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Distinctly Different Attlee Court Distinctly different Outstanding contemporary living Stanmore Place Contents Setting ever higher standards 01 London, a world in one city 03 Located for the work-life balance Stanmore Place has already established itself as one of the most desirable 05 Enjoying local life addresses in the area. St Edward has set new high standards with this unique development, distinguished by its feature lake, creating magnificent 08 An open invitation contemporary apartments amongst landscaped squares and avenues. 09 Distinctly visionary 11 Attlee Court 13 Interior details 16 Choice kitchens 17 Private retreat 20 Bathed in luxury 22 Putting residents first 23 Attlee Court floor plans 31 Stanmore Place Awards 33 Vision2020 35 Designed for life 36 Apartment locator Computer Generated Image of Attlee Court is indicative only. London, a world in one city No city on earth offers as many ways to enjoy life and leisure as London, and at Stanmore Place you are just half an hour by tube from its enticing West End. For shopping and fashion, London leads the world. Bond Street, Sloane Street, Knightsbridge and Oxford Street are the key destinations for the famous department stores and luxury brand boutiques. Similarly, there is no other city where you can dine out so well, and the menu is truly global in its variety. London is also a world stage and international stars of theatre, opera, arts, rock and classical music perform on it. From the traditional boards of Theatreland to new venues such as the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium, London is the place to be seen and heard. The Capital’s new visitor attractions have taken their place alongside the historic ones, and international sporting events from Wimbledon to the 2012 Olympics give London even more prestige. The London Eye 35 minutes* 1 Knightsbridge 41 minutes* Sloane Street 45 minutes* Stanmore Place is only half an hour from the heart of the Capital Piccadilly Circus 35 minutes* 2 *Approximate journey times from Canons Park to nearest station www.tfl.gov.uk Efficient road and rail connections make Stanmore Place Located for the work-life balance a near-perfect location for work as well as leisure*. With Canons Park tube station just a few minutes walk from your front door, and easy access to major road routes, Stanmore Place has excellent connections to London and beyond. Watford Canary Wharf tube station 17 mins, 9 miles 50 minutes The Jubilee Line from Canons Park is a direct route to Baker Street, Bond Street, Canary Wharf and Stratford, all key destinations for business or pleasure. Additionally, Stanmore Place is within easy reach of the M1, A406 North Circular Road and Brent Cross Liverpool Street tube station Heathrow Airport, with shopping destinations such as Watford and Brent Cross just Shopping centre 43 minutes a short journey by car. 15 mins, 6 miles Middlesex University Waterloo tube station 12 mins, 5 miles 38 minutes M1 Junction 4 Bond Street tube station 8 mins, 3.25 miles 30 minutes Stanmore Baker Street tube station Heathrow Airport 4 mins, 1.3 miles 28 minutes 42 mins, 22 miles Edgware Canons Park tube station London City Airport 3 mins, 0.7miles 2 minutes walk 1hr 5 minutes, 24 miles 3 * Journey times are approximate only. www.tfl.gov.uk 4 Enjoying local life Stanmore’s shops, cafés, boutiques and restaurants are mainly located along The Broadway and Stanmore Hill, and include a Sainsbury’s superstore as well as a wide range of independent retailers. Local evening venues include cocktail bars, and a range of restaurants and traditional pubs. Within a short drive of Stanmore are many other options for shopping and leisure. In Bushey, with its traditional village character, there are antique shops to browse in and a host of fine restaurants to try. Battlers Green Farm in Radlett, has a range of shops in a traditional farmyard setting, while Brent Cross shopping centre is indispensable for fashion shops and department stores including John Lewis and Fenwick. Some of the most illustrious schools in the country are within a few miles of Stanmore Place, including Harrow School, Haberdashers’ Aske’s, North London Collegiate, Merchant Taylors’, Queen Elizabeth School as well as The Hendon campus of Middlesex University. Bushey High Street 5 Buckingham Foods, Stanmore The Battle Axes, Elstree Stanmore has an enviable location close to excellent schools and shops, just 30 minutes from the heart of London 6 6 Battlers Green Farm, Radlett St James Restaurant, Bushey Canons Park From golf courses to wild woodlands, there is plenty of open space to enjoy nearby Local area 2 - parks etc 7 6 Images of Bentley Priory Nature Reserve shown Bushey Country Club An open invitation Stanmore perches on the edge of the Hertfordshire countryside, so whether you are seeking a country stroll or a breath of fresh air, it is all within easy reach. Canons Park, which has prestigious Green Flag status, is the closest park. It is only moments from Stanmore Place, and you can can take a walk in the historic walled garden, or relax in the new café. Ancient commons and woodland can also be found around Stanmore, and are carefully conserved for the enjoyment of all. Stanmore Common, Bentley Priory and Harrow Weald Common are all beautiful places to relax and enjoy unspoiled nature. There are also many opportunities for sport and fitness nearby. For golfers, Stanmore Golf Course is the nearest place to play, or, just a little further away, there are courses at Hartsbourne Country Club and Bushey Country Club. Keen tennis players can hone their skills on the courts in Canons Park, as well as at the Middlesex and Hertfordshire Country Club in Harrow Weald. 