_Walk to work: New London developments within 30 minutes of The City
Walk to work: New London developments within 30 minutes of The City
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Work in the City? Tired of the daily commute? A growing number of exciting new residential developments both in and around the City are contributing to the financial district's appeal as a place to permanently live in. We look at some of the very best new homes currently on the market, or launching soon
London is one of the most diverse places on earth, and nowhere that comes together more perfectly than the City.
London's historic centre and commercial hub, the City offers much more than skyscrapers and throngs of bankers, lawyers and accountants.
There are over 300 performance venues putting on 7,000 shows a year, 600 listed buildings, world famous landmarks, ancient markets, museums, galleries, upscale restaurants and bars and endless opportunities to do eat, drink and see new things.
City view: Around 8,000 people live in the City
Tourists pay about £20 to take a lift up the Shard and ogle the views of the glittering City skyline and the sprawling metropolis beyond. Some residents have it as a permanent feature; like a live piece of priceless artwork hanging on a wall.
From Spitalfields market to Brick Lane, North up City Road to Islington and the Canal, West into Barbican or South past Monument into Borough Market and Southbank, we look at the new homes within walking distance to the City* (saving you on average 10,400 commuting hours over a typical 30-year career).
*Based on distance from The Gherkin and average walking speed
Canaletto - City Road
Where: 257 City Rd, London EC1V 1AD
What: 31-storey luxury tower offering 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses
Walking time to the City: 29 minutes
Roll out of bed and into work; a blueprint for a 21st Century luxury ‘vertical neighbourhood’ and one of London’s latest skyscraper residential developments, Canaletto sits at the crossroads of the capital's most exciting and diverse districts - Islington, The City, Shoreditch and Clerkenwell.
Residents can enjoy first-class facilities to include a 24-hour concierge, on site restaurant, private screening room, swimming pool, gym and private rooftop members' club and bar.
Landmark Place - Tower Bridge
Where: 1 Water Lane, London, Greater London, EC3R 6E
What: 165 one-bed suites, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses
Walking time to the City: 11 minutes
Sited on the City’s riverfront by Tower Bridge, Landmark Place's luxury interiors, iconic views and hotel style amenities combine to create a remarkable place to call home.
Enjoy a casual stroll into the City taking in the views of the Thames and the iconic buildings lining its banks. A spectacular way to start the day.
Ultra-luxe facilities include pool, spa, cinema room, concierge and business room.
Anthology Hoxton Press - Hoxton
Where: Penn Street, Hoxton N1 5DS
What: 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes and penthouse suites
Walking time to the City: 31 minutes
'Starchitect' designed new homes conceived from a Victorian printing press and comprised of two landmark buildings, Mono and Duo. A 'community focussed' residential development, Anthology Hoxton is sited in the regeneration area of the Colville Estate, between Shoreditch Park and the Regents Canal - a creative hub for artists and designers.
Enabling the spirit of community, collaboration and resident interaction is a dramatically designed ground floor café and welcoming communal spaces to include landscaped gardens.
Denizen - Barbican
Where: 43 Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RS
What: A collection of 99 studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
Walking time to the City: 19 minutes
Coming soon. Denizen will be one of the City's newest residential developments. Neighbouring London's iconic Barbican Centre and overlooking Fortune Park future residents will live in the beating heart of the Square Mile, at the crossroads of Farringdon, Clerkenwell and Shoreditch with a celebration of culture, arts, Michelin star restaurants and luxury retail shops on their doorsteps.
Expertly designed living spaces team with luxury amenities such as cinema and games rooms and private terrace to create a very special home in the City.
Long & Waterson - Shoreditch
Where: 1-3 Long St, London E2 8HJ
What: 119 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, lofts and penthouses
Walking time to the City: 25 minutes
A leisurely meander into the City awaits new owners of a home in uber-trendy Shoreditch residential development Long & Waterson. At the sharp edge of luxury living, spaces have been curated with residents' work-life balance at their core. Apartments are entirely malleable, with partitioning enabling a variety of set-ups for working, sleeping, living or renting out.
Amenities include a New-York style high-line roof garden, gym, library, cinema room and spa.
The standout location is a big draw; located in trendy Shoreditch, residents enjoy the best of both. Some of London's most talked about bars, clubs and restaurants are within touching distance while getting to work in the City come Monday morning takes a very pleasing 25 minutes.
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