Millennium Terrace brings year round lifestyle to Greenwich
The successful sale of over 70 homes off plan during 2013 has brought forward the launch of a new apartment building at award-winning Greenwich Millennium Village. Millennium Terrace is a dramatic 11-storey building offering a selection of 44 one, two and three bedroom apartments and duplexes.
Every home benefits from a terrace or a balcony, some have both, or even two balconies. Two of the duplexes at the top of building feature sheltered ‘sky’ terraces, screened from the west and the east by glass, providing a lofty eyrie with a high level of privacy to provide a great new year-round sun trap to catch the setting sun, whether it’s a winter’s afternoon or a long summer evening. They are the perfect location for that luxurious lounger and deck chairs.
There are duplexes at ground floor level as well as at the top of the building. The apartments are very spacious with sizes ranging from 53 sqm (570 sqft) for one bedroom, to around 80 sqm (861 sqft) for a typical two bedroom, up to 138 sqm (1,485 sqft) for a three-bedroom duplex.
Designed by leading architects Jestico and Whiles, the buildings feature landscaped courtyards, with full height glazing as well as the balconies and terraces. The contemporary design of the apartments complements the earlier phases designed by the late Ralph Erskine, which originally established Greenwich Millennium Village as one of the most significant examples of innovative modern architecture.
The development has proved very popular since the original launch with many homeowners moving once or even twice within the development as their family needs change. The Village is structured to achieve a close-knit sense of community with homes placed around garden squares, streets and public amenity space with interlinking tree-lined streets between each neighbourhood.
Homes at Greenwich Millennium Village boast an excellent specification including sleek kitchens with superb quality integrated appliances, luxury tiled and oak flooring and chic contemporary décor – every aspect of the interiors has been carefully selected to create stylish, elegant living spaces inspired by modern living. There is cable installation allowing communal Freeview and a Sky Plus dish and the environmentally-friendly design includes PV panels on the roof and a heat recovery system that circulates clean fresh air and reduces energy bills.
With bike stores in every building the whole area is designed with an emphasis on walking, cycling and the use of public transport over the car, thus contributing towards a safe, calm and healthy environment for the benefit of all.
Known as ‘London’s favourite village’, Greenwich Millennium Village is located on the Greenwich Peninsula adjacent to the Greenwich Yacht Club. Apartments offer a maritime lifestyle yet are just a few minutes walk from North Greenwich Underground station, offering access to Canary Wharf in two minutes, just one stop away on the Jubilee line. London Bridge is four stops, nine minutes away, while Bond Street is still less than 20 minutes.
The O2, with its restaurants and cafes, is within easy walking distance, as is the Thames Clipper and new cable car, so it is easy to see why Greenwich Millennium Village is already a thriving community and has long been one of the fastest selling property developments in the eastern half of London.
The neighbouring Greenwich Yacht Club, established in 1908 offers superb facilities including excellent river access, a club bar with river views, deep water moorings, a large yard and workshops. Greenwich Yacht Club currently has over 400 members and is a social and educational hub, as well as the perfect place for boating enthusiasts.
The Village already benefits from a wide range of amenities including excellent transport links, a school, a childrens’ nursery, a health centre, shops and green open spaces. It is within walking distance of a retail park and IMAX cinema.
At Greenwich Peninsula 50 acres of land has already been developed as parkland, restoring a sense of ecological balance to what was once an industrial site. The Greater London Agency, working with the Environment Agency, has really put the ‘green’ into Greenwich. The Village’s central focus is an Ecology Park with two lakes and thriving wildlife population. Next door is Southern Park, a tree-edged public amenity space for dog walking, playing or just relaxing. Nature is being given a helping hand, with enough turf being laid on the Peninsula to cover 20 football pitches. Thousands of trees and shrubs have been planted and areas of meadow grass are maintained using mowing patterns that help promote wildlife.
The marketing suite and show apartment is located on the thriving Village Square, which is the hub of the development and already includes a commercial centre with small shops and a cafe. The Village Square is close to the Ecology Park and the Southern Park and, with its network of paths and cycleways, offers a great location for potential residents to view the new homes on offer and get a great feel for Greenwich Millennium Village life.
The homes at Millennium Terrace are currently priced between £329,945 and £800,000. For further information, visit gmv.gb.com.
