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SUCCESS www.crestnicholson.com/thepier INGRESS PARK A SUCCESS STORY A new era continuing a legacy Crest Nicholson immediately appreciated the potential Public space has also been given careful consideration, of Ingress Park’s inspiring riverside location, knowing it and residents and visitors alike can enjoy a riverside could be developed into one of the premier residential piazza, grass amphitheatre and tree lined boulevard addresses in the south east. This is precisely what has leading down to the river. been achieved in the many years since work began here. Today, Ingress Park offers an unrivalled combination of The latest addition to the waterside phase at The Pier bespoke house designs in a spectacular 72-acre setting are Darbyshire and Oarmans Houses, sleek, modern that combines views of the Thames and parkland originally apartment buildings with many apartments affording landscaped by Capability Brown. spectacular dual aspect views. The centrepiece of the development is Ingress Abbey, built There is also private allocated parking and access via a lift in 1833 in ornate Gothic style. The abbey has been restored to your new apartment, as well as secure cycle storage in to its former grandeur and is now used for commercial the basement. purposes. However, it is not the only reminder of the location’s past; in the grounds, the original follies have Ingress Park is now close to completion, and this multi also been rediscovered and cleared of overgrown foliage: award-winning regeneration has become a highly they now form part of the Heritage Trail at Ingress Park. sought after residential location and a well-established community. New leisure and transport developments are The restored abbey and mature landscaping has helped bringing more benefits to the area, and the park and create a unique identity for Ingress Park from the the river continue to delight in their timeless fashion. outset, providing a stunning backdrop for the rest of the development, which consists of eight distinctive character neighbourhoods. 02 I 03 Ingress Abbey 02 I 03 Bluewater VIBRANT www.crestnicholson.com/thepier VIBRANT DESTINATION The riverside comes of age in spectacular style As part of the Thames Gateway region, this area of Kent Ebbsfleet International station, about three miles away, has seen some important developments in transport links, is on the Channel Tunnel – St Pancras route. You can board making it a strategic hub for connections to London, Kent the Eurostar at Ebbsfleet and be in Europe in a couple and Europe. Residents at The Pier will be able to benefit of hours: going to lunch in Paris or Brussels is perfectly from all of them, living at the heart of one of the most feasible, and of course it is ideal for business travel. vibrant locations in the south east of England. The ‘snow trains’ also use the route, meaning you can get to your favourite French ski resort overnight. Starting close to home, The Pier is about ten minutes by car from the retail and leisure phenomenon that is Bluewater. Road links are also excellent. The graceful Queen Elizabeth More than just a shopping centre – although it has over ll Bridge carries the M25 over the river just to the west of 330 outlets – Bluewater has become a major destination The Pier. It’s your link to London, the airports, Dover and for eating out, family fun, media events, and the cinema. the Channel Tunnel, or the Medway towns. With major retail stores such as Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and House of Fraser, to name just a few, and smaller And, while the Capital and the Continent beckon, don’t boutiques alongside top-end high street retailers, Bluewater forget that the beautiful Kent countryside is also all around truly has something for everyone. you. Attractive towns such as Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Wells offer tempting shopping and dining, Residents at The Pier can also take advantage of the North whilst regenerated Rochester retains its historic links and Kent Fastrack bus service which leaves the development numerous antique shops. The North Kent Downs provide for Bluewater taking just 10 minutes. exhilarating walks and spectacular views, and there are historic attractions to be discovered everywhere. Lullingstone Roman Villa, Knole, Leeds Castle and the Historic Dockyards are just a few of them. VIBRANT 06 I 07 SPECTACULAR www.crestnicholson.com/thepier LIVING LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT A spectacular location As an integral part of Ingress Park, The Pier offers a many awards. The centrepiece is the 1833 Ingress Abbey, unique lifestyle in a spectacular setting. This is where built in stone from the Old London Bridge, now with the river, history, nature and architecture all inform the commercial occupants. Around it, waterfront, parkland