Buyers considering a move to Greenwich Peninsula have, in many senses, got everything laid out before them.
The area is home to the The O2 – the world’s most successful indoor arena, as measured by ticket sales – and it’s exactly these kinds of local facilities that make it an increasingly attractive place to put down roots.
Homes are currently on sale at Prime Point – a development by housing association L&Q located on West Parkside between Mary Magdalene All Through School and Central Park.
The scheme includes two bronze towers with the largest topping out at 29 storeys as well as lower rise brick-clad buildings.
Inside properties range from studios to three-bedroom apartments with prices starting at £399,950.
Buyers can expect floor-to-ceiling glazing, private outdoor space for all apartments and fully fitted kitchens with integrated Siemens and Bosch appliances.
The development also boasts a private roof terrace with views over the surrounding area, a lounge and a concierge service.
Located on Greenwich Peninsula, the homes are surrounded by an ever-growing complement of amenities – image supplied by L&Q
Prime Point has been ‘well received’
“We’re delighted to be delivering more new homes in Greenwich Peninsula – an exciting, fast-growing destination neighbourhood,” said Claire Brenlund, L&Q sales and marketing director.
“Sales at Prime Point have been well received and we expect continued strong demand here.
“Residents will have everything they need right on their doorstep, with many enjoying spectacular views of the City and beyond – making this the perfect place for a mix of local people, city workers and professionals to call home.”
There are multiple ways to secure an apartment at Prime Point, with L&Q offering those who reserve a property before May 31, 2026, a contribution of up to £29,750 towards stamp duty and £10,000 towards buying costs.
The housing association also offers a Rate Reducer scheme aimed at bringing down monthly mortgage costs.
Perhaps the greatest incentive to consider an apartment at Prime Point, however, is the location itself.
Well connected, the development is about eight minutes’ walk from North Greenwich Tube station, offering rapid connections to Canary Wharf, Stratford and the City via the Jubilee line.
The Peninsula is also well served by Uber Boat By Thames Clippers’ river bus services and the IFS Cable Car which takes passengers over the river to Royal Docks.
As the regeneration of the area continues, residents will benefit not only from the entertainment, shopping and drinking and dining venues in The O2, but a succession of other venues.
Design District delivers on street food and workspace alongside recent arrival The Dial, a microbrewery that’s seen Meantime return to making beer in the borough.
Other notable local attractions include luxury hotel complex Intercontinental The O2, cultural hub the Firepit Gallery and sailing venue the Greenwich Yacht Club.
The development also benefits from plentiful open space with multiple pathways, parks and locations to explore, all bounded by the Thames with views across to Royal Docks, Blackwall, the Isle Of Dogs and Canary Wharf to enjoy while out and about.
Buyers can expect fully fitted kitchens with integrated Siemens and Bosch appliances – image supplied by L&Q
key details: Prime Point
Homes at Prime Point on Greenwich Peninsula are on sale now through L&Q. Prices start at £399,950 for a studio apartment.
Regeneration was very much the word when the Canary Wharf project was starting out.
But 35 years after One Canada Square was officially opened, it’s renewal and evolution that are everywhere.
Quietly, across the estate, structures that have stood for most of the last three decades have been refurbished and improved.
Some have been less obvious – 25 Cabot Square and One Cabot Square don’t look all that different from the outside but have enjoyed internal improvements.
Similarly, Citi’s £1billion refit of 25 Canada Square is also largely an internal affair that won’t massively alter the skyline.
But that’s not the only approach.
30 South Colonnade, once home to Reuters, has been transformed into YY London with glass and metal preferred as a much more open facade to the dated white marble cladding.
This striking glow-up was enough to attract Revolut as anchor tenant with Deutsche Bank and Until as neighbours.
25 North Colonnade has also had a polish, a rebrand as Cargo and may soon be back on the market for £250million having been fully let by owner Blackstone.
Canary Wharf Group itself is currently consulting on plans for a radical overhaul of 8 Canada Square, currently occupied by HSBC and possibly in line for a new life as a mixed use scheme with chunks carved out of its upper levels.
Canary Wharf Group development manager Sarah Moss is part of the team working on One Eden – image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life
a new identity: One Eden
But perhaps the poster-child for the estate’s latest rebirth – a process that’s clearly playing a part in the rush of companies relocating to or within the Wharf – should be One Eden.
Located right opposite YY London, there are plans to take 33 Canada Square, originally part of Citi’s cluster, and give the structure its own identity at the head of Eden Dock.
The reason for this is that Canary Wharf Group’s approach to urban renewal schemes of this kind is significantly more complex than simply getting out the paint pots and laying some new carpet.
