10 luxury modern apartments London residents rate the highest

Anthology Hoxton Press luxury apartments in Islington, London

London is known all over the world for offering the finer things in life. And when it comes to modern luxury apartments, the UK capital does not disappoint. We look at ten developments considered to be the best in the city by their residents.

Top 10 luxury apartments in London by resident ratings

For London’s prime apartment developments, there’s a lot of competition to take the top spots. On the surface, it’s hard to know which properties deliver the best facilities, service levels and overall value for money.  Thanks to the insights of our HomeViews reviewers, you don’t have to guess.

The following rankings are based purely on what the residents think of each of our top 10 luxury new build apartment blocks. These cover apartments to rent and buy. Every reviewer gives a star rating for the development’s facilities, design, location, value and management team.

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1. Author, N1C

Related Argent
4.94 (56 reviews) 4.94 (56 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Camden
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Taking first place in our rankings of London’s top luxury apartments, Author King’s Cross is a brand new, Build-To-Rent development in one of London’s most connected locations. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies to suit your lifestyle. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident’s lounge, fitness centre, co-working spaces and a private dining room. Author offers exclusive resident events and is pet-friendly.

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2. The Sessile, N17

Way of Life
4.81 (55 reviews) 4.81 (55 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Haringey
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Second-placed The Sessile is a collection of studio, one, two and three bed apartments located in the heart of Tottenham Hale. Amenities include a sizeable gym, yoga studio and spaces to work throughout The Sessile to support your working week, evenings and weekends alike. Furthermore, a Private dining room and a 24/7 concierge are also available.

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3. The Gessner, N17

Way of Life
4.78 (107 reviews) 4.78 (107 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Haringey
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Our third-ranked luxury apartment development in London is The Gessner in Tottenham Hale. The development offers 164 apartments to rent. These include a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. In addition, there’s a range of amenities available, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi and an 24-hour on-site team. Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café.

Read reviews and details of The Gessner, N17

4. Dressage Court, E2

Essential Living
4.73 (177 reviews) 4.73 (177 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Boosted by great recent reviews to the number four spot, Dressage Court offers 104 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The development is located in East London and offers excellent views towards the City and Canary Wharf. There’s easy access to Bethnal Green’s tube and rail stations, while residents can access a 24-hour on-site team along with shared spaces that are free for all residents to enjoy. Bear in mind that this is a rental-only development.

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5. Sailmakers, E14

Greystar
4.72 (222 reviews) 4.72 (222 reviews)
Area guide to Canary Wharf
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Taking fifth place, Greystar’s Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme comprising 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf’s DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.

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6. Mansbridge House, SW8

VervLife, Legal & General
4.71 (16 reviews) 4.71 (16 reviews)
Area guide to Nine Elms
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In sixth, Mansbridge House offers 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments to rent in Battersea. All apartments come with their own winter garden, along with flexible contracts, the freedom to decorate and the ability to swap apartments, or developments if you’d like to, all come as standard. Additionally, Mansbridge House is pet friendly.

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7. Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.67 (319 reviews) 4.67 (319 reviews)
Area guide to Hayes
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Taking seventh place, Fizzy Hayes UB3 is a residential development of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. It’s in south Hayes, right near Hayes & Harlinton Station, and just a short drive from London Heathrow Airport. Also, the development sits between two popular green spaces – Minet Country Park and Lake Farm Country Park.

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8. Charter Place, TW3

Greystar
4.69 (239 reviews) 4.69 (239 reviews)
Area guide to Hounslow
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Charter Place sits eighth in our ranking of London’s luxury apartment development. It’s an INSTRATA Lifestyle Residence, managed by Greystar. It features a collection of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes. Residents have access to an onsite gym, lounge, a private dining room, and co-working spaces. In addition, Charter Place is only a short walk away from Hounslow East Underground station.

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9. Union Wharf, SE8

Essential Living
4.66 (249 reviews) 4.66 (249 reviews)
Area guide to Deptford
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Sitting ninth, Union Wharf is a development from London property developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich’s town centre. It houses a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, Union Wharf is close to the Cutty Sark DLR station for fast and frequent connections to Canary Wharf.

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10. The Whitehouse Apartments, SE1

Galliard Homes
4.92 (11 reviews) 4.92 (11 reviews)
Area guide to South Bank
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Situated on London’s South Bank and taking 10th place in our luxury London rankings, The Whitehouse Apartments offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The development is within a four-minute walk to Waterloo station with its vast transport links via both Rail and Underground services and residents on site can enjoy rooftop gardens and a health and fitness suite.

