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The-Verdean The-Oak-Factsheet-(2).Pdf Our pick of the bunch: Why west London? 10 reasons why living at It’s a premium location with The Verdean is unique 06 strong investment returns World-class culture, unrivalled £26bn regeneration city links, and serene, village-like 01 spaces: west London has it all. W9 Moments north of The Verdean plans £1,106/SQFT for a £26 billion transformation are W10 Urban chic W5 underway. The largest regeneration £954/SQFT Closest to A cosmopolitan area of the Capital, west £944/SQFT project in the Capital and the only place W2 London offers a mix of high end shops 2 where Crossrail meets HS2. £1,846/SQFT Crossrail and unique boutiques. £837/SQFT W12 £1,499/SQFT 45 seconds away, the Crossrail Vibrant culture station opens in 2021 halving travel W8 Steeped in rich royal history, west times around the capital — get to 07 £3,169/SQFT London has always been a prised Bond Street in just 9 minutes1. location offering a wealth of attractions W4 10 mins to global W6 from Royal Botanical Gardens to Opera. £953/SQFT £1,242/SQFT 02 headquarters Suburban paradise One of the largest business parks in London, Sitting in midst of London’s greenbelt, housing the headquarters for Sony, Disney and the London Borough of Ealing is one of % price growth Swarovski is only 10 minutes down the road. 76 the Capital’s greenest boroughs, shown In the last decade, house prices in the area to increase residential property values surrounding Acton Main Line station have 08 up to 18%.1 increased a staggering 76%.2 Source: Molior, 2019. New build average asking prices Q1-Q4 2019. 110 years industry experience 2 – 3 03 With this partnership comes the reassurance of a safe investment, into reliable, reputable Connected by Crossrail: and award winning developers. 18% rental growth reducing journey times across London over the next five years. Making 09 When it opens in 2021, the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) will take The Verdean a secure and reliable commuters from The Verdean to Central London in under long term investment.2 10 minutes, with trains every 5 minutes in peak times. It’s A new neighbourhood reinforcing London’s position as a brilliantly-connected global city. Europe’s largest infrastructure project, Crossrail will add 04 Metres from the station, The Verdean is set Short travel time to central £42bn to the economy.3 to be one of the hottest neighbourhoods in W3 Postcode Acton with doorstep amenities including 24hr locations is one of the key drivers – 41 stations concierge and much more. – 300,000 new jobs created Royal history and a booming location of value for London property. – 200 million annual passengers including new infrastructure and area regeneration. 10 EMILY DONOVAN, Savills Research Detailed with distinction Acton Paddington Bond Tottenham Heathrow Liverpool Canary 05 Each apartment has been considered, from Main Line Street Court Road Airport Street Wharf the first drawing to the final finishing touch. Creating desirable spaces that are practical Current time (mins)2 10 27 30 36 39 54 and pleasing to the senses for renters and Over a third 3 buyers alike. Crossrail time (mins) 6 9 11 18 16 23 landscaped 1 Source: crossrail.co.uk. 2 Source: Savills Research, December 2019. 1 Source: Savills Research, December 2019. 2 Source: tfl.gov.uk. 3 Source: crossrail.co.uk 3 Source: london.gov.uk Come home to n – a – t – u – r – e ACTON MAIN LINE Development Landscape Architect Ground Rent: Reservation Terms THE VERDEAN Exterior Architects Studio £350/pa – 21 day reservation period Residents’ facilities details 1 bed £400/pa – £2,500 reservation Interior Design 2 bed £425/pa payment due on the day Johnson Ribolla – 24-hr concierge with entrance – Landscaped courtyard gardens – 10% of purchase price Development Address Number of homes (Phase 1) lobby, reception and post room Completion Date payable within 21 days – A car club scheme with 3 years Joseph Avenue, The Oak – 160 studio, one The Oak – Q2 2024 on exchange of contracts – Business lounge free membership London, and two bedroom homes (minus reservation fee). W3 6NL Tenure 4 – 5 OVERVIEW – Gym including studio and – Bicycle storage area(s) include Building Insurance – A further 2.5% deposit 999 year leasehold starting gym equipment long stay and short stay parking Developers 10 year NHBC buildmark payable 6 months after from April 2021 in the relevant phase Mount Anvil and warranty including 2 year the Reservation Date – Screening room and multi- Catalyst Homes Ltd Service Charge fixtures and fittings warranty – A further 2.5% deposit purpose entertainment space Estimated £4.77 per sqft payable 12 months after Local Council Council Tax Band Covering lighting, cleaning, the Reservation Date London Borough