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.
If you want to know more about any of these developments, simply click and explore.
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.
In second place, just a 12 minute train from Euston in leafy Harrow, you’ll find The Palm House. It’s filled with fully-furnished studio apartments and shared spaces. There is an on-site co-working space, gym, cinema, cafe and two panoramic roof terraces, all included in the monthly rent. Daily events range from boxing classes to wine tasting masterclasses. The Palm House iswithin easy reach of Harrow and Wealdstone station. You’re also a 25 minute walk from the quaint Harrow on the Hill, with its cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
Third-ranked 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.
Our fourth-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.
Boosted by great recent reviews to the number five 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.
Taking sixth 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.
In seventh, 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.
Taking eighth 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.
Charter Place sits ninth 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.
Sitting 10th, 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.
Situated on London’s South Bank, opposite the Royal Festival Hall, 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 […] Read reviews and details of The Whitehouse Apartments, SE1
The Quarters Swiss Cottage accommodates 102 self-contained spacious units for short-term stays. Guests can enjoy a range of services and amenities, including in house maintenance and housekeeping. Similarly, Finchley Road station is less than a minute’s walk away, meaning easy access to transport links. Likewise, there is a great selection of shops, restaurants, bars and […] Read reviews and details of The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3
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
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
Long-term letting scheme The Quarters Croydon offers residents a stylish and convenient base in this thriving South London suburb. There are 151 high-specification studios at the development, with Croydon station only a 4-minute walk away. Trains reach London Bridge in just 14 minutes, while Gatwick Airport is also easily accessible. Read reviews and details of The Quarters Croydon, CR0
The Quarters Kilburn is located in north-west London, and is offering 82 self-contained studios. Additionally, Kilburn Park station is a 5 minute journey away. As a result, residents have access to central London as Euston is only a 7-minute journey. Furthermore, residents have access to parking, a concierge and a lounge. Read reviews and details of The Quarters Kilburn, NW6
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
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
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
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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