To find out more, Wharf Life sat down with development manager Sarah Moss, part of the team working on One Eden.
“With this kind of project, it’s about looking at an existing building with really brilliant bones and asking how we can transform it into a sustainable office space suitable for companies to use today and in the future,” she said.
“It’s my job, day-to-day, to deal with the architecture, that sustainability mission and to engage with occupiers so we can bring all these things together and make a really great product for our stakeholders.
“At present, Citi staff are using the building as they prepare to move into the tower next door when it’s refurbished so we’re gearing up to redevelop One Eden so a new occupier can move straight in.
“With schemes like this, it’s always a decision to be made – do you let the building as-is, do you do a light refurbishment or a major reinvention?
“We’ve looked at the market, at Canary Wharf and what we want this asset to be. It’s right in the middle of the estate and has such great potential to be a better class of building.
“Responding to occupier demand, we think we can deliver something really great for our customers.
“Our conclusion is that it’s a really well-structured building that can be made more sustainable.”
energy and regeneration
Originally from Australia, Sarah has spent the last eight years working in development in various roles for Lendlease, which brought her to the UK in 2022.
She joined Canary Wharf Group after a spell at British Land about seven months ago.
“Britain has these incredible regeneration projects and to be involved in them as part of my career was a real drive for me to come here,” she said.
“Canary Wharf was always somewhere we looked at when I was studying and working in Australia and I love the vibrancy of London.
“There’s always something to do and the drive to get things done.
“Everyone seems really engaged and excited to do things whether that’s working on projects like this or their social lives.
“I love the energy that the city brings.”
It’s not too much of a stretch to say that Canary Wharf Group’s plans for One Eden are squarely aimed at bringing fresh energy into the building.
Sarah said: “One of the really innovative features that we’re intending to bring to the tower is opening up an entrance on its lower level – so it’s right there when you emerge from the Jubilee line.
“It should really help the building come alive, creating new connections and allowing people to walk through.
“One of the things about the building is that it’s so well situated and we’re looking at including three retail spaces in the face of the building.
“That activation of the ground floor will be great – we know our occupiers value the friendliness it brings to a building and we want their staff and clients to feel that as well as making the spaces more permeable.”
retain and reuse
In addition to the changes on the lower levels, the plans include an extra floor with a pavilion structure and terrace, capping off the existing tower.
Sarah said: “We’re also looking at making the building a really functional space with end-of-trip facilities such as showers and bike storage for commuters coming in.
One of the most important things is that we’re modernising the structure in a sustainable way, re-using 97% of the substructure and superstructure.”
The plans would see One Eden become fully electric, with 62,000 tonnes of existing concrete retained in the structure and 47% less carbon produced in construction when compared with a new-build.
The project is targeting BREEAM Outstanding certification and will include 25,575sq ft of internal balconies and terraces laced with greenery as well as 19,644sq ft of outdoor terrace space.
Overall, One Eden comprises 545,000sq ft of workspace.
future-proofing the project
Making a space for workers of the future is also an opportunity to keep an eye on the future.
Undertaking this project has meant Canary Wharf Group delving into its paper archives to understand the existing structure so, as part of the renewal, much better records of the scheme will be created to aid similar refits in the decades to come.
Sarah said: “While the existing materials we have are excellent, we’ve been taking this opportunity to implement a really structured system of building information management.
“Everything is now 3D-modelled and tracked so we know we have really accurate information about what’s been built so that if people want to change part of the structure they will have those details instead of having to undertake fresh investigations.
“One of the questions we ask ourselves on projects like this is how we make these buildings last longer.
“What we hope is that, by collecting this information comprehensively, it will make it easier to redesign and refit in future.”
A sizeable chunk of the centre of the Isle Of Dogs is set to be developed following the approval of a planning application by Tower Hamlets Council.
Mastmaker Court, a joint venture by landowner Pirin Ltd and developer Fifth State, will see two towers built on a site just off Mastmaker Road.
two towers?
That’s right. One will rise to 43 storeys and the other to 27. The larger one will contain 843 co-living apartments, while the other will house 153 affordable homes.
They have been designed by Squire And Partners architects, also known for Landmark Pinnacle locally.
The scheme includes landscaping at ground level – image by Fifth State
co-living?
Essentially the larger block will be rental only following a wider trend in the residential development market.
The offer is typically self-contained flats with communal facilities to encourage socialising.
These are usually marketed to young professionals and key workers.
While Fifth State has built out a couple of office blocks in Shoreditch, its projects in Bermondsey, Hampstead, Croydon, Southwark, Deptford, Hornsey and Leicester Square – spanning co-living student accommodation and affordable housing – have yet to be completed.
