Buyers are sold on the bold, beautiful north side of the capital. And there are some excellent buys there, finds Johnny Turner.
North London offers something for every type of buyer, from first-time buyers to those in search of a large family home. With the level of choice currently provided by developers, the difficult part will be weighing up the factors that are important to you in a new home.
Starting the search in leafy Mill Hill, Michael Shanly Homes is selling Regal Court, located in Holders Hill Road, near Mill Hill East tube. Buyers have snapped up half of the homes in just four weeks, which means interested parties had better act quickly. The development features superb two-bedroom contemporary apartments. The show apartment is open Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm. Contact Jeremy Leaf & Co on 020 8446 4295.
Also from Michael Shanly is Lavender Court, located on Hale Lane in Edgware. The luxury development features two- and three-bedroom apartments with secure parking. The location, within walking distance of Edgware town centre and tube, is ideal. Apartments start at £364,950. Call selling agents Preston Bennett on 020 8954 8626 to find out more.
Also in Edgware, Banner Homes’ Compass Place is nearing sellout as only one two-bedroom apartment remains for sale. Perfect for owner-occupiers as well as those who are looking for a lock-up-and-leave property, Compass Place offers 18 spacious two-bedroom apartments, each with private basement parking, set in landscaped grounds in Glendale Avenue.
The development is near both Stanmore and Edgware tube stations, making it amazingly well connected, while the pace of life in Edgware is a more gentle, suburban one. Here you get the best of both worlds: a more relaxed setting but one in which you want for nothing in terms of retail, entertainment, leisure and transport options.
The final apartment is priced at £399,000. Contact selling agents Preston Bennett on 020 8954 8626 to find out more.
In desirable, central N1,Tilfen Land offers 101 Islington, a collection of high-style apartments and live/work units on Pentonville Road. The specification is high, with high ceilings (many have floor-to-ceiling windows), timber floors, underfloor heating, CAT5e cabling and a designer kitchen with integrated appliances.
The location is ideal for today’s busy professional, with very easy access to all the attractions of Islington. Whether you want to have dinner, see a film or play, catch up with friends over a quiet or loud drink, do some shopping or just take a leisurely stroll, Upper Street is perfect. Those who work in the City will be very well placed for a quick and easy commute by bus or tube. And with both King’s Cross station and Angel tube within walking distance, your transport options are pretty much unlimited.
To find out about prices and availability contact DTZ Residential on 020 7837 7272.
St James Homes’ New River Village is getting attention not just from buyers but also from those who value good, cutting-edge architecture. In fact the scheme is the only residential development to be included in this month’s London Open House architectural event. Located on Hornsey High Street near Alexandra Palace, New River Village is a collection of 623 apartments in a very enviable environment – there is extensive landscaping, a first-class restaurant and bar, a gymnasium and even a Royal Academy of Arts gallery. It is clear that the creators of this development have set their sights very high indeed.
The latest residential phase at New River Village integrated appliances the Emerson Building, which will incorporate 96 homes ranging from studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments. For those who are looking to buy as an investment, St James Homes offers an excellent incentive aimed at off-plan purchasers at the previous phases. For these buyers St James Homes will pay rental costs (subject to terms and conditions) until the apartment is available to move into.
The location is excellent for those who work in the City; WAGN trains take you from Hornsey station into Moorgate in approximately 20 minutes. There are tube connections at nearby Turnpike Lane station, while motorists will find the North Circular only minutes away. High-quality amenities are all around, from shopping centres to vast open spaces.
Prices for the remaining apartments in the Emerson Building start from £129,950 for a studio apartment, £199,950 for a one-bedroom and £250,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. For more information contact the sales and marketing suite on 020 8347 4139 or visit newrivervillage.co.uk.
Two new and contrasting show apartments are to open on the weekend of 24 and 25 September at VizioN7. During this time a special incentive to purchase will be revealed; this will be available only during the opening weekend. The joint venture by Taylor Woodrow and George Wimpey, in conjunction with Arsenal FC, is part of the redevelopment of Highbury which includes the building of the new Emirates Stadium.
