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3King’s Cross, N1C — the ultimate destination for the sophisticated and savvy city dweller, keen to live in the most dynamic and diverse location in town. Superbly connected. The new creative heart of London. A thriving, extraordinary community.

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RIGHT — The Plimsoll BuildingA computer generated image of the Plimsoll Building

with Gasholder No.8 to the right

‘A stunning development that embraces the past

while looking to the future. The transition from

a depository of Victorian grain, to a university

where the seeds of artistic ideas sprout, has been

handled with great sensitivity and flair. It has

brought an enlightened focus to the wholesale

regeneration of the surrounding area.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

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Inspirational new canal and parkside living at the

heart of the vibrant and ever evolving King’s Cross.

A cluster of towers arranged around a stunning

central garden, landscaped with architectural

trees, shrubs and aromatic herbs. Residents are

greeted by a spectacular curling staircase that

leads from the lobby, up into an engaging lounge

and the ever efficient services of the Plimsoll

Building’s concierge.

This comfortably furnished reception spills

out into the garden, whilst soaring into the sky

is a rooftop conservatory and viewing gallery on

levels 12 and 13 providing panoramas of London.

The gently flowing Regent’s Canal, the calm oasis

of the two acre Camley Street Natural Park and the

excitement of eclectic shops, restaurants and bars

are all close by. The private apartments are found

in the 12 storeys around and above the courtyard

garden on the second level. Below are a new

Academy primary school and Frank Barnes School

for Deaf Children, co-located with new community

meeting facilities. Truly world-class residential,

arranged above an innovative, outstanding

teaching and learning environment.

The bustling heart of King’s Cross is the vast expanse of

Granary Square, with its dramatic, illuminated fountains,

grand steps down to the Regent’s Canal and imposing

historic buildings. The magnificent Granary Building is

home to Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the

Arts, London. To one side, the evocative Coal Drops, built

in brick and cast iron to transfer coal from the North of

England from rail wagons to road carts.

Today, Coal Drops Yard is being refurbished

and repurposed as a multi-level, eclectic and diverse

destination for shopping, eating and meeting. The

industrial structures originally carried four railway tracks,

from which coal was dropped into storage hoppers. The

Coal Drops are closely associated with merchant and mine

owner Samuel Plimsoll, who also commissioned a viaduct

that linked to further coal drops across the Regent’s Canal,

on Cambridge Street (now Camley Street).

Plimsoll later became known the world over as a

campaigner for safety at sea, introducing the loadline that

has since become mandatory on ships all over the world.

The naming of the Plimsoll Building is an opportunity to

acknowledge his close connection to King’s Cross and his

significant contribution to maritime safety.

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Fig 5 Nicolette Jones, author of ‘The Plimsoll Sensation’, the definitive guide to his campaign for maritime safety, with a passionate interest in Plimsoll’s heritage and connection with King’s Cross.

S A M U E L P L I M S O L LT H E S A I L O R ’ S F R I E N D

By Nicolette Jones

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Samuel Plimsoll (1824 — 1898), ‘The Sailor’s Friend’, is one of Britain’s great – and now too often forgotten – national heroes, who devoted his life to the saving of other people’s, at a cost to his pocket, his health and his family. His campaign for the protection of merchant seamen gave a voice to the voiceless, as he defended the poor, making enemies among the rich and powerful. In his lifetime he was both fêted by cheering crowds and reviled by angry shipowners, while his cause reached all levels of Victorian society; those who were moved to support him ranged from the humblest sailors’ widows to Queen Victoria herself. His legacy has ensured that seafarers are still safer around the globe, and countless lives have been, and are still being, saved because of him. Plimsoll fought for years for the introduction of the loadline that bears his name. The Plimsoll Line marks the point of maximum submergence on the side of a merchant ship, showing the depth

were known as ‘coffin-ships’. Plimsoll also agitated for the inspection of ships for seaworthiness. Plimsoll’s campaign was supported at all stages by his beautiful and selfless wife Eliza, whose idea it was to take the case for a loadline (originally proposed by a Tyneside shipowner, James Hall) into Parliament. But the repeated thwarting of Plimsoll’s Merchant Shipping Bills in the House of Commons led him to appeal to the nation, with a book, Our Seamen, that stirred the country to indignation. Still Plimsoll’s reforms were not adopted, and at the end of a session

of Parliament, in July 1875, Disraeli deferred legislation once too often and Plimsoll lost his temper spectacularly, denouncing fellow MPs for colluding with ‘murderers’ outside the House. The incident led to a public outcry that forced Disraeli to rush through a stop-gap Merchant Shipping Bill which introduced the loadline that instantly took Plimsoll’s name. Modifications to the law made by an old enemy, however, meant that the level of that line was not formally fixed until 1890. It was Samuel Plimsoll’s coal business that funded his campaign. And King’s Cross played a crucial part in that business. When the Great Northern Railway (GNR) was opened in 1852, Plimsoll had an idea that changed the pattern of the British coal industry. Until that time, coal had been shipped by sea down the coast from the Tyne and North Yorkshire. Plimsoll thought it could be transported by train from the South Yorkshire coalfields, and secured the co-operation of mine-owners around Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley. Initially sabotaged by the GNR’s General Manager Seymour Clarke, who was protecting his own brother’s rival coal business in London, and brought to bankruptcy, Plimsoll endured a period of hardship, but emerged to establish a thriving venture. He built the Plimsoll Viaduct behind King’s Cross to unload his

to which the vessel can be safely loaded. It seems to us a simple and obvious measure, but it took decades to implement because of opposition from shipowners – many of them Plimsoll’s fellow MPs – who wanted to be free to load as much cargo as they chose and make as much profit as possible, and who objected to legislative interference. And in the mid-nineteenth century ships that were crossing the Atlantic could be loaded as deeply in the water as canal boats. One sailor’s widow, reporting to an enquiry after her husband’s ship went down, recalled that after she said her last farewell to her husband, she stepped UP from the deck of his ship to a rowing boat that lay alongside. Overloading was one malpractice Plimsoll exposed; another was the sending of rotten or ill-repaired ships to sea, sometimes repainted and renamed, but insured so that the owners lined their pockets even if sailors drowned. Such ships

