Mayor opens stylish new show home at Riva, Lewisham
Following a recent report which states that, largely as a result of a lack of new homes in the UK, half of all households will be living in rented accommodation within 15 years, Crest Nicholson was delighted to welcome Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, to officially open the new Riva development in Lewisham.
Located on Lee High Road, Lewisham, Riva comprises a collection of 39 one and two-bedroom apartments which are ready to move into now and will provide much-needed housing to the area. The Mayor was joined by James Moody, Managing Director of Crest Nicholson Eastern, and guests and was given a tour of the new one and two-bedroom show apartments.
Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham commented: “It was a pleasure to open Riva today. I strongly believe that lack of housing is the single most important issue facing Londoners today and will continue to be so for many months, and possibly years, to come; we urgently need new and affordable homes in the capital. The demand for more housing is there and we must all work together to ensure that this demand is met. I very much hope that more developments like Riva are built in Lewisham in the near future.”
James Moody, Managing Director of Crest Nicholson Eastern said: “I’d like to thank Mayor Bullock for coming to Riva today. Crest Nicholson is extremely pleased to be able to offer these new apartments during a very exciting time for the borough. With around £250million being spent regenerating the high street and plans for the Bakerloo line to be extended to offer even faster access into the centre of London, Lewisham is becoming ever more desirable.
“Riva is ideal for first time buyers and commuters who want to be within easy reach of central London and be within Zone 2 yet are unable to pay the considerably higher apartment prices of nearby areas such as Greenwich and Blackheath. Furthermore, thanks to our FirstBuy scheme, buyers can own 100% of their home for just 80% of the price, meaning that purchasers with a 75% mortgage can buy a home at the development with a deposit of just £8,750. The new show apartments give interested purchasers a chance to visualise the lifestyle that an apartment at the development can offer.”
Residents at Riva benefit from great outdoor space as the development boasts a large communal area and private balconies to many homes; a rarity in London. For more green and open space, residents can visit the Heath in nearby Blackheath and the numerous parks in Greenwich.
Transport links in Lewisham are excellent. Canary Wharf and the City are only 20 minutes away from Riva on the DLR and Lewisham Train Station offers services to London Bridge in just ten minutes. For those looking to escape London at the weekends, the M25 is less than half an hour away from the development, putting Kent, the Channel Tunnel and Gatwick Airport within easy reach too.
Homes at Riva will be finished to the high quality associated with Crest Nicholson. Properties come complete with the National House Building Council (NHBC) 10 year warranty, providing ultimate peace of mind as well as a dedicated customer care service team for two years after the purchase. Crest Nicholson homes are perfect for a lifestyle that is low in maintenance and high in style. Homes encompass double glazing and high levels of wall and loft insulation, making Crest Nicholson homes much more energy efficient than older properties.
Prices at Riva start from £175,000 (£140,000 with FirstBuy) for a one bedroom apartment. Whether you are looking to buy to live or buy to let, for more information or to book an appointment to view the show apartment, visit crestnicholson.com.
