This summer sees a swathe of new luxury properties coming to the London market in sought-after locations both across the capital and beyond – each with a unique offering for today’s discerning buyers, from expansive green spaces and distinctive design through to private members’ club-inspired amenities and innovative co-working spaces. Here, we round up our top picks of new launches and openings.
Over in the desirable neighbourhood of Battersea, St William has recently unveiled the final phase of homes at Prince of Wales Drive, a new landscape-led development set amongst 2.5 acres of mature gardens and central square. The final collection, Upper Park Residences – where prices start from £765,000 – enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding greenery as well as across the River Thames, Battersea Power, Battersea Park and across the skyline to the City and beyond (www.princeofwalesdrive.co.uk).
Upper Park Residences also introduces an impressive suite of exceptional residents’ amenities, The 1882 Club, thoughtfully crafted to deliver for busy modern lifestyles with multi-functional spaces for work, relaxation and socialising – from a karaoke room, games room and music room through to a variety of work and stuff spaces, all topped with a spectacular 24th floor bar and lounge.
Another exciting launch from St William, this June sees the opening of the very first show home at King’s Road Park – a new neighbourhood just 60 metres from the King’s Road which, once complete, will offer than 1,800 homes and 23,000 sq ft of exceptional residents’ facilities alongside a considered mix of restaurants, bars and offices set within six acres, including a public park, central square and residents’ garden. Prices start from £725,000, with the new show home offering the first chance to experience life at King’s Road Park (www.kingsroadparksw6.co.uk).
Renowned design studio, Nick Auston Design, has created the bespoke interiors concept. Designed to celebrate this historic design quarter of the capital, many of the furnishings have been sourced from local designers and suppliers from the likes of the King’s Road and Lots Road.
In addition, the show home has been developed to deliver an interactive design that offers visitors the chance to find out more about King’s Road Park, as well as the local retailers and suppliers showcased in the apartment. QR codes and near field communication tags offer visitors further insights and a unique way of experiencing the project and its first property.
From one prestigious address to another, the penthouse collection at One St John’s Wood, by Regal London, has also just been released. Positioned next to the 410-acre Regent’s Park and overlooking the world-famous Lord’s Cricket Ground, it’s a rare new build address in an historic, leafy corner of central London.
Ranging from 1,791sqft to 2,029sqft, the three-bedroom, dual aspect penthouses at offer generous living accommodation and at least two private terraces with expansive views over Lord’s and beyond, for the very best seat in the house this Test Cricket season. Alongside, a host of exceptional private residents’ facilities – reminiscent of the world’s finest five-star hotels – includes a spa and wellness centre, opulent private room, cinema and business and club lounges. The penthouses are price on application, with apartments in the development starting from £995,000 (www.regal-london.co.uk).
There are also exciting new homes coming forward within some of the capital’s major regeneration areas. Over in White City, the latest collection of residences at St James’ White City Living, The Skymark Collection offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. With prices from £755,000, each features private outdoor space, high-quality design and elevated park and city views, all set within eight acres of parks and oriental water gardens. Residents have exclusive access to an extensive range of world-class private residents’ facilities, including a state-of-the-art Home Club, which features a 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, club lounge, spa facilities and a fully equipped gym (www.whitecityliving.co.uk).
It’s not just London welcoming exclusive new homes. It might be best known for its world-class racecourse, but there’s also world-class properties on offer as well. The Woodlands Collection is the latest collection of luxurious houses at Kingswood, a prestigious new neighbourhood by Millgate, just moments from the heart of the affluent Berkshire town and surrounded by 22 acres of mature woodland. With spacious open plan living spaces, generous private gardens and the finest craftsmanship, homes provide the idea country retreat. Prices are from £1,215,000 (www.kingswood-ascot.com).
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