_The Aster at The Verdean, London launches: New homes in Acton just 45 seconds from Elizabeth Line

The Aster's highly anticipated arrival comes after the first phase of The Verdean, which was London’s fastest selling scheme in 2020, where 90% of the homes were reserved in the first 3 days of its launch. 

Apartments at the Aster, a Joint Venture development between Mount Anvil and Catalyst, part of The Peabody Group, will range from studios to 2 bedrooms, with prices starting from £375,000. Interiors are warm, versatile and textured; including timber-effect flooring throughout, soft and luxurious carpets in the bedrooms and smoked oak-effect dark wood cabinetry in the kitchens.  

Green space and biodiversity are the watchwords at The Verdean. Designed in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the development spans nearly 6 acres of land, of which a third will be landscaped, including pockets of woodland to encourage wildlife, podium and rooftop gardens for residents to relax on and winding 'eco-walk' paths lined with wildflowers.

The focus on wellbeing continues inside the development, where the resident-only amenities are located on the ground and first floors. There's a Peloton-powered gym, a cinema/screening room, a business lounge and a dedicated 24hr concierge service on hand to assist you. It all adds up to life at The Verdean feeling relaxed, luxurious and convenient - an ideal refuge from the hum of the city.

What is Acton like to live in?

The Verdean’s popularity should come as little surprise; Acton has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years. Already one of the best connected neighbourhoods in West London (7 railway stations bear its name), the opening of the Elizabeth Line at Acton Main Line in 2022 has only strengthened its appeal.

The new rail line is a 45-second walk from the development, meaning connecting to central London from the area is faster than ever. Paddington is just 6 minutes away; Bond Street is 9 minutes; the City is 16 minutes; Canary Wharf is 23 minutes. To the west, a journey to Heathrow airport takes only 18 minutes.

The Elizabeth Line’s arrival has also brought a renewed buzz to Acton. To the north of Verdean at Old Oak Common is a £26 billion regeneration masterplan of the neighbourhood which will bring new amenities, schools, shops and infrastructure, including being the only transport hub that will have a Crossrail-to-HS2 interchange.

It makes Acton an attractive prospect to live in, or a smart location to buy an investment property. Investors will be encouraged by the performance of the rental market over the last 2 years, and Knight Frank is forecasting this strong performance will continue, with 22.8% rental growth projected across London over the next 5 years.

Growth in Acton is set to continue beyond that, with 17,000 people expected to move to the area over the next decade, according to the Greater London Authority. That’s a growth of 25.3%, well above the 9.1% increase projected for the wider area.

Gunnersbury Park

To accommodate the influx of new residents, 3,734 new homes within a 1km radius of Acton Main Line are in the pipeline. Over half (55%) of new homes on schemes under construction have already sold.

Balancing the expansion of Acton’s residential footprint, the area is located in one of London’s greenest boroughs, with 2,100 acres of parks and green space in Ealing. Royal parks, wild rolling commons and arboretums surround the area, from Acton Park and Gunnersbury Park to Kew Gardens.