Its website promises that accommodation includes a shower room, a kitchenette, a double bed, storage space, high speed broadband and flexibility on length of stay with a three-month minimum.
While details of its Mastmaker Court scheme have yet to be released, the company says its projects include wellbeing studios and facilities with a programme of classes and events for residents such as seminars and debates, cooking classes, brunch and supper clubs, guided group meditation, circuit and weights workouts and more.
co-working?
Again, while specifics have not been released, Fifth State says co-creating spaces lie at the heart of its schemes with facilities such as artists studios, private desks, communal workspaces, recording studios and conference walls to be expected.
The scheme features Squire And Partners – image by Fifth State
what about the affordable housing?
For its Isle Of Dogs scheme, the affordable tower will house 121 properties for social rent and 32 earmarked as intermediate homes, which may be offered as below market rent or shared ownership apartments.
Around two thirds of the social rent flats will have three or four bedrooms aimed at families.
a new school?
Two existing warehouse buildings will be knocked down to make way for the towers.
At ground level the affordable housing block will include a 161sq m community facility facing onto a new 1,500sq m park located in the south-west corner of the site.
The plans also include outline permission for a new alternative provision school for up to 100 pupils in the north-west corner of the site, which could deliver up to 4,510sq m of educational space.
key details: Mastmaker Court
Planning consent has been granted for the two-tower scheme at Mastmaker Court.
This is Stories Wharf by Hyde New Homes, located overlooking the Thames in North Woolwich.
The development offers a collection of properties available to buyers on a shared ownership basis.
With construction work now complete, buyers can move straight into them.
tell me more
Studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments are all available at the scheme.
Buyers can purchase an initial share of 25% or more of a home, then pay rent on the rest. They are free then to increase that share until they own 100% of the property.
One of the advantages of this scheme is that for those taking out a mortgage on the share they purchase, deposits are much smaller than those required to buy a property outright.
When combined, mortgage payments, rent and service charge on a shared ownership home typically come to less than it would cost to rent an equivalent property in the same area.
Studios, one, two and three-bedroom properties are all available at the east London development – image supplied by Hyde New Homes
what’s the area like?
Royal Docks is undergoing a period of regeneration that, even by the standards of east London, is profound.
Billions of pounds of investment are pouring into the area with flourishing communities emerging alongside more established neighbourhoods.
That means more housing, amenities and facilities locally, including plans to relocate Billingsgate and Smithfield fish and meat markets to Royal Albert Island and a scheme to give the waters of Royal Victoria Dock a significant facelift, both recently announced.
The area is already home to City Hall.
With exhibition and conference centre Excel London newly extended and extensive plans for further commercial regeneration, prospective buyers can look forward to moving into a part of London that’s set for at least a decade of improvement and attention.
The development features a communal podium garden – image supplied by Hyde New Homes
why Stories Wharf?
Hyde’s scheme is itself an attractive proposition.
Apartments come with fully fitted kitchens, integrated appliances, tiled bathrooms, a private balcony or terrace and built-in storage.
Communal facilities include a garden, a children’s play area and a rooftop terrace.
The scheme benefits from its own solar panels, designed to power public areas as well as secure cycle storage and the option for buyers to purchase parking spaces on selected properties.
The properties use open-plan design to maximise the use of space – image supplied by Hyde New Homes
what’s the transport like?
Stories Wharf is in a very singular position in the capital.
It’s close to King George V DLR, putting it one stop from both London City Airport and Woolwich Arsenal (a short walk from the Elizabeth Line station).
But in addition to those links to international travel and rapid transport across the capital – Canary Wharf is eight minutes from Woolwich – Hyde’s development has a location few residential schemes can match.
Its proximity to the northern end of the Woolwich Foot Tunnel and the northern dock of the Woolwich Ferry mean it also benefits from unrivalled free access across the Thames on foot or by vehicle.
It’s also well served by buses.
and the local area?
The scheme is located within easy walking distance of Royal Victoria Gardens with the wider area offering a growing blend of cultural attractions at the likes of Immerse LDN and Silverworks Island.
The docks themselves offer a range of watersports including open water swimming, wakeboarding and an invigorating dockside sauna facility.
Further afield, the development is within easy reach of Woolwich, Canary Wharf, Stratford and the City all offering a succession of attractions.
Apartments at Stories Wharf feature private outdoor space – image supplied by Hyde New Homes
key details: Stories Wharf
Studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments are now available to move into at Hyde New Homes’ Stories Wharf scheme in North Woolwich.
Properties are available on a shared ownership basis with prices starting at £74,000 for a 25% share of a studio based on a full market value of £296,000.
One of the best ways to decide if a development is for you is to take a tour of a show home.
