Thornsett Group

Towering London, Canalside

Just as trendy as the Canary Wharf area and even better for access to the City is the rather more arty Clerkenwell, EC1, where a lot of high-quality redevelopment has been going on in recent years.

Here Thornsett Group, a bespoke property development company, is enjoying outstanding sales success at its scheme named "Charterhouse thesq".

On the launch of the second phase, 33 out of the 35 apartments and penthouses sold within a few hours. Demand at the launch was so high that the developers released an additional penthouse which sold on the same day.

Purchasers all exchanged contracts on the day and queued from as early as 4am to be the first to buy in the second phase.

"Charterhouse thesq" will comprise 124 luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments including seven stunning high-specification penthouses, located close to the Barbican and City. Clerkenwell is also close to Islington with its restaurants, antique shops and pavement cafes.

The development, funded by Dunbar Bank, is spread over 0.44 hectares and will include 4,699 sq m of commercial space on the lower ground and ground floor which has attracted considerable interest from high end furniture companies as well as a major food retailer.

The first completions from phase one will be in February 2008 with the whole development due to be finished by the end of next year. Features include a central courtyard encircled with ground level shops, a concierge service and wrap round balconies and roof terraces.

For further information visit www.charterhousethesq.com or contact the agents, Currell Residential, on 0207 253 2533.