Listello Buildings offer modern village life to buyers in Clapham
In research published by property specialists Zoopla and estate agents Kinleigh, Folkard and Hayward, property in London villages commanded a premium of 51% , about £200,000 more when compared with average prices in London. In Clapham village this trend has continued in 2014, with property prices increasing by a further 16% . However, purchasers who want to benefit from the charm of London village life in Clapham, without the steep price tag, should visit Bellway’s Listello Buildings, where prices for a one bedroom apartment start from £439,995.
Listello Buildings are an exclusive collection of 58 modern one, two and three bedroom apartments, built over seven storeys, which offers potential purchasers a choice of contemporary apartments and striking duplexes. The homes benefit from excellent transport connections as they are just a short walk from both Clapham North tube and Clapham High Street Overground stations.
Speaking about the village appeal of Clapham, Peter Knights, Sales Director of Bellway Homes Thames Gateway comments: “Clapham really has a pleasant village feel, with plenty of social and leisure activities available for residents, from military fitness classes on the Common to Women's Institute meetings. Residents at Listello Buildings will be able to reap all the benefits of life in a London village and take advantage of the competitive price point of the homes at Bellway's new development."
Apartments at Listello Buildings have modern open-plan living space with full height glazing, allowing light to pour in. The kitchen/living and dining rooms feature a stylish kitchen with modern work surfaces, soft close doors and drawers and a range of appliances, including an AEG electric fan oven and an integrated fridge/freezer. Many of the apartments also have private balconies or terraces.
The bedrooms include mirrored fitted wardrobes, while the master bedrooms in the two bedroom apartments and three bedroom penthouses include an en suite. Bathrooms have crisp white Roca sanitary ware, ceramic floor tiling and a chrome heated towel rail. For peace of mind, the apartments are accessed via a video entry system.
Clapham is not the only London village in the area. Abbeville village is within walking distance of Listello Buildings, with a weekly market and independent shops and continental restaurants. Clapham High Street, with its wide mix of bars and restaurants, independent shops and town centre favourites offers plenty of variety and convenience to the local community, adding to the village-like charm.
The 220 acre Clapham Common, a focus of community life in Clapham is a short walk from Listello Buildings. The common regularly plays host to seasonal events and festivals, as well as being the perfect spot for lazy summer afternoons sunbathing or snowman building in the winter.
Listello Buildings is served by excellent transport connections, with Clapham North tube station on the Northern Line a short walk away, with direct services to Waterloo, London Bridge and Bank, all in under 20 minutes. London Overground services from Clapham High Street, also within five minutes from home has local trains to Clapham Junction and further afield towards Highbury and Islington.
Road connections are excellent, with the A3 close by, leading to the A24 and M25. For international travel London City Airport is around 10 miles from the development and both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports can be access via public transport in under an hour.
Prices at Listello Buildings start from £439,995 for a one bedroom apartment, £569,995 for a two bedroom. Two bedroom duplex apartments start from £774,995 and the impressive three bedroom duplex apartments start from £789,995. For further information about the development, visit bellway.co.uk.
