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IYLO is stunning. It is modern architecture at its best. A building that will become an icon. Close to the heart of a Croydon that is being renewed, live somewhere stunning IYLO is where design and function matter. Where inspiration is life. IYLO lets you be the very first to experience true luxury. IYLO is uncompromisingly luxurious. in luxury and style Ultra-tall solid core walnut veneered front doors and frames express quality and style. Floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views. Living rooms and bedrooms are spacious. Kitchens are beautiful. Bathrooms are simply wonderful. IYLO is a heart stopper. investing It will house 183 apartments, including 11 penthouses. IYLO will be a major landmark building when it is finished in summer 2010. It is currently the only 100% private residential development of its size in Croydon. It will set new standards of excellence in design, fit and finish – the high quality specifications and contemporary features will add to the building’s ‘wow’ factor. IYLO is one of the new buildings that will help Croydon in its bid to become London’s third city. A £3.5 billion regeneration plan is already changing the face of the town. in croydon’s future Outside central London, Croydon is the largest office and retail centre in south east England. It is home to more than 20 blue chip companies. There are 24 independent schools in the area and over 100 state schools. Four of its schools are in the top 100 of the UK school league tables. It is a place with a brilliant future. The proposed transformation is going to be radical. The environment and public realm will take centre stage. Renowned architect Will Alsop has unveiled far-reaching plans for the regeneration of Croydon, including a band of greenery connecting Croydon’s three parks with the town centre and an inviting central boulevard, landscaped and pedestrian friendly, running from IYLO to the centre of Croydon. A new 12,500 seat entertainment and sports facility will attract world class performers and international sporting events, as well as provide a valuable resource for businesses. croydon’s new look Croydon is building a new future. And IYLO is one of its key elements. Retail heaven is big in Croydon with more shops than just about any other town in the UK. Start at the Whitgift, one of the country’s top ten shopping centres with 160 stores. Major retail names such as Allders, Monsoon, River Island, H&M and M&S. Also specialist shops, numerous cafés, restaurants and plenty of parking too. Opposite there’s the high spec ultra-modern Centrale shopping centre with more brand names to drool over. Debenhams, La Senza, Zara, House of Fraser, Next... shop until you drop And by 2011, Croydon will have Park Place, another superb contemporary shopping environment with over 130 stores, cafés and restaurants. Impossible to resist, CENTRAL LONDON CITY HEATHROW CROYDON M25 GATWICK EAST CROYDON CLAPHAM10mins JUNCTION VICTORIA15mins GATWICK15mins AIRPORT LONDON20mins BRIDGE WEST CROYDON (2010) WEST CROYDON CLAPHAM20mins JUNCTION VICTORIA30mins CANADA30mins WATER Approximate travel times from Transport for London and National Rail. Croydon has always had great transport links. It's 15 minutes from the centre of London. Everywhere’s accessible. By road, central London is eight miles, the M25 seven, Gatwick 20 and Heathrow 24. The A23 (north/south) and A232 (east/west) connect Croydon to the M25 and other major routes. trains, planes, cars... Croydon has three rail stations: East/South/and West Croydon. East Croydon links to trains going to London and most parts of the country; Clapham Junction takes 10 minutes, Victoria 15. West Croydon trains go to central London, Sutton and other towns in Surrey – IYLO is very close to East and West Croydon stations, IYLO will benefit from Croydon’s new public transport facilities. TO CENTRAL LONDON A222 ST JAMES’S ROAD (OPENS 2010) LONDON ROAD A212 WELLESLEY ROAD Day nursery WEST CROYDON A222 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD STATION A23 PURLEY WAY WANDLE WHITGIFT PARK CENTRALE CENTRE GATEWAY EAST CROYDON STATION PARK FAIRFIELDCROYDON PLACE COLLEGE A232 CHEPSTOW ROAD PARK HILL LLOYD THE CROYDON FLYOVER PARK A232 DUPPAS HILL ROAD DUPPAS HILL RECREATION GROUND TO BRIGHTON CANARY30mins WHARF KINGS40mins CROSS BRIGHTON40mins CITY AIRPORT45mins HEATHROW1hour 5minsAIRPORT LONDON35mins BRIDGE CANARY35mins WHARF BANK35mins HIGHBURY55mins & ISLINGTON Croydon’s very efficient Tramlink service connects Croydon to Wimbledon, Beckenham and New Addington. Future plans take it to Tooting Broadway, Crystal Palace and Purley. Croydon’s bus network spikes out radially from West and East Croydon rail stations and is likely to gain a new ring route. ...tubes, trams and buses The proposed West Croydon transport hub will put railway and bus stations, tram stop and taxi stand under one roof to create a new, high quality public transport interchange which will be less than 250 metres from IYLO, And when West Croydon becomes part of the Tube network in 2010, the East London Line extension will