Oval Village

About Oval Village

The shape of things to come
An exciting and unique place to live in the heart of London. Shaped by rich history, lush green outdoor space and a vibrant lifestyle.

Life shaped around you

London on your doorstep
London is an exciting city of contrasts with lots of well-known and familiar sites to see and experience. From historic architecture to museums and art galleries to world-famous department stores, high-end designer shops, food markets and Michelin star restaurants. With a buzzing nightlife, easy transport links, abundance of parks and open green spaces, London is the ideal place to live.

Oval Village lies just a few minutes from the heart of what makes London a global capital that appeals to residents and visitors. There’s an endless selection of the finest stores and boutiques at some of the world’s most recognised shopping destinations: Regent Street, Covent Garden, Knightsbridge and the King’s Road. For food lovers there is an array of award-winning restaurants with critically acclaimed chefs, many boasting Michelin stars, plus an internationally renowned choice of the finest bars, cafés and hotels. It’s all there waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

Rich with culture
London is home to world-class museums, theatres, concert halls and music venues with a thriving diary of events to entertain and delight. This booming city represents the very best of theatre, art and music.

World-class education
London is home to some of the world’s finest educational institutions. Oval Village is close to a wide choice of outstanding schools, colleges and universities, providing the best education available at all stages of learning.

Getting around
Within easy walking distance of Oval Village is a choice of three Underground stations, a mainline train station and a bus terminal. All of which make it a desirable and convenient location to benefit from London’s excellent transport links.

Gastronomic delights
Oval boasts a buzzing and eclectic food culture to satisfy every palate and popular trend. Ranging from street food pop-ups bursting onto the scene with new food innovations to intimate brasseries and pavement cafés. The area is home to many traditional pubs with outdoor beer gardens to enjoy. The local street markets, bakehouses, social dining clubs, bars and restaurants all combine to create a mellow artisan village environment on Oval’s doorstep.

A home for arts and entertainment
Surrounding Oval Village is a cultural hive of art galleries, theatres and museums to enrich the mind. From the Gasworks Gallery to Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery, the Old Vic to the Young Vic, there is a vast array of award-winning culture on your doorstep. Just a ball’s throw away is the legendary Kia Oval, one of the most famous international cricket grounds. Home to Surrey County Cricket Club since it opened in 1845, it has also hosted other historically important sporting events such as England’s first international football match.

A breath of fresh air
The London Borough of Lambeth, home to Oval Village, boasts more than 60 public parks, commons and gardens, all perfect for relaxation or an early morning workout. Its crown jewel is Kennington Park, just a five minute walk from Oval Village, with a choice of leisure facilities alongside open grassland and flower gardens. Other exciting green gems include the bohemian Bonnington Square Garden and the Vauxhall City Farm both offering the sights and sounds of nature in the heart of Europe’s greenest city.

Royal connections
Surrounding Oval Village and The Pinnacle is a corner of London steeped in a rich royal and ecclesiastical history of land, palaces and landmarks, dating back almost 1,000 years. Kennington Palace that once occupied a site close-by, was home to Edward, The Prince of Wales, known as ‘the Black Prince’. The title, the Duke of Cornwall, was created for him by his father, King Edward III. The Duke of Cornwall title is still held by the heir to throne to this day. In the 1500s Kennington Palace was dismantled by King Henry VIII who used some of the stones to build his new palace in Whitehall. Today the royal connections continue and the land occupied by the world famous Kia Oval cricket ground is still owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.

Georgian elegance
The local area around Oval Village has many elegant streets and squares dating from the 1770s. There are some superb pubs and restaurants found in these highly desirable, Grade II listed Georgian and Victorian buildings.

One of the best examples of Georgian architecture is the famous Cleaver Square, with its central area which is surrounded by trees. Here locals play boules and enjoy the atmosphere of the local Prince of Wales pub.

Old power
The Oval Gasholders were a magnificent feat of Victorian engineering and a working monument to the great pioneers of British power. The grandest of these gasholders was the largest of its kind in the world at the time of construction in 1877.