of Ealing H – £2,253.04 per annum repairs and insurances to – A further 5% deposit (for properties valued Architect amenities, communals and payable 18 months after at £320,000 or more) Chapman Taylor external areas the Reservation Date – Balance of 80% payable on completion. Mount Anvil: London's specialistresidential developer We exist to create outstanding places where outstanding places that we create. A Mount Legend It is clear Mount Anvil and Catalyst are 18 Royal Eden Docks 17 Royal Docks West people can thrive. It starts with the way we Anvil home is built to last and built for lasting E16 E16 do business, with a relentless focus on people value. We raise the bar each time, evidenced Future developments committed to delivering an exemplar and culture, and shows up in the legacy we’re by the repeat customers and partners that Current developments regeneration scheme at The Verdean. proud to create for London. have come back to us throughout our almost Completed developments thirty years in London. Parks We’re delighted to be working with them. We weave world-class design, lasting Roads quality and care for people through all the We call it Better London Living. SAVILLS AND KNIGHT FRANK, 2020 1 Queen's Wharf 16 Three Waters W6 E3 4 12 6 THE VERDEAN 10 11 The Landau Dollar Bay 2 7 15 SW6 8 E14 9 14 16 17 18 6 – 7 THE DEVELOPER 15 13 3 The Filaments 14 The Silk District SW18 E1 2 1 5 4 Hampstead Manor 13 Union Street NW3 3 SE1 5 Keybridge 6 Barnsbury Place 7 Central Square 8 Seward Street 9 The Orchard 10 Lexicon 11 The Eagle 12 The Loxfords SW8 N1 EC1 EC1 EC1 EC1 EC1 N5 Today, Acton is Seven stations in Acton make it one of the best connected Tube map key going places areas in the capital. Currently, Acton is serviced by TfL Rail, the Central line, the District line, Piccadilly line, Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) London Overground and the Overground – taking you anywhere you need to Central Line Piccadilly Line go in London and beyond. District Line Other London Underground Lines Acton Main Line Acton Central North Acton East Acton West Acton Acton Town South Acton <1 min 10 min 12 min 17 min 19 min 24 min 27 min King’s Cross St Pancras Stratford Paddington 25 mins1 4 mins1 33 mins2 Baker Street Euston THE VERDEAN Edgware Road Farringdon 14 mins1 Acton Main Line Notting Oxford East Shepherd’s Bush Circus 2 Hill Gate 2 Acton 6 mins 2 16 mins Holborn 11 mins Liverpool Street St Paul’s 16 mins1 Reading 8 – 9 West North White Bond Street Tottenham 24 mins2 CONNECTIVITY West Ealing 9 mins Court Road Whitechapel Ealing Acton Acton City 1 Broadway 11 mins2 11 mins Covent Garden 19 mins High Street 2 Acton 27 mins Kensington Green Park Bank Central 2 21 mins2 26 mins Leicester Ealing Common South Acton Piccadilly Square Hyde Park Corner 2 Circus 25 mins Knightsbridge Kensington 17 mins2 (Olympia) Acton Town Hammersmith Canary 2 6 mins Wharf 23 mins1 Earl’s South Kensington Victoria Westminster Court 14 mins2 23 mins2 London Bridge Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 ZONE 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 18 mins1 Waterloo Kew Gardens 10 mins2 Heathrow RIVER THAMES Terminal 5 Heathrow Richmond 1 26 mins Terminal 4 15 mins2 24 mins1 1 Source: crossrail.co.uk 2 Source: tfl.gov.uk Buying off 04 plan made Time to exchange – e – a – s – y – 21 days after reserving your home, you’ll be required to put down 10 % of the purchase price (minus your reservation deposit already paid). This is handled by your solicitor and will only take place once they’re satisfied all legal conditions are in place. You’ll also be introduced to your Customer Experience Manager, who’ll guide 01 you through the rest of your home buying Finance your purchase journey with us, through to completion. There are so many ways to finance your home purchase. If you need advice, 05 our sales consultants can put you in Staged payments 07 touch with independent advisers to You don’t have to pay the full amount for Home tour discuss your individual needs. your new home until it’s ready. Depending We can’t wait to show you, your family and on how far away your completion date is 02 your friends around your new home. We’ll (the day we give you your keys) there may Choose your apartment walk you through the features, introduce you be stage payments, helping you space out to concierge and give you some handy guides: Are you looking to live in the property or is it the financing. THE VERDEAN an investment? If it’s an investment, are you – Homeowner’s manual and guide on how to looking for a solid rental yield or long-term 06 maintain your home capital growth, or both? We’ll work with you Get regular updates – Apartment certification documents to find the property to suit your needs.
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