Such trips allow prospective buyers to really get a sense of the apartments they’re considering – the finishes, the location and the practicalities.
Here, we profile a pair of two-bedroom homes from The Hill Group’s Lampton Parkside and Kew Bridge Rise schemes to turn readers’ heads:
The show home looks out over Lampton Park – image supplied by The Hill Group
Forest View
Lampton Parkside, Hounslow, TW3
tell me about this apartment
This two-bedroom show home is located on the eighth floor of Forest View at Lampton Parkside.
The property includes an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area that opens out onto a private balcony.
There’s also an entrance hall with built-in storage and a utility space, a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, a second bedroom and a family bathroom.
where’s it situated?
This dual-aspect home on the corner of the building has views to the north and west as it directly overlooks the wide open space of Lampton Park from its generously proportioned balcony.
Forest View is on the western edge of the wider development close to the scheme’s concierge facility. The show home is one of seven apartments on the eighth floor
what’s included?
Underfloor heating throughout, fed from a communal heating plant, Amtico flooring in the living areas and bathrooms, carpet in the bedrooms and porcelain tiles on the balcony.
Buyers can expect a full complement of integrated appliances in the kitchen plus LED feature lighting, heated towel rails in the bathrooms and smartly wired spaces allowing for easy connectivity.
The apartment features two bedrooms – image supplied by The Hill Group
the nuts and bolts
The apartment comes with a 999-year lease and a 10-year NHBC warranty.
Lampton Parkside is a collaboration between The Hill Group and housing association Notting Hill Genesis, with Forest View the final building in the scheme to be released next to the park itself.
what about communal facilities?
Forest View is built around a central elevated garden for the exclusive use of residents.
The building comes with cycle storage facilities and parking spaces are also available for purchase.
what’s the commute like for Wharfers?
Lampton Parkside is located close to Hounslow Central station on the Piccadilly line which offers connections to Green Park in 35 minutes.
From there, Canary Wharf is a 13-minute journey on the Jubilee line.
The development is well located for a wide range of amenities including Heathrow Airport.
Much of central London is accessible within 35 minutes.
The open-plan living area opens onto the property’s balcony – image supplied by The Hill Group
key details: Lampton Parkside
One, two and three-bedroom apartments are currently available at Lampton Parkside as well as three-bedroom duplexes with prices ranging from £369,500 to £650,000.
Call 020 3959 0900 or email hello@lamptonparkside.co.uk to arrange a viewing.
This apartment is located on the seventh floor of Wren House – image supplied by The Hill Group
Wren House
Kew Bridge Rise, Brentford, TW8
tell me about this apartment
This two-bedroom, two bathroom show apartment is located on the seventh floor of Wren House.
Boasting westerly views from a generous private balcony, the property also includes an entrance hall, a utility space, an open-plan living area, a principal bedroom with en suite, a second bedroom and a family bathroom.
where’s it situated?
The building is located at the heart of the estate, with the show home overlooking the scheme’s Western Courtyard.
Other features of the development include a residents’ gym, co-working areas, an on-site nursery and a concierge service.
what’s included?
Prospective buyers can expect Amtico flooring throughout the majority of the apartment and carpeted bedrooms.
Bathrooms feature heated towel rails and the whole property is warmed via underfloor heating.
Hot water and heating is provided via a communal hybrid heat pump and electric boiler system with an individual meter for the apartment.
The kitchen boasts a Caesarstone worktop and an extensive range of integrated appliances.
Outside, the balcony features aluminium decking.
The development is located just over the Thames from Kew Gardens – image supplied by The Hill Group
the nuts and bolts
The apartment comes with a 990-year lease and a 10-year NHBC warranty.
Kew Bridge Rise has been designed and built as a collaboration between housing association L&Q and The Hill Group.
The scheme is located in Brentford to the south of Gunnersbury Park and just over the river from Kew Gardens.
what’s the commute like for Wharfers?
Kew Bridge Rise is located within easy walking distance of Kew Bridge station, which offers a direct connection to Waterloo via National Rail services in 28 minutes.
From there, Canary Wharf is seven minutes away via the Jubilee line.
The development is also close to Gunnersbury station, which offers District line and Overground services.
This puts residents within rapid reach of west and central London.
The apartment includes a private balcony – image supplied by The Hill Group
key details: Kew Bridge Rise
A new show home is set to be unveiled on November 29, 2025, at Kew Bridge Rise in celebration of the launch of the final phase of Starling House.
This latest building will offer studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with prices from £395,000 to £820,000.
Those seeking an exclusive first look at the final homes to launch at Kew Bridge Rise should call 020 3906 1952 or email hello@kewbridgerise.co.uk for more information
Price is a major driver when buyers are deciding to make a property purchase and one that is central to the appeal of shared ownership properties.
