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INTRODUCING ROYAL MINT GARDENS, ONE OF London’s MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND EXCITING NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. AN ADDRESS OF ENORMOUS PRESTIGE AND HERITAGE COMBINED WITH VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, SUPERB AMENITIES AND SPECTACULAR VIEWS. LOCATED WITHIN THE MAJESTIC CAPITAL CITY OF LONDON THE SHARD 30 ST THE MARY AXE LONDON (THE GHERKIN) EYE ST PAUL’S 2 0 FENCHURCH STREET (WALKIE TALKIE) CITY HALL TOWER OF LONDON TOWER BRIDGE Royal Mint Gardens sits between the past, the present and the future. From the timeless ebb and flow of the River Thames, to the fast paced energy of the City’s Square Mile, this panoramic viewpoint encapsulates the true spirit of a city which has evolved through centuries of history. S T KATHARINE DOCKS Computer enhanced image is indicative only ROYAL MINT GARDENS 3 LUXURY RESIDENCES EXCEPTIONALLY DESIGNED BY INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARCHITECT FARRELLS FOR IDYLLIC CITY LIVING Computer generated image is indicative only ROYAL MINT GARDENS 5 SPECTACULAR VIEWS ACROSS LONDON Computer generated image is indicative only The views from Royal Mint Gardens are simply breathtaking. Looking out across the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, London’s iconic skyline is revealed in its true elegance. A privileged position, this exceptional new perspective on the skyline reveals the past, the present and the future of this dynamic city all at once. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 7 ROYAL MINT GARDENS MI ET N T STRE ORIE MIN ROYAL TOWER GATEWAY S DLR STATION T TOWER HILL E E UNDERGROUND STATION R T T TREE S R S ORTE L SH L AN ESTEEMED E ROYAL MINT LL R HI BUILDING MANS TOWE SIGNIFICANT AND EAST SM LOWE R ITHFIEL H THAM E D S AC STRE ET O ADDRESS R P TOWER P OF LONDON A DGE I R B R E OW T ST KATHARINE DOCKS Standing close to the Tower of London, alongside the historic Royal Mint building, within a few minutes of St Katharine Docks and Tower Bridge, Royal Mint Gardens occupies a significant position in the heart of historic London. TOWER BRIDGE RIVER THAMES ROYAL MINT GARDENS 9 ROYAL MINT GARDENS THE CITY AND LONDON KINGS CROSS ST PANCREAS REGENT’S PARK SHOREDITCH EUSTON BOW BOW ROAD CLERKENWELL OLD STREET BROMLEY BY BOW MILE END GT PORTLAND STREET REGENTS PARK RUSSELL SQUARE SHOREDITCH MILE END BAKER HIGH STREET STREET BROMLEY WHITECHAPEL STEPNEY GREEN BLOOMSBURY FARRINGDON BY BOW BARBICAN GOODGE STREET THE CITY WHITECHAPEL MOORGATE CHANCERY LANE LIVERPOOL STREET HOLBORN TOTTENHAM ST PAUL’S COURT ROAD ALDGATE OXFORD EAST DEVONS ST PAUL’S ROAD CIRCUS ALDGATE MARBLE ARCH BOND STREET SOHO BANK BANK COVENT GARDEN LIMEHOUSE FENCHURCH BLACKFRIARS TOWER LIMEHOUSE TEMPLE CANNON MONUMENT STREET GATEWAY SHADWELL STREET ALL SAINTS MAYFAIR PICCADILLY BLACKFRIARS TOWER HILL CIRCUS BRIDGE MILLENIUM SOUTHWARK RIVER THAMES BRIDGE BRIDGE WESTFERRY EAST LONDON TOWER OF POPLAR INDIA CHARING BRIDGE CROSS ST KATHARINE ROTHERHITHE HYDE PARK LONDON TUNNEL BLACK GREEN PARK SOUTHBANK DOCKS WALL EMBANKMENT WEST INDIA WAPPING QUAY TOWER LONDON BRIDGE CANARY CANARY BRIDGE WHARF WAPPING WHARF CANARY GREEN PARK SOUTHWARK HERON WHARF WATERLOO QUAYS HYDE PARK ST JAMES’S PARK CORNER KNIGHTSBRIGDE SOUTHWARK WESTMINSTER WATERLOO BOROUGH ROTHERHITHE ROTHERHITHE SOUTH QUAY ST JAMES’S PARK LAMBETH CANADA NORTH BOROUGH BERMONDSEY WATER BERMONDSEY VICTORIA CROSS BELGRAVIA HARBOUR ELEPHANT & CASTLE SURREY QUAYS WESTMINSTER SLOANE SQUARE PIMLICO VAUXHALL KENNINGTON VAUXHALL NEW CROSS OVAL BATTERSEA PARK NEW CROSS GATE BATTERSEA PARK Ideally located in the heart of one of the greatest cities in the world, Royal Mint Gardens lies adjacent to the City. A short journey takes you to nearby Canary Wharf while London’s West End and the top STOCKWELL cultural attractions are equally accessible. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 11 IN THE MIDST OF HISTORIC LONDON ROYAL MINT GARDENS 13 A LOCATION STEEPED IN HISTORY 1827 The historic core of London, with connections Construction for stretching back through the centuries to the St Katharine Docks time of the first Roman settlements, commenced 2000 years of history are intricately woven 1828 into the streets and buildings of this area. 1986 2012 Royal Mint The new Crown 1066 celebrates Jewels exhibition William the Conqueror 11 centuries opens at the St Katharine Docks establishes the of minting Tower of London officially opens on Tower of London 25 October 1828 1279 1696 The Pipe Roll Isaac Newton records expenditure appointed as 1884 1964 on mint buildings in warden of the The design submitted The first time that the Tower of London Royal Mint by Sir Horace Jones output at the Royal is approved for Mint exceeds 1000 Tower Bridge million coins a year 1536 1605 1886 Queen Anne Boleyn Guy Fawkes 1917 is beheaded on executed at the Construction for Royal Mint is Tower Green Tower of London Tower Bridge starts struck by a bomb following the failed with five major during an air raid Gunpowder Plot contractors and 432 in World War I construction workers 1561 1894 Tower Bridge is officially opened on the 30th June 1540 Royal Mint becomes Queen Elizabeth I the only mint in visits the Royal Mint operation in the UK ROYAL MINT GARDENS 15 THE TOWER OF LONDON The Tower of London is the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe. The first foundations were laid in 1078 after the victorious Battle of Hastings, and since then the castle has been constantly improved and extended. It now serves as Britain’s number one tourist attraction, with its stunning façade drawing millions of people every year. