The first phase of Thames City, in the eastern hub of the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Regeneration, has been completed with more than 96% of its homes sold.
A 53-storey and a 36-storey tower have been completed with 20 of the 525 homes left remaining unsold, and the ‘linear park’ running through the whole of the Thames City site has opened, with only the development’s penthouses still to be completed and fitted out.
Other key amenities include a podium garden, sky bar, a 30 metre by 18 metre swimming pool in a luxury amenity block also including a cinema, karaoke room, gym, resident’s lounge, library, large children’s play area and private dining facilities.
Kent Jackson, partner at Thames City phase one architects SOM, said: "The first phase of Thames City has delivered Londoners a mix of carefully designed new homes with daily amenities that foster a strong sense of community.
“At the city scale, the elegant profiles of the towers mark the creation of a thriving new district with vibrant open spaces catering to residents, city dwellers and visitors alike."
There will be five buildings totalling 608 apartments in the second, Squire & Partners-designed, phase of Thames City, including 94 affordable homes. The second phase of the development is expected to start on site in 2025.
Qing Wu, Excel Winner UK Ltd spokesperson, said: “Everyone involved in Thames City phase one is proud of the development, which is one of the highest quality mixed use projects ever delivered in London.
“Sales have been excellent throughout the construction process despite a challenging market, which is testament to Nine Elms as a location and the team which delivered Thames City’s first phase on time and on budget.
“We are now excited about embarking on Thames City phase two, where we are committed to growing the community we have already created by investing in new homes and amenities to enhance all residents’ satisfaction.”
When completed, Thames City overall will include more than.1,500 residential units, and supporting retail and office space. The development replaces the former Covent Garden Flower Market, which was built in the 1960s and 1970s.