The scheme, which allows owners to acquire a portion of a home while paying rent on the rest significantly lowers one of the key bars to getting on the first rung of the ladder.
That’s because buyers may only need to raise a deposit of 5% of a quarter of the property’s total value.
In the case of an apartment worth £400,000, a typical deposit might be £20,000 for private sale as opposed to £5,000 for shared ownership.
But value is also about what you’re buying as well as getting a good deal on entering the market.
A show home interior at Kidbrooke Square – image by NHG Homes
connected to the capital
Located next to Kidbrooke station in Zone 3, the scheme is well connected with direct services to the likes of Lewisham, Cannon Street, Victoria and Charing Cross.
For Wharfers, the area is easily accessible via DLR and rail links in around 30 minutes.
However, prices at the development are significantly below what buyers may expect given the development’s position in the capital.
Property portal Rightmove says the average price of an apartment in Zone 3 currently stands at £631,064 based on sold prices over the last 12 months.
The entry level one-bed and two-bed homes at Kidbrooke Square are priced at £355,000 and £457,500 respectively.
NHG says buyers could expect subsidised monthly rents starting at £1,071 and £1,547 for these assuming a 25% share is owned.
This decreases if buyers increase their share through a process known as staircasing.
Mortgage payments and service charges would be on top of this, however, paying for a shared ownership property is typically less expensive than renting a similar home locally.
Newly built, the apartments come with open-plan design, wood-effect flooring, grey fitted kitchens with Zanussi appliances and private balconies with outdoor lighting.
The development is pet-friendly, with residents’ facilities including a concierge service and a gym.
The scheme is set around a central square with shops and regular markets.
It’s also close to significant regeneration just across the railway tracks as well as the open spaces of Cator Park and Sutcliffe Park.
To be eligible to purchase a shared ownership property in London, buyers must have a household income of less than £90,000 and cannot afford all of the deposit and mortgage payments when purchasing a home that meets their needs.
Other criteria apply, although it’s worth noting that those purchasing do not necessarily have to be first-time buyers.
key details: Kidbrooke Square
Shared ownership apartments at Kidbrooke Square start at £88,750 for a 25% share of a one-bed. Two-beds start at £114,375.
St George is set to showcase 16 properties at its London Dock development over two weekends this month.
The one and two-bedroom apartments are located in the scheme’s Saffron Wharf block close to Gauging Square and are being made available at a below market value discount to qualifying locals.
St George, part of Berkeley Group, is working in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council to offer the properties to borough residents and workers who are looking to buy their first home.
To be eligible, households must earn less than £90,000 with buyers allocated available properties based on their circumstances.
Under the scheme the apartments are jointly owned with the council which retains an equity stake in the property although charges no rent on its holding and this can be bought out.
Owners seeking to sell in the future must first market their property through the authority for a time before they can offer it more widely.
The apartments at Saffron Wharf feature open-plan design – image supplied by St George
inside the apartments
The apartments all feature open-plan layouts with floor-to-ceiling windows and electric underfloor heating.
Many also feature private balconies or terraces. Interior features include fitted kitchens with graphite-coloured units and white marble-effect worktops plus bathrooms with bespoke wall-mounted basins in mirrored vanity units, black fixtures and fittings and Crittall-style shower screens on the baths.
Saffron Wharf rises to nine storeys at the heart of the development with buyers able to access a host of residents’ amenities.
These include access to The Club with its gym, squash court, virtual golf suite and swimming pool.
There’s also a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and treatment room as well as a private screening room and a 24-hour concierge service.
The development’s Mauretania Lounge includes a double-height floor-to-ceiling aquarium, spaces to relax, co-working facilities and a private dining room.
The properties come with fully fitted kitchens and integrated appliances – image supplied by St George
getting on the ladder
Gordon Readman bought his first home at London Dock through the discount market sale scheme.
He said: “When I first started looking to buy, I’d stopped considering new builds because they always seemed out of reach, the prices were either ‘on application’ or ‘to be confirmed’, and never affordable.
“But at London Dock, the discount market sale option made buying possible.
“It’s surprising how quiet and peaceful it can be despite being just minutes from Tower Bridge and the City. I walk to work in Liverpool Street – the location is incredible.”
St George said these final homes at Saffron Wharf were currently available below the current stamp duty threshold and that Rightmove’s figures showed a first-time buyer in London could potentially save £240 per month when taking out a mortgage in comparison to last year at “a positive time for those looking to get on the property ladder”.
London Dock – a development built on a site formerly occupied by the offices of The Times, the News Of the World and The Sun newspapers – is already home to a community of more than 2,000 residents.
