From Royal Arsenal to rocking venue in just 8 minutes

Buyers at Royal Arsenal in London, SE18 are benefiting from the development's location as a gateway to a world-class entertainment scene. Residents can sail to the O2 venue in just 8 minutes by taking the Thames Clipper fast ferry service, which departs daily from the on-site Royal Arsenal Pier. In fact, some residents can actually watch the Clipper pulling in to the pier from their property.

Royal Arsenal is a brand new London community located on the River Thames in SE18. Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd is creating a new residential quarter that will encompass brand new homes, a proposed Crossrail station, community facilities, retail opportunities and improved river access.

Making the Clipper boat service ultra convenient for Royal Arsenal residents is a regular, extended timetable. The last Clipper ferry leaving the O2 for Royal Arsenal departs well past 1am - perfect for night owls who want to enjoy every last drop of entertainment.

Paul Vallone, Managing Director of Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd, comments: "Royal Arsenal residents have a fast and unique way to travel to the O2. In under 10 minutes they can be listening to the world's top musicians and dining in some of South London's best restaurants. The Clipper is a fantastic way to avoid congested roads and the O2 saves people having to travel to the West End or to Wembley Arena for top-quality entertainment."

There's no substitute for live music and the O2 has quickly established itself as the place to play if you're an A-list act. Performers such as Elton John, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Kylie and Scissor Sisters have graced the main stage.

However, the O2 is far more than a live music venue. Complementing the Arena and the more intimate Indigo2 music space is a Vue Cinema and the O2 Bubble exhibition space. The events programme to date has included diverse shows such as Cirque du Soleil, NBA Europe Basketball, Disney on Ice and the Red Bull Air Race.

Of particular interest to Royal Arsenal residents is Entertainment Avenue, which is home to top-class bars and restaurants. Cuisine from all corners of the globe is on offers at top restaurants like Gaucho, Thai Silk and Raan. There are plenty of places in which to grab a classic cocktail and you can party the night away at Inc bar and club.

From 20th July we will see the O2 rolling out its Summer of Sport programme, which includes digital laser tag in The Hanger, Kids Corner and a 7-week schedule of sporting workshops - it's a must-visit destination for anyone entertaining children in the school holidays.

The Armouries is the current phase of Royal Arsenal, with 436 one, two and three-bedroom apartments being built in an architecturally stunning building. The future of Royal Arsenal has been mapped out in a new Masterplan, with the intention to create a further 1,200 new homes, a new river-fronting public park, a new riverside piazza, and new retail and commercial space. Also recently launched at The Armouries Mews Houses. These three-bedroom, two-storey properties all front on to a stunning landscaped mews, and benefit from external terrace overlooking the central lagoon. Just six of these exclusive properties will be released for sale.

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.

Prices at The Armouries start from £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £300,000 for two-bedroom apartments, from £325,000 for three-bedroom apartments, and from £480,000 for the Mews Houses. For further information about Royal Arsenal, log on to Royal-arsenal.co.uk.