New energy
Now, the historic site’s redevelopment and restoration heralds a new phase in its history: that of a towering symbol of a different kind of progress, where old blends with new to build a proud and vibrant community fit for the 21st century.

Tranquil waterside gardens

Surround yourself in green
Beautifully lit at night, the waterfall in Gasholder Place tumbles from the trellis work into a corten steel trough and ends in a lily pond. A series of water steps are located between calm, reflective sections with corten steel bridges connecting the adjacent paved areas. The quieter areas of water have planting which enhances the gentle flow of the water and provide elegant vertical highlights. Standing elegantly in the pond is a steel crafted phoenix statue, a symbol of the regeneration of this former Gasworks.

The central plaza, Gasholder Place, is a beautifully paved space defined by a dramatic, animated wall of tumbling greenery that is supported by a Gasholder frame. The steel trelliswork that forms part of the structure creates a supporting frame for a tapestry of rambling roses that will fill the plaza with colour and scent during the busy summer months.

An oasis of calm
Oval Village’s spacious green havens, designed by renowned landscape architects Murdoch Wickham, provide vital spaces to breathe, relax and unwind or simply spend time with friends and enjoy the surrounding beauty. These interconnected green spaces will become focal points for the whole community.

Vibrant Central Plaza
Oval Village is a new kind of neighbourhood with community at its heart. Set amidst iconic buildings, bustling high streets and the bright lights of Britain’s capital, it provides an oasis of calm in the heart of London. Less than 10 minutes away from Vauxhall, Oval and Kennington stations, this new residential development has all the charm, character and community of English village life without losing the buzz of the city.

Gasholder Place lies at the centre of Oval Village with cafes and shops set around a circular paved area perfect to meet, relax and socialise.

Gasholder Place

Oval Works
Oval Village will deliver a flexible working space and community space at Oval Works. It’s a new landmark office building with 80,000 sq ft of flexible office space spread over six floors where local businesses, products and ideas can come together.

The 1847 Residents’ Club
The 1847 Residents’ Club, named after the year the first historic gasholder was installed on site, will now be home to Oval Village’s state of the art, private wellness and leisure facilities.

Designed by award-winning interior designers Goddard Littlefair, the swimming pool, Hydro pool, gymnasium, cinema, 24-hour concierge, work space and lounges combine to create an exclusive lifestyle moments from your home.

Submerge in tranquility

Exclusively indulgent living
Enjoy a workout on the latest equipment in the luxury surroundings of the private gymnasium with space for spin, yoga and free weights. A separate studio space is also available for a range of classes.

Relax and revitalise in the indulgent Hydro pool, steam room or sauna or book a treatment to help you fully unwind. The expansive 18m pool with its gentle curve echoed in the ceiling detail, provides a place to reflect on the day and enjoy the view of the garden beyond.

Alternatively, visit the 22-seat private cinema and watch sporting events and films on the big screen with surround sound.

Meet, relax and entertain
The thoughtful and carefully curated design of the residents’ lounge has created a beautiful space perfect for socialising, relaxing or working. The separate meeting room adjoining the lounge has views over landscaped gardens, creating the most exclusive of clubs.

The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle lies at the heart of Oval Village, perfectly positioned to enjoy the spacious green havens and water features, vibrant central plaza, retail spaces and has easy access to the superb residents’ facilities.

Set over 18 floors The Pinnacle offers views over the Kia Oval to the south, the modern edifices of Vauxhall in the west and London’s iconic skyline to the north.

The collection of Manhattan, one, two and three bedroom homes all benefit from private balconies or terraces, whilst a shared roof terrace and central garden provides ample outdoor space to enjoy.

Exclusive service
The welcoming entrance lobby and concierge desk, located in Phoenix Court, enclose a dedicated and personable 24-hour concierge team there to service all of Oval Village.

Available to fulfil every request from the everyday to the extraordinary, the concierge will be a great asset to residents at Oval Village.

Welcome home
Interior finishes reflect the central position of The Pinnacle, with soft natural tones and finishes that celebrate homes at the heart of a green oasis.

Understated luxury
The light-filled living spaces feel elegant and refined. Views are framed by floor to ceiling windows which enhance the sense of space.