The area has also seen businesses open locally including Urban Baristas, Wapping Sourdough Bakery, Motherdough pizzeria and fizz-focused wine bar Champagne Route.
For health and wellbeing there’s E1 Crossfit, Club Pilates and City Dock Pharmacy.
London Dock is well located for public transport with Tower Hill, Wapping, Aldgate East and Shadwell stations within walking distance offering access to the DLR, Tube and Overground services.
Tower Pier – a short stroll through St Katharine Docks past Tower Bridge and the Tower Of London also offers residents the option of travelling by river bus via Uber Boat By Thames Clippers’ vessels.
To be eligible for the discounted apartments, Tower Hamlets residents must have lived in the borough for 12 months or more.
Those working locally must be employed in the borough or have accepted a job there.
One and two-bedroom apartments are available through the scheme – image supplied by St George
key details: discount apartments at Saffron Wharf
Prices at Saffron Wharf start at £255,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
Eligibility criteria apply to all of the 16 properties on offer.
Those wishing to attend one of St George’s open weekends on October 18-19 and October 25-26 should book their place online, call 020 3966 6164 or email sales@londondock.co.uk to secure a spot.
Connectivity is often at the top of buyers’ lists when searching for a home in London.
Fortunately, the capital’s transport system unlocks a wide range of locations, allowing for rapid transit from north to south as well as east to west.
Take Kew Bridge Rise, for example.
The west London development is located within easy walking distance of both Gunnersbury and Kew Bridge stations.
From the former, Canary Wharf is a little over 40 minutes away.
Located south of the vast green open spaces of Gunnersbury Park and over the river from Kew Gardens, The Hill Group’s scheme offers one and two-bedroom apartments in five buildings with prices starting at £437,500.
For one buyer, in addition to the transport, the decision to move to the development was also about the attractions of the local area.
“As soon as I saw the apartment, I fell in love with it – the space and layout are lovely, and the kitchen is great,” said Devesh Sodha, a music producer who has relocated to Kew Bridge Rise from Leicester.
“The balcony view and the winter garden feel like a huge bonus.
“Every morning, we go out onto the balcony and drink in the view with our coffee. It’s the perfect way to start the day.
“Plus, we have the winter garden on the other side of the apartment, overlooking central London.
“That’s an incredible view at night, with the London skyline lit up.
“We can see the London Eye, the Shard and everything, so we have these amazing views of the Thames and the city all around.”
Devesh had originally tried to buy an apartment in Acton, but a series of unexpected delays meant the purchase fell through.
He said he was glad about the way things had worked out in the end, after successfully buying a two-bedroom property.
He’s now renting the second bedroom to a friend – a composer he met while on a mastering course in France who was also on the hunt for a home in a lively neighbourhood.
A show home interior at Kew Bridge Rise – image supplied by The Hill Group
a vibrant area
“There’s a great culinary scene here and some lovely pubs,” said Devesh. “I’m a big foodie and have already found an instant favourite restaurant, Q Verde.
“It’s a little, family-owned Italian restaurant.
“The people are just lovely and it’s the best pasta I’ve ever had.
“The Express Tavern is nice too – we went there to get to know our neighbours, which was brilliant.
“It’s a very friendly and safe community, and there’s an exciting buzz to it.
“There’s always something fun going on and the area is so full of character.
“It all worked out for the best. We love the apartment – it’s a comfortable space and the local environment is just what we wanted.
“We’ve got everything from a main Sainsbury’s for big shops to all these little independent stores, which are great for browsing and picking up bits and pieces.
“It’s a good place to feel inspired, too. The apartment balcony, in particular, inspires creativity and a sense of connection with the city.
“A lot of my clients are in Los Angeles, so I need to work in that time zone.
“Being in an area that suits my schedule was really important.
“I’ve always liked West London and you get a decent amount of space for your money here. It’s a great area with so much happening locally.”
Kew Bridge Rise features landscaped communal spaces – image supplied by The Hill Group
buying at Kew Bridge Rise
Devesh also had strong praise for the process of buying at Kew Bridge Rise.
“The customer service has been excellent from the get-go,” he said.
“The Hill team is very knowledgeable and helpful, without ever being pushy.
“They were happy to offer us a decent incentive for buying.
“With the recent stamp duty change, we were facing a big hike of up to £11,250.
“When we mentioned it to Hill, they offered to cover it. The resulting reduction in stress was enormous.
“The solicitor that Hill recommended was also highly efficient.
“We completed in about three weeks, with a smooth process and great communication at every stage.
“We’re thrilled to be here. Buying such a high-quality new home means we’ve been able to move and settle in quickly.
“It has given us the peace of mind to simply come here and start living.”