Fig 1 Caricature of Samuel Plimsoll from Vanity Fair magazine

Fig 2 Samuel Plimsoll speaking in the House of Commons

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Fig 5 Nicolette Jones, author of ‘The Plimsoll Sensation’, the definitive guide to his campaign for maritime safety, with a passionate interest in Plimsoll’s heritage and connection with King’s Cross.

coal on a sliding grill of his own invention, which meant that the pulverized and useless coal dust at the bottom of most merchants’ bags of coal was filtered out at the point of unloading from the trains. Plimsoll’s customers got more useable fuel for their money, and Plimsoll went from bankruptcy to owning a stately home in a mere eight years.

His coal drops at King’s Cross were rented by the railway. It was this income that permitted him to concentrate his energies on protecting the seamen, while the day-to-day practicalities of his coal business were handled by his manager, Russell Spencer. But the coal drops are not the only monument to Plimsoll in London. In his later life he was the first President of the National Union of Seamen, and in 1929 its members funded a posthumous memorial to him which still stands on the Victoria Embankment, almost opposite the London Eye. And the Plimsoll mark was the inspiration for the London Underground sign, since, as the symbol of his heroic campaign, it represented safety and democracy and integrity. The gym shoes, meanwhile, that we call plimsolls, were also named in Samuel’s honour. A sales rep in Liverpool named them after the national hero because, being rubber underneath and canvas above, they could only be safely immersed in water up to a certain point, just like a merchant ship.

Fig 3 An example of a Plimsoll line on the hull of a ship.

L O C A T I O N

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The most exciting urban and mixed-use destination to

be found in this world capital. At the heart of London’s

evolving cultural community, King’s Cross is home

to the world famous art, theatre, design and fashion

college, Central Saint Martins, part of the University

of the Arts London. The award-winning conversion of

the 19th century, Grade II listed Granary Complex, to

accommodate around 5,000 of the most gifted and

creative minds from around the world, exemplifies the

bold blend of heritage and modernity and the robust

and charismatic architecture that is King’s Cross.

Alongside are the Art Fund, the House of Illustration

and the neighbouring Kings Place, with its concert

halls and contemporary art galleries. Meanwhile,

innovative street theatre, cultural and musical events

take place throughout the year in many of the newly

created public spaces that permeate the area.

The Regent’s Canal curls through the centre of

the development, lined with picturesque narrow boats

and barges and the languid pace of the canal belies the

vibrancy of the city just yards away. Invaluable open

spaces include Cubitt Park and Square, the Gasholder

No. 8 urban park and Granary Square, with its

spectacular, illuminated fountains and steps leading

down to the water. The juxtaposition of heritage

buildings and contemporary architecture make the

67 acre King’s Cross an inspiring place to live, work

and play, with both brand new and refurbished

buildings, numerous newly-created streets and

successful public spaces. An engaging and eclectic

mixture of shops, restaurants and bars bring the area

alive throughout the day and evening, all year around.

No location is so well connected. This is the best

transport interchange in the country. The two mainline

stations of King’s Cross and St. Pancras International

link six London underground lines to the rest of the

United Kingdom; and the international high speed rail

provides a direct connection to Paris, Brussels and

the rest of Europe.

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We discovered a new slice of London bristling with

an arts scene, music bars, restaurants and public

spaces. And all just minutes from the King’s Cross

platform Boudicea just might be buried beneath…

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The Plimsoll Building lies to the west of Granary

Square, within easy reach of the transport

interchange and its world-class connections.

Homes, educational and creative facilities, offices

and cultural institutions all sit together to create

a vibrant and energetic tapestry of people and

activity. Alongside the apartments, many of which

face the Regent’s Canal, is the striking structure

of Gasholder No. 8, refurbished, relocated and

re-erected to form a landscaped urban park and

the iconic Gasholder Triplets. To the north and east,

the expertly landscaped Cubitt Park and Handyside

Gardens offer further green space within which

children and adults alike can play and relax. And

even closer to home, Coal Drops Yard will provide a

rich mix of independent shops, galleries, bars and

restaurants in evocative Victorian railway buildings.

From here, a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the

Regent’s Canal will provide direct access to Camley

Street Natural Park.

In Granary Square, 1,080 dancing and

illuminated fountains create a spectacular show in

front of the Granary Building. Here you find Caravan,

the lively King’s Cross restaurant, bar and roastery,

along with Grain Store, the latest restaurant by top

chef Bruno Loubet. A new Waitrose and cookery

school, bustling street food markets and a diverse

range of cafés, restaurants and shops will be on

your doorstep — located in buildings old and new

and many occupied by some of the most influential

international companies, from Louis Vuitton to PRS

for Music and Google UK.

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Head to Caravan in London’s King’s Cross on

a weekday morning and you’ll come across

fashionable types drinking coffee while working

on their iPads. Drop in the same evening and you’ll

witness a serious full-service restaurant in action.

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Grab a cappuccino, large, from Caravan – can’t beat it

Jogging on the canal, perfect way to start the day

Arrive at the office, clearly not the first

Meet a friend off the train or leave for Paris

L I F E I N A DAY

King’s Cross is a place where you can live, love,

work and play. A diverse and energetic spirit

that embraces everybody whether you are living,

visiting or studying amongst its unique variety

of old and new. If you are lucky to live in one of

the fabulous apartments, then your King’s Cross

experience will start from the moment you wake up

to the time you rest your head on your pillow.

