ENJOY A LIFE LESS ORDINARY AT KENNET ISLAND THE WATERSIDE APARTMENTS

Located a short distance from Reading town centre and a train journey taking under 30 minutes to reach Central London, Kennet Island by Berkeley offers contemporary designed apartments and houses within beautifully landscaped grounds.

Residents can enjoy peaceful walks near the Foudry Brook ecological corridor or down the tree-lined boulevards. At the centre of the development is the Piazza, which provides the Kennet Island community with a café, children’s day care nursery, convenience shop and gym. Alternatively, residents can take advantage of the facilities of the Hilton Hotel, which includes a swimming pool, steam room and sauna, all on the doorstep.

Kennet Island combines luxury living within a thriving community close to Reading.

CONTENTS

3 Introduction 18 Royal Berkshire Enjoy a life less ordinary So much to see and enjoy

4 Kennet Island 20 By Road or Rail Perfectly located London is within easy reach

6 Waterside Apartments 22 Site Plan Carefully considered Everything on your doorstep

8 The Piazza 24 Architecture At the heart of Kennet Island Considered design, beautiful views

10 Keeping Fit 26 Specification Work out and de-stress A high specification as standard

12 Open Space 30 Our Vision The environmental side of Our commitment to sustainable living Kennet Island 32 Berkeley 14 Shopping Designed for life With much more to offer 34 Berkeley 16 Going Out Recent award success Buzzing bars to fine dining 36 Maps How to find us 4 Kennet Island

Kennet Island When living at Kennet Island, convenience comes as standard. Located close to the centre of Reading, residents have superb PERFECTLY access to the M4 motorway and train station, which is easily accessible via the Kennet Island bus service, Greenwave. LOCATED The town’s wide ranging amenities and business parks are also close by, this Henley-on-Thames includes the Oracle shopping centre, The Blade Brunel Retail Park, the Madejski Stadium, River Thames Green Park and Thames Valley Business Oxford Park which is home to a variety of leading

The Oracle multi-national corporations. Reading Train Station Reading Train Royal Berkshire Hospital Royal Berkshire University of Reading Brunel Retail Park Hilton Hotel CircleReading Hospital CircleReading

Green Park Madejski Stadium Reading Gate Retail Park Junction 11 of M4 6 Kennet Island

Apartments CAREFULLY CONSIDERED

Computer generated image of Waterside Apartments at Kennet Island, indicative only

The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments at Careful consideration has gone into designing Kennet Island benefit from Berkeleys’ interiors that maximise light and space in order commitment to create distinctive living to provide living spaces that are as practical environments of exceptional quality, as they are desirable. Throughout you will find ‘Contemporary styling incorporating clean lines, have design and specification. the high level of build quality synonymous been designed to ensure that the new apartments with Berkeley plus a host of features and finishing touches that elevate these homes integrate with the existing homes at Kennet Island.’ above the ordinary.

Computer generated image of Waterside Apartments at Kennet Island, indicative only 8 Kennet Island LANDSCAPED PIAZZA GYM LICENSED CAFÉ NURSERY CONVENIENCE STORE DEDICATED BUS SERVICE

At the heart of Kennet Island A STUNNING LANDSCAPED PIAZZA

Above and opposite Creating a focal point for the Kennet Island The Piazza is also where you can catch Kennet The Piazza at community is the stunning Piazza and water Island’s dedicated regular bus service, widely Kennet Island feature. Every aspect of this area has been used and very highly regarded by residents. carefully considered, from the unique artist- The service runs every 30 minutes during designed benches, bus stops and even the peak times to key destinations including refuse bins, which all echo the fluid shape of Reading train station in just 15 minutes, waves to symbolise life on an island. Green Park and the Madejski Stadium.