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 17 British tradition at its very finest. The Yeomen Warders, known as the Beefeaters, are the ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London, responsible for safeguarding the British Crown Jewels. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 19 TOWER BRIDGE THE ROYAL MINT One of London’s finest sights. Spanning the breadth of the River Thames, Tower Bridge was completed in 1876, which is located just a short stroll from Royal Mint Gardens. The history of the Royal Mint follows the evolution of British currency. After 500 years within the Tower of London, this classical 19th Century building where Royal Mint Gardens takes its name from, was responsible for producing the coins of the realm for over 150 years. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 21 A LEADING FINANCIAL DISTRICT ROYAL MINT GARDENS 23 CITY OF LONDON London ranks consistently in the top four of the Global Power City Index. A major meeting point for international business and commerce, the City of London is also one of the largest and most important financial service hubs in the world. 1 1 The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) 2 2 The Bank of England ROYAL MINT GARDENS 25 1 Lloyd’s Building 2 Tower 42 2 3 Leadenhall Market 3 Dynamic and energetic, the pace of life in the City is fast moving. This historic core of London has been transformed as edgy modern buildings take their place alongside the classic architecture of the past. 1 ROYAL MINT GARDENS 27 World leading architects were employed to CANARY WHARF design the iconic buildings at Canary Wharf. This ultra modern business area on the banks of the Thames has become the European headquarters of many major banks, financial institutions and international organisations. Over 93,000 people work in the area, taking advantage of the excellent transport links to this major financial hub. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 29 THE RIVER A TRANQUIL CONTRAST TO THE ENERGY OF THE CITY ROYAL MINT GARDENS 31 ST KATHARINE DOCKS Enjoy the perfect London river lifestyle with St Katharine Docks just minutes away from Royal Mint Gardens. This vibrant marina with its luxury yachts, waterside restaurants, shops and cafés, sits in the historic heart of London, right next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. ROYAL MINT GARDENS 33 SOUTHBANK 1 Southbank 1 2 2 OXO Tower 3 National Theatre 4 Southbank next to Royal Festival Hall 3 London’s riverside comes alive on the Southbank, a vibrant and attractive setting for London’s theatres, arts venues, restaurants and bars. This area is a hotbed of talent, an extremely popular quarter of London, known for its eclectic culture and wide-ranging entertainment. 4 ROYAL MINT GARDENS 35 From al fresco dining to cocktails with a BARS AND RESTAURANTS view, stylish hotel bars to great restaurants, pop up restaurants to riverside bars, the ALL WITHIN A SHORT STROLL Southbank has it all. Book a table at Skylon to enjoy Michelin starred chef Adam Gray’s impressive dishes, admire the views from the OXO Tower Restaurant, enjoy an evening at the well-renowned Brasserie Joel or at Gilray’s Steakhouse and Bar with its typically English surroundings. The choice is endless, the quality superb. 2 1 3 4 1 Le Pont de la Tour 2 The Shard 3 Kilikya’s 4 Skylon ROYAL MINT GARDENS 37 UNIQUE, UNMISTAKABLE, QUINTESSENTIAL LONDON ROYAL MINT GARDENS 39 King’s Cross Station for IDEALLY CONNECTED national connections and Eurostar services to mainland Europe Walking Underground Taxi 17mins king’s cross/ st pancras intl 5mins LIVERPOOL ST BY TAXI (CROSSRAIL) 20mins BY TUBE oxford circus 6mins BY TUBE ST PAUL’S BY TUBE 16mins 15mins piccadilly hyde park BY TUBE 1min BY TAXI mins TOWER 6 OF LONDON bank BY FOOT BY TUBE 13mins westminster abbey mins BY TUBE 3 TOWER BRIDGE 3min BY FOOT ST KATHARINE DOCKS 20mins BY FOOT SOUTHbank BY FOOT 11mins canary wharf 25mins BY TUBE KNIGHTSBRIDGE BY TUBE 15mins city airport BY TAXI 41mins heathrow airport BY TAXI Located in zone 1, Royal Mint Gardens is a short distance to many of London’s key attractions, from The City on its doorstep, to Canary Wharf and the West End slightly further afield.
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