Love Nesting

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Abode2 takes a tour of the latest London developments offering a romantic setting for the perfect date. Cherry-picking developments featuring incredible skyline views, as well as their own private dining spaces and bars which residents have access too

South Quay Plaza

South Quay Plaza is a development truly unique to the Canary Wharf area. Designed by world leading architects Foster + Partners, the building will sit at a 45 degree angle to provide dual aspect views and allow sunlight to flood the building. Every resident will become exclusive m45-degree The Quay Club, providing 5-star 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 5 state-of-the-art terrace, offering incredible views of the city skyline.

From the stunning private dining room, residents can soak in views of the river bending around famous structures such as the O2, the historic wharfs that line the river on each side and The Shard. Available to book via the app for South Quay Plaza or the concierge, residents can choose to use the space to their heart’s content for any meal of the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Located on the 56^th floor, this special amenity is sure to impress, whether used to host a partner, friend or family. Taking advantage of the development’s connections to local restaurants including ROKA and Humble Grape, amongst other sumptuous private catering options, residents can organise their private dining experience and enjoy gourmet food from the comfort of their own home.

Prices start from £720,000 for a one-bedroom apartment

residential.jll.co.uk/south-quay

Battersea Power Station

Sitting at the southern end of the striking Battersea Roof Gardens and adjacent to the Power Station, is Koa; a collection of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with a contemporary edge, marking the final release of apartments in this impressive building. Designed for the lifestyle-oriented resident, interiors are built around flexibility and adaptability, including dedicated workspaces where possible. Apartments are full of character and excitement with fresh, modernist references bringing sophistication to the apartments, combined with top quality finishes and considerable natural light through the winter gardens and balconies.

Residents in the Power Station can book private dining rooms, meeting rooms and lounges located within the building’s historic fabric. They also have access to The Spring in Circus West Village which contains a 20m-long, three-lane stunning pool, gym, treatment rooms, wellness suites and sauna, for the perfect day of R&R. An additional 5,000 square foot private residents’ club designed by David Linley is located in Circus West Village, featuring a bar/restaurant, screening room, rooms for private hire and a 24-hour concierge service.

For residents living in Koa at Electric Boulevard, Prospect Place and Battersea Roof Gardens, amenity spaces in Battersea Roof Gardens will be unveiled soon. Residents can enjoy the 8,350 square foot private Sky Lounge, on the 14th and 15^th floors of Battersea Roof Gardens, with dramatic views of London’s skyline to both the east and west. The Roof Gardens, designed by LDA Design and James Corner of Field Operations, (the visionary landscape designers behind New York City’s High Line), are some of the largest residential rooftop gardens in London, and includes sun lawns, BBQs and picnic areas, perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The sunset bar, elegant workspaces, luxurious cinema room and cosy lounge areas, provide an abundance of places in which to entertain, work or relax. There is also a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym and the flora and fauna of the Roof Gardens for a relaxing stroll or to sit and enjoy the impressive views.

Prices from £547,000 - £16,314,999

residential.jll.co.uk/battersea-power-station

Landmark Pinnacle

Landmark Pinnacle, the UK's tallest residential tower, offers two options of bookable Private Dining Rooms complete with adjacent full-sized bars & lounge areas, that residents of the luxury building can book out for themselves. With the most spectacular views of London to the West and Canary Wharf to the East, these spaces come with a 5-star restaurant grade kitchen, allowing residents to bring a private chef or catering team. These incredible spaces are the ultimate dinner invite to host any Valentine's day affair - whether it be a romantic date night or a larger party to celebrate the occasion.

Prices from £559,000 - £1,621,750

residential.jll.co.uk/landmark-pinnacle

Chelsea Riverview

These sumptuous apartments and penthouses have been meticulously planned to offer a holistic, balanced lifestyle. Your retreat away from the bright lights of the city, your workspace away from the office, your wellness sanctuary where you can rest and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

All residents have exclusive access to the Chelsea River Club with an elegant interior-designed entrance lobby with 24-hour staffed front desk and 12-hours concierge and security feature seating and lighting details. The residents’ lounge features flexible workspaces and a private meeting/dining room with AV facilities. For when the working day is done, the Chelsea River club also includes a cinema room and entertainment space, gym with state-of-the-art equipment including Peloton bikes and yoga studio with mats provided.

Prices from £675,000 - £2,325,000

residential.jll.co.uk/chelsea-riverview