More than just a place to meet and relax, The ever growing community at Kennet Island the Piazza is also home to the FIT@KI gym, is supported by residents who volunteer as the buzzing licenced Island Lounge cafe, active committee members dedicating time Hudsons convenience store and the Little to building a solid network, organising social Kingdom Daycare children’s nursery, events and meetings. all designed for your comfort and ease. 10 Kennet Island

Living Well Health club - indicative only FIT@KI gym

Work out and de-stress FROM YOUR NEW HOME

If the hassle of getting home then going out Nuffield Health & Fitness Club,* based at to a gym is putting you off any sort of exercise Green Park, also has a fully equipped gym, regime then living at Kennet Island will see powerplate and 20m swimming pool as well the end of any excuses. Fit@KI is the on-site as a nutritionist and physiotherapist available. gym and fitness centre where, for a small Longwater Lake at Green Park offers a monthly membership fee, you can make use network of cycle-ways including a designated of a wide range of the latest resistance and off-road cycle path connecting to the town cardiovascular equipment seven days a week. centre, as part of the SUSTRANS national cycle network. Nature trails and paths also For water lovers, residents can enjoy an run around its banks and it is home to events invigorating swim in an indoor heated pool at such as angling competitions. For runners, the nearby Living Well Health Club*, part of the there are many well-established running Hilton Hotel which is located at the entrance to routes local to Kennet Island. Kennet Island. Here you can also soothe tired muscles in the steam room or rejuvenate your whole body in the sauna. A range of fitness classes are also available and you can choose a membership that best suits you.

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Landscaped open spaces and ecological corridor ‘Foudry Brook ecological corridor situated at the front of the development provides a delightful THE EnviroNmental environment for the Waterside Apartments.’ SIDE OF KENNET ISLAND

The landscaping at Kennet Island has been The Foudry Brook ecological corridor situated designed to provide year-round interest by at the front of the site provides a delightful carefully selecting mature and evergreen environment for the Waterside Apartments. planting. All open spaces have been utilised Residents will be able to wander over the for residents’ benefit. Designated play areas viewing stations located in various positions with a full range of activities provide a safe or along the boardwalk, allowing everyone and stimulating environment for children, to enjoy the potential breeding habitat for while adults can enjoy the formal landscaping a wide number of species including water of the Piazza area or sit under the shade of voles, swans, coots and a large selection of the lime trees in Boules Court. native birds. This significantly improves the environmental area through balancing ponds The elevated design allows parked cars to be and planting of terraced reed beds. hidden at ground level while enabling further amenity space and landscaping above.

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Vue Cinema

John Lewis The Apple store

Carluccio’s restaurant Oracle Riverside

A retail destination WITH MUCH MORE TO OFFER

Above When it comes to retail therapy, it has to Elsewhere in town you will find a number of Waterside seating be Reading. As one of the top shopping high street retailers, which includes a large at the Oracle destinations in the UK by brand presence, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. Reading shopping centre the town centre is home to the Oracle with also has a twice-monthly farmers market Opposite page its 90 shops; from chic boutiques to major specialising in fresh delicious local produce. The Oracle department stores like House of Fraser and Just half a mile from Kennet Island is Brunel shopping centre Debenhams. The Oracle also offers a Vue Retail Park, home to a variety of shops, which cinema complex, a range of riverside bars, includes a Next, Halfords and Laura Ashley. cafés and restaurants, an opportunity for some sumptuous al fresco dining. 16 Kennet Island

Browns Bar & Brasserie and Jamie’s italian at JAMIE’S ITALIAN LAS IGUANAS SLUG & LETTUCE the Oracle STRADA COTE BRASSERIE WAGAMAMA YO! SUSHI BELLA ITALIA BROWNS PIZZA EXPRESS GIRAFFE

From buzzing bars TO FINE DINING

Over the last few years, Reading has built If you’re looking for the ultimate cocktail chic, an exciting reputation for the quality of its the hidden garden at the back of Cerise in the restaurants, brasseries and bars, catering Forbury Hotel provides a sophisticated and not just for devotees of fine dining but for decidedly romantic destination. The Penta members of the café society. Hotel is known for its truly comprehensive cocktail list, while the Malmaison combines The Oracle is host to many popular restaurants a chic ambiance with a cellar that will delight in its charming riverside location, including even the most discerning wine connoisseur. Giraffe, Las Iguanas, Slug and Lettuce and Wagamama. Meanwhile a unique and Finally, for that very special occasion, there’s individual dining experience can be enjoyed at L’Ortolan. Discretely nestled away in the restaurants such as Eden/Cerise at the Forbury nearby village of Shinfield, this Michelin Starred Hotel, Pepe Sale and the Malmaison Brasserie. restaurant is a local legend renowned for its For clubs and bars the Friar Street/ Gun Street unique and original interpretations of modern area offers a varied selection including Q, French fine dining. O’Neills, Yates and the Pitcher and Piano. Whilst in the area, don’t miss Revolution, a stylish vodka bar. 18 Kennet Island ‘Living at Kennet Island, you can take full advantage of all the superb countryside attractions and leisure facilities that this very special Royal county has to offer.’ Royal Berkshire THERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE AND ENJOY

