250 City Road EC1V
250 City Road is a new landmark scheme, a mixed-use development by Berkeley Homes in London's Travel Zone 1, opposite the City Road Basin and midway between Angel and Old Street stations. Designed by Foster + Partners, it forms part of a distinctive cluster of new high-rise buildings dramatically changing central London''s skyline.
The 42-storey Carrara, 36-storey Valencia Tower and the lower podium Aurora apartment building form the residential core of 250 City Road offering luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses. Residents of 250 City Road enjoy exquisite onsite amenities and outstanding connectivity: Old Street, Farringdon, Moorgate, Hoxton, Shoreditch and London Liverpool Street are easily reached on foot in no time. Berkeley Homes is the award-winning developer committed to a range of sustainable designs. 250 City Road scheme incorporates photovoltaic panels providing renewable energy, green roofs to soften and cool the site, and rainwater harvesting and recycling systems for irrigation.
Facilities at 250 City Road include: 24hr concierge services, a rooftop terrace, 20-metre swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam & spa, screening room, a residents’ lounge and secure basement cycle stores. Secure but limited underground parking is available by negotiation. A Car Club will be available to residents subject to membership and contract.
At the heart of the scheme is a new green park, a large landscaping measuring 2 acres designed by Gillespies architects. Once complete. the park will be Wi-Fi enabled and have pedestrian paths linking the development with its surroundings and allowing for new walking routes between the City and Islington.
In addition to residential, the development will have a 4*, 190 bedroom hotel, extensive office and retail space with shops, bars and restaurants.
250 City Road, London EC1V apartments
Spacious modern urban interiors with open plan living taking centre stage, incorporating the latest technologies such as underfloor heating and comfort cooling throughout. There is a selection of apartments with higher, 'Gold' specifications including a flex induction hob, instant hot water taps, engineered oak flooring, bespoke fitted wardrobes, dimmers on downlights in living room, speakers and sound system to all habitable rooms and master ensuite plus a burglar alarm. Siemens integrated appliances are built in sleek kitchens which would also have a wine cooler and compartmentalised waste storage.
Transport Connections
250 City Road is well placed midway between Angel (Northern line) and Old Street (National Rail via Highbury & Islington, Alexandra Palace to Hertford North and London Underground Northern Line). The development is within one mile of Old Street, Farringdon, Moorgate, Hoxton, Shoreditch and London Liverpool Street and will be even better connected with the Crossrail/ Elizabeth line network due to start running soon. The location secures an easy access to the A10 and A1, both leading to major motorway connections to the north.
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