The Shard’s record-breaking apartments

Friday, 20 April 2012 10:09 AM

Ten London apartments in the city’s tallest building, the Shard, will not only have the best views of the city but break two major property records.

These luxury apartments will be the highest homes in the whole of Europe with the Shard reaching a whopping 310 metres.

These sky-high homes will also create one of the most unique and expensive neighbourhoods in the country with prices expected to reach between £30 million and £50 million.

The apartments stretch from level 53 to 65 of the Shard and command previously un-seen views of the cityscape.

They are expected to draw the attention of buyers in Russia, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

This is a similar price bracket to One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge but buyers are getting less space for their pounds in the tall building.

While not finished yet the apartments are set to be fitted out individually each with a bespoke aspect.

They will sit between the observation deck on the top of the Shard and the Shangri-La Hotel.

The Shard is being created by the Sellar Group and is part of a larger project to revamp the London Bridge Quarter.

Many property critics have pointed out that these million pound luxury homes are located in one of the forgotten districts of the city.

The development should benefit the surrounding area as long as it is not treated as a gated community.
 

Winning city Melbourne.

Melbourne Australia tops list of most liveable cities

Melbourne in Australia has beaten out all UK and worldwide cities to be labeled the most-liveable. Despite its excellent performance during the Olympic Games London has dropped further down the list of most liveable cities, now coming 55th.

London tops the list.

London, Scotland and Bath top popularity list

The most coveted cities in the UK have been listed in a new survey that identifies London, Scotland and Bath in the top three positions. Participants had to identify the places they most wanted to visit and the cities that topped their bucket list.

The Shard during building works.

The London Shard

The London Shard has finished taking shape and its true monumental frame can now be seen from across the city. The building has changed the London cityscape forever with the term the Shard now part of urban lingo.

Soho property values may be on the up.

Soho’s new face in the city

Soho is already known for its food, shops and nightlife but it could soon be a coveted place to live in the city. According to a Soho estate agents the location is undergoing a facelift and investors are seeing the area as a place of opportunity.

City living involves hustle and bustle.

City living captured in quotes

City living has drawn people in for thousands of years. Song lyrics, films and even poetry have been written about the romanticism and hustle and bustle of city life. See our favourite quotes about life in the city.

A day in the life of Cardiff.

A day in the life of…Cardiff

Cardiff is a place where the old Welsh charm meets the modern world to create a very industrious city. Here we give you a breakdown of urban living in one of Wales’ top locations.

Overseas investment is changing the face of London.

Boris called on to help Londoners over housing

London's housing market is reaching boiling point, with the pressures exerted by overseas investors a potentially huge problem to the capital's beleaguered first-time buyers.

 The average price of a home in prime central London now stands at £1,186,817. Image:Thinkstock

Prime property prices up by £27 an hour in London

Prime property prices rose by £27 an hour over the last year, according to the latest data from the Land Registry.

Treasures of the world

Bring your wanderlust back to your home.

Wanderlust seems to be a trend in home décor this year with pieces from all over the globe making it into UK sitting rooms. The look requires items to be from many different locations and have an eclectic feel.

Go retro with an iPhone handset

Plug in your iPhone for an old-fashioned chat

We love new technology but sometimes, at home, wouldn't it be nice to ditch the touch-screen for a phone with a traditional handset? Now, you can plug in your Apple iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches and enjoy a good old gossip Lady Gaga style.