KINGSTON RIVERSIDE EXCEPTIONAL THAMESIDE CITY LIVING
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A truly iconic new lAndmArk development, kingston riverside combines luxurious And sophisticAted city style with idyllic trAnquillity on the thAmes riverfront, just moments from kingston bridge. desire now hAs A nAme. kingston riverside.
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An iconic building in An outstAnding locAtion, kingston riverside tAkes its distinctive design cues from the gentle contours And forms AssociAted with open wAter.
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STATEMENT LIVING
A feeling of exclusivity and a real sense of arrival begin as soon as you enter kingston riverside’s striking double-height entrance lobby. welcomed by discrete, soft lighting, fashionable finishes and a contemporary décor, the ambience is that of a boutique hotel; the perfect place to meet and greet friends before an exciting evening out. seated behind an imposing reception desk is the concierge, there to offer a full range of essential services to help residents’ lives run as smoothly and as comfortably as possible.
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to appreciate your apartment’s prime riverside location, simply step out on to your balcony. today’s rowers and pleasure boats may have replaced the grand royal barge of king henry viii but the river thames remains as mesmerising and enchanting as ever.
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below us the thAmes grew lighter, And All Around were the shAdows the dArk shAdows of buildings And bridges thAt formed the bAse of this beAutiful mAsterpiece.
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A mAgnificent west-fAcing view Across the river And beyond by day or by night, the views from kingston riverside are always spectacular. gracing the far bank to the west is the verdant beauty of hampton court palace and gardens, the 700 acre hampton court park and the gentle sweep of bushy park, the second largest of london’s royal parks. the thames here is non-tidal and always magnificent. breathtaking balcony views like this are just one of the benefits of living at kingston riverside.
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LONDON. A WORLD-CLASS CITY. EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT OR NEED, CLOSE BY. 18
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the thAmes. flowing mAjesticAlly pAst your ApArtment through the heArt of the city. whether you are working or studying in the capital or just want to enjoy unrivalled cultural and leisure facilities, kingston riverside, just 12 miles from central london, provides the perfect location. from the pomp and pageantry of the tower of london, st paul’s cathedral, buckingham palace, big ben and the houses of parliament to the world-famous shopping destinations of knightsbridge, bond street, oxford street and now, westfield, europe’s premier retail destination (just nine miles away). for entertainment there is a myriad of live music venues including the revered royal Albert hall and the dynamic 23,000 seat o2 Arena which plays host to some of the greatest live acts in the world.
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SOUTHWEST TRAINS CONNECTION TO WATERLOO 30 MINS
PADDINGTON 15 MINS
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kingston. from fine dining to riverside drinks. from Apple to zArA kingston is renowned for its good selection of traditional pubs, modern bars and fashionable restaurants offering a cosmopolitan selection of cuisines to suit all tastes. for lively riverside wining and dining and a superb choice of al fresco eateries head for charter quay. nearby kew is home to two of the finest restaurants in the locality; the kew grill offers outstanding traditional fare by celebrity chef Antony worrall thompson while for michelin star excellence, the glasshouse specialises in contemporary european cuisine. shopping in kingston is equally flavoursome and enticing. A sophisticated and distinctly upmarket alternative to the west end, here you’ll find everything from a heal’s and a john lewis department store to an unrivalled mix of independent shops and boutiques catering to a discerning clientele. to complete the perfect shopping experience kingston is also home to the award-winning bentall centre, under whose roof you will find over 80 top names ranging from Apple to zara, as well as a virgin Active health club and a crèche. the area is perfectly located too for london’s top schools and universities including, on your doorstep, the four campuses of kingston university and roehampton university which enjoys a scenic location overlooking nearby richmond park.
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today, kingston and its surrounds still enjoy very special connections with royalty, thanks to its many palaces and royal parks, a fact recognised by the present monarch queen elizabeth ii when she renewed kingston’s special charter as a royal borough in 1965.
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kingston upon thames is one of london’s privileged royal boroughs, granted special status in recognition of the town’s celebrated connections with royalty for over one thousand years, including the coronation of no less than seven kings. the great tudor king henry viii moved to hampton court palace in 1529 and it was the influence of his court that helped transform kingston into one of the wealthiest and most fashionable areas of london.
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RichmoND pARK
KEW GARDENS
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london’s largest royal park lies only one mile to the north. from its heights, you can enjoy a superb, uninterrupted view over london as far as st. paul’s cathedral. take time to explore this once exclusive preserve of kings and discover the exquisite georgian pembroke lodge and the isabella plantation – a magnificent woodland garden.
just over five miles to the north of kingston riverside lies kew gardens, the most famous and celebrated botanical garden in the world and a designated world heritage site. here, amongst its 300 acres of exquisitely beautiful landscapes, there sits a breathtaking five acre lake plus over 100 different gardens to captivate and delight as well as unique attractions such as the world famous hothouses and pagoda and historic kew palace itself. the grounds of kew gardens were once royal estates enjoyed by kings george ii and iii amongst others.
just across the river, bushy park is london’s second largest royal park and a haven for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. the beautiful 17th century diana fountain sits at the focal point of two breathtaking vistas designed by sir christopher wren, while herds of wild fallow deer add enchantment to the historic woodland gardens and water features.
britAin’s top three sporting venues virtuAlly on your doorstep tWicKENhAm StADium the home of english rugby is just five miles away. All of england’s home test matches are played here, as well as many of the biggest national games. this historic ground will host the finals of the 2012 heineken cup and the prestigious 2015 rugby world cup.
WimbLEDoN RoyAL pARK hAmptoN couRt
only seven miles from kingston riverside lies wimbledon, home of the All england lawn tennis & croquet club and the venue for the world’s most exciting and prestigious tennis championships.
1 mile – 5 mins drive truly regal and steeped in history, hampton court was once the palace of king henry viii and five of his six wives. here, like nowhere else, you’ll experience the majesty and grandeur of tudor england. fine formal gardens give way to the verdant expanse of hampton court park, where henry and his court rode out to hunt wild game.
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WEmbLEy StADium twelve miles to the north, you’ll find the legendary wembley stadium, the second largest sports stadium in europe and home to the england football team as well as many other major football fixtures including the fA cup final. when not hosting the best in english football, wembley also stages some of the biggest concerts in europe.
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THE ULTIMATE SPECIFICATION
greAt design is the seArch for A mAgicAl bAlAnce between Art And crAft; concept And detAil; form And function.
All the apartments at kingston riverside benefit from a superb standard specification which is in itself a lesson in luxury. Add redrow homes’ intelligent design that maximises light, space and of course, river views and you can appreciate that the difference really is in the detail. the sleek, contemporary-styled kitchens, for example, feature concealed cabinet lighting, soft close units and a range of integrated siemens stainless steel appliances. the bathrooms and en-suites feature contemporary white designer sanitaryware, polished chrome brassware by hansgrohe, plus glass shelving set within a bespoke glass elevation complemented by custom-made mirrors. All the apartments enjoy engineered stained timber flooring, wet underfloor heating and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom.
philippe stArck’s ‘juicy sAlif’ lemon squeezer from 1990, An icon of industriAl design And displAyed in new york’s museum of modern Art
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tAking elegAnt living to new heights
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