The delicate palette of natural wood and soft greys create calm, inviting spaces which are ideal for relaxing and entertaining.

Feed the soul
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here, beautiful wood tones and textured finishes create a feeling of comfort and warmth. Fitted with premium fully integrated appliances which provide a seamless living experience.

Outside living
Every apartment features a space to soak in the immediate, or far reaching views of Oval Village and its surroundings. The perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Bedrooms feature soft carpeting underfoot and fully integrated wardrobes, whilst large windows bathe the space in natural light.

Sophisticated design
Modern and refined, the natural design inspiration is visible in the fresh, organic tones. The large porcelain tiles contrast with the dark wood cabinets and polished chrome taps creating bathrooms that feel luxurious and elegant.

Specification

Kitchens
-Individually designed layouts
-Composite stone work surfaces and tile splashback (options available, subject to cutoff dates)
-Stainless steel undermount 1 ½ bowl sink and polished chrome mixer tap
-Matt flat colour shaker panel wall cabinets with timber laminate finishes to handless cabinets with finger rail
-LED downlights and concealed lighting under wall cabinets where appropriate
-Concealed multi-gang appliance panel and polished chrome socket outlets above work surfaces where appropriate
-Siemens Touch control induction hob
-Re-circulating integrated extractor
-Combination oven/microwave
-Integrated fridge/freezer
-Integrated multi-function dishwasher
-Space saving recycling bins
-Plumbing for washer dryer within vented utility cupboard

Bathrooms
-White bath with filler
-Polished chrome concealed thermostatic
-wall-mounted mixer / diverter with hand held shower, wall mounted showerhead and glass bath screen to bathrooms
-Polished chrome concealed thermostatic wall mounted mixer with wall mounted showerhead and glass shower screen to shower rooms
-Bespoke stone resin integrated basin with wall mounted basin mixer taps in polished chrome
-Bespoke wall hung timber vanity shelving with mirror storage cabinet and shaver socket with concealed lighting
-Feature niche shelf with integrated LED lighting to bath
-Feature niche with integrated LED lighting to shower
-White floor mounted back to wall WC pan with soft close seat, concealed cistern and dual flush button
-Polished chrome thermostatically controlled heated towel radiator to bathrooms/shower rooms*
-Large format porcelain tile finishes to selected walls and floor (options available, subject to cut-off dates)
-Extract ventilation
-Accessories include a chrome toilet roll holder

Electrical Fittings
-LED/energy efficient downlights throughout
-LED lighting to utility/services/coat cupboards (where appropriate)
-Television (terrestrial and Sky Q) points to living room and bedroom 1
-Telephone and data points in living room
-Dimmer light switches where applicable
-All light switches in polished chrome finish and white electrical fittings at low level
-Pinspot lighting on front door

Heating/Cooling
-Heating and hot water from a communal system with metered water/electric supply to all apartments
-Comfort cooling to living/dining and bedroom 1. Bedroom 2 and 3 are available as an optional extra. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for details
-Underfloor heating to family bathroom

Interior Finishes
-Feature entrance door with polished chrome ironmongery
-Light grey painted internal doors with polished chrome door handles throughout
-Light grey painted architraves and skirting, tiled skirting to wet areas where applicable
-Feature Wardrobe to bedroom 1 with finger pull handles – internal fittings include rail and shelf with concealed lighting (options available, subject to cut-off dates)
-Engineered timber floor finishes to living/dining room, kitchen and hallway
-Carpet floor finishes in bedrooms (options available, subject to cut-off dates)

Balconies
-Well-proportioned balconies, with handrails
-External lighting where applicable

Security
-Video entry system viewed by individual apartment handset/screen
-Power and telephone points provided in all apartments – wireless intruder alarm to be fitted at a later date by purchaser
-All apartments supplied with mains supply smoke detectors and fitted with domestic sprinkler systems
-Multi-point locking, door restrictor and spy hole viewer fitted to all apartment entrance doors
-24-hour concierge service and CCTV coverage

Peace of Mind
-999 year lease
-All apartments benefit from a 10 year build warranty

