Best in Class: New-Build properties

Country Life rounds up some of the top new-build properties for sale this spring, from beautiful London apartments to countryside properties in terrific locations

The best new build houses in London

London W6, £2.495 million Merchant Terrace, Hammersmith (Above) Best feature Family-friendly location Style White-stucco fronted with contemporary interiors Merchant Terrace is a development of eight high-specification four-bedroom town houses with underground parking. Sized between 2,308sq ft and 2,421sq ft with terraces, the houses are typically open-plan and fittings include remote-controlled skylights. Ravenscourt Park is on the doorstep as are Latymer Upper School, Godolphin & Latymer and Ravenscourt Park Prep. Barnard Marcus (020–8748 4256) and Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (020–8222 7200); www.merchantterrace.co.uk

SE1, from £2.45 million South Bank Tower, Stamford Street

Best feature Panoramic views Style Stylish conversion of 1970s office block South Bank Tower, under its former name of King’s Reach Tower, was home to the offices of Country Life and our sister titles for about 30 years, until 2007. The developer, CIT, has now transformed a rather ill-suited and dated office block into a 41-storey residential glass tower overlooking the River Thames. Owners will have access to a 20m pool, sauna, steam room, gym and cinema as well as one of the capital’s largest private roof gardens. (020–3267 1048; http://southbanktower.com)

SW10, £1.5 million Bolton Studios, Chelsea

Best feature Located in the heart of Chelsea Style Light, double-height converted artists’ studios Designed as a series of annexes for the main houses on Gilston Road, the studios were converted in the late 19th century to serve the numerous artists in the area. A handful of the oneand two-bedroom apartments remain for sale. Owners have access to a concierge service and private communal gardens. Strutt & Parker (020–7318 4677) and Savills (020–74098756); www.bolton-studios.com

NW8, £4 million St Edmund’s Terrace, Primrose Hill

Best feature Overlooking Regent’s Park Style Modern exteriors using Portland stone This is one of the first new-build schemes to go up on the boundaries of Regent’s Park in many years. Available is a selection of two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes overlooking Primrose Hill. Residents have access to landscaped courtyard gardens, a 20m stone-lined pool, a stateof- the-art gym, a spa and leisure facilities as well as a concierge and underground parking. Knight Frank (020–7861 5321) and Savills (020–7409 8756); www.50stedmundsterrace.com

W9, from £1.375 million The Villas, Goldney Road, Maida Hill

Best feature Mews-house living for the 21st century Style Traditional London mews with eco interiors This site was formerly occupied by a taxi garage, but has been converted into eight three-bedroom houses. The architect aimed to reflect existing mews designs to create a similar sense of privacy, pride in shared spaces and sense of community. Goldney Road has a mixture of housing, a primary school and a community centre. Aston Chase (020–7724 4724; www.astonchase.com)

SW4, £2.975 million Thornton Place, Clapham

Best feature Position overlooking Clapham Common Style Elegant, listed building with sleek interiors Set over two floors, this apartment comes with plenty of something that’s sought after and hard to find in the family-friendly suburb of Clapham: lateral space. It comes with two en-suite bedrooms and one further bedroom, a spacious reception room that’s perfect for entertaining, a dedicated concierge and a communal garden. There is also one off-street parking place for the owner. Savills (020–3428 2222; www.thorntonplace.co.uk)

Best new build houses for sale in the countryside

West Sussex, £435,000 King Edward VII, Midhurst

Best feature Getrude Jekyll gardens Style Converted Arts-and-Crafts sanatorium City & Country has converted the main building of this former hospital and sanatorium into 162 residences, as well as other homes in the grounds. This two-bedroom flat is on the first floor of the main building. It comes with two parking spaces and communal gardens including a swimming pool and tennis court. Strutt & Parker (01428 661077)

Stable House, Marlands Park Best feature South Downs National Park

Style Reflecting an original Victorian coach house Located between Itchingfield and the village of Barns Green, four miles from Horsham, Stable House enjoys an elevated south-facing position overlooking open countryside and towards the South Downs National Park. Extending to 6,000sq ft, the house has five bedrooms, a large kitchen/ breakfast room and a spacious media room. The house is home automated and has advanced heat-recovery and ventilation system. Savills (01483 796810)

Gloucestershire, £789,950 Phillips Lea, Kemble

Best feature Edge of village location Style Cotswolds farmhouse This new development of family houses in Kemble—recently highlighted as one of our super villages for its mainline train access and lively community spirit—lies just to the south of the A429, with easy access to Cirencester. This four-bedroom house features underfloor heating, a log-burning stove and a two-car garage. Knight Frank (01789 297735)

Warwickshire, from £750,000 Northgate Warwick

Best feature Perfect period architecture Style Georgian elegance This development is transforming 11 houses dating from the William and Mary to mid-Georgian periods plus three Regency houses in the heart of Warwick back into highquality homes, after being used as offices for more than 100 years. There are also two pavilion houses and two new homes, each property with access to off-street parkingand many with large gardens. London Real Estate Advisors (020–3327 2750; www.northgatewarwick.co.uk)

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