New homes on parade in Woolwich
Buyers have a choice of not one but three interior-design specifications at The Armouries, the latest phase at Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. Berkeley Homes is transforming the former armaments factory into a riverside estate of 3,000 homes, says David Spittles
On sale are one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in a new-build block overlooking the old parade ground and a listed Carriage Works building with clock tower.
Designer Tara Bernerd, of Target Living, has created crisp, contemporary open-plan interiors, with white gloss handle-free kitchens featuring black granite worktops and stainless-steel appliances. Sliding walls add flexibility to the space.
For an extra price, purchasers can upgrade the interior finishes (kitchen, floors, fixtures and fittings) from "standard" to "prestige" or "premium" level. Typically, this would cost between £3,500 and £14,500 depending on the choice.
Central Woolwich is undergoing a regeneration face-lift with new homes and shops; its listed military hospital is to be redeveloped into homes, and in 2009, the Docklands Light Railway arrives, putting Canary Wharf within a 15-minute journey.
Prices at The Armouries start at £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment; parking spaces cost £17,500 each. Call the marketing suite on 020 8331 7130
Published: 12 July 2007 More articles from our archive...