8 Distinctly visionary Stanmore Place is evolving as an exemplary community that combines outstanding contemporary architecture and the opportunity to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Attlee Court is the latest phase of this visionary development, combining an unrivalled range of apartments with access to green open spaces, a feature lake, cycle paths, tree lined avenues and impressive landscaping. Attlee Court continues to make Stanmore Place distinctly different. Photography of Stanmore Place 9 WHITCHURCH LANE secondary HA RESIDENTIAL A CCESS HA CANONS PARK KEY: TUBE STATION HA = HOUSING ASSOCIATION HA COMMUNAL DECKING HA HITCHIN LANE FUTURE PHASES HA HA PLAY ALBERT HA COURT AREA HA LETCHWORTH ROAD SOVEREIGN HONEYPOT LANE HONEYPOT COURT MADELEINE COURT HOWARD ROAD A REGENCY TTLEE COURT VI COURT CTOR FEATURE COURT N WAY N I LAKE UNW I A MONARCH COURT MAIN RESIDENTIAL HOWARD ROAD ENTRANCE ESTATE MANAGEMENT FUTURE PHASE COURT MOORE AND GYM ENTRANCE/EXIT TO car parK Stanmore Place site plan, for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. 10 Attlee Court Attlee Court takes the success story of Stanmore Place to the next stage and continues the theme of distinctly different living. This exclusive phase offers a range of highly specified 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, most with their own balcony or terrace. Attlee Court benefits from all the advantages that have made Stanmore Place so sought after and offers a brand new luxury specification. 11 Computer Generated Images of Attlee Court are indicative only. 12 Interior details At Stanmore Place, every desirable detail is included to create elegant, light filled interiors where form and function blend perfectly. • Low voltage recessed ceiling downlighters throughout (energy efficient where required) • Automatic lighting to hall cupboards where applicable • Television (terrestrial and Sky+) points to principal living rooms and bedrooms • Telephone and CAT 5 points to principal living rooms and bedrooms • White light switches at high level, white fittings at low level • Heating and hot water to all apartments from communal system with metered water supply to each apartment • Radiator panel heating throughout with individual thermostatic temperature controls • Plumbing for washer / dryer within vented utility cupboard • Bespoke horizontal light white oak finish entrance doors to apartments • Horizontal light white oak finish internal doors • White painted skirtings and deep architraves, tile skirtings to wet areas • Polished chrome door handles throughout • Karndean wood effect vinyl floor finishes to hallway, kitchen and living room • Carpeted floors to all bedrooms • Well proportioned balconies and terraces with metal balustrade and timber decking or paving finish where indicated (to selected apartments - check with Sales Consultant for more details) Typical specification for 2 and 3 bedroom apartments only. Specification will vary in the 1 bedroom apartments. 13 14 Photography of Stanmore Place show apartment interiors is indicative only Individually planned kitchens offer high quality units and appliances 15 Choice kitchens The heart of your home at Stanmore Place is individually planned using a combination of high gloss laminate and matt timber effect cabinets, and a full complement of energy efficient appliances from leading manufacturer Bosch. Kitchens • Individually designed layouts • Granite worktops with matching upstands and splash-back to hob • Stainless steel undermount 1 ½ bowl sink and brushed stainless steel monobloc mixer tap • Combination gloss and matt timber effect finishes to cabinets, with handle free doors to wall units • Pull-out pan and racked storage units to selected apartments where appropriate • Recessed low voltage ceiling downlighters and concealed lighting to wall cabinets where appropriate • Concealed multi-gang appliance panel and power sockets above work surfaces where appropriate • Karndean wood effect vinyl floor finishes • Bosch frameless touch control ceramic hob • Bosch re-circulating extractor hood • Bosch stainless steel multi-function single oven • Bosch stainless steel combination microwave oven • Bosch integrated fridge / freezer • Bosch integrated multi-function dishwasher • Space saving recycling bins Typical specification for 2 and 3 bedroom apartments only. Specification will vary in 1 bedroom apartments. 16 Photography of Stanmore Place show apartments interiors are indicative only Private retreat A perfect night’s sleep in luxurious surroundings.
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