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The Skyline Collection, an exclusive collection of 26 one, two and three-bedroom apartments from Barratt London, spanning the top four floors of the Bermondsey Heights development in London's Zone 2, has been launched. Designed by award-winning architects dMFK, this latest launch of homes in the 26-storey Grade II listed scheme, located south of the River Thames, offers buyers and investors an exciting opportunity to purchase a home with some of the best panoramic views in London.
.The Skyline Collection, spread across floors 23 to 26, embodies higher-level living in London. These exclusive homes offer upgraded specifications, a balcony or conservatory and spectacular views of some of London's most iconic landmarks, including The Shard, Canary Wharf and the London Eye. Furthermore, according to JLL's latest forecasts, house prices in Bermondsey will increase by around 25% over the next five years, while rents will increase by 16%.
The open-plan layout of the homes ranges from 40 m² to 90 m² and ensures a seamless transition from the kitchen to the dining room and living room; Many of the three-bedroom properties also benefit from a larger balcony. The individually designed kitchens feature Silestone worktops, stylish cabinets and integrated appliances. Each of the two and three bedroom apartments benefit from the addition of a modern bathroom or shower room, with beautifully tiled walls and floors. Many of the master bedrooms have large windows so you can enjoy the views with direct access to the balcony or conservatory.
In addition, each home has access to the residents' roof terrace and the podium's community gardens. For added convenience, a resident concierge service helps relieve the stress of the fast-paced city lifestyle.
The new homes in Bermondsey Heights will also benefit from energy saving and sustainability measures such as efficient kitchen appliances and water taps, energy efficient lighting, highly insulated building materials, a carbon efficient central heating system, green roofs and blue, solar panels and air heating. . source heat pumps, which provide 70% of the development's energy.
Bermondsey is one of London's most modern and creative areas and is ideally located in the Southwark district, with easy access to some of the capital's top destinations including Tower Bridge, The Shard, Borough Market and Bermondsey Street. Also nearby is Peckham, with its arts, music and food scene and a thriving mix of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, plus the Old Kent Road regeneration area with the proposed Bakerloo Line extension.
Once completed, Bermondsey Heights will become part of ambitious plans for the wider area, including a 12.1 hectare development project which aims to create up to 3,500 homes, 13 new public spaces and a thriving commercial district with offices, workshops and cafes. and restaurants, a creative and digital hub and local shops, as well as a state-of-the-art sports complex and stadium.
The area is already well served, with numerous bus services nearby and South Bermondsey train station is just a 10-minute walk away. From here it is just one stop to the main travel hub, London Bridge, which offers a range of National Rail services, plus Jubilee and Northern Line connections, with connections to King's Cross, Brighton and the south coast, East Anglia, the northern England and Scotland. Additionally, the upcoming Surrey Canal Air Station, due to open in 2025, will provide additional transport routes into central London.
Stuart Leslie, sales and marketing director at Barratt International, said: “Bermondsey is one of south London's hidden gems; a modern and dynamic area just outside central London. In SE1, where Bermondsey Heights is located, prices have outperformed many parts of Prime Central London due to continued improvement in amenities, shopping and cultural offering. Homes in regeneration areas always increase in value faster than in other parts of the city and buying off-plan offers the opportunity to maintain current prices and provide greater opportunities for capital growth,” adds Stuart.
Prices at The Skyline Collection start from £499,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