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11. Glasshouse Gardens, E20

Lendlease
4.78 (12 reviews) 4.78 (12 reviews)
Area guide to Stratford
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Glasshouse Gardens is a residential development near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London. Brought to us by Land Lease Europe, it features a mix of studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all of which overlook the park. Stratford International station and Westfield Stratford City are both within close proximity.   Read reviews and details of Glasshouse Gardens, E20

12. Hoxton Press, N1

Anthology
4.77 (23 reviews) 4.77 (23 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Hackney
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Anthology Hoxton Press is a selection of Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes. It comprises of two landmark buildings, Mono and Duo, as well as a community café and landscaped gardens.  Nestled between Shoreditch Park and the Regents Canal, Hoxton Press will celebrate the heritage left by the sites former occupiers, The Mullord Brothers […] Read reviews and details of Hoxton Press, N1

13. The Otto, E5

Londonewcastle
4.72 (6 reviews) 4.72 (6 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Hackney
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The Otto is a development by Londonewcastle and the London Borough of Hackney, which features 90 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments alongside a primary school located on the ground and first floors. The development is moments away from the Hackney Downs park and Clapton, Rectory Road and Hackney Downs stations are all within a […] Read reviews and details of The Otto, E5

14. Arundel Square, N7

United House Developments
4.71 (12 reviews) 4.71 (12 reviews)
Area guide to Holloway
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Arundel Square is a United House Development located in Islington. It is comprised of 147 apartments and residents have access to a range of amenities, for example: a concierge, bike storage, parking and gardens. The development is conveniently situated just a few minutes walk from both Highbury and Islington station and Caledonian Road & Barnsbury […] Read reviews and details of Arundel Square, N7

15. Simple Life London at Elements, EN3

Simple Life Homes
4.70 (5 reviews) 4.70 (5 reviews)
Area guide to North London
Situated right next to Ponders End station, Elements is the perfect home for those looking to live in a place with great connectivity and a vibrant new community. Read reviews and details of Simple Life London at Elements, EN3

16. Coda, SW11

Avanton
4.69 (11 reviews) 4.69 (11 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Wandsworth
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Coda is a new development of apartments by Avanton. The development is situated next to the Thames in Battersea and is home to the Royal Academy of Dance. Read reviews and details of Coda, SW11

17. Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Apo
4.68 (184 reviews) 4.68 (184 reviews)
Area guide to Hayes
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Formerly known as be:here Hayes, Apo at The Gatefold is a residential development comprising of 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. It offers commercial units including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. In addition, the development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport. Read reviews and details of Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

18. 30 Harbord Square, E14

Canary Wharf Group
4.69 (39 reviews) 4.69 (39 reviews)
Area guide to Canary Wharf
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Canary Wharf Group are pleased to offer a selection of affordable studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments at 30 Harbord Square in Canary Wharf. Every apartment has been designed to a high-specification and all residents benefit from waterside views of the Thames or westwards towards Canary Wharf. Discover Canary Wharf’s latest neighbourhood, Wood Wharf, and […] Read reviews and details of 30 Harbord Square, E14

19. Ten Degrees, CR0

Greystar
4.66 (146 reviews) 4.66 (146 reviews)
Area guide to Croydon
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Ten Degrees, by Greystar, sits in Central Croydon. Comprising of 546 apartments over 44 floors, there is also a games room, rooftop gym, pet spa, screening room and co-working spaces. As well as this, residents have access to a wide variety of transport links, allowing them to reach central London in just 15-minutes. Read reviews and details of Ten Degrees, CR0

20. Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

Greystar
4.65 (79 reviews) 4.65 (79 reviews)
Area guide to Nine Elms
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Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, is a collection of rental apartments located in Zone 1. Each apartment is pet-friendly and offers all the amenities you need for better living. Situated in south west London, Bloom Nine Elms has a collection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Onsite amenities include a 24/7 gym, swimming pools, […] Read reviews and details of Bloom Nine Elms, SW11

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If you’re looking for more modern London apartments with genuine wow factor, check out our list of properties with outstanding riverside views. Alternatively, if you want to make the move out of central London, our list of top spots in Zone 4 is certainly worth a glance.

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