Capital gains: The London properties to invest in now

Surrounded by London’s best restaurants, boutiques and theatres in the cultural hub of Covent Garden, the fifth-floor apartment in Chapter House artfully blends British history with modern interior design. 

Housed within the building’s Victorian frontage, which has been meticulously maintained by Apt Architects, the 1,997 square-foot penthouse has been transformed by the editor-in-chief at ELLE Decoration magazine, Ben Spriggs. With the aid of property developer Londonewcastle, Spriggs conceptualised the styling, showcasing the best of British design in the apartment’s fixtures, furnishings and home accessories. The interiors re-imagine traditional design in innovative ways, featuring contemporary furniture and refined woodwork in bold block colours, offset by textured sculptures, eye-catching artwork and ornate marble finishes throughout the three-bedroom home. The elegant and modern interior is further complemented by three terraces that offer dual aspect views over the city’s most bustling borough, and the complex benefits from prime location just steps away from Holbon and Tottenham Court Road stations. A concierge is on site to assist all residents and there is also a gym for occupants inside the building.

The 5th-floor penthouse at Chapter House is listed for sale with CBRE for £5,495,000.

Adjacent to Hyde Park and next to the Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane, Clivedale London’s Mayfair Park Residences sit in one of London’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Hidden behind a Grade II listed Georgian façade the new collection of 24 residences, including apartments, townhouses and a penthouse, mark the Dorchester Collection’s first foray into residential development.

Following the growing trend of combining hotel amenities with ultra-prime property, all Mayfair Park Residence owners will have access to a bevy of tailor-made services from the adjoining hotel, including housekeeping, 24/7 concierge and in-room dining and a Rolls-Royce chauffer service. The development also incorporates a 10,000 sq ft Health Club, with a gym, 20 metre pool, sauna and steam rooms and two treatment rooms, managed by the Dorchester Collection team.

Mayfair-based developer Clivedale has now revealed the first completed townhouse, with interiors by Parisian design duo Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. Accessed through a private Georgian portico on Stanhope Gate, Townhouse One is a three-bedroom 3,334 sq ft duplex. Merging classic and contemporary elements it has a calm feel with a “little bit of sparkle", including a six-metre-high bespoke light installation and grand spiral staircase that links the two floors.

Prices at Mayfair Park Residences range from £4.25 million to £24.5 million.

London property developer Northacre is now nearing completion on perhaps its grandest of projects in the capital. Ideally located beside St James' Park and opposite Buckingham Palace, No.1 Palace Street occupies a piece of the city's most desirable real estate. Seventy-two apartments are now available to buy in the historic site, whose royal affiliation can be traced back to 1860 when it hosted overflow guests of the royals as the Palace Hotel.

From the outside, No.1 Palace Street has plenty to pique a buyer's interest: facades constructed in a range of styles from French Renaissance to Queen Anne and direct views into the royal gardens. The building's interior, however, is simply resplendent. Each uniquely designed flat features high ceilings, impressive staircases and marble floors. Alongside the apartments, residential amenities include courtyard gardens and a wellness centre, plus a cinema, library and meeting room. Exclusive access to personal trainers, housekeepers and spa therapists is another lifestyle perk for buyers taking up residence at this Northacre property.

Northacre apartments at No.1 Palace Street are listed for sale with JLL & Clifton Property Partners from £2,550,000.

Under development by Berkeley Homes, the Foster + Partners-designed South Quay Plaza offers everything from urban pied-à-terres to family-sized apartments just minutes from the commercial and leisure hub of Canary Wharf. The 65th floor apartment spans 1,483 square feet and offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as an open plan living, kitchen and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows making the most of stunning views across Canary Wharf, the Thames and beyond. While being sold unfurnished, interior designer Dara Huang has created a bespoke dressing scheme for the penthouse utilising curved shapes, natural fabrics and neutral, alongside high-end pieces by Vladimir Kagan and DHLux, to create an inviting, tranquil atmosphere.

Residents at South Quay Plaza will also gain membership to the Quay Club which grants access to a 56th floor resident's lounge, bar and large terrace as well as a health club boating a 20 metre swimming pool, vitality pool, hot pool, sauna, steam room and wellness facilities.

The South Quay Plaza penthouse is listed for sale for £2,875,000 with Berkeley Homes.

Located between Sloane Square and Knightsbridge, Chelsea Barracks represents a major new development in West London set over 12.8 acres and encompassing seven new residential squares with a host of public amenities. The site will have three property types - residence, penthouses and townhouses - on offer. The most luxurious of these are undoubtedly the townhouses which have been designed in reference to their grand Georgian predecessors to boast large living areas set over four storeys, fine British craftsmanship and flexible layouts to cater to all types of owners. Residents will also have access to range a high-end amenities including a beauty salon and gym with training studios designed by Goddard Littlefair, a business suite with board rooms, swimming pool, spa, private screening room, billiard room, a 24-hour hotel-style concierge and valet parking.

Townhouses at Chelsea Barracks start at £37 million.

A collection of luxury apartments by EcoWorld Ballymore, Wardian London combines modern architecture with innovative landscaping in one of the city’s most lucrative business districts. Composed of two residential towers, the buildings themselves, designed by Glenn Howells Architects, rise to 50 and 55 storeys over South Dock, with unrivalled views over Canary Wharf and the City.

Wardian London’s penthouses, the development’s most luxurious residences available in two or three bedroom duplex configurations, offer residents the ultimate oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city. Interiors by a specialist team of designers draw inspiration from the development’s unique eco-concept and the apartment's private sky garden. Using an earthy colour palette to give the decor an artisan’s touch, unlacquered marble, stone and brass, as well as organic timber are used in abundance throughout the open plan living areas and spacious bedrooms.

All Wardian London residents will also have access to The Wardian Club and its exclusive facilities, which include a 25 metre open air swimming pool, gym, cinema, business lounge, two restaurants, a vibrant rooftop sky observatory and a 24 hour concierge service.

Penthouses at Wardian London are listed with price on request with EcoWorld Ballymore.

The final and most exclusive phase of One Park Drive, a luxurious 58-storey residential building within Canary Wharf's development Wood Wharf, the Sky Lofts are located on the 32nd floor offering panoramic views across London. Just three Sky Lofts are available, each boasting up to 1,300 square feet of exterior space and putting an emphasis on seamless indoor/outdoor living thanks to floor to ceiling windows and the building's innovative cylindrical architecture by Herzog & de Meuron. Inside, each Sky Loft will offer separate kitchen and living areas as well as spacious bedrooms and fully quipped bathrooms. Residents at One Park Drive will also have access to a host of amenities including a concierge, library, gym, 20-metre swimming pool, steam room and sauna.

Sky Lofts at One Park Drive start from £2,750,000 with Canary Wharf Group.

Straddling the border between Marylebone and Mayfair, the Mansion occupies a prime position just minutes from Oxford Street, Bond Street, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Designed by DSDHA with interiors by Arney Fender Katsalidis, the building houses 23 single-level and duplex apartments offering a modern take on the area’s traditional red brick buildings. The development's top end offering comes in the form of two beautiful penthouses with large open plan living spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows while all residents will have access to 6,500 square feet of amenities including a residents’ lounge overlooking a sunken garden, spa and fitness centre with sauna, steam room and treatment room and 25-metre swimming pool as well as a 24-hour concierge, access to a chauffeur-driven Bentley, valet parking and hotel-style amenities from a range of external partners.

The Mansion apartments have been developed by Clivedale London and are listed for sale with Savills and CBRE with prices for a two-bedroom residence starting at £5,300,000.