The ultimate property for the comparison culture

A recent study reported that Brits are increasingly comparing themselves to each other with pressures of “keeping up with the Jones’”. In terms of areas of comparison, both men and women rate property at the top of their lists. What better way to make your neighbours truly jealous than purchasing a stunning penthouse apartment at Tabard Square?

With only two penthouses remaining for sale, this Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd’s development in Borough, SE1 is luxury living at its best. The penthouses feature highly contemporary specification, designed to offer open plan living. A lineana Quattro Italian fitted kitchen comes complete with Miele stainless steel appliances while the bathrooms feature ceramic wall and floor tiles.

The penthouse also features a spiral staircase with glass treads and curved glass balustrade, a paved terrace and decked balcony, zonal underfloor heating system and a hard wired integrated audio visual system that includes ceiling speakers, wall-mounted control points and an Ipod docking station.

Purchasers of the penthouse will also benefit from some of the most unrivalled views of London, which are enhanced by floor-to-ceiling glazing. 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 can all be seen from the apartment.

Paul Gray, a purchaser at Tabard Square, comments: “When we decided to invest in a property in London we wanted to find a unique property that offered an attractive view. We have many friends in London who live in Clerkenwell and started our search there. After seeing the views from Tabard Square we knew we’d found the perfect place. Considering the close proximity to major London attractions and the excellent transport links, we couldn’t ask for much more.”

The development is located close to Borough Market, which has been transformed into a retail centre of fresh food excellence. Offering Londoners a wide variety of food from all over the world, Borough Market was named by top American food magazine ‘Gourmet’ as one of the London’s favourite outdoor emporiums.

The 40,000 square foot internal courtyard is now officially opened at Tabard Square. It offers public access and a 3,400 sq-ft sculptural pavilion that offers facilities for a bar and restaurant, which is set to become the hub of the community. Off Borough High Street, only a five-minute walk away is Borough underground station and just a short walk is the City. Borough Station provides access to the London underground Northern line, and London Bridge train station is five minutes away offering access to the Jubilee line and main line railways.

Tabard Square also boasts a 24-hour concierge and 46,000 sq-ft of commercial space. The last remaining penthouses are priced from £1.3 million- £2.5 million. Viewings are by appointment only.

For further information, visit Tabard-square.co.uk.