VizioN7 combines cutting-edge design with home comfort, and these apartments represent an excellent buy for either owner-occupiers or investment purchasers. Residents will have the benefit of tranquil communal landscaped gardens with lawns, water features and trees. There will also be an on-site gym and 38 commercial units, expected to the take the form of cafés, shops, restaurants, studios and offices. Security will be provided by a 24-hour concierge and CCTV, and gated underground parking is available to purchase.
The local area is awash with shops, restaurants and transport connections. The local Waitrose is a definite bonus, and nearby Upper Street provides literally hundreds of places to eat, shop and have fun. Piccadilly Line tube services from Holloway Road are just a few minutes away, while Highbury & Islington station has trains into the City as well as tubes into the West End.
Complementing the striking external architecture by Piers Gough and his team, the interiors at VizioN7 use contemporary designs and colours throughout. Each apartment is distinctive; in Mount Carmel, a converted school, the palette reflects the cool stone of the Victorian building, while in Garand Court the use of red echoes the Arsenal team’s shirts.
The first purchasers will move in this month, and half of the homes have been snapped up. A new release, which coincides with the launch of the show flats, will bring to the market even more excellent apartments at prices that start at a modest £230,000. For more information on the apartments at VizioN7 and the opening weekend call the on-site sales and marketing suite on 020 7700 7555 or visit vizion7.co.uk.
Another development with good proximity to football action is Fairview’s Park Place. The recently launched newly refurbished contemporary development is located under 15 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Hotspur’s home ground at White Hart Lane.
The 81 homes will consist of spacious studios as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments in buildings of two and four storeys. Each home has a generous open-plan living/dining room and kitchen area. Many of the two-bedroom apartments have en suites as well as a main bathroom. Many of the apartments have bay windows, adding to the space and light. All are carpeted.
The location is ideal for a wide range of residents, from students to City workers. Middlesex University is very nearby, and commuters into the Square Mile will find train services from White Hart Lane station into Liverpool Street that take just under half an hour. Motorists will find easy connections, including the North Circular, which gives a wealth of options.
Leisure pursuits are also well provided for. Local keep-fit options are plentiful – the New River Sports Centre has everything from tennis courts to gym facilities, while Tottenham Green Leisure Centre has three swimming pools as well as squash courts. Nature lovers will enjoy Tottenham Marshes and Lea Valley Park.
Prices at Park Place start at £149,995. And Fairview is offering a wide range of incentives such as deposit, legal fees, moving costs and stamp duty paid. Mortgage subsidies are also available on selected plots, subject to terms and conditions. Call the sales and marketing suite on 020 8808 5132.
KingsOak is celebrating the outstanding success of its new Finchley scheme Kings Corner, where only two homes are now available following a rush by interested buyers over the past few weeks.
‘This must be one of our quickest selling sites ever,’ enthused Nina Fitzgerald, sales manager of KingsOak North London. ‘We only unveiled this scheme in October last year – and we have only just opened the marketing suite. However, exceptional buyer demand has lead to all but two homes being snapped up in record time!’
Kings Corner features a choice of two-bedroom apartments, all of which benefit from en suite facilities and private parking. The scheme’s excellent location means it is positioned within easy reach of all local shops and services, and also speedy connections to central London. Nearby Finchley Central tube takes you into the city centre in approximately 30 minutes – a major advantage for commuters.
‘These lovely new homes are ideal for young professionals who wish to take advantage of great commuting options by road and rail,’ says Fitzgerald. ‘It has also become popular with investor buyers, as the homes are keenly priced and flexibly presented, so that they could easily attract flat sharers as well as single occupiers.’
Prices at Kings Corner currently start at £299,950 for a two-bedroom apartment with en suite facilities and a private parking bay, The development and the new show home and marketing suite are open from 10am to 6pm, Thursday to Monday. For further details call 020 8349 1856 – and best be quick!
