Southbank Soars

31.01.22

Abode2 visits Southbank Place as it gets off to a flying start in 2020 with £15M worth of sales recorded

The New Year has started with a bang at Southbank Place following a flurry of sales at Thirty Casson Square, with two sub-penthouse apartments sold for c.£15 million. The exclusive apartments, designed by leading interior design studio, Johnson Naylor, have been secured by purchasers looking for a statement home offering some of the best views across the City, including the River Thames, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.

Proving popular with a wide range of buyers, only 10 apartments remain at Southbank Place, one of London’s best-selling developments, with over 460 apartments sold since the scheme was launched at the end of 2015.

Developed by Braeburn Estates, a joint venture partnership between Qatari Diar and Canary Wharf Group, Thirty Casson Square, coupled with its sister building One Casson Square are tall, sleek towers cased in stone. Six units remain at One Casson Square, ranging from a studio apartment, priced at £955,000, to two penthouses on the market for £12.95 million each. The Penthouse, the last available apartment in Thirty Casson Square will be launched later this year.

Surrounding the iconic Shell Tower, the wider Southbank Place development consists of a mixed residential building at 8 Casson Square, commercial units at One & Two Southbank Place and prime residential apartments at Belvedere Gardens.

Commenting on the strong start to the year, Brian De’ath, Managing Director of Residential Sales at Southbank Place, said: “Following an extensive sales programme since we first launched Southbank Place, only a handful of statement homes remain, so each sale is a major moment for the scheme. The final homes available offer some of the best views in the city, whilst providing direct access to a spectacular collection of amenities, including an expansive residents’ only health club with facilities akin to a five-star hotel.”

Richard Oakes, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Qatari Diar, adds: “Sales have remained strong at Southbank Place and the popularity of Thirty Casson Square is testament to the hard work put in to deliver one of London’s most desired addresses. The final homes boast unparalleled views of London’s skyline, in addition to the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to enjoy.”

One of the final units available at the bankside development is one of London’s most exclusive residences, The Penthouse at Belvedere Gardens. The magnificent four-bedroom top-floor apartment is on the market for £17 million and has been designed and dressed by the award-winning design studio Goddard Littlefair.

Occupying the entire 10^th floor and providing 360º views across London, the 3,778 square foot. penthouse comprises two master bedroom suites with walk-in-dressing rooms, two guest bedrooms, two kitchens, an open-plan living/dining area, two guest bathrooms, expansive terrace and a private balcony.

Benefitting from two separate entrances, accessed via a private corridor, The Penthouse at Belvedere Gardens provides visitors with immediate, show-stopping views as they enter the open-plan living/dining area, where they can soak in the incredible sight of the London skyline through floor-to-ceiling triple-glazed windows.

The Penthouse at Belvedere Gardens benefits from direct access to a private amenities space located within the building. The facilities include a private residents’ lounge and outdoor terrace looking out onto Jubilee Gardens, the London Eye and the protected view of the River Thames. It also features a dedicated health and fitness facility, with steam and sauna rooms, gymnasium, treatment rooms, wet room and relaxation room.

Residents also enjoy use of the 17,000 square feet. private health club located in the basement of the wider Southbank Place development. Also designed by Goddard Littlefair and operated by specialists Educated Body, the amenities space includes a 25-metre swimming pool, his and hers steam and sauna rooms, expansive gymnasium with specialist workout rooms, relaxation pods, treatment rooms and a hair and beauty studio.