If you like to keep fit, you can jog along the

tow-path of the Regent’s Canal, do gentle exercises

in Cubitt Park or stretch lazily in the Plimsoll fitness

suite. Perk up your senses before going to work or

joining the first lecture of the day and grab a pastry

and a freshly roasted coffee at Caravan or one of

the pop-up outlets along King’s Boulevard. Take

in an exhibition, savour a symphony, peruse the

British Library or just hop onto a train and enjoy the

romance of a Paris spring. You can fill up the fridge

or feed your fashion sense at the ever increasing

shopping in the area; or just sit, mesmerised by

fountains, under the trees in Granary Square.

King’s Cross — a tapestry for life.

‘With its street food market and open air

performance space, its buffed-up warehouse

quarter and performing arts hub, King’s Cross

is now an area to travel to, not through.

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Hit the shops on the Western Concourse at King’s Cross Station

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Catch the last set and some rays – C’mon Andy!

Head to The Filling Station for drinks and dinner overlooking the canal

Canal Steps a hive of relaxation

Grab a flaming cocktail at the Great Northern Hotel bar

Catch a flick at the Floating Cinemaon Regent’s Canal

Enjoy a night time stroll through Granary Square

Head down to the Alexander McQueen fashion show in the heritage Coal Drops

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LEFT — The Plimsoll BuildingFrom the second floor central garden with

its myriad of architectural trees and shrubs,

stylised benches and paved seating area,

enjoy the views of the landmark Gasholder

No. 8 and the London skyline

‘King’s Cross is an area unlike any other. For in the

heart of London, a 27-hectare chunk of land is being

regenerated, redeveloped and transformed into a

vibrant quarter comprising homes, offices, restaurants,

bars, shops, hotels and culture and community facilities.

It even has its own new postcode.

Metro

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P o R T R A I T o F A C o M M U N I T Y

King’s Cross is home to an engaging mixture of

individuals, of companies, restaurants and cafés,

students and teachers, workers and wildlife. People

of every age, of a multitude of skills and talents,

whether committed to changing the world through

technology or through fashion, enriching our lives

through sculpture and dance, entertaining our

palates or just dancing in fountains. It is now home

to global brands as diverse as Louis Vuitton luxury

and Google UK technology; there are the cool urban

restaurant destinations and tables starched with linen

and dishes with signatures; there are people who now

live at King’s Cross, work at King’s Cross and those

that just have a great deal of fun at King’s Cross.

In the following pages, photographer Brian

Griffin has created portraits of some of those to

whom the area is home, whether during the day, the

evenings or all night long.

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Granary Square at nightThe dramatic fountains and imposing façade of

the Granary Building are key features of Granary

Square at the centre of King’s Cross

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IAN CARTER

Workplace Manager, Guardian News and Media at Kings Place

King’s Cross is a great commuting

destination and the new development has

enhanced the area. There is more activity

and the area is more vibrant than the

location I previously worked in.

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THoMAS GoULD

Principal First Violin, Aurora Orchestra at Kings Place

King’s Cross has always been on my

map as I grew up and went to school in

Hampstead. I perform regularly in both

the classical and jazz seasons at Kings

Place, a world class concert hall and arts

space in King’s Cross. There are loads

of great bars and restaurants in the

area which stay open late — a godsend

for musicians like me! The atmosphere

of King’s Cross is cosmopolitan,

unpretentious and never sleeps.

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KRZYSZToF KoSIARSKI

The Concierge at ArtHouse, 114 private apartments now complete beside Handyside Gardens and the Regent’s Canal

King’s Cross means innovation and

diversity to me. A unique community,

wonderful atmosphere and such

excitement and energy. At ArtHouse, I

hope I can contribute to the place, make

a difference to the lives of my residents

and really help King’s Cross be the very

best place to live in London.

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JAMES GILHooLEY

Head of Property Development, Waitrose, opening within the Midland Goods Shed beside Handyside Gardens

King’s Cross is undoubtedly a place

to be right now. Waitrose welcomed

the opportunity to be involved in such

a landmark regeneration project and

add to the impressive investment it

continues to attract. To become part

of the area’s future from such an

iconic building steeped in history is

another exciting chapter for our brand

and ideally places us to bring our

offer to a new audience in a thriving

environment.

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Chef, Grain Store restaurant on Granary Square

King’s Cross has a special place in my

heart. Grain Store is the restaurant that

I had dreamed of opening and when we

saw Granary Square for the first time

it fell in to place. It’s such an inspiring

place to be and I feel like we are part of

an exciting new neighbourhood. People

who have been in King’s Cross for many

years welcomed us into the community

and we immediately felt a sense of

ownership and pride.

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KAREN SIMPSoN

Headteacher, Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in the Plimsoll Building

The King’s Cross development means

excitement, innovation, creativity

and a change for the better. I love the

buzzing community feel of Granary

Square with its central orchestra of

lights and water — at night it is truly

spectacular. It is wonderful to see

families playing together in the water

fountains and people socialising on

the steps down to the canal side.

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YASMINE ELLIS

Graphic Design student at Central Saint Martins, on Granary Square

I am really proud to be a part of the

King’s Cross community. The friendly

workforce keeps the boulevard and

surrounding areas spotlessly clean, and

the diverse mix of people make King’s

Cross a dynamic place to study.

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King’s Cross is home to thousands of people, some living or

studying, others working or just visiting. King’s Cross is attracting

dynamic companies and institutions; restaurants and cafés;

teachers, students and artists; performers and galleries; shops

and stall-keepers; new residents, families and friends.

The varied mix of some 2,000 apartments, penthouses and

townhouses and high quality student housing is fashioning a

lively and diverse community.

World famous brands, major companies and exquisite chefs

are all part of King’s Cross. Rub shoulders with the luxury of Louis

Vuitton, the technology of Google UK and their neighbours, SAV

Credit, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Hoare Lea, PRS for Music and the

Art Fund. Bruno Loubet, Marcus Wareing, Mark Sargeant, Jamie

oliver and D & D London are all running or opening restaurants.

King’s Cross is the new creative and cultural hub of London,

home to the world-renowned Central Saint Martins, part of the

University of the Arts London, the House of Illustration and the

Art Fund. Three new buildings are currently being designed for

the Agha Khan Development Network. The building immediately

to the east of the Plimsoll Building will be a cultural building for

art, performance and education, with an associated hotel.