Opposite page Living at Kennet Island, you can take full Sport fans are particularly well catered for Royal Ascot advantage of all the superb countryside – about a mile from Kennet Island is the Racecourse attractions and leisure facilities that this very Madejski Stadium, home to both Reading special Royal county has to offer including; Below Football Club and London Irish Rugby Club. Windsor Castle, historic Windsor Castle and the 1,000 acres As you might also expect from a prime historic Windsor, of woodlands, lakes and gardens of Windsor Berkshire address, there are also several statue at Forbury Great Park. Other grand residences and excellent 18-hole golf courses within easy Gardens, Reading and the River Thames sumptuous parks in the area include Basildon reach including Reading Golf Club and Calcot Park, Wellington Country Park and Prospect Park Golf Club. Park, Reading’s largest open space with stunning views. Lovers of the arts benefit from a wide number of live music venues, nightclubs, a Vue The River Kennet itself is well worth exploring, 10 screen cinema and a choice of theatres and is rated as one of the best rivers in Britain including the famous Hexagon. Whenever for fly-fishing. The local scenery includes you visit, you’re almost certain to find a festival picture-postcard villages nestled along the or special event to enjoy. Highlights include Thames and the gentle beauty of the Chilterns Reading’s famous Rock Festival which attracts to the North West. Of course, being this close a host of world-class artists, the Children’s to the Thames means there are many miles Festival, WaterFest and the WOMAD of unspoiled river frontage to explore whether International Festival celebrating world by foot or by water. For a short break with a music, art and dance. difference why not hire a narrow boat for a leisurely journey up the Thames or the nearby Kennet & Avon Canal. 20 Kennet Island

By road or rail LONDON IS WITHIN EASY REACH

From Reading, it’s possible to be in London READING STATION REDEVELOPMENT in less than half an hour. Whether you need A five year project, which began in 2010, to commute for work or business or just want will see Reading station transformed to to enjoy all the Capital has to offer, at Kennet provide customers with ultra modern Island you’re ideally located for fast, direct facilities fully equipped to cater for increased travel straight into the city and beyond. future passenger demand. Since April 2013 customers have already benefitted from improved station and platform access, five enhanced new platforms and increased passenger communication through over a hundred new information screens.

Rail Bus Reading Station is served by First Great The regular bus service from Kennet Island is Maidenhead Southampton Western Trains, South West Trains and operated by Reading Buses and provides a 14 mins 47 miles CrossCountry; there are no less than ten direct connection with Reading town centre, peak services an hour to London Paddington, the station, the Madejski Stadium and Oxford Oxford some taking under 30 minutes. There are Green Park. 23 mins 29 miles also convenient, direct services to Oxford, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol and Wales. Air London Paddington Both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports 29 mins Heathrow Airport Road are within easy and convenient reach. 28 miles Excellent road connections from Kennet By road, travel to Heathrow takes 30 minutes, Swindon Island mean that Junction 11 of the M4 is while Gatwick is just under an hour away. 29 mins Windsor less than a mile and a half away via the The RailAir coach service from Reading 22 miles Guildford A33. From the M4, you can join the M25 also provides direct transport straight to 35 mins at Junction 15 to access the rest of the Heathrow, while the rail service from Reading motorway network, or continue east via the Station to Gatwick takes just 1hr 16 minutes. Reading Station Bristol 2 miles M4 straight into London. Westbound, the 58 mins M4 is the quickest, most convenient route for Newbury, Swindon, Bristol and Wales. Southampton M4 (Junction 11) 55 mins 1.5 miles

Train times represent peak journeys. Source: www.nationalrail.co.uk Road distances are approximate. Source: www.google.com. Information correct at time of printing. 22 Kennet Island

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‘The Belvedere feature, Italian for ‘beautiful sight,’ is the signature look across the Waterside Apartments. They are provided with outward views in two directions across Reading and green fields.’

