Nine Elms

Welcome to Nine Elms, London’s most Cinderella-like transformation story to date. Covering a massive 227 hectares, this huge venture breathed new life into a South London riverside district. Infrastructure, transport, offices, education, entertainment, parks and thousands of new-build homes ; it’s all part of this colossal £15 billion regeneration scheme, with a focus on heritage and community at its heart. Read on to discover the developments that are the best places to live in Nine Elms, and also read reviews from residents who own or rent in Nine Elms.

 

“The Nine Elms neighbourhood is one of the most exciting redevelopment projects of recent years, once an urban wasteland criss-crossed by railways lines and dotted with factories and disused car parks, the transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. And it’s a success story that many first-time buyers and investors want to buy into.” – HomeViews Researcher

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Best places to live in Nine Elms

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US Embassy

Where is Nine Elms?

SW8, the capital’s pending destination du jour, spearheaded by multiple industry powerhouses. It stretches from Lambeth Bridge to Chelsea Bridge, sweeping across the Albert Embankment and Vauxhall. It encompasses the South Bank’s last remaining industrial portion, and looks across the river to the City of Westminster.

Some of the best places to live in Nine Elms

The United States Embassy relocated to Nine Elms from Westminster’s Grosvenor Square in 2017. Designed by Philadelphia-based firm, Kieran Timberlake, its 12-storey glass cube façade is now much better-placed for the Houses of Parliament. Also close by, is Ballymore’s hotly anticipated Embassy Gardens, now a blossoming residential neighbourhood in its own right, fusing luxury apartments with Huw Morgan-designed landscaping, and a string of high-end leisure facilities.

 

 “The 25 metre Sky Pool is a world first, a crystal-clear acrylic pool suspended between two buildings at 10 storeys. Impressive? Most definitely. Practical? Well, the fact that our climate is often more Baltic than Californian means it’ll have a limited window of use, but there’s always the indoor pool that can used the remainder of the year.”HomeViews Property Pro contributor on Embassy Gardens…

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Tech giant Apple is set to make the move to Nine Elms in 2021, rounding up some 1,400 employees from its current eight London offices. Its new flagship office will be on the revamped Battersea Power Station site – one of Nine Elms’ biggest phased projects. One of the world’s largest brick structures and it’s been empty for around 30 years. And now The Battersea Power Station Development Company is shaping the site and its surrounding land at lightning speed.

There are now more than 4,000 new homes here, along with countless commercial units, and a health and residents’ club. Also in the works, is a concert venue for 2,000 revellers, and a purpose-built high-street, dubbed ‘Electric Boulevard’. This will also be the setting for a brand-new linear park running from Battersea Power Station through to Vauxhall Cross.

 

 “What is important about living in London, for me, is the environment and people you surround yourself with. Choosing to live at Battersea Power Station was about being part of somewhere iconic, being in a beautiful space, joining a community and surrounding myself with like-minded people.” Stephanie, Battersea Power Station resident

 

Other notable new-build developments in Nine Elms include Dalian Wanda’s One Nine Elms (now sold to Guangzhou R&F Properties) – close to Vauxhall Station and completing in late 2019. This exclusive skyscraper scheme is part residential development, part luxury hotel – the five-star Wanda Vista. Nine Elms is also welcoming the unique Versace-designed DAMAC Tower to the area. Previously known as Aykon London One, this 50-storey shrine to opulence and elegance will complete in 2020.

Nine Elms sky line at night

Nine Elms’ transport transformation

The area’s entire transport network is being overhauled, with new bus services, a new river pier now in action at Battersea Power Station, and extensions to the Thames River path among the list of improvements. There’s a new Thames bridge on the way, too, which promises to link Nine Elms with Pimlico. At the core is the Northern line extension, which will create two new Zone 1 stations in 2020; and connect residents to the City in less than 15 minutes. The Nine Elms Point residential development, by Barratt Homes, comprises of 645 competitively-priced apartments right next to the planned Nine Elms station. As well as this, this development is one of the best places to live in Nine Elms.

 

Conveniently, Nine Elms Point is perched directly above an expansive Sainsburys flagship store, with other grocery options like Waitrose and Tesco Metro in walking distance too. The retail scene is a bit scarce at the moment but the regeneration will bring further growth in variety, as well as more restaurants and bars.” Alycia Samsudin, Nine Elms Point viewer 

 

All in all, Nine Elms’ dramatic transformation has the world watching. And to think it all began as a riverside path lined with nine elm trees…

You can find out more about renting in Nine Elms by reading reviews from residents. Click below to find out more about residents’ experiences and also to discover great places to rent in Nine Elms. If there’s a Nine Elms property that you can’t see on HomeViews,  you can add a new listing and leave your review here.

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A Magnificent Oasis

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Review Date Mar 2024

The local area is simply perfect from many perspectives. With a diverse demographic mix, it’s vibrant and welcoming. With local amenities, services, restaurants, and exclusive venues all within reach, there’s always something to do. Additionally, the new Battersea area offers various transportation choices, facilitating travel in any direction. The area is peaceful, and I highly recommend it.

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Living in Bloom building has been nothing short of a magnificent experience. From the moment I step through the doors after a long day’s work, I’m greeted with a sense of ease and comfort that permeates every corner of the building. The amenities are truly outstanding, offering flexibility and the ability to tailor my experience to suit my needs perfectly.

The spacious and well-designed apartment layout optimizes every inch of space, providing both functionality and comfort. It’s a joy to come home to such a well-appointed living space.

However, what truly sets this place apart is the exceptional staff. They are not only incredibly kind but also always available to assist with any request. Their dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive community is evident in every interaction, making me feel truly valued and at home.
In summary, there’s no better place to live.

From the stunning amenities to the caring and attentive staff, every aspect of this community contributes to a truly exceptional living experience.
I feel fortunate to be a part of it!

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It was nice to discover that in addition to all the services and amenities available, there was also an organization for courses, workshops, and other events. It’s very enjoyable to participate in all of this.

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The building management is truly friendly and helpful

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The building is well built, having an aesthetic design.

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Review Date Mar 2024

Being near Battersea power station gives me access to a bunch of shops, restaurants and interesting places. The Battersea power station tube stop is about 4 minutes away which makes transport easy too.

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The building is well built, having an aesthetic design. The flats themselves are great, being spacious and well laid out. Facilities such as the cinema room and the fitness room add to the ambience as well. The management is very sweet and helpful too.

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I didn’t know we’d have a coffee machine, and now I use it everyday.

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Every issue have been promptly solved, whether it be a personal or communal issue.

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Excellent

Review Date Mar 2024

The area is amazing it’s zone 1 very less travel time. And the local area is very convenient. Battersea power station is like a 5 min walk. Perfect location.

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Really like the interiors in here. The design and facilities are amazing.the social space is really really nice. It has a coffee machine free coffee every time. There is a garden on the first floor which is amazing a cool place to hangout in summers.

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I wish I knew about the coffee machine in the social area.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Responded very efficiently and quickly. All the problems get solved in very less time.

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The design facilities are great

Review Date Mar 2024

The connectivity is really good and the area is extremely safe. The power station is close to us and they’ve got great restraints and shopping options.

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The design facilities are great, there is a cinema room and meeting rooms which are super convenient. It’s a lovely space to interacts and socialise with other residents. The layout of the apartment is great makes it look very spacious and there are two balconies which have a great view.

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We didn’t know that we would get a coffee machine which was a great surprise, the gym was a little bit of a disappointment tho but still great overall

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has been really helpful and quick to respond to any queries we’ve had!

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