King’s Cross has 26 acres of open squares, parks, gardens

and other open space, including the drama of Granary Square, the

intimacy of Handyside Gardens and the remarkable new urban

park within the refurbished Gasholder No.8, framing views to and

from the Plimsoll Building.

King’s Cross prides itself on its environmental sustainability.

Combined heat and power technology provides low-carbon

heat to residential, office and other buildings, via the estate-

wide district heating network; and offsets some 80% of the

development’s power demand at the same time.

King’s Cross is investing in the best urban wi-fi in the

country, free to all. And it has its own post code — N1C.

King’s Cross embraces the past with an eye to the future.

A symbol of London’s industrial and engineering past; and now

the beating heart and soul of 21st century living.

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‘...the perfect mix of grittiness and shininess,

simultaneously a symbol of London’s industrial

and engineering past and the creative present

the city would like to portray.

Edwin Heathcote, Financial Times, January 2013

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The Plimsoll Building is conceived as a cluster

of domestic scaled towers, rising to 13 storeys

above ground and arranged around a

landscaped central garden. The design of the

building is influenced by the existing industrial

vernacular, an important reminder of the rich

heritage and history of the site, whilst creating

a new layer of richness and materiality.

The garden is designed as a three-

dimensional oasis of greenery with rooflights

integrated as sculptural features within the

landscape, allowing light to flood into the

circulation spaces of the school below. The

extensive use of plants brings a distinctive

character to the Plimsoll Building. It also

helps purify the air, enrich wildlife and reduce

the urban heat island.

LEFT — Portrait of David Morley by Brian Griffin

T H E A R C H I T E C T U R E

David Morley Architects is an award-winning London-

based architectural practice specialising in projects

that are both evolutionary and revolutionary, building

on tradition as well as creating prototypes for the

future. Its belief is that exceptional architecture

is the product of great design and enlightened

patronage. Its work is based on a process of dialogue

and communication to ensure every scheme is well

focused on delivering what each individual client

needs. The perfect practice to design the Plimsoll

Building, providing superb open market and key-

worker accommodation and London’s best teaching

and learning environment for both Academy pupils

and deaf and hard of hearing children.

‘I see this as a pioneering model for high density

mixed use place making. The streetscape is animated

by education and community uses with residential

towers above. It evokes the industrial heritage of

King’s Cross but is juxtaposed around a lush garden

opening out to the south west, the Regent’s Canal

and amazing views across London.

David Morley — David Morley Architects

’

43

Landscaped communalpodium garden

Secure bicycle storage

Reception and residents’ lounge

24 hour concierge

Private dining

Entrance lobby

Residents’ fitness suite

T H E S C H o o L S

on the lower floors of the Plimsoll Building are two schools, the King’s Cross Academy and Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children. The Academy is sponsored by the King’s Cross Academy Trust, in which the developers themselves are substantial partners. “We see the new Academy as fundamental to the wider regeneration of King’s Cross, becoming a focal point for and delivering benefits to, the whole community” says Robert Evans, Chairman of the Governors. “We have a clear vision of what we plan to achieve… and will draw upon the exceptional facilities we are creating at King’s Cross and our exceptional relationship with incoming occupiers to develop a first-class educational offer and enrichment programme”. The Academy will be part of a unique education campus, co-located with Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, an existing outstanding school. The new facility has been designed taking advice from other local schools and drawing on international best practice, ensuring the co-location is far more meaningful than merely sharing the same building. The new premises have been designed with shared spaces for staff training and collaborative development and for children from both schools to play together. The two schools will be a focus point for King’s Cross and its thriving, growing community.

RIGHT — A Sense of ArrivalThe ground and first floors of the Plimsoll Building are

dedicated to its two schools, and to the residents’ entrance

lobby which includes a spectacular spiral stairway leading to

the residents’ lounge, gardens and concierge

Car park entrance

School entrance

45

LEFT — A view of the reception and private residents’ roomAdjacent to the courtyard garden designed

by Dan Pearson, the residents’ lounge will

provide a place to meet both inside and out

‘Nestled in Kings Boulevard in the heart

of King’s Cross, there is certainly never a

monotonous moment at KERB; the fare

changes daily as wheeled vendors tour the

London market circuit, and new vans are

constantly popping up.

Online Blog reference to the King’s Cross street food

’

Residents arriving at the Plimsoll Building will be

greeted by the ground floor lobby’s extraordinary

curling staircase that delivers them into an

elevated reception area adjacent to the garden and

manned by an ever-efficient concierge. Cool and

contemporary in style, the comfortably furnished

meeting spaces open out onto the garden designed

by Dan Pearson, with its sculpted shrubs, seating

areas and views out towards the capital. It will

become a delightful oasis for meeting guests and

relaxing in summer, whilst this courtyard provides a

soft foreground for the panoramas of the Regent’s

Canal and London beyond.

To one side the gardens are lined by a glazed

corridor leading to the ‘Summer’ apartments,

ensuring that the lush garden courtyard will be a

vibrant focus of activity and life all year around.

47

LEFT — The reception and residents’ loungeA view of the sophisticated reception area

opening out onto the courtyard garden with

the iconic Gasholder No.8 beyond

T H E A M E N I T I E S

that line is what makes ordinary places extraordinary, gives life its style; will give the Plimsoll Building its soul. If you draw a line, draw it high on the wall. Excellence is not to be dreamt of but strived for and stretching for

53T H E L I F E S T Y L E L I N E

At the Plimsoll Building, residents can call on

an engaging and professional concierge team

providing a range of services to make their

lives easier. From basic assistance with luggage

and deliveries; dealing with post and parcels;

arranging taxis or cars to organising newspapers

and magazines, flowers or dry cleaning. For those

who travel, the team can arrange cleaning or

take in deliveries to prepare for your arrival — a

trustworthy connection for peace of mind and

sensible convenience. Residents will also have

access to the online King’s Cross portal to provide

information on all that is going on in the area,

whether new restaurants or bars, shops or events.

