New public square proves west London is blooming March 28, 2014 Homes set among spectacular public gardens by a Chelsea Flower Show medallist go on sale at Earl’s Court THE affluence of prime west London is migrating outwards to Earl’s Court where developers are hoping to establish a new Chelsea. Over 800 new homes went on sale yesterday at Lillie Square, the first phase of a [...]
Focus on… Elephant & Castle: Take a stroll through Elephant Park March 28, 2014 WHEN you think of Elephant & Castle, your first thought probably isn’t “green”. But a £1.6bn regeneration scheme is aiming to make it the greenest place in Britain. By green, we mean eco-friendly, of course, but there’s also going to be a fair amount of God’s own carpet around as well. In 2024, you should [...]
10 things you never knew about Elephant & Castle March 28, 2014 1 Elephant & Castle gets its name from a long-since-gone pub popular with ivory merchants in the 18th century. The area began life as two villages, Walworth and Newington, which were set among market gardens and fields. 2 Elephant & Castle used to be referred to as the “Piccadilly Circus” of South London because of [...]
Private View: On the market in Elephant & Castle this week March 28, 2014 ELEPHANT PARK, SE17 From £380,000 These are the first 360 homes to go on sale in Elephant Park, part of the regeneration scheme in SE17. On sale in early April, the one-to-four-bedroom homes ranging from townhouses to apartments, in a 16-storey tower.It is located near the largest public park to be built in central London [...]
Perfecting the art of seduction with bespoke interiors March 28, 2014 Melissa York talks to Julia Reynolds, the saleswoman who makes every viewing a singular experience THE next time you walk into a show home, take a good sniff. It’s likely that a lot of thought has gone into what permeates your nostrils. The days of sales teams brewing coffee or arranging flowers at strategic intervals [...]
London barometer March 28, 2014 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON OFFERS received on properties in February are nearly double the amount recorded this time last year, and they are at the highest levels seen in over 12 months. This is almost certainly because of multiple bidding which is particularly prevalent in emerging prime markets such as Battersea Park and East [...]
Focus on… Kings Cross: Creating the king of regeneration March 13, 2014 IN TWO years’ time, around 30,000 Londoners will be working or studying in King’s Cross every day. At least, this is what is envisioned by Argent, the property developer behind one of the biggest regeneration projects in London. The site encompasses 67 acres of mixed use development, half of which has been completed or committed. [...]
Homes in homage to enterprising MP March 13, 2014 New homes alongside Regent’s Canal are a natural haven away from the hustle and bustle A TRIBUTE to the historical figure who inspired the London Underground logo lies in the bricks and mortar of contemporary London. The industrial architecture of the newest homes to arrive in King’s Cross pay homage to Liberal MP Samuel Plimsoll [...]
Hitchcock’s studio exudes theatrical chic as new home March 13, 2014 Melissa York goes behind the scenes in Hoxton to discover what’s become of a former film set WHAT do you get when you combine the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s film studio with one of the most dramatic views over London? Answer: Gainsborough Studios West, based alongside Regent’s Canal in Hoxton. Everything from its rooftop terrace [...]
Hand-painted, wall-to-wall art for the home March 13, 2014 Meet the designer bringing back affordable, quality wallpaper MOVING house is said to be one of the most stressful things you can go through. But one busy professional turned her decorating frustrations into an idea for a business start-up that brings ancient Chinese art into London homes. Over a year ago, Nina Tryon, formerly head [...]