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Architecture CONSIDERED DESIGN, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

The Waterside Apartments provide aesthetic This page and variation through contrasting vertical and opposite horizontal elements. Stepped-out projecting Computer generated images of apartments, floors from the ground level contrasted with part of the Waterside the horizontal clad and glazed element of Collection the top floors, which are set back from the main elevation, reduces the perception of scale to the building, whilst creating an interest to viewers both near and far. The corner Belvedere feature provides the Waterside Apartments with their own identity while still providing a connection with the existing houses and apartments at Kennet Island.

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Where high specification COMES AS STANDARD

Left All the apartments at Kennet Island benefit Living rooms are fully carpeted and there are Kitchen from Kennet from superb design features and an full height mirrored wardrobes to the master Island Show Apartment uncompromising attention to detail. bedrooms. Pre-wiring for Sky+ is provided Below The high specification is evident in every in living rooms and TV points are fitted to Specification features room; kitchens for example feature ceramic all bedrooms. floor tiling, LED under-unit lighting and a range of fully fitted stainless steel appliances Communal areas of the apartments also display including an induction hob. Similarly, bathrooms this same attention to detail, benefitting from and en-suites enjoy extensive wall tiling with a high specification that includes ceramic floor fully fitted designer sanitaryware by Roca, tiling to ground floor entrances, carpet to stairs heated chrome towel rails, mirrors and and hallways, chrome downlights and chrome chrome downlighting. sockets. For added security and peace of mind, each apartment also benefits from an audio entry system.

Bosch induction hob oven

Bathroom designer tap and sink Bathroom designer tap

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Right Bedroom, bathroom and living room from Kennet Island Show Apartment

It’s the small things THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Consideration is also given to the provision of adequate storage space in both hall cupboards and kitchens and wherever possible appliances such as washing machines are located away from the main living areas.

The standard specification of a Berkeley home is always leading edge and includes many items that other developers consider ‘extras’ such as comprehensive floor coverings, whether these are tiles or carpets. A number of choices and options are available to personalise your home.*

* Choices and options are subject to time frames. 30 Kennet Island

Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies Designed for life Our commitment Our vision for your future TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING Simply a better way of living

Over the past ten years, the Berkeley Group Over the years Berkeley has won many prestigious has transformed its business to become awards for the quality, design and sustainability of our a leader in sustainable urban regeneration. developments. Our Vision strategy is designed to raise our standards higher still, and means that you are buying Berkeley have made a long-term commitment to create sustainable, vibrant communities a home from a sustainable business that prioritises its that enhance the surrounding area while responsibilities towards the environment, its workforce minimising any adverse environmental impact. and the communities in which it works. These values lie at the heart of Kennet Island.

The Code for Sustainable Homes (CFSH) is an environmental rating system, setting new An exceptional customer experience Creating sustainable communities standards for resource efficiency. The new Every customer benefits from our Customer We make sure the homes and places we phases at Kennet Island achieve Code Level Satisfaction Commitment, with dedicated create are safe and secure. Our homes are 3 and are 25% more energy efficient than the Sales teams to provide exceptional service also adaptable to meet the changing needs applicable Building Regulations requirement. throughout the buying process, and Customer of individuals and families. We reduce the For householders, this means lower running Service teams look after your needs after you impact of the construction process on the costs, as well as the satisfaction of living a have moved in. local community by ensuring all of our sites ‘more sustainable’ life. are registered with the Considerate Greener, more economical homes Constructors Scheme. Homes at Kennet Island also includes: Our new homes are designed to use 26% less water and their CO2 emissions are 76% lower A commitment to the future ■  ‘A’ rated appliances: than an average home*, saving you significant We set targets to reduce water use and CO2 Fitted in kitchens these reduce amounts on your utility bills. We provide emissions associated with our construction and energy consumption and emissions. recycling bins in every home, space to set up a business operations. We also aim to reuse or ■ 6/4 litre dual flush toilets: home office and a safe place to store bicycles. recycle a high proportion of our construction, This could save you up to 33% of demolition and excavation waste. water consumption.

■ Recycling bins: Recycling bins are provided with each The Berkeley Foundation property enabling waste separation. Berkeley takes social responsibility very seriously. In 2011 ■ 100% low energy light fittings: we set up The Berkeley Foundation, with the aim of Low energy fittings to save you energy and money. supporting Britain’s young people and their communities.