55

The Plimsoll Building’s residents’ lounge will be the

perfect space to unwind, pick up messages, answer

emails or greet guests before heading up to your

apartment. It is anticipated drinks and food will be

available to order, from croissants to cappuccinos,

perhaps a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice or

delicious canapés. There will also be a selection of

books and newspapers available and a sumptuous

seating area to while away the hours. The adjacent

private residents’ room will be available for social

or business events, and the podium garden ensures

the room is filled with natural light and offers an

opportunity to relax in this attractive al fresco area.

This oasis of greenery has been expertly landscaped

by the Dan Pearson studio.

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At garden level there is a fully equipped

residents’ fitness suite with everything from

yoga mats to cardiovascular machines and free

weights. Enjoy the luxury of convenience and pop

into the gym to energise yourself before you set off

to work or wind down after a long day at the office.

There is also the rooftop conservatory

and viewing gallery on levels 12 and 13, which

has stunning views over King’s Cross. A unique

calming glazed and covered sanctuary to be

appreciated whatever the weather, for reading,

meditating or quietly putting the world to rights

with friends.

T H E I N T E R I O R S

61LEFT — Premier BedroomA computer generated image of a bedroom

that exudes elegance and simplicity

63LEFT — Premier Living RoomA computer generated image of a spacious

living room with awe-inspiring cityscape views

65

RIGHT — Premier KitchenA computer generated image of an open plan kitchen

with panoramic views from the breakfast bar

ABoVE — Premier BathroomA computer generated image of a typical

Premier master bathroom

67LEFT — Classic BedroomA computer generated image of

a typical Classic bedroom with

ensuite bathroom

LEFT — Classic BedroomA computer generated image of a typical Classic

bedroom with ensuite bathroom

69LEFT — Classic Living RoomA computer generated image of

a typical Classic living room

71

RIGHT — Classic KitchenA computer generated image of

a typical Classic kitchen

ABoVE — Classic BathroomA computer generated image of a typical

Classic bathroom

S P E C I F I C A T I O N

75

RIGHT — The TerracesA computer generated image of one of the spacious

timbered terraces within the Plimsoll Building, with

views across King’s Cross and the capital

77

StructureReinforced concrete framed building

High quality façade, the external skin comprising

brick faced precast concrete panels combined

with textured brick panels and white/natural

coloured reconstituted stone feature cladding,

predominantly at the higher levels

The inner skin to the courtyard comprising white

/natural coloured reconstituted stone panels to

enhance the reflected sunlight into the lower

reaches of the garden space

High quality window frames and balcony doors

house double glazed units within a robust dark

grey aluminium framing internally and externally

All living spaces are provided with floor to

ceiling glazing to maximise daylight and views

out, with glazed sliding doors that open up onto

a projecting, recessed or Juliet balcony

Solar shading provided by recessed/projecting

balconies and brise soleil

High quality blinds fitted internally to be

operated by the occupant

Elevated ornamental planting within

the courtyard provides a secluded garden

for residents

KitchensKitchen suites have been specially designed

for the Plimsoll Building by Johnson Naylor,

and are offered in a choice of two material

and colour palettes;

Light or Defined

Kitchen cabinets with high gloss Parapan acrylic

and natural walnut veneer

Wall units with high gloss Parapan acrylic

to doors, with integrated down lighting to the

work surface

Solid surface worktop (HI-MACS or similar) with

under mounted stainless steel sink and mixer tap

(Barazza or similar)

Glass splash backs, back painted to suit

material palette

Appliances, all Siemens or similar:

—Integrated fridge/freezer

— Integrated multi-function electric oven and

separate microwave

— Integrated combination oven/microwave

to 1 bed apartments

— Integrated 4 zone electric induction hob

(5 zone to 3 bed apartments)

—Integrated dishwasher

—Extractor fan with integrated lighting

—Compartmentalised waste storage

— Combined washer/dryer generally situated

within hall cupboard

Note: Variances occur between apartment

types, please refer to the sales team for

details of a particular apartment

BathroomsThe bathroom suites have been specifically

designed for the Plimsoll Building by Johnson

Naylor and are available in two bespoke material

and colour palettes;

Light or Defined

Continuously formed basin and vanity unit in

a solid surface material (HI- MACS or similar),

master complete with a natural stone vanity top

to suit selected material palette. Fully mirrored

cabinet complete with door activated integrated

lighting and feature lighting above and below

Large format porcelain tiles to floors and walls

with feature stone splash back

Master Bathrooms have tiled natural stone floors

and walls with feature walls around the bath and

splash back in glass mosaic

Full height mirrored panels with concealed

mist-free heating and integral chrome finish rail

for towel and bath-robe warming

Bath and shower trays in steel enamel, with

walk-in showers to all apartments. Bath panels in

natural stone to master bathrooms and in a solid

surface material (HI-MACS or similar) to other

bathrooms. Glazed shower screens

White vitrified enamel wall mounted WC with

push button flush

High quality chrome finish brassware (Bonomi

or similar)




The Premier Apartments at the Plimsoll Building are

finished with bespoke detailing and attention to detail.

Traditional materials and state-of-the-art contemporary

appliances combine to make an enviable living space in

one of London’s finest buildings.

P R E M I E R A PA R T M E N T S

ABoVE — Premier KitchenThe materials and colour palette for

the Premier kitchens with both light

and defined options

79

ABoVE — Premier BathroomThe materials and colour palette for

the Premier bathrooms with both

light and defined options

Cupboards and Wardrobes Where provided, wardrobes have lacquer finish

doors, a high level shelf, and hanging rail

Natural walnut veneer finish doors in master

bedrooms

All fitted cupboards have full height doors

with a lacquer finish

Balconies and Juliette Balconies All balconies have a timber floor finish and are

accessed via a sliding glass door

Powder coated metal balustrades with bronze

coloured metal handrail to recessed and Juliette

balconies

Glass balustrade with bronze colour steel

handrail to projecting courtyard balconies

FlooringEngineered timber floor finish to all rooms,

except bathrooms, utility rooms and cupboards

DoorsEntrance door and frame to be high quality paint

finish complete with feature panel, high quality

door furniture, including night latch and spyhole.