Car Parking
-A general right to park within the managed CCTV-covered parking area is available by separate negotiation

Lifts
-Passenger lifts serve all residential floor levels

Interior Designed Entrance Lobby
-Feature lobbies to ground floor street entrances with guest seating
-Feature lighting
-Glass doors to main entrance

Lift Lobbies & Communal Hallways
-Bespoke carpet floor finishes and painted walls to upper levels
-Tiled floors and painted walls to ground floor

Residents’ Leisure Suite – Phoenix Court
-Residents’ Gymnasium
-Fitness studio with facilities for personal training
-Changing rooms with shower facilities
-Meeting room facilities

The 1847 Residents’ Club – Residents, Leisure Suite (Delivered in later phase)
-Residents’ Gymnasium
-Swimming pool and Hydro pool
-Fitness studio with facilities for personal training
-Treatment room, sauna and steam room facilities
-Changing rooms with shower facilities
-Cinema room
-Meeting room
-Residents’ Lounge

Management
-A management company will be appointed to administer the effective operation and maintenance of the communal facilities, for which a service charge will be levied and apportioned according to the terms of the lease

*Unavailable in ‘Jack and Jill’ bathrooms.
Typical specification for 2 bedroom apartment only. Specifications for Manhattans, 1 and 3 bedroom apartments will vary. Your attention is drawn to the fact that in rare circumstances it may not be possible to obtain the exact products or materials referred to in the specification. Berkeley reserves the right to alter, amend or update the specification, which may include changes in the colour, material and/or brand specified. In such cases, a similar alternative will be provided. Berkeley reserves the right to make these changes as required.

A number of choices and options are available to personalise your home. Choices and options are subject to timeframes, availability and change.

Iconic city views

Manhattan Apartment Type A Floor Plan

Manhattan Apartment Type B Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type I-1 Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type I Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type J Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type K Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type L Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type M Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type N Floor Plan

Manhattan One Bedroom Apartment Type V Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type FF Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type HH Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type HH-1 Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type JJ Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type LL Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type NN Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type NN-1 Floor Plan

Manhattan Two Bedroom Apartment Type OO Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type RR Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type RR-1 Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type SS Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type TT Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type WW Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type XX Floor Plan

Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment Type YY Floor Plan

Transforming tomorrow

At Berkeley Group their passion and purpose is to build quality homes, strengthen communities and improve people’s lives. They are innovating, pushing boundaries and taking action to ensure they have a long-term, positive impact that is good for their customers, the communities they touch, their business and the world around them.

They transform underused sites into exceptional places and they’re also transforming the way they work; embracing technology and raising standards, as they continue to deliver an outstanding customer experience and create high-quality homes that delight their customers.

Designed for life

At Berkeley, we are committed to creating great places where people love to live, work and relax. Where the homes are light-filled, adaptable and finished to very high standards. Where carefully planned public areas enhance well-being and quality of life for residents and visitors. Where people feel a sense of community.

Customers drive all our decisions
We achieve that by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. First, we strive to understand what our customers want and need – well-built homes, in a pleasant and safe neighbourhood, with plenty of amenities and good transport connections. Then we apply that understanding to all our planning and design decisions.

And for every new development, we challenge ourselves to go further, to improve and innovate, ensuring we satisfy the real needs of our customers in inspiring and sustainable ways.

Choice and diversity
No two Berkeley customers are the same, so we aim to offer a wide choice of property location, size and type. From central London to major towns and cities; from market towns to rural villages, countryside to the coast – we build in locations our customers love. And whatever home you are looking for, whether that’s a city penthouse, a modern studio apartment or traditional family home, you will find the perfect fit for your lifestyle.

Quality first to last
Quality is the defining characteristic of Berkeley developments, right down to the very last detail. We choose our locations, style of homes, construction practices, materials and specifications with great care. When you buy a new home from Berkeley you can be safe in the knowledge that it is built to high standards of design and quality, has low environmental impact and that you will receive a professional, efficient and helpful service from us. For extra peace of mind, all new properties come with a 10-year build warranty.

