Sky Gardens, Nine Elms, SW8

Even the glittering backdrop provided by the rest of the Nine Elms district can do little to prevent Sky Gardens from standing out and making a bold and provocative architectural statement. A cylindrical tour-de-force of high-rise rental apartments, the development affords stunning London-wide views from a desirable riverside vantage point. Above the eighth floor there are two levels that are entirely dedicated to the fabulous indoor landscaping that gives the building its name.

High quality bespoke interiors feature designs that take full advantage of the curved full-height windows and each apartment has its very own enclosed winter garden. Underfloor heating and comfort cooling are standard throughout. The immediate neighbourhood is part of a ground-breaking regeneration initiative that is transforming the SW8 postcode into a self-contained, yet still well connected cluster of luxury homes to rent with restaurants and parks nearby.

On- site amenities include a 24-hour concierge service, a private fitness centre that overlooks the eighth floor gardens and a rooftop viewing platform. Vauxhall Tube Station (Zone 1) is on the edge of Nine Elms and provides quick links into the shopping and entertainment nexus that is the West End. A mainline route also passes through and is a valuable commuter route into Waterloo Station and the City. The Northern Line will soon connect to Nine Elms which will further increase transport options.