Known for its high-spec, design-forward developments across the country, Berkeley has just launched The Halo at Oval Village, an exemplary new address that embodies heritage-led luxury living in London.
 
Set within the restored Grade II-listed frame of a former Victorian gasholder (a large metal structure in which natural gas was once stored), the new development boasts 199 contemporary homes, and offers unrivalled views across the world-famous Kia Oval cricket ground – considered by many to be the birthplace of the modern English sport. Bringing together old and new, the building seamlessly blends London’s historic industrial silhouettes with contemporary, cutting-edge design.

Standing at over 130-feet tall, the imposing ironwork has been out of use since 2014, but its distinctive figure has become a recognisable feature of the capital’s internationally identifiable cityscape. Each brand-new home benefits from private outdoor space, with select homes and penthouses featuring private terraces with views over the Kia Oval.

Completed to a high specification, each home boasts a contemporary, open-plan layout, with Scandinavian-inspired palettes, thoughtful interior flourishes and striking, dark bronze ironmongery. Kitchens feature sleek cabinetry and marble-effect surfaces, while the bedrooms and living spaces make use of soft textures and integrated lighting to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The smart bathrooms combine stylish materials and soft lighting to create a polished, spa-like feel, while sympathetically painted architraves pay subtle homage to The Halo’s Victorian past.

Five-star hotel-style amenities can be found at the 1847 Club, a beautiful health and wellness retreat spread over two floors, which offers a 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, gym, spa, and treatment rooms, as well as a private cinema and residents’ lounge. Named to mark the year that the gasholder was originally built, residents will also enjoy an exclusive fifth-floor rooftop terrace. With its unmatched vistas over the cricket ground, as well as the peaceful landscaped public gardens below, it is the perfect spot to kick back and impress friends, family or colleagues.

Set among the 2.5 acres of green space that forms the recently developed Oval Village neighbourhood, the Central Plaza will also feature a living wall of greenery and tumbling roses, supported by the gasholder frame, accompanied by a lily pond and waterfall. Residents will also benefit from a range of office and retail spaces, with Oval Works – the 76,000 square foot flagship commercial building – already sold to commercial property firm Landsec.

Paul Vallone, chairman of Berkeley Central London, says: “The magnificent Victorian gasholder at the heart of Berkeley’s Oval Village development is an iconic landmark on London’s skyline and, overlooking the world-famous Kia Oval cricket ground, an important backdrop to sporting history. Its meticulous transformation into a unique luxury residential building means that for the first time, buyers can own a piece of London’s heritage with an elegant and modern home set within the restored frame.

“Oval is an exceptional place to live; this established boutique neighbourhood has long been favoured by city dwellers for its array of parks, excellent transport connections and proximity to the centre of the capital. This is already a thriving, sought-after community and with the launch of The Halo, Oval Village is a destination for buyers who wish to be a part of London’s history as well as its future.”

Located within a ten-minute walk of three stations, The Halo qualifies for TfL’s highest connectivity rating of 6b, based on access to transport and frequency of services, while some of London’s best schools and universities are also within close reach, including Harris Academy in Battersea, King’s College London and the LSE.

Prices range from £580,000 for a Manhattan apartment to £2,650,000 for a penthouse, visit berkeleygroup.co.uk.

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