A Touch of Luxe

Velvet is hotly anticipated to make a come back this year adding a touch of Luxe to your home. We take a deep dive into some of the hottest apartments to see where design takes the forefront.

South Quay Plaza

South Quay Plaza is a landmark development designed by world leading architects Foster + Partners. The building has been designed to maximise space in the 2.6 acres of gardens that surround it, allowing sunlight to flood the gardens and provide dual aspect views for many of the apartments. Interiors boast splashes of velvet throughout including grey velvet sofas, blue velvet stools and grey velvet dining chairs in the living room.

Located just a few moments from the heart of London's fastest growing business district, SQP is incredibly well connected. Within a five minute walk you can access the South Quay DLR station, Canary Wharf underground station and the forthcoming Elizabeth Line (Crossrail). Living at SQP will provide residents with a 5-star lifestyle as they become exclusive members of The Quay Club, providing fantastic facilities including a state of the art gym, 20m swimming pool overlooking the South Dock, business lounge, screening room and private dining room as well as the stunning 56th floor bar and terrace, offering incredible views of the city skyline.

Price: Prices from £945,000 for a one bed
Tel: 020 3468 2456
Website: www.southquayplaza.london

Fairwood Place, Borehamwood

Fairwood Place is a collection of 78 one and two-bedroom apartments in the heart of Borehamwood. Each home offers spacious, high-specification ‘on trend’ interiors such as velvet sofas and headboards. The apartments also boast outside space – many of the homes feature wrap-around balconies, whilst others feature ground floor terraces and gardens.

Located just 100 metres from Elstree and Borehamwood railway station, Fairwood Place offers commuters swift connections into central London. Overground connections to London are fast and frequent – just 18 minutes to King’s Cross St Pancras, 31 minutes to Bond Street and 37 minutes to Waterloo. Residents have access to 16 acres of green space found at Aberford Park and an abundance of amenities such as Debenhams, M&S, Next and Argos, Pure Gym and Reel Cinema located in Borehamwood.

Developer: St William
Price: from £482,500
Sales Enquiries: 020 8108 1373
Website: www.fairwood-place.co.uk

Hollyfields

Hollyfields is a new community in Tunbridge Wells. Close to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with exceptional travel links to London, the scheme by Berkeley comprises a beautiful collection of three, four and five-bedroom houses. All houses are designed to the highest specification with light filled, contemporary interiors. Classic neutrals are used with hints of velvet throughout the show home tying in perfectly with one of 2020’s hotly anticipated trend.

Developer: Berkeley
Price: from £550,000 (with Help to Buy available)
Sales Enquiries: 01892 888 650
Website: www.hollyfields-hawkenbury.co.uk

Courtyard Gardens

Located in the heart of Oxted town centre just off the bustling high street, Courtyard Gardens comprises 111 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses built around a central landscaped courtyard with an abundance of seasonal plantings. The homes are open-plan and each one has a covered private terrace or balcony, with many overlooking the courtyard gardens.

The homes are designed to create defined areas within the apartments, including dedicated areas for dining and entertaining. A neutral colour palette has been chosen throughout the apartments with velvet furnishings featured throughout bringing colour and texture.

Developer: St William
Prices: from £332,000
Website: courtyardgardensoxted.com
Contact: 01883 770600