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Peabody New Homes unveils shared ownership flats at Southmere

The developer and housing association is marketing a collection of affordable apartments at its scheme near Abbey Wood in south-east London


Southmere overlooks Southmere Lake in Abbey Wood - image supplied by Peabody New Homes
Southmere overlooks Southmere Lake in Abbey Wood – image supplied by Peabody New Homes

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Developer and housing association, Peabody has unveiled a collection of shared ownership homes at its Southmere scheme in south-east London’s Abbey Wood.

Released under the name Waterside, the apartments are already proving popular with buyers with 11 reserving properties over the launch weekend. 

One, two and three-bedroom homes are currently available through the scheme, with prices starting at £82,125 for a 25% share in a one-bed.

Buyers can expect balconies and larger properties that are both dual aspect and feature views over either the London skyline or Southmere Lake.

Kitchens come with integrated Bosch appliances and white units, while bathrooms are clad in grey porcelain with black hardware and white sanitaryware. 

Peabody says shared ownership properties can be secured with a deposit of as little as £8,312 with projected monthly outgoings of £1,175. 

The properties feature private balconies - image supplied by Peabody New Homes
The properties feature private balconies – image supplied by Peabody New Homes

a tranquil focus

“We are excited to have launched our new Shared Ownership collection at Southmere, designed to make aspirational waterside living more accessible to prospective homebuyers,” said Raquel Soares, assistant director of sales strategy, intelligence and compliance at Peabody New Homes

“With Southmere Lake providing a tranquil focus for the area, our Waterside collection at Southmere places buyers at the heart of this growing neighbourhood. 

“Close to exciting new amenities, exceptional transport links and extensive greenery, Southmere delivers the benefits of buying in one of the capital’s most dynamic regeneration areas. 

“We encourage potential buyers to register their interest as soon as possible to be among the first to find out more.” 

Abbey Wood is still near the beginning of a massive regeneration project that will see the area completely transformed. 

A show home interior at Waterside in Peabody's Southmere scheme - image supplied by Peabody New Homes
A show home interior at Waterside in Peabody’s Southmere scheme – image supplied by Peabody New Homes

connections to Southmere

The arrival of the Elizabeth Line places it within 12 minutes of Canary Wharf. The area also benefits from rail services and a DLR extension to North Thamesmead has been proposed, to further boost connectivity.

Right now, however, new local amenities have already come on stream.

Part of the Southmere scheme, Cygnet Square hosts monthly markets and events while residents are also able to access The Nest Library And Community Space.

The Lakeside Centre, also on the lake, hosts artists studios operated by charity Bow Arts and the Thamesmead Social Cafe.

The area has a striking amount of green space to explore, extending to some 240 acres with Thamesmead home to a further four lakes and at least 7km of canals as well as a river path along the Thames.

key details: Southmere

Pricing for homes in the shared ownership collection at Southmere start at £83,125 for a 25% stake in a one-bedroom apartment, based on a full market value of £332,500

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Southmere second phase proves popular with Thamesmead buyers

Joint venture by Peabody New Homes and Lovell in south-east London has seen more than half the apartments in its second phase sold

An artist's impression of Southmere's second phase in Thamesmead - image supplied by Peabody
An artist’s impression of Southmere’s second phase in Thamesmead – image supplied by Peabody

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There are reasons that more than half of the homes for private sale in the second phase of the Southmere development have sold in a little over three months.

Peabody New Homes and Lovell’s joint venture in Thamesmead is proving popular as the area takes regenerative steps on a path that’s forecast to see 100,000 people move in by 2050. 

“Providing lakeside living with Zone 2 convenience, we are excited to be selling our new phase of highly anticipated homes at Southmere,” said Raquel Soares, assistant director of sales strategy, intelligence and compliance at Peabody.

“Located at the heart of Thamesmead’s vibrant regeneration, Lakeshore and Skyline are set to the backdrop of gorgeous green and blue spaces, exciting new amenities and exceptional transport links. 

“With properties in regeneration areas typically seeing an additional annual sale price performance of 4.3%, Southmere is inviting buyers to invest in a growing community. 

“Now available to reserve, those hoping to find their place in this up-and-coming destination can contact us via the website now and take advantage of the Stamp Duty contribution of up to £22,000.”

The scheme's second phase comprises 192 one, two and three-bedroom apartments - image supplied by Peabody
The scheme’s second phase comprises 192 one, two and three-bedroom apartments – image supplied by Peabody

on the edge of the water

The scheme’s second phase comprises a pair of red-brick buildings on the edge of Southmere Lake – Lakeshore and Skyline.

Together these house a collection of 192 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes available for private sale.

All properties come with outdoor space (including some with multiple balconies) in addition to features such as Silestone worktops in the fully fitted kitchens alongside blue and green units – a theme that carries over into the homes’ bathrooms in a scheme intended to reflect the blocks’ surroundings.

Southmere sits in 590 acres of green space and is part of a £2.5million regeneration project of land around the lake.

The development is part of a 2.5million regeneration project - image supplied by Peabody
The development is part of a 2.5million regeneration project – image supplied by Peabody

amenities at Southmere

The scheme includes a newly created public plaza – Cygnet Square – as well as amenities such as The Nest Library And Community Space, a Co-Op, an Anytime Fitness gym, a health centre and a dentist.

Also local, the Thamesmead Arts And Culture Office provides spaces for a wide range of arts events, as well as hosting a coffee shop, bakery and deli and The Lakeside Centre contains 38 artists studios, a creche and a cafe. 

Perhaps the most compelling reason for moving to Thamesmead, however, is the Elizabeth Line, connecting the area via its Abbey Wood station across the capital like never before.

Canary Wharf is 13 minutes away with the City just 20 minutes direct.

What buyers who make those journeys will find at Thamesmead is plentiful open space and waterside living.

The wider regeneration project’s aim, in addition to providing housing and amenities, is also to safeguard and enhance the area’s natural beauty including nature reserve, Tump 53, the ancient trees of Lesnes Abbey Woods and 18km of riverside walks and 7km of canals.

Together, these all add up to give Southmere residents access to more than double the amount of green space than the London average.  

Simon Ginsburg, head of sales at Lovell said: “We’re really excited for Southmere Phase 2 on the beautiful lake front in Thamesmead.   

“Our vision is to create amazing places where people want to live and a lakeside view in London on the balcony is truly a rare find.” 

The properties overlook Southmere Lake - image supplied by Peabody
The properties overlook Southmere Lake – image supplied by Peabody

key details: Southmere

Prices for apartments at Southmere start at £350,000.

Shared ownership properties for the second phase of the development  are set to launch in 2026.

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