean mansion at its centre. The area is also home to the Thames Barrier and the Valley, the ground for Charlton Athletic Football Club. The former Millennium Dome has been transformed into a sports and music arena and lies next to an entertainment and leisure complex featuring a host of bars and restaurants as well as a 10-screen cinema.
Prices start from £226,500 for a two-bedroom apartment and £279,950 for a two-bedroom house, while three-bedroom properties are priced from £349,950. For more information on Sense7 or to arrange a viewing of the show apartment, contact the selling agent, Site Sales on 0870 445 0870.

Shirley
Asprey Gardens is a select development of just seven three-bedroom semi-detached and detached houses and a two-bedroom detached bungalow.
Each home will benefit from a quality finish and high specification, including designer fitted kitchens and contemporary bathrooms. Exteriors will blend modern design and traditional architecture.
Located just minutes away from Croydon by car, Asprey Gardens is ideal for families looking for a home in an established residential community near several excellent schools. Professionals will find commuting a breeze, with good road and rail links.
Prices for the homes at Asprey Gardens start from £399,950. Contact the marketing suite on 01689 806623 or visit aspreyhomes.co.uk.

Bermondsey
Bermondsey Square, a visionary mixed-use development, has been designed to form an integral part of the local community. 76 urban apartments are available, combining modern standards and function without diminishing the unique feel to each of the homes.
The apartments will be fitted out with contemporary kitchens including all integrated appliances, sleek modern bathrooms suites, fittings, pure wool carpets to the bedrooms and stunning oak wood floors.
Bermondsey Square is due for completion by spring 2008. For more information please see bermondseysquare.co.uk.  


Greenwich
Bellway’s Rubicon scheme comprises one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom penthouses.
Located in Tarves Way in the heart of Greenwich, Rubicon’s town centre location ensures a real urban buzz. As well as bars, restaurants and shops, you’ll also find theatres, a cinema, comedy club, and, of course, the famous Greenwich markets which add to the bohemian feel of the area.
The development is located just minutes away from Greenwich station with journey times to Charing Cross or Cannon Street taking less than 25 minutes. The M11 is just 12 miles away, connecting with the M25, and all three main London Airports, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are within a 40 mile radius of Rubicon.
Prices begin at £270,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £290,000 for a two-bedroom home.
Penthouses are priced from at £360,000.
For further information, contact Bellway on 01689 886400 or 0208 858 5504. Alternatively visit   bellway.co.uk.

Eltham
Asprey Homes is offering a unique opportunity to own a brand new five-bedroom individually designed detached home on Court Road. Situated next to the golf club and within walking distance of Eltham palace, the exclusive home is set within a secure gated plot and has been thoughtfully designed with an impressive specification, aesthetically pleasing architecture and well planned, spacious accommodation.
The traditionally designed property is within ten minutes walk of a mainline rail station, which offers trains to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charring Cross in as little as twenty minutes. Eltham town centre with its restaurants, high street shops, department stores such as Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury’s supermarket are also nearby.
Shawfield is priced at £2.1 million. For further information contact the appointed selling agents, David Evans, on 020 8859 5331 or King Sturge on 020 8318 5278. Alternatively visit aspreyhomes.co.uk.

The Jubilee Line is one of the tube’s most popular routes, as it whisks commuters into and across London with minimum hassle. Johnny Turner finds out what home buyers can expect if they want access to this convenient London artery.

The Jubilee Line, named for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and opened in 1979, celebrates its own silver jubilee this year. With the extension of the line between Green Park and Stratford completed five years ago, this quarter-century sees something to celebrate – one of the most reliable and convenient lines in the Underground system.

With the new stations running eastwards from Westminster, this line has also been responsible for some of the finest architecture in London’s recent history – cool and contemporary, large and spacious, trendy and high-tech. Stretching from Stanmore in Middlesex to Stratford in the East End the Jubilee Line covers London’s south-east to north-west axis, offering amazing convenience to some of the City’s top commercial and leisure spo­­ts. And the newly built and soon-to-be-built homes that are now on the market along the Jubilee Line add excellent design and specification to the already attractive convenience these locations bring.

MiNC Property Enterprises Ltd is now offering Ropewalk in Bermondsey SE1, a short walk from Bermondsey tube station. The City and Canary Wharf are both minutes away.
Ropewalk combines the convenience of city living with the charm of a rich history and will appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors. This brand new development consists of 66 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 495 to 925 sq ft. The building has been designed to include a number of communal amenity spaces, including a roof terrace and internal gardens. The architecture incorporates a number of interesting design solutions, including timber screening to the balconies to lend privacy.

The apartment interiors will benefit from contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout. The kitchens have granite work tops and will be fully fitted; the kitchen spec includes an electric hob, oven, extractor hood, dishwasher and integrated washer/dryer and fridge freezer.
Ropewalk has a secure entryphone system, and 40 secure car parking spaces are available at an additional cost. Prices at Ropewalk start from £215,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For further information on this and other developments in London contact MiNC Property on 020 7536 2233. 

In Stanmore, Laing Homes is selling its eagerly-awaited development Brockley Park, a collection of 96 detached properties all traditionally styled and designed to blend in and enhance the local architecture. The development is set in one of the most desirable areas of Stanmore, adjacent to the beautiful greenbelt countryside and six acres of open space, yet still close to the tube and road networks. Current availability at Brockley Park includes the Bergamot four-bedroom home, priced from £615,000; the Campion four-bedroom house, priced from £660,000; the Valerian five-bedroom, starting at £895,000; and the six-bedroom Fern house type, priced from £995,000. Further homes, including another four-bedroom house type, await release.

