Top five transformative developments in London
Posted by Knight Frank Newcastle on 15th October 2019 -
With the launch of the Autumn/Winter 2019 edition of our London new homes collection, we take a look at a selection of the City's most transformative developments
With a rising urban population and demands for natural resources and space increasing, cities need to adapt the way they approach residential developments. Urban transformations have become a key trend for cities, with many towns and boroughs being regenerated thanks to investment.
Here's a selection of properties in key urban transformation areas of London featured in The Collection Autumn/Winter 2019.
Brentford
The Brentford Project is a unique waterfront development in west London aiming to re-imagine the yards and lanes connecting the high street to the river. It’s situated in a unique dining, entertainment, residential and retail hub, just five minutes from Brentford station and is only a 15 minute drive to Heathrow airport.
One Ashley Road (Totthenham Hale)
Tottenham is a key location for large-scale urban regeneration. 10,000 new homes, a revamped football stadium and new schools are in the pipeline as the area braces itself for an influx of new residents wanting to be part of this rebooted, multicultural conurbation of north London.
Ashley Road is the first building to launch as part of the ambitious, multi-phase master plan to create a new centre for Tottenham Hale. Just 100m from the Victoria line, the development offers 24-hour concierge, residents’ lounge and two private gardens/terraces.
10 Park Drive and One Park Drive
Canary Wharf is well known as a centre for business in London, but it is now evolving with the creation of a new residential district and community.
10 Park Drive comes with its own sky garden providing excellent views of the London skyline and, a state-of-the-art health club The 42 storey building has been designed by world-renowned architectural practise Stanton Williams.
One Park Drive is a signature residential development with superb architectural quality. The development boasts a library and cinema room and a 20m swimming pool to practise your strokes.
Both are minutes from Canary Wharf station.
Leeder House
This former 1000m2 piano factory has been regenerated into four luxury apartments and offers comfortable living in all seasons thanks to its underfloor heating and air conditioning. There’s easy access to the city with Chalk Farm station just seven minutes away.
Keybridge
In the heart of south west London's regenerated area of Vauxhall is Keybridge, a sophisticated development by Mount Anvil and FABRICA by A2 Dominion. As well as a residents' lounge, there’s also spa and gym facilities and car parking. It has easy access to central London, with Vauxhall station just five minutes away.