Painted internal doors and frames with high

quality lever handles

Heating and coolingThe building is served by the development’s

communal district heating network, providing

low carbon metered heating to all apartments

Thermostatically controlled under-floor heating

to all rooms

Comfort cooling to reception room and

principal bedroom

Electrical5 amp and 13 amp circuits

Lighting switch plates and socket outlets

above kitchen worktop finished in flat plate,

screwless, white powder coated metal

All visible electrical switch plates, sockets,

TV and data outlets in flat plate, screwless,

white powder coated metal

LightingLighting generally comprise LED luminaries

throughout

Local room dimming control provided to

reception rooms and master bedrooms

Feature ceiling trough detail with concealed

lighting in selected locations

Provision for table and floor lamps to be

connected to a 5 amp supply in reception

rooms and bedrooms. Dual switches to master

bedroom supply serving bedside lamp positions

Under cabinet lighting to kitchen work surface

Under and above cabinet lighting to bathrooms

Internal lighting to bedroom wardrobes

Telephone and Data SystemsTelevision (terrestrial and Sky+) points to

reception rooms and bedrooms

Telephone and data points to all reception

rooms and bedrooms

The King’s Cross development is served by a

fibre network. Connection to the network to be

arranged by the purchaser

Floor to Ceiling HeightsApartment entrance halls: 2.38m generally

Reception rooms and bedrooms:

2.58m generally

Bathrooms: 2.38m

Kitchens: 2.38m

Note: The above figures are approximate and

relate to the general height within each room

excluding bulkheads

AmenitiesLandscaped communal podium garden on

level 2 designed by acclaimed landscape

architecture practice Dan Pearson Studio

Rooftop conservatory and viewing gallery on

levels 12 and 13

Private roof terraces for use by residents on

level 12


Residents’ lounge

Private space with catering facilities available for

hire to residents only

Secure bicycle storage, one space provided

per apartment

Interior Designed Entrance LobbyImpressive ground floor entrance lobby

with bespoke designed feature stair and

feature lighting

Prestigious reception with high quality finishes

and feature lighting designed by Johnson Naylor

Bespoke concierge desk

Comfortable waiting area for guests

Integrated post boxes

Uniformed 24hr security and concierge

Lift Lobbies/Communal HallwaysCarpet floors and painted walls to lobbies

on apartment floors

Tiled floors and painted/decorated wall panels

to lobbies at level 2

Lifts

Two passenger lifts serve each core and all

residential floors from level 2. The lifts also serve

basement car parking with direct access to the

apartment floors

A separate set of lifts connect the ground floor

entrance to level 2 reception, one of which

is part glazed and extends to serve the

penthouse levels

Car ParkingLimited car parking available for purchase by

separate negotiation

Security Security fob access control to all building

entrances and car park

Video entry phone to all apartments

Mains supply smoke or heat detectors

Zoned water sprinklers to all apartments

CCTV surveillance to all public areas

Peace of MindUniformed 24hr security and concierge

All apartments benefit from a 10 year NHBC

warranty

Each apartment will be sold on a 250 year lease

Estate and Building Management & ServicesInternal cleaning of the common parts will be

performed by a dedicated team of specialist

contract personnel

External cleaning will be carried out on a

managed programme to ensure that the

building is kept to the required high standard

Exclusive membership of the King’s Cross Estate

web portal offering information on services,

estate news, and event updates

A service charge will be payable by apartment

owners to cover the costs of building services,

building maintenance and insurance. A fixed

contribution towards the costs of estate

management will also be payable

NotesA management company will be appointed to provide building management services

Please note that the design development of the Plimsoll Building apartments is still ongoing and certain items of the specification may be amended to an item of equivalent quality

81

StructureReinforced concrete framed building

High quality façade, the external skin comprising

brick faced precast concrete panels combined

with textured brick panels and white/natural

coloured reconstituted stone feature cladding,

predominantly at the higher levels

The inner skin to the courtyard comprising

white /natural coloured reconstituted stone

panels to enhance the reflected sunlight into

the lower reaches of the garden space

High quality window frames and balcony doors

will house double glazed units within a

robust dark grey aluminium framing

internally and externally

All living spaces are provided with floor to

ceiling glazing to maximise daylight and views

out, with glazed sliding doors that open up onto

a projecting, recessed or Juliet balcony

Solar shading provided by recessed / projecting

balconies and brise soleil

High quality blinds fitted internally to be

operated by the occupant

Elevated ornamental planting within the

courtyard provides a secluded garden

for residents

KitchensKitchen suites have been specially designed for

the Plimsoll Building by Johnson Naylor, and

are offered in a choice of two material and

colour palettes;

Light or Defined

Kitchen cabinets with matt lacquer finish

Wall units with matt lacquer finish to doors, with

integrated down lighting to the work surface

Solid surface worktop (HI-MACS or similar)

with under mounted stainless steel sink and

mixer tap (Hansgrohe or similar)

Glass splash backs, back painted to suit

material palette

Appliances, all Siemens or similar:

—Integrated fridge/freezer

— Integrated multi-function combined electric

oven with microwave

— Integrated 4 zone electric induction hob

(2 zone to studio apartments)

—Integrated dishwasher

—Extractor fan with integrated lighting

—Compartmentalised waste storage

— Combined washer/dryer generally situated

within hall cupboard




BathroomsThe bathroom suites have been specifically

designed for the Plimsoll Building by Johnson

Naylor in a bespoke material palette

Continuously formed basin and vanity unit in a

solid surface material (HI-MACS or similar) with

a fully mirrored cabinet including feature lighting

above and below

Large format porcelain tiles to floors and walls

with feature mosaic splash back

Master Bathrooms have large format porcelain

tiles to floors and walls with feature stone

splash backs

Full height mirrored panels with concealed

mist-free heating and integral chrome finish rail

for towel and bath-robe warming

White vitrified enamel wall mounted WC with

push button flush

Bath and shower tray in steel enamel, with

walk-in showers to majority of apartments. Bath

panels will be in a solid surface material (HI-

MACS or similar) Shower screens will be glazed

High quality chrome finish brassware

(Hansgrohe or similar)




The collection of Classic Apartments has been

meticulously crafted using a combination of the

finest handpicked materials and sleek contemporary

appliances, creating a timeless environment of

comfort and elegance.

