See inside the stylish show apartment at Lea Wharf

Lea Wharf in Hertford is the most talked-about residential development in the county town for years, and Axis magazine was delighted to be given a tour of the impressive show apartment last month.

Lea Wharf has been developed by local company Chase New Homes on the site of the former Bircherley Green shopping centre and has been designed in two buildings leading from Railway Street down to the River Lea. Each building contains commercial space on the ground floor, including restaurants fronting on to the riverside (see page 5 for an update on the confirmed tenants), with a total of 98 one and two-bedroom apartments above. The two buildings are called Charter House and Navigation House and the first tranche of apartments, in Charter House, went on sale in early May.

Already more than 30 have been sold, to a mix of first-time buyers, commuters and downsizers, with the first residents moving in last month.

The Navigation House apartments, some of which are larger with separate studies, are soon to be released – you can register your interest now.

The show apartment in Charter House gives a fabulous insight into the genuine sense of space and the high quality finish of these apartments, which are ready to move into.

One visit and you will be ready to get your furniture and belongings together!

Beautifully designed

Designed by interior design company Belle Maison, the apartment features a welcoming hallway with Amtico Spacia flooring leading to the spacious openplan living, dining and kitchen space which is at the heart of the home. It features a statement Crittal-effect window, reflecting the industrial/wharf-style theme of the whole development.

The stylish kitchen comes with a range of integrated Siemens appliances including a washer-dryer conveniently housed within a cupboard, but it does not intrude into the rest of the living and dining area, as happens with many modern developments.

The space is a versatile area, with the potential to entertain, be a relaxing sanctuary or be zoned to include a home office.

The impressive window floods the apartment with natural light in the daytime whilst in the eve- nings, soft warming downlighters create a soothing ambience. The primary bedroom also features an attractive Crittal-style arched window and a full height, built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors and fully lined interior. There is a stylish en-suite off the master bedroom, a family bathroom off the hallway and a good sized second bedroom, again featuring the impressive arched window. Both bedrooms are bright by day and comforting at night with plush carpets. Dependent on their reservation date, new residents may be able to choose between three distinct colour palettes for their apartment – Earth, Moon and Pearl – curated by Chase New Homes and interior designers to provide imaginative and complementary tones and colours.

Lea Wharf features a uniformed concierge service and a private wi-fi enabled roof garden for residents, who will also have on their doorstep the new commercial spaces which include a state of the art medical centre/GP surgery, a gym and a major new Boots store.

The development, which also includes a public space, is ideally placed to access Hertford’s town centre with its independent retailers, smart coffee shops and popular restaurants, as well as its green spaces and two stations. All in all, the show apartment fully delivers on Chase’s pledge to provide a high quality development offering a luxury lifestyle that Hertford can be proud of.

Express your interest

Prices start at £299,995 for a one-bedroom apartment. For further information contact selling agents Lanes Exclusive Homes on 01992 940955 or email leawharf@ lanesexclusivehomes.co.uk.