Stunning penthouse represents last chance to buy at Tabard Square
Purchasers will get the chance to own one of London’s first collection of ‘Superflats’ in 2009.Developers have unveiled plans to transform the Thistle Hotel in Lancaster Gate into 80 stunning apartments all with beautiful views across London.
These ultra luxurious’ properties are expected to be priced from £3 million, with the largest and most prestigious of the apartments boasting a cool price tag of £26 million.
However if 2009, seems just too long to wait, why not head for Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd’s Tabard Square development in Borough, SE1, where just one stunning penthouse remains.
The property, which represents the final chance to purchase at the development, offers some of the most unrivalled views of London. The views, which are enhanced by floor-to-ceiling glazing, take in the Millennium Wheel on the South Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower 42, the Shell Building, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern, the Houses of Parliament, the BT Tower, 30 St Mary Axe (the ‘gherkin’), Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf in the Docklands.
It features a highly contemporary specification, designed to offer open plan living. A Linea quattro Italian fitted kitchen comes complete with Miele stainless steel appliances while the bathrooms feature ceramic wall and floor tiles. Purchasers also benefit from a spiral staircase with glass treads and curved glass balustrade, a paved terrace and decked balcony, a zonal underflooor heating system and a hard wired integrated audio visual system that includes ceiling speakers, wall-mounted control points and an Ipod docking station.
Tabard Square is the stunning development of one of the largest brownfield sites in London. The site has been transformed into 572 one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses located in highly contemporary-style buildings and a landmark tower standing at 22- storeys high.
Located just a short walk from Borough market, Tabard Square is also well placed for transport links with Borough Underground Station and London Bridge mainline and Underground stations just a few minutes stroll from the development.
The landmark development features a unique barometer controlled beacon on the very top of the 22-storey tower. The glowing beacon changes colour depending on the barometric pressure, and has become an established sight and impressive addition to the South London skyline.
Tabard Square also boasts 46,000 sq-ft of commercial space and a central public square that will include a 3,400sq-ft sculptural pavilion as its central feature. The pavilion will offer facilities for a bar and restaurant and, combined with the communal gardens, will become the hub of the community. Public access to the square will also ensure visitors from both the apartments and the local community are able to enjoy the leisure options on offer.
The last remaining penthouse at Tabard Square is priced at £2.5 million. The interactive sales and marketing suite is open Mon-Fri 10am until 6pm, Sat-Sun 10am until 5pm. For further information about the development, visit tabard-square.co.uk.