Tony Woodman, sales and marketing director of Laing Homes North Thames, comments, ‘We knew there was a lot of pent-up demand for the properties at Brockley Park as we had over 900 interested people registered to our database. The launch was absolutely outstanding and we think that the remaining seven properties currently released will sell within a few weeks. It is such a success to sell so many properties over a weekend, a record for Laing Homes.
Stanmore’s continuing popularity with families is due in part to the fact that it has retained its own identity as an area. There is a good selection of independent shops, a choice of cosmopolitan eateries and plenty of individual pubs, wine bars and pavement cafés. There is also an abundance of open public space, fantastic for children; Bentley Priory Park is just one of several such areas, which range from ancient woodlands and commons to leafy country parks.
And the Jubilee Line is not the only mode of transport that makes Stanmore convenient – the A41 links to the major routes of the North Circular, the A1, the M1 and the M25, making Stansted and Luton airports easily accessible for those who travel frequently.
For further details call the sales office on 0870 240 4563.

On the other end of the Jubilee Line in Stratford, Barratt Homes offers a striking office conversion. The former offices of the London Electricity Board in Romford Road will become a mix of superb new apartments and contemporary town houses – and this is but one of several ambitious regeneration programmes currently happening around Stratford.
‘Home buyers are increasingly recognising Stratford’s enormous potential,’ says Barratt Southern chairman Clive Fenton. ‘And that is why Stratford Square has been selling strongly ahead of the building programme.’
With its high ceilings and large windows, the original building lends itself well to its transformation into a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments, while further new building is now taking place at the rear, around a large, square communal garden and private car parking.
A total of 60 homes will be created; many of the apartments will have balconies and views over the courtyard. All homes feature fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances, fitted bathrooms, central heating, double glazing and pre-fitted TV and telephone wiring.
Stratford is a wonderfully convenient rail and road hub for the eastern half of Greater London – and this is set to improve further with the opening of the new Eurostar terminal in the area within the next two years. Besides its proximity to Docklands and the City, Stratford’s Jubilee Line links mean the West End is within easy reach – ideal for both a day’s work or an evening’s entertainment.
One- and two-bedroom apartments are currently available, priced from £192,995. There are also seven four-bedroom town houses currently on the market, starting from £378,995. Sales offices and fully furnished show homes are now open at Stratford Square. Call the main sales office on 020 8519 9658.

In a very desirable part of north-west London, home buyers will find one of the most intriguing schemes currently on sale. Just moments from Swiss Cottage station is Visage, the eagerly anticipated development that will change the face of the local area. An exclusive selection of 131 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses arranged over 11 dramatic floors of stunning architecture, this is a one-off.
All apartments offer a cutting edge specification, and many have access to some truly awe-inspiring views of the London skyline, looking out over Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park. There is also a 24-hour concierge service, underground parking and the chance to join a tailored lifestyle management scheme to look after your every need, from booking tickets to arranging catering and a butler for a special evening in your exclusive apartment.
The latest availability at Visage includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, priced between £404,995 and £629,995. Call the sales office on 020 7586 7577.

In another extremely sought-after point on the Jubilee Line map, there is one final chance to buy in a groundbreaking scheme of apartments. At Forty Four Frampton Street in chic St John’s Wood, Furlong Homes has a two-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor, priced at £319,950. The home provides open aspects to the attractive surrounding area and has been finished to a superlative standard with a contemporary feel throughout.
Inside, the apartment offers a kitchen with clean, smooth stainless steel units and fully integrated appliances, as well as a bathroom sparkling with white and chrome fittings. Features of the development include a lift and a video entry system. The development retains an element of exclusivity, providing a peaceful environment.

The development of only 11 one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom duplexes has been snapped up by home buyers looking for the best in contemporary style and space. Despite its quiet location, Frampton Street is only a short journey from Baker Street underground station, from which you can get to any corner of London and many locations beyond!
For more details of Forty Four Frampton Street contact 01992 782201 or visit furlonghomes.co.uk.
Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) is a short walk from the Jubilee Line at North Greenwich station which provides easy access to the West End and is just one stop away from Canary Wharf. Parkside, the latest phase of the development is a mixed community of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses located next to acres of newly created parkland and an Ecology Park.
Prices start at £195,000 for a one bedroom apartment, £260,000 for a two bedroom apartment and £294,995 for a three bedroom apartment. To find out more call the marketing suite, open Mondays 1–6pm, Thursdays and Fridays 10am–6pm and Saturdays and Sundays 11am–5pm, on 020 8293 6900 or visit  parkside-gmv.co.uk.

The Z Apartments at Aragon Tower is a new collection of apartments by Berkeley Homes. Located on Deptford Strand, directly on the south bank of the Thames, this is a 29-storey former local authority building which has been one of London’s tallest and most distinctive private residential apartment towers. Berkeley will put its own stamp on this amazing building by adding five additional new-build floors on top of the existing ones.
The new scheme will consist of two-bedroom duplexes and two- and three-bedroom penthouses which span the entire depth of the building and therefore give superb double views of Canary Wharf, Greenwich and the Thames.
Aragon Tower is located a short distance from Surrey Quays station, which offers an easy link to the Jubilee Line and its quick, convenient services. And there is even a five-minute journey to Canary Wharf by river taxi from Greenland Pier.
The apartments are launching this autumn. Find out more and register your interest by calling Berkeley Homes on 020 7321 2122.