Carla Passino presents some of the most delectable new and restored luxury apartments for sale in London
One Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge London SE1
From £3.45 million for a penthouse
Best feature The large, panoramic roof terraces
Style Modern chic
Facing Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, the penthousesat One Tower Bridge make the most of the views with floorto- ceiling windows and spectacular roof terraces, which have an outdoor kitchen with a dining and seating area. Residents also have access to a beautiful pool and spa, 24-hour concierge service and a virtual golf experience. The Berkeley Group (020–7871 0011; www.berkeleygroup.co.uk)
Number 1, Palace Street London SW1
From £2.1 million
Best feature The perfect central London setting
Style A modern take on period interiors
Several of the 72 apartments at these converted government offices, due to be completed in December 2017, will enjoy views of Buckingham Palace’s gardens. The development spans five eras, ranging from Italianate Renaissance to contemporary, and has leisure facilities and full concierge service. Northacre (020–7349 8000; www.northacre.com)
NEO Bankside, Sumner Street London SE1
From £5.95 million for a penthouse
Best feature Double-height living areas overlooking theLondon skyline
Style Uncompromisingly contemporary
The soaring towers of NEO Bankside, on the South Bank, are as cutting-edge as can be. External bracings hug the buildings, removing the need for structural walls and giving complete flexibility to internal spaces, and its vast expanses of glass bring in the views of St Paul’s and the Thames. Winter gardens extend the living area while sheltering you from the vagaries of the weather. There is a state-of-the-art gym plus the obligatory 24-hour concierge and security services. NEO Bankside (020–7998 1888; www.neobankside.com)
9, Betterton Street, Covent Garden London WC2
£7.5 million
Best feature The striking kitchen
Style Streamlined and ultra-modern
This converted four-bedroom town house is packed with dramatic features, from the double-height ceilings in the kitchen to the minimalist fireplace in the sitting room and the magnificent terrace. The gym, the steam room and the cinema room can be controlled from your iPad. CBRE (www.cbreresidential.com; 020– 7420 3050) and Knight Frank (020–7499 1012)
The Penthouse at The Tower, Chelsea Creek, Fulham
London SW6 £16.95 million
Best feature The magnificent terrace with outdoor tub
Style Timeless classic
Penthouse living doesn’t get much better than at The Tower, the angular waterside building rising above Chelsea Creek docks.
Once completed, this five-bedroom property, which takes up the two top floors of the 25-storey tower, will have beautiful interiors designed by Taylor Howes—the kitchen with a grey-veined marble island and Gaggenau appliances is especially striking—plus a landscaped sky garden and magnificent views across the Thames and the London skyline.
Knight Frank (020–3811 2241)
