A riverside retreat this summer at Royal Arsenal

Berkeley Homes's Royal Arsenal development in SE18 boasts an attractive stretch of green land adjacent to the River Thames. This is an extremely sought after feature, as many areas close to the river in South East London are derelict or industralised. Residents continually gravitate to this grassy space, especially during these summer months, where they can catch some sun whilst gazing across the water.

With its fantastic views and historic setting, Royal Arsenal's river frontage provides the perfect area for reading, relaxing, and catching up with friends and family. A footpath allows residents to walk, cycle, or jog along the river front, and those who want to venture further afield can follow the footpath all the way to charming Greenwich. This landscaped river frontage is helping to forge a real sense of community at Royal Arsenal by bringing residents together and creating a summer focal point. Visit the website at Royal-arsenal.co.uk for more information.

Prospective purchasers and existing residents will also be happy to know that Berkeley Homes will be creating further communal space on the banks of the Thames at Royal Arsenal. Detailed in the new Masterplan is a new river fronting public park, a riverside piazza with space for retail and leisure outlets, and a series of landscaped areas. This new riverside quarter will bring an added sense of vibrancy to the development, as well as enhance Royal Arsenal's credentials as a top London destination.

Paul Vallone, Managing Director of Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd, comments: "The River Thames is the lifeblood of London and the riverside space at Royal Arsenal is already one of the most popular features at the development. We are pleased to be providing the growing community at Royal Arsenal with further riverside amenities and are sure this new riverside quarter will appeal to purchasers looking for a stylish home by the water."

The Armouries is the latest phase at Royal Arsenal, comprising 436 new-build apartments, with a choice of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Some of the three-bedroom apartments feature a sliding frosted glass wall that closes off the third bedroom from the living area. This sliding wall can be retracted to enlarge the living space, creating an ‘L' shaped open plan area ideal for people who like a more open and informal way of living and entertaining.

As standard, the kitchens in The Armouries have fully integrated ovens, hobs and extractor hoods, fridge/freezers and dishwashers. All bathrooms and en suites have chrome ladder-style heated towel rails and every apartment benefits from audio-visual entrance security.

Royal Arsenal's thriving community of over 3,000 residents enjoys a residents' only gym, a Couture Food Hall, a Thames Clipper stop on site, a Streetcar-run car club, a 24-hour concierge facility, Wellington Park, and the prospect of a Young's pub opening in Spring 2009. Next year will also see the opening of Woolwich's DLR station, as well as Royal Assent for Crossrail in Summer 2009, with the new station to be located at Royal Arsenal.

Prices at The Armouries start from £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £300,000 for two-bedroom apartments and from £315,000 for three-bedroom apartments. For further information about The Armouries visit the website at Royal-arsenal.co.uk.