C L A S S I C A PA R T M E N T S

ABoVE — Classic KitchenThe materials and colour palette for

the Classic kitchens with both light

and defined options

83

ABoVE — Classic BathroomThe materials and colour palette

for the Classic bathroom

Cupboards and Wardrobes Where provided, wardrobes have lacquer finish

doors, a high level shelf, and hanging rail

All fitted cupboards have full height doors with

a lacquer finish

Balconies and Juliette Balconies All balconies have a timber floor finish and are

accessed via a sliding glass door

Recessed and Juliette balconies to have powder

coated metal balustrades with bronze coloured

metal handrail

Projecting courtyard balconies to have glass

balustrade with bronze colour steel handrail

FlooringEngineered timber floor finish to all rooms,

except bathrooms, utility rooms and cupboards

DoorsEntrance door and frame in high quality paint

finish complete with feature panel, high quality

door furniture, including night latch and spyhole

Painted internal doors and frames with high

quality lever handles

Heating and coolingThe building is served by the development’s

communal district heating network, providing

low carbon metered heating to all apartments

Thermostatically controlled under-floor heating

to all rooms

Provision to incorporate comfort cooling to

reception room and principal bedroom in

selected apartments as optional purchaser

upgrade

Electrical5 amp and 13 amp circuits

Lighting switch plates and socket outlets

above kitchen worktop finished in flat plate,

screwless, white powder coated metal

All visible electrical switch plates, sockets,

TV and data outlets in flat plate, screwless,

white powder coated metal

LightingLighting generally comprises LED luminaries

throughout

Local room dimming control provided to

reception rooms and master bedrooms

Feature ceiling trough detail with concealed

lighting in selected locations

Provision for table and floor lamps to be

connected to a 5 amp supply in reception

rooms and bedrooms. Dual switches to master

bedroom supply serving bedside lamp positions

Under cabinet lighting to kitchen work surfaces

Under and above cabinet lighting to bathrooms

Internal lighting to bedroom wardrobes

Telephone and Data SystemsTelevision (terrestrial and Sky+) points to

reception rooms and bedrooms

Telephone and data points to all reception

rooms and bedrooms

The King’s Cross development is served by a

fibre network. Connection to the network to

be arranged by the purchaser

Floor to Ceiling HeightsApartment entrance halls: 2.38m generally

Reception rooms and bedrooms:

2.58m generally

Bathrooms: 2.38m

Kitchens: 2.38m

Note: The above figures are approximate and

relate to the general height within each room

excluding bulkheads

AmenitiesLandscaped communal podium garden on

level 2 designed by acclaimed landscape

architecture practice Dan Pearson Studio

Rooftop conservatory and viewing gallery on

levels 12 and 13

Private roof terraces for use by residents on

level 12


Residents’ lounge

Private space with catering facilities available for

hire to residents only

Secure bicycle storage, one space provided

per apartment

Interior Designed Entrance LobbyImpressive ground floor entrance lobby

with bespoke designed feature stair and

feature lighting

Prestigious reception with high quality finishes

and feature lighting designed by Johnson Naylor

Bespoke concierge desk

Comfortable waiting area for guests

Integrated post boxes

Uniformed 24hr security and concierge

Lift Lobbies/Communal HallwaysCarpet floors and painted walls to lobbies

on apartment floors

Tiled floors and painted/decorated wall panels

to lobbies at level 2

Lifts

Two passenger lifts serve each core and all

residential floors from level 2. The lifts also serve

basement car parking with direct access to the

apartment floors

A separate set of lifts connect the ground floor

entrance to level 2 reception, one of which

is part glazed and extends to serve the

penthouse levels

Car ParkingLimited car parking available for purchase by

separate negotiation

Security Security fob access control to all building

entrances and car park

Video entry phone to all apartments

Mains supply smoke or heat detectors

Zoned water sprinklers to all apartments

CCTV surveillance to all public areas

Peace of MindUniformed 24hr security and concierge

All apartments benefit from a 10 year NHBC

warranty

Each apartment will be sold on a 250 year lease

Estate and Building Management & ServicesInternal cleaning of the common parts will be

performed by a dedicated team of specialist

contract personnel

External cleaning will be carried out on a

managed programme to ensure that the

building is kept to the required high standard

Exclusive membership of the King’s Cross Estate

web portal offering information on services,

estate news, and event updates

A service charge will be payable by apartment

owners to cover the costs of building services,

building maintenance and insurance. A fixed

contribution towards the costs of estate

management will also be payable

NotesA management company will be appointed to provide building management services

Please note that the design development of the Plimsoll Building apartments is still ongoing and certain items of the specification may be amended to an item of equivalent quality

S2-06

S2-07

S2-05 SECURE BICYCLE STORAGE

S2-04S2-03 S2-02 S2-01

F2-05

F2-06

F2-07

F2-08

RESIDENTS’PRIVATEDINING

PODIUMGARDEN

FITNESSSUITE

RESIDENTS’LOUNGE

F2-04F2-03

F2-02F2-01

S3-07

S3-08

S3-06

S3-05S3-04 S3-03

S3-01 S3-02

F3-09

F3-10

F3-11 F3-08

F3-07

F3-06F3-05F3-04

F3-02 F3-01

F3-03F2-06

F2-07

F2-08

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2 B E D

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L E V E L 3

The apartments within the Plimsoll Building are

located on 12 residential floors almost enveloping the

landscaped podium garden. Spacious, with interiors

crafted by Johnson Naylor, the apartments are found in

the 12 storeys around and above the courtyard garden

on the second level. The building steps back delivering

extraordinary views across and through the iconic

Gasholder No.8 towards the canal and London beyond,

with many apartments having balconies or substantial

terraces for relaxing or entertaining.

