A stunning penthouse in