An independent, newly-built house offers many lifestyle benefits for families, such as more space and privacy. They also don’t require the owners to pay any service charges and ground rent that are typical of leasehold properties such as apartments. However, while such houses are easier to find in the countryside, they are limited in the inner city or Greater London zones.
The convenience of excellent transport to central London within minutes, combined with the opportunity for private, freehold residency, makes such properties stand out to buyers and investors.
From Dulwich in Zone 2 to Enfield in Zone 5 and beyond, here are some of the best new-build London houses across the UK capital.
Melbourne Mews is a collection of six modern and luxurious townhouses, located on a leafy street off Melbourne Grove in South East London’s East Dulwich. Each house is developed across four storeys, offering 1,700 sq ft of thoughtful living spaces, with stylish interiors and energy-efficient features. Moreover, with East Dulwich Station just a stroll away, residents can reach London Bridge in 12 minutes. Proximity to popular parks, such as Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye, Brockwell Park, and several well-regarded schools, is an added benefit of living here.
There is only a limited collection of seven units, featuring two and three-bedroom townhouses available in the sought-after Highgate Village area of North London. Vast open green spaces like Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park and Highgate Wood support the village-like charm in the neighbourhood, while many prestigious schools make it appealing to families. Quick connectivity to the City and central London via the Northern Tube Line is a further benefit of living and investing here.
A collection of stylish three and four-bedroom houses in a desirable Zone 3 neighbourhood of North London, North Gate Park offers buyers and investors a rare opportunity. Combining the elegance of restored heritage with modern architecture, the houses provide an idyllic retreat from the urban bustle. Popular landmarks such as Chestnuts Park, Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace are nearby, while the Seven Sisters Tube and Overground Station is just a short walk away.
A collection of five stylish, four-bedroom townhouses in Hendon, these freehold units are managed by Barratt London’s Hendon Waterside estate. A lakeside development, located just adjacent to the Brent Reservoir, residents are surrounded by over 400 acres of green space in the vicinity. The availability of many Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ schools nearby, along with proximity to Hendon Station, are added benefits. While direct connections to King’s Cross and the City take less than half an hour, investors can expect yields of over 6%.
Set within Berkeley’s Kidbrooke Village estate, this collection of 19 four-bed freehold townhouses offers spacious layouts and outdoor spaces with many other lifestyle amenities, including landscaped courtyard gardens, playgrounds and meadows nearby. Termed the Blackheath Collection, these houses are just a short walk to the Zone 3 Kidbrooke Station, from where the City, West End and Canary Wharf are easily accessible.
Located within the 32-acre Springfield Park in South West London, Wandsworth Common by London Square features an exclusive collection of three, four and five-bedroom houses. These semi-detached and detached freehold townhouses come with beautiful outdoor spaces and their own driveways, as well as many other amenities. Wandsworth Common, Earsfield, and Tooting Bec stations are nearby for quick commutes to central London.
A limited collection of just three park-facing townhouses within Berkeley’s 13-acre masterplan development in Southall, The Parkside Collection, offers a chance to live within 1,100 sq ft of floor space spread across three floors. Residents also get a private terrace and garage with their property, along with upscale amenities at The Parkside Club and 4.5 acres of central gardens. Nearby Tube and Elizabeth Line connectivity facilitate quick commutes to central London and Heathrow Airport.
A collection of brand-new three, four and five-bedroom townhouses set within 56 acres of parkland in Enfield, Trent Park by Berkeley offers an exceptional lifestyle with amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and more. With Oakwood Tube Station just a few minutes away, residents can get to central London in less than half an hour.
Twickenham, South West London – Zone 5
Twickenham
Located within the Royal Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham Green and Twickenham Square, by London Square, consist of beautiful three and four-bedroom townhouses. These freehold properties come with private gardens and outdoor spaces, with Twickenham Station just a few minutes away.
Buying with Benham and Reeves
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