We do this through a number of partner We have set a goal for The Berkeley charities that tackle some of the most pressing Foundation to invest £10 million over the social problems affecting young people today, next five years to support young people and including homelessness and unemployment. their communities. Every penny will be spent The money raised comes part from the on charitable activities and worthy causes to Berkeley Group, and also through the tireless ensure that maximum benefit is achieved. and inventive efforts of our staff.

*Savings vary between every home. Figures based on a typical 3 bed Berkeley home achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. For further details contact: Member [email protected] 32 Kennet Island

Berkeley - designed for life DESIGNED FOR LIFE

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. The qualities that make Berkeley different mean that you can choose a new home from us with complete confidence. When you buy a home from Berkeley you can be safe in the knowledge that it is built to very high standards of design and quality, has low environmental impact and that you will enjoy an exceptional customer experience.

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Customer service is our priority Green living and sustainable Quality is at the heart of Unparalleled choice of homes in the A commitment to creating development is top of our agenda everything we do most sought after locations sustainable communities We place the highest priority on customer service and will manage the whole moving As a company, we are committed to reducing At Berkeley, quality takes precedence, from As one of the UK’s leading house builders, we Berkeley’s homes and developments are not process for you. Our Customer Care Teams energy, water and waste on our construction choosing the right location and style of home, are able to offer our customers an unrivalled just built for today. They are designed to will contact you shortly after you complete, sites, in our offices and in the homes that we to the construction processes we practice, the choice of property location, size and type. enhance the neighbourhoods in which they to ensure that everything in your new home build. Almost all of our developments are built materials we use and the specifications we put From city penthouses to country retreats, are located permanently. We achieve this is absolutely to your liking. Our homes also on brownfield land and we always take care to into our homes. For extra piece of mind, in modern studio apartments to traditional through our commitment to excellence in benefit from a ten year warranty, the first two protect and enhance biodiversity and natural addition to the 10 year warranty all new homes family homes, you will find the perfect home design, sensitive landscaping, sympathetic years of which are covered by Berkeley. habitats. Our homes include features to receive, Berkeley operates a 2 year policy with to match your requirements. Our homes are restoration, and impeccable standards of encourage sustainable living such as dual-flush dedicated Customer Service teams on hand also built in some of Britain’s most desirable sustainability. We aim to address the needs WC’s, recycling bins and energy efficient 24 hours a day to deal with enquiries quickly locations from market towns and rural villages not only of our customers but their neighbours white goods. and effectively. to major towns and cities, and countryside and the broader community of which they are to coast – we build in the locations you want a part. It is a long-term view: we want to create to live. exceptional places for people to live, work and relax in, and build communities that will thrive today and for years to come.

Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of Companies

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Berkeley - recent award success Award winning and royally recognised: In addition to receiving numerous awards for quality, design and customer service, the Berkeley Group was Recent Award Success granted the 2014 Queens Award for Enterprise & Sustainable Development. The prestigious awards recognise and reward outstanding achievements in business performance.

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Henley-on-Thames Slough. Leave the M4 at junction 11 and at the roundabout take the Woodcote Maidenhead 3rd exit onto the A33 towards Reading town centre. Continue on the Slough M25 M4 A33 at the next 3 roundabouts and then at the traffic signals turn right 15 onto Lindisfarne Way. Windsor London

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By public transport Bristol By public transport from Reading train station, walk 100m to Reading Staines A329 (M) Bracknell Burghfield 11 Wokingham Town Centre, Station Road Stop. Take the number 40, 50a, 51a or 53a Ascot Bus towards Kennet Island and Hilton Hotel which is only one stop and A322 A33 M3 around 15 minutes journey time. M25

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The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. Accordingly, due to Berkeley policy of continuous improvement, the finished product may vary from the information provided. These particulars should not be relied upon as statements of fact or representations and applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. This information does not constitute a contract or warranty. The dimensions given on plans are subject to minor variations and are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance sizes or items of furniture. Hurlingham Walk is a marketing name and will not necessarily form part of the approved postal address. Applicants are advised to contact Berkeley to ascertain the availability of any particular property. Issue date: June 2014.

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