{"id":22398,"date":"2016-09-26T10:01:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T09:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22398"},"modified":"2018-03-02T10:24:41","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T10:24:41","slug":"shared-ownership-retirement-properties-launching-londons-south-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/shared-ownership-retirement-properties-launching-londons-south-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared-ownership retirement properties launching on London&#8217;s South Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Bankhouse is a\u00a0collection of shared-ownership homes for the over 55s offering independent living with extra care amenities<\/h3>\n<p>Situated in on London\u2019s South Bank in the London borough of Lambeth, the Bankhouse offers\u00a0contemporary lateral living in the heart of London.<\/p>\n<p>Located on the upper levels of a 14-storey tower, the 36 one and two-bedroom apartments provide a\u00a0rare\u00a0opportunity for Londoners to enjoy luxurious retirement living in the heart of the capital.<\/p>\n<p>The launch is taking place on Saturday October 1 from 11am-3pm\u00a0at The Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, situated adjacent to Bankhouse on the Albert Embankment, SE1.<\/p>\n<p>Angela McKimmie, Head of Senior Living at marketing company Site Sales comments: \u201cRetirees searching for a new home in a vibrant area with onsite facilities and extra care services are sure to find what they are looking for at Bankhouse \u2013 where they can live a wonderful retirement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The launch of this exciting development is eagerly anticipated and open to eligible London-borough residents. We have already received a lot of enquiries, with such demand we would urge those interested to register now and come along to our launch event when the first homes will be released for sale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Situated on Albert Embankment opposite the Tate Britain, Bankhouse enjoys stunning views of The River Thames to the Northwest and The Oval and The Shard towards the South and East.<\/p>\n<p>An exclusive address that has been created with care, the development has been designed to offer luxurious\u00a0living along with the kind of facilities and services you would expect to find\u00a0in a boutique hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can relax and socialise with their neighbours in the many communal areas like the restaurant, licensed bar and club lounge or, for those warmer months, the delightful garden terrace.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a range of support and care services from housekeeping to personal care, to an emergency call system in each home.<\/p>\n<p>Bankhouse, when complete next Spring, will be a new addition to the London skyline, a modern tower with balconies to most apartments, and\u00a0homes on the upper levels benefiting from magnificent uninterrupted views of the capital.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22400\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Balcony-view.jpg\" alt=\"bankhouse-balcony-view\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" data-id=\"22400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Balcony-view.jpg 700w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Balcony-view-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Balcony-view-600x287.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>The homes, which have open-plan kitchen and living areas,\u00a0come in six different layout options and range in size from 587 sq ft to 770 sq ft providing a choice of living accommodation. They feature underfloor heating and a mix of Karndean, ceramic tiles and carpeted flooring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22404\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dining-Bankhouse-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"dining-bankhouse\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" data-id=\"22404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dining-Bankhouse-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dining-Bankhouse-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dining-Bankhouse-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dining-Bankhouse-600x371.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Each home has a separate utility\/storage room. There are two lifts from each floor to the ground floor and communal areas.<\/p>\n<p>Directly outside the development is a bus stop and Vauxhall Station, a major transport hub, is less than 10 minutes walk away.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria\u00a0Station, a short trip away, provides access to Sussex\u00a0and Kent for days out away from the city. The Thames Clipper, from\u00a0St George Wharf is a few minutes\u2019 walk away and provides services up and down the river.\u00a0 Both Heathrow and Gatwick are under an hour away by public transport.<\/p>\n<p>There is a 60 per cent to 75 per cent share available to purchase with the share values subject to affordability. To be eligible you must be 55 or over, retired from employment, live in London, not own any other property at the time of completion and meet the financial requirements; subject to approval.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22405\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Living-and-Dining-2-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"bankhouse-living-and-dining-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" data-id=\"22405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Living-and-Dining-2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Living-and-Dining-2-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Living-and-Dining-2-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bankhouse-Living-and-Dining-2-600x371.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prices for one and two bedroom apartments start at \u00a3565,000 with the maximum 75 per cent shared ownership purchase being from \u00a3423,750 and the minimum 60 per cent shared ownership being \u00a3339,000.<\/p>\n<p>Bankhouse is part of the Corniche development by St James. The developers are Season part of One Housing and its being marketed by Sites Sales.<\/p>\n<p>Season develops and manages retirement housing available via Shared Ownership, a provider of care and support across London and the South East. Season is a member of\u00a0ARCO. Launched in 2015, the ARCO Consumer Code sets standards for the retirement community sector.<\/p>\n<p>For further information on Bankhouse and eligibility call Sites Sales on\u00a00344 800 3963\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bankhouseSE1.co.uk\">Bankhouse<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bankhouse is a\u00a0collection of shared-ownership homes for the over 55s offering independent living with extra care amenities Situated in on London\u2019s South Bank in the London borough of Lambeth, the Bankhouse offers\u00a0contemporary lateral living in the heart of London. 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