Reap the rewards of regeneration at Harvard Gardens
There are many benefits to buying into a regeneration area; from economic gains like increases in property values, to improved local amenities and transport, and enhanced aesthetics. South London’s Elephant & Castle is a prime example of a regeneration hotspot, currently undergoing an extensive £1.5billion facelift. House prices in the area have increased 41% in the last 5 years , highlighting the impact of the area’s gentrification. For those looking to cash in on the area’s uplift, L&Q’s latest development Harvard Gardens offers contemporary apartments in the heart of the SE17 suburb.
Elephant & Castle’s regeneration will bring almost 3,000 new homes, 6,000 new jobs and 50 new shops and restaurants to the area, as well as providing significant improvements to the area’s transport and schools over the next 10 years. Harvard Garden’s one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and duplexes offer a sound investment for those looking to reap the rewards of being an early adopter of Elephant & Castle’s regeneration, allowing residents to be amongst the first to enjoy the rejuvenated facilities.
Cathy Lloyd, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q commented: “With property prices still growing fast in London, getting on the ladder in an area with good investment potential is vital, and where better than an area like Elephant & Castle, where residents are already seeing the benefits of getting in early. In addition to the new facilities coming over the next few years, Southwark Council has recently renovated Burgess Park just south of Harvard Gardens, and the revamped Castle Leisure Centre has just opened, offering state of the art health and leisure facilities for residents to enjoy now.”
The attractive apartments are beautifully designed and offer spacious, open plan living areas created to maximise light. All homes benefit from a fully fitted kitchen and a high quality specification, and all benefit from either a balcony or terrace.
Harvard Gardens is a short walk to Elephant and Castle station, with links all over London. Via the underground, the Bakerloo Line provides services to Waterloo in just four minutes, whilst the Northern Line serves Bank in around six minutes. The area is also served by 33 bus routes within a five-minute walk from the station, eight of which are night buses. For those who prefer two wheels, the development also offers secure communal cycle storage, or Santander bikes can be found just around the corner from the development.
Harvard Gardens is not only a well-connected location, but it also benefits from plenty of nearby green space. The recently regenerated Burgess Park is only a short walk from the development, ideal for those seeking a relaxed day, soaking up the beautiful scenery lazing by the lake or taking a gentle stroll around the 56-hectare park. Alternatively, for those looking for a bit more action, the park offers activities from fishing, cricket, and tennis to cycling around the new BMX track.
Elephant and Castle boasts some excellent leisure activities, which the residents of Harvard Gardens can take full advantage of immediately. The new Castle Leisure centre is just a short walk from the development, featuring a fully equipped gym, an indoor cycle studio, sports courts and a six-lane swimming pool.
Prices for a one bedroom apartment in the Elliot Apartments at Harvard Gardens start from £450,000, two bedroom apartments start from £560,000 and the four bedroom duplexes start from £950,000. For more information about the new homes and to register an interest, visit harvard-gardens.co.uk.
