Talk of the Town: contemporary London homes for sale
Deciding between a recently-completed house or something a little older? These well-designed contemporary London homes for sale will swing you in favour of the new.
Barbauld Road, London N16
Waste no time renovating and repairing this family home in Stoke Newington and, rather than spending your weekends ticking off DIY tasks, skip straight to sunning yourself on the south-facing top-floor terrace, or in the back garden.
Bracken Avenue, London SW12
Design that’s thoughtfully specified to meet the demands of modern living is one of the great draws of homes built in the last 15 years or so. This award-winning house near Clapham Common perfectly illustrates this point, with cleverly-concealed fitted bike storage, an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area and a material palette drawing from concrete and oak, which covers the various walls, creating concealed space for seamless storage.
Crofton Road, London SE5
Perched at the top of a quiet residential street, overlooking Peckham and Camberwell, is this light-filled house. Sub Rosa Architecture maximised natural light while remaining mindful of the need for privacy when designing this outstanding family home – a combination rarely achieved. Spend your evenings basking in the afternoon sunshine with a top floor that opens-up entirely onto a roof terrace.
The Haptic Apartment, Television Centre, Wood Lane, London W12
Located next to the iconic former home of the BBC Television Centre, this apartment, designed by Haptic architects, presents an opportunity to set up home in a new development that has architectural heritage and a fascinating recent history.
Nascot Street, London W12
The well-placed skylights in this house not only create a bright yet private space but are also markers of another benefit of contemporary homes: energy efficiency. The windows minimise reliance on electric light whilst regulating the temperature throughout the house. Experience light as it bounces around the walls and surfaces throughout the day, moving from a crisp morning light to a warm glow in the evening.
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