Woodberry Down, Finsbury Park, N4

It’s not often that you come across 42 acres of open water while walking through one of North London’s Zone 2 districts, but Woodberry Down is something special. Located close to two repurposed reservoirs, this award-winning new development by Berkeley looks out over an extensive boating lake and a wild wetlands reserve, a view that makes residents really feel part of nature. Aimed at creating a sustainable community, the 5,000+ luxury homes of Woodberry Down are just 8 minutes from Kings Cross St Pancras (Eurostar) and 20 minutes from the City.

The design of the apartments focuses on affordable luxury, individuality and comfort which, together with their proximity to Central London, makes them great investments. The development features an onsite gym, pool, spa facilities and a yoga/fitness studio. The shore of the nearby boating lake has been transformed into an urban riviera, with cafes, shops and restaurants all contributing to the pleasant and relaxed ambience of the area. Sailing, canoeing and other water sports facilities are all available.

The unpretentious, yeton-trend neighbourhood of Stoke Newington is a short walk away and the stunning views from Alexandra Palace are also within easy reach. World-class universities, like UAL, UCL and LSE are all within 15 minutes by Tube. Mansion House Underground station (Piccadilly Line) is a 2-minute stroll from the development and residents can reach the shops and sights of Oxford Circus in just 12 minutes.