Our regular feature spies the capital’s prime locations as if from the comfort of an aircraft’s first or business class cabin. This time our focus is on the latest new-build properties.
A whole range of exciting new developments has been springing up in and around the capital. They are made even more special due to stringent planning constraints, premium building plots and, more often than not, exceptional views. Tim Banks, CEO of Octagon Developments comments, “New houses in London are a bit or a rarity, particularly family friendly ones – mainly due to scarcity and high values of building land. But when the right location comes along, Octagon, aware there is demand, seize the opportunity to build some spacious homes.
“For London, we tend to build in terraces, which fit in well with the typical surrounding Victorian and Georgian properties. Maximising the internal living spaces and creating a natural invitation for neighbours to talk to one another, and build a close community, they are perfect for families seeking a London base. Retaining outside space is also key, and our current development of nine townhouses in Fulham adjacent the River Thames has an entire ‘wardrobe’ of them, from large rooftop terraces, through sheltered generously sized balconies to exciting new covered courtyards and manageable secluded rear gardens.”
As the first new-build residential development in the heart of Hampstead Village for nearly 20 years, this may well be the last due to its tightly constrained planning environment. It consists of 16 apartments and one stunning penthouse due for occupation in early 2019. All feature picture windows, high ceilings, exceptional views (many enjoying outdoor terraces and balconies) and access to communal landscaped gardens. In addition, residents will have the use of secure underground parking, gym and concierge services.
From £850,000 / €973,750 / $1.2m
Knight Frank
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