Buyers at Kew Bridge Rise can expect open-plan apartments with full-height windows, Amtico flooring and balconies or winter gardens.
The development is close to a wealth of amenities including the likes of Wyke Green Golf Club, Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club and Richmond Park Golf Course, the shops and restaurants of Chiswick High Road and Kew Retail Park.
It’s also within a 20-minute walk of three nursery and primary schools, all rated outstanding by Ofsted as well as being within five kilometres of two similarly lauded secondary schools.
Apartments feature balconies or winter gardens – image supplied by The Hill Group
key details: Kew Bridge Rise
Prices at Kew Bridge Rise start at £437,500 for a one-bedroom home.
The attractions and pull of Riverscape are myriad.
Ballymore and Oxley’s 749-home scheme on the western edge of Royal Wharf overlooks Lyle Park and offers residents direct access to central London via the Uber Boat By Thames Clippers river bus service that stops at a dedicated pier on the development’s doorstop.
Then there are the connections to the east and south-east of the capital via the DLR, the on-site amenities including cafes, restaurants, a pub, a nursery, a primary school and a host of independent stores.
That’s before we even talk about the residents’ access to the Royal Wharf Clubhouse with its 25m swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym, the 24-hour concierge service and the 16th-floor Sky Lounge overlooking the Thames.
For publication designer, visual journalist, expressive and therapeutic arts practitioner and recent Riverscape buyer, Deborah Withey, however, the first thing she noticed was the scheme’s brand colour.
A show home interior at Riverscape – image supplied by Ballymore
finding a home at Riverscape
“Orange is my favourite colour so you had me at orange, seriously,” said the founder of arts education studio, Henry H Art Academy.
“I saw it on Instagram and I thought the presentation was really smart – it had a bit of soul to it, so every time it came up I found myself not swiping it away.
“Eventually, I went to the website.
“Riverscape was only the second place we looked at.
“I felt immediately at home – odd, because I had never spent any time in the Silvertown area before.
“The apartments appeared to be thoughtful in design and materials.
“I loved the close proximity to the Thames, the incredible views, and in particular the garden design.
“Green space is important to all of us and I felt Riverscape was designed with attention to that, along with a respect for the Docklands.
“For example, putting the memorial of those killed in the 1917 Silvertown explosion in a prominent place on the grounds, making Lyle Park more beautiful, and preserving the Harland And Wolff signs there.
“It’s important to pay homage to what went before.”
One, two and three-bedroom apartments are available at Riverscape – image supplied by Ballymore
living close to the Thames
Designed by Howells architects, Riverscape offers one, two and three-bedroom homes – the latter designed with families in mind.
For Deborah, though, chief attractions came via proximity to the river and the chance to put her stamp on a new home.
“My son just graduated from UCL and he is in Docker Building in a one-bed, with a beautiful west-facing view right above Lyle Park,” she said.
“Earlier this year, I sold our home in Wales and decided to use the funds to purchase something for my future life.
“It’s a one-bedroom on the top floor of the Steamer Building.
“I am very excited about sourcing pieces for it and filling it with art, both my own and works by others.
“I lived in the centre of Detroit along the river for many years and it reminds me of that.
“I am a visual journalist and designer who decided to pursue a new path with creativity and wellbeing at its heart.
“In 2018 I opened Henry H Art Academy an expressive arts education studio where the creative and therapeutic process of art making is employed to enhance the psychological and social wellbeing of individuals of all ages, learning needs and health conditions.
“Let’s say I love helping others find their own form of creative expression – their ‘secret sauce’.
“Having the Thames Clippers pier was a big factor in my decision.
“I think the local area and community have great potential as long as it stays green and I’m most excited about taking the boat everywhere on the Thames as well as walking our whippet, Ricky, in Greenwich along the Thames Path.
“I’m also looking forward to being involved in charity and community art projects in the Docklands and within Newham.
“I feel very fortunate to live at Riverscape and cannot wait to make the apartment a creative haven and visual jewel.
“My style is mid-century, which I liked way before it was everywhere – eclectic, smart and interesting.”
Facilities at the communal residents’ Sky Lounge at Riverscape – image supplied by Ballymore
key details: homes at Riverscape
Prices for the final apartments available at Riverscape start at £459,000 for a one-bedroom home.
That’s the question The Hill Group is seeking to help answer with its latest incentive to assist those hoping to purchase a property.
To support buyers overcoming the obstacle of saving for a deposit, the developer has extended its 5% Deposit Boost scheme to all homes at Lampton Parkside.
Located in West London, the 523-property development is a four-minute walk from Hounslow Central Tube station and boasts a concierge service and 1,374 cycle storage bays as well as – unusually – 263 parking spaces.