broader landscape and will influence the way you enjoy and woodland areas have all been created between the life there. different residential neighbourhoods. There is a heritage trail, footpaths and cycle tracks, Victorian follies and Views of the Thames, whether from your window or hundreds of flourishing trees. Another unique feature is the regenerated riverside walk, are constantly changing the grass amphitheatre, a focus for community events and always inspiring. The river is wide and sweeping here, and summer picnics. looping around as it broadens out for its estuary on the North Kent coast. Night time views, when the shores Inside your new apartment at The Pier, you’ll also | are studded with lights, are particularly evocative, experience a unique environment, one which is yours iconic new address as the Stone Ness lighthouse twinkles in the distance. to enjoy in peace and privacy. Meticulously designed The skies seem huge, and the urban sprawl a world away. Crest Nicholson interiors, generous living spaces and tall windows giving splendid views of your surroundings, Ingress Park is a place for walking and exploring. all combine to make your life at The Pier exactly the From the beginning, landscaping was a key feature and, way you want it to be. as a testament to this, the development has received 08 I 09 LIFESTYLE www.crestnicholson.com/thepier OUT AND ABOUT A new era of riverside living The Pier benefits from being at the heart of one of London commuters can take advantage of journey times the best-connected regions in the south east. It is an to St Pancras of just 17 minutes on this same line. ideal location for commuters, whether your office is in central London or further afield. Local Greenhithe station, Both stations are currently accessible by road, with ample offers services into London Victoria (60 to 90 minutes), parking at Ebbsfleet International, and the North Kent Fast Cannon Street (60 minutes), Charing Cross (53 minutes), Track bus service serves Ingress Park. The buses, which London Bridge (48 minutes) and Waterloo East have dedicated roadways, offer convenient connections (53 minutes). By changing at Lewisham, you can connect to the two stations as well as to Bluewater in under 10 to the DLR for Greenwich and Canary Wharf*. minutes and no need to worry about parking! Ebbsfleet International station is on the Eurostar route. By road, you can join the M25 at junction 1a, going north to The new high-speed trains that are now able to use the Dartford Tunnel and M11 for Stansted (junction 27), *All journey times are approximate and correct at time of going to press. the tracks whisk you into European cities including Paris or south towards the M20 (junction 3), M26 (junction 5) (2 hours 5 minutes), Lille (1 hour 15 minutes) and or the M23 for Gatwick (junction 7). Brussels (1 hour 50 minutes), with connections to most other cities across the continent. 10 I 11 www.crestnicholson.com/thepier SEAL OF EXCELLENCE A deserved reputation At Crest Nicholson we continue to build attractive This has helped us develop homes of all types and sizes, new homes that satisfy our customers’ needs, whilst that are both attractive and provide exemplary levels of successfully combining classic design and construction comfort and energy efficiency. techniques with the use of sustainable materials and And, this is why 9 out of 10 of Crest Nicholson home state-of-the-art technology. owners* are proud to own their home and happy to Based on 50 years’ experience of creating award-winning recommend its build quality and lifestyle benefits to homes and vibrant mixed-use developments, we have long their friends. realised that bricks and mortar are just part of creating an Our commitment to building exemplary new homes and area’s most sought after address. New homes are about creating sustainable communities is recognised in our Rosewood Park, Colchester the people who live in them and that is why we ensure impressive array of industry design awards, including every individual home, its surroundings, links to local more CABE Gold Building for Life Awards than any other amenities and public transport, not only meet but also developer. This continues to reaffirm both our success exceed our customers’ lifestyle expectations. in the design and delivery of attractive, environmentally Every Crest Nicholson home has been thoughtfully aware homes and our position as one of the UK’s designed to maximise space and create light filled interiors leading developers. with a variety of complementary and highly individual Small wonder that the discerning homebuyer appreciates external finishes. the difference to be enjoyed in a Crest Nicholson home. A combination of classic or contemporary architecture and *NHBC/HBF Customer Satisfaction Survey creative design has also encouraged the use of modern materials and construction techniques. I 12.