Green living
For Berkeley, sustainability isn’t simply the latest buzzword. We are committed to creating a better environment within our developments and in the areas that surround them. That’s why we build on brownfield sites whenever we can, bringing new life to disused and unloved spaces. We take care to protect the natural environment and enhance biodiversity. All our homes are designed to reduce water and energy consumption, and to enable residents to recycle waste.

Commitment to the future
When we plan a development, we take a long-term view of how the community we create can thrive in years to come. Our aim is to permanently enhance the neighbourhoods in which they are located, through intelligent design, quality landscaping, sympathetic architecture or restoration, and high standards of sustainability. We don’t just build for today; we build for the future too.

This is how we are ensuring sustainability at Oval Village

People, planet, prosperity
Sustainability is fundamental to Berkeley’s ethos. In simple terms, we want to ensure the long-term health, well-being and prosperity of people and the planet. There are a range of ways we are managing and minimising the environmental impact of our operations and delivery of homes and communities. These are the initiatives we have implemented at Oval Village.

Nature and biodiversity
Parkland, trees, flowers, green roofs, ponds, hedges, gardens – these are the fundamentals of a thriving natural environment that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are all part of our commitment to achieve a net biodiversity gain on our developments. At Oval Village we will transform a brownfield site (historically used for industrial purposes) into a brand new destination which features 2.5 acres of public space. We have worked with our landscape architects to introduce green spaces with extensive landscaping and tree planting. Green and brown roofs also form part of the strategy to support local wildlife and boost biodiversity.

Waste and recycling
We actively encourage all residents to reduce their waste wherever possible. We provide integrated recycling bins within kitchen units to make it easier to separate and recycle different types of waste.

Water efficiency
Our homes are designed to high water efficiency standards and are fitted with dual flush WCs, and low-flow taps and showerheads which use less water without compromising convenience and comfort. Rainwater harvesting is also in place for the wider development, with water captured during periods of rainfall, stored underground and then used to irrigate landscaped areas.

Energy efficiency
Efficient use of electricity and gas helps lower fuel bills and reduces carbon emissions. Our homes have been designed to use less energy than a standard home. They have enhanced levels of thermal insulation and air-tightness, and have been fitted with mechanical ventilation units with heat recovery (MVHR). Each home has a smart energy meter, so residents can monitor usage, whilst all lighting is low energy and kitchen appliances are energy efficient. The wider development benefits from roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels (PV), which generate energy to help power communal areas.

Noise reduction
We can’t eliminate noise, but we do consider the impact of noise in the design of our homes. We consider external noise, such as from nearby roads, and internal noise including the transfer between rooms and floors. We consider room layout and incorporate insulation to create a quieter environment wherever possible.

Clean air
It is hard to avoid polluted air, particularly in our cities. Throughout Oval Village we have planted trees, shrubs and flower beds to help create a cleaner air environment. Within our homes we provide mechanical ventilation to filter the internal air, whilst the paints and adhesives used have low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Sustainable transport
We provide secure cycle parking and electric car charging points to encourage the use of sustainable methods of transport. Extensive walking and cycling routes through the site also ensure easy access to bus, tube and rail links. A car club is available to residents whilst a number of Santander cycle hire stations are also located near the development.

Community & Stewardship
We want to ensure that Oval Village develops into a thriving community, where people get to know their neighbours and enjoy a great quality of life. The development will have key amenities and places to meet, including communal gardens, an open plaza, children’s play spaces, a brand new supermarket, and over 100,000 square feet of commercial and community space. Oval Village will also have a community plan, and we will support the development of a resident led community committee and provide funding to run clubs and events aimed at bringing people together.

Maintaining our communal open spaces and facilities in perpetuity is an important benefit to the whole community. We work with the Estate Management Team and residents to ensure the development remains in pristine condition.

Future-proof design
From the early stages of design, we assess how our homes will stand up to the future effects of climate change, such as how they will be affected by higher summer temperatures, periods of drought, or more extreme rainfall. We are constantly researching how we can ensure our homes and developments are more resilient to these extremes to understand what new innovative technologies we should use in our future designs. Adaptation features at Oval Village include green and brown roofs, rainwater harvesting and sustainable urban drainage.

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