For NHS workers Suzanne and Lodel Talictic, Lampton Parkside held a range of attractions.
The couple were seeking a home in a location that would allow them to easily get to and from work in Guildford and Kingston, but that also fell within their budget and would be easier to maintain than the older properties they had previously been renting.
Using Hill’s Deposit Boost scheme, they were able to purchase a £495,000 two-bedroom home with parking, combining their savings with the 5% contribution from the developer.
Lodel and Suzanne Talictic recently bought an apartment at the development – image by The Hill Group
buying at Lampton Parkside
Lodel, a junior charge nurse at Kingston Hospital, said: “The scheme was a massive factor for us – it’s such a generous offer. It was a real help.
“We had been renting older properties for so long.
“They were difficult to maintain and we knew when we purchased our first place that we wanted something brand new.
“We chose a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor at Lampton Parkside, which feels secluded and private.
“It’s in a great location, just beside a big open green space and very well connected – we’re only a four-minute walk from the Piccadilly line.”
Suzanne, a senior sister at Royal Surrey County Hospital, added: “The views from our new apartment are just beautiful, with lush greenery right on our doorstep and a balcony that offers the perfect spot to take it all in.
“We’re brilliantly connected for London, but it also has this rural feel to it. It’s a hidden gem.
“When you buy a home in London you don’t expect to have these serene green views, but that’s what we’ve got at Lampton Parkside.”
The couple made use of Hill’s incentive – image by The Hill Group
well connected
From the Tube station it’s a 27-minute journey to Zone One, with Canary Wharf around 48 minutes by public transport.
The development is a joint venture between The Hill Group and housing association NHG Homes, providing a range of newly built one, two and three-bedroom apartments as well as duplex properties.
The scheme is located next to the 40 acres of Lampton Park, which includes facilities such as tennis courts, a playground, a nature area, a rose garden, a pond and an orchard.
In addition, the development is also within easy reach of Kew, Barnes, Chiswick, Putney and Hammersmith, offering residents plenty of options for socialising, shopping and dining out.
“When we viewed the development, we could immediately see ourselves living there,” said Lodel.
“We were pleasantly surprised how much space in the property there was, particularly given the price. The layout is very well designed, too.”
Suzanne added: “Buying new means we have a blank canvas to decorate, which is exciting.
“We already have a Pinterest board with ideas.
“Viewing the beautiful Lampton Parkside show home was very helpful in that respect because it gave us an idea of how the properties feel and how sophisticated the living spaces can be.”
The couple visited the development on the recommendation of a friend, then went on to buy a two-bedroom apartment with parking at a cost of £495,000.
Lampton Parkside is on the edge of 40 acres of open space – image by The Hill Group
supporting first-time buyers
“The quality of the service we got from Hill was another plus,” said Lodel.
“As first-time buyers, that was important to us.
“The team was so supportive with explaining the processes and putting us in touch with recommended solicitors and mortgage brokers.
“They saved us a lot of time and effort. It felt like they were there for us every step of the way.”
Suzanne added: “We want to start a family eventually, which is why we bought a two-bedroom apartment.
“Lampton Parkside has everything we need nearby – schools, a Roman Catholic church and all that beautiful parkland.
“It’s an exceptional location for family life. That was a real plus for us.
“We can also have family come and stay in the second bedroom, so they don’t have to pay for a hotel when they come to visit. That’s another bonus.
“Being close to so much greenery is wonderful for me. I love to read, so curling up on the balcony with a coffee and a book, is perfect.
“For Lodel, who’s more into sports than I am, there’s a local tennis club that comes highly recommended. There’s so much to discover and enjoy.”
Lodel and Suzanne are excited to be exploring the area around their new home – image by The Hill Group
further incentives at Lampton Parkside
In addition to the 5% Deposit Boost, Hill is also running an incentive programme for those able to recommend properties at Lampton Parkside.
Its Share The Love scheme allows £5,000 to those who recommend the development to a friend, payable when the buyer completes.
Those participating need to collect a leaflet from the Lampton Parkside sales office, which contains the referral form and a section to give to a friend to complete.
Terms and conditions apply for both the Share The Love and 5% Deposit Boost incentives.
Buyers and referrers should contact Hill for full details.
A new building, Forest View, is set to launch at Lampton Parkside this autumn.
Visit Hill’s website or contact the sales team via the details below for more information.
key details: Lampton Parkside
Lampton Parkside is located close to Hounslow Central station in West London.
Prices for a one-bedroom apartment at the scheme start at £350,000.
Those wishing to view homes at the development should call 020 3959 0900 or contact the sales team via email to hello@lamptonparkside.co.uk