T H E A PA R T M E N T S

S4-07

S4-08

S4-06

S4-05S4-04 S4-03

S4-01 S4-02

F4-10

F4-11

F4-12 F4-09

F4-08

F4-07F4-06

F4-05F4-04

F4-02F4-01

F4-03

S5-07

S5-08

S5-06

S5-05S5-04 S5-03

S5-01 S5-02

F5-10

F5-11

F5-12 F5-09

F5-08

F5-07

F5-06F5-05F5-04

F5-02 F5-01

F5-03

S6-07

S6-08

S6-06

S6-05S6-04 S6-03

S6-01 S6-02

F6-10

F6-11

F6-12 F6-09

F6-08

F6-07

F6-06F6-05F6-04

F6-02 F6-01

F6-03

S7-07

S7-08

S7-06

S7-05S7-04 S7-03

S7-01 S7-02

F7-10

F7-11

F7-12 F7-09

F7-08

F7-07

F7-06F7-05F7-04

F7-02 F7-01

F7-03

3 B E D

2 B E D

1 B E D

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3 B E D

2 B E D

1 B E D

S T U D I o

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L E V E L 5

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L E V E L 6

L E V E L 7

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S10-04

S10-03

S10-01 S10-02

F10-05

F10-06

F10-04

F10-03

F10-02

F10-01

S11-04

S11-03

S11-01 S11-02

F11-05

F11-06

F11-04

F11-03

F11-02

F11-01

S8-07

S8-08

S8-06

S8-05S8-04 S8-03

S8-01 S8-02

F8-10

F8-11

F8-12 F8-09

F8-08

F8-07

F8-06F8-05F8-04

F8-02 F8-01

F8-03

S9-04

S9-03

S9-01 S9-02

F9-05

F9-06

F9-04

F9-03

F9-02

F9-01

3 B E D

2 B E D

1 B E D

3 B E D

2 B E D

1 B E D

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L E V E L 1 1

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L E V E L 8

L E V E L 9

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S12-07

S12-06 S12-05 S12-04 S12-03

S12-01 S12-02

F12-05

F12-04

F12-03

F12-02

F12-01

ROOFTOPCONSERVATORY

TERRACE

TERRACE TERRACE

F13-02

S12-06 S12-05 S12-04

F12-04

F13-01

VIEWING GALLERY

TERRACE

L AT E R A L P E N T H o U S E

D U P L E x P E N T H o U S E

3 B E D

2 B E D

1 B E D91

PlimsollBuildingPlimsollBuildingheight: 46.7mheight: 46.7m

HANDYSIDE STREET

C U B I T TS Q U A R E

REGENT’S CANALGasholder TripletsGasholder Triplets




P2P2


TapestryTapestry

Tapestry’stower

Tapestry’stower

Coal DropsYard

Coal DropsYard

23m23m

35m35m52m52m

13m13m

22m22m

22m22m

35m35m

17.6m17.6m

height: 25.2mheight: 25.2m




height: 31mheight: 31m


height: 48mheight: 48m

Plimsoll Building—

King’s Cross, London N1C

Plan illustrating approximate distances to, and maximum heights

of, neighbouring buildings

L E V E L 1 2

L E V E L 1 3

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93All images are of ArtHouse at King’s Cross,

the first privateapartments to be completed.

All images are of ArtHouse at King’s Cross,

the first private apartments to be completed.K I N G ’ S C R o S S L I V I N G

The apartments at ArtHouse are the first private

homes to be completed at King’s Cross. There are

143 intelligently planned apartments here (114

private and 29 affordable), almost a third of these

are family-sized with three or four bedrooms.

The location is superb. The building looks

out over Regent’s Canal and the new Handyside

Gardens with great views across the city. At

ArtHouse you are surrounded by galleries, concert

halls and museums, and just minutes from the

most connected transport hub in London. The

stunning building, with its terracotta façade and

sliding louvered shutters is designed by award-

winning architects dRMM. Landscaped courtyards

and glazed cloisters connect the building with

Handyside Gardens — part of the high quality

King’s Cross estate.

Tapestry (see left) provides the second

collection of private homes. Tapestry sits adjacent

to the Plimsoll Building and Gasholder No.8 urban

park and is currently under construction.

Tapestry

ArtHouse

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Important notice: King’s Cross Central General Partner Limited (“KCCGPL”) (a private company limited by shares registered in England with registered number 6387691 and registered office at 4 Stable Street, London N1C 4AB), and its agents, Knight Frank LLP (a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934, with registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where a list of members’ names is available) give notice that:

1. Particulars: These particulars do not constitute an offer or a contract,

nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by KCCGPL or by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither KCCGPL, Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).

2. Images photographs and other information: Any computer generated images, plans, drawings,

accommodation schedules, specification details or other information provided about the property (“information”) are indicative only. Any such information may change at any time and must not be relied upon as being factually accurate about the property. Any photographs or images are indicative of the quality and style of the development and location and do not represent the actual fittings and furnishings at this development.

3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the

property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct.

4. Tax: Tax may be payable in addition to the purchase price of the

property according to the national or local law applicable (including, without limitation, Stamp Duty Land Tax).

5. Any floor areas, measurements or layout plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a statement of fact.

Printed February 2014

www.kingscross.co.uk

FoR FURTHER INFoRMATIoN,

PLEASE CoNTACT

KNIGHT FRANK

55 BAKER STREET, LoNDoN, W1U 8AN

[email protected]

T: +44 207 629 8171

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