Goldcrest Homes’ stunning, newly launched duplex show apartment at Britannia Walk ushers in the era of high-style living and flexible working. The duplex apartments have the valuable plus of flexible live/work planning permission – this brings freedom to those who work from home, whether putting in a few additional hours in evenings or over weekends, or a number of days a week or even running their business full-time from their residence. The only stipulation with the planning permission is that the designated work area cannot be used for residential purposes.
Britannia Walk is a 32-unit scheme located just off City Road, between Old Street and Angel on the Northern Line. The location is ideal; you can walk to the City, get a quick bus into the West End, or even walk to the popular shopping and entertainment hub of Islington’s Upper Street. Residents at Britannia Walk can also benefit from the close proximity of trendy Hoxton – home to galleries such as White Cube² and a wonderful supply of excellent restaurants, bars and pubs.
Two-bedroom duplexes are priced from £365,000. Call the marketing suite on 020 7253 7060 or visit goldcresthomes.co.uk.
The sales centre is now open at Estilo, Telford Homes’ stylish development located just off City Road in N1. With a choice of Old Street and Angel tube stations, residents will be close to everything. And City workers will have a choice of ways to get to work – everything from tube to bus to on foot!
Estilo is a selection of high-specification one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as duplexes – and the fact that one-bedroom apartments are priced between is nothing short of a miracle in this part of London. But those who want an apartment that offers the best of both worlds – central and affordable – should waste no time getting in touch; only a few one-bedrooms remain. One-bedroom apartments are priced from £265,000 to £270,000, while two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes are also available, priced between £347,500 and £380,000. To find out more call 0870 872 0987 or visit the telfordhomes.plc.uk.
In Edmonton, Intro Homes is selling Victoria Green, a new development offering a total of 174 homes. The first phase of 32 apartments is over 50 per cent sold – and as the homes are on the market at amazingly low prices it is easy to see why. These are some of London’s most affordable brand new homes.
The homes at Victoria Green are an important part of the striking transformation of Edmonton Green. The area’s dated shopping centre is being replaced by a new shopping mall, ASDA supermarket and gym/health club, all within easy walking distance of the development.
Despite the keen pricing of Victoria Green, design and build quality are not compromised. Attractive detailing includes turrets and balconies – a style in keeping with the nearby Church Street conservation area. All apartments come with a parking space and the contemporary interiors have the features that London’s demanding home buyers expect, including gas central heating and kitchen appliances in a stainless steel finish.
The development is well located for commuters into the City – trains from the adjacent Edmonton Green station offer a journey time to London Liverpool Street of just over 20 minutes.
The sales information centre is open from Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For more information call 08700 552075.
Only two four-bedroom town houses remain at Furlong Homes’ Linden Square development in Southgate, a very popular area both for families and young professionals. Call 020 8886 5750 for more details.
Meanwhile, nearby Southgate Central is a scheme of 24 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ideal for young professionals or empty nesters looking to move to a smaller, more manageable home.
Most apartments have lift access, balconies and en suite facilities to the master bedrooms. One of the main advantages is secure, gated parking in the heart of a busy London village; however, residents do not have to rely on car transport as the development is just minutes from Southgate tube station, which is serviced by the Piccadilly Line and which can take residents into central London within approximately 30 minutes.
Southgate Central is also conveniently placed for access to excellent shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities, with Marks and Spencer, Pizza Hut and LA Fitness within short walking distance.
Only two- and three-bedroom apartments remain for sale, with prices starting at £295,995. Call selling agent Lanes Property Agents on 020 8882 8068 to find out more.
Keeping an eye on the future, upcoming homes in north London include Laing Homes’ Woodhouse Lodge, located very near the centre of leafy North Finchley. The development will yield stylish apartments in a very convenient spot approximately one mile from West Finchley tube station and beautiful Woodside Park.
Follow progress regarding the sale of Woodhouse Lodge online at laing-homes.co.uk or call the regional sales hotline on 020 8207 6000.