provide a metro style service bringing the South London rail network from New Cross Gate to West Croydon, connecting IYLO. The 24 hour lifestyle. All those pubs, restaurants, brasseries, late night designer bars, concerts and clubs. chill out Start at the Grants complex in the High Street. Tiger Tiger bar, restaurant and club to dance the night away, A Vue cinema multiplex (one of two in the town). All Bar One and Walkabout bars. Swish health clubs. Move on to some different cuisine around Croydon, including Wagamama, Zizzi and YO! Sushi to name a few. Being bored is difficult in Croydon. You can take a cultural break in Croydon too. The Clocktower: Croydon’s major arts and cultural centre with a state-of-the-art public library, museum, art gallery, the David Lean art house picture palace and performance spaces for music, theatre and comedy. music, theatre, playground The Fairfield Halls, Ashcroft Theatre and the Arnhem Gallery are Croydon’s internationally known gems. The London Mozart Players are its resident chamber orchestra. Not far away is the Warehouse Theatre which promotes new writing. And on a sunny day, there are 2,270 hectares of protected open space and 120 public parks and gardens to explore. IYLO – an exciting creation located on an island site close to Croydon town centre. what a reception Its 20 storeys will have two glass clad elliptical towers looking to slide past each other, Walk through the landscaped gardens that lead you to the grand double height lobby and a warm reception for you and your visitors. Say hello to the concierge. IYLO is exceptional and desirable. The towers will be clad with a glazing system to make the building as light as possible. Coloured glass panels will present a beautiful, smooth façade. external brilliance Recessed balconies in vertical strips will visually break up the sides of the tower. Three different colours in a random effect will bring life and interest to the façade. Every apartment will have either a balcony, terrace or garden. The views will be spectacular. The living room gives you space, light and freedom. Space for movement. Floor to ceiling windows for natural light. Balcony for freedom. Come home and forget about work. living rooms to live for Enjoy the design. Revel in the technology. Relax in style. That’s why you’ll choose IYLO. Porcelain floor with underfloor heating – looks like wood, tougher than wood, cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Flush low voltage recessed downlighters. Creates a beautiful mood. what you’ll find Intelligent wiring to control sound, light and security at the touch of a button, even remotely. Finest audio 5.1 surround sound wiring. Pleasure at your fingertips. IYLO’s kitchens. A star attraction to make your life better. poggenpohl kitchen beauty Poggenpohl. Internationally renowned for elegant, clean, minimalist style. Just right for IYLO. Featuring Siemens appliances, these kitchens are cleverly designed, quietly efficient and reliable. Pure simplicity. Stunning... beautiful... functional. A contemporary designer kitchen. Underfloor heated porcelain floor. Sockets discretely hidden in the worktop. Quartz stone worktops and splash backs. Cool and practical. what you’ll find Poggenpohl units. Design applied to functionality. Timeless, modern purism. Living perfection. Concealed lighting. Subtle. Integrated appliances add the ‘envy effect’. Fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, stainless oven and hob. IYLO bathrooms radiate style. Polished chrome fittings. Italian porcelain tiles corner to corner, floor to ceiling. bathroom style Intelligent wiring for LCD TV and ceiling stereo speakers. Wall mounted, mirror faced, vanity cabinet. Underfloor heating, towel radiator and sensor night light. En suite luxury. Fully tiled with Italian porcelain tiles with underfloor heating. Polished chrome fittings. Bespoke vanity storage. en suite convenience Wet room style, walk-in shower. Unwind in beautiful surroundings. Luxury carpet over underfloor heating. bedroom luxury Intelligent wiring for mood lighting and ceiling speakers. Floor to ceiling windows. Main bedrooms feature quality fitted wardrobes. En suite to master bedroom. IYLO takes your security seriously. A 24 hour security service you can rely on. An intruder alarm with dial alert for each apartment. Contemporary audio visual entryphone system. CCTV with visual access via your TV. security in IYLO Secure, gated underground parking area (see optional extras). Choose between various colours for your kitchen. optional extras Secure, private storage rooms. Wardrobe interior lighting and bathroom accessories. Your car’s own space in the secure, gated, underground car park (subject to availability). Complete switching and speaker systems for your audio/visual essentials. IYLO is a project with vision. It is being created using imagination, enterprise, good management, experience, expertise and skill. partnership with vision This development is a joint venture between Phoenix Logistics and E3 Property. IYLO’s architects, Darling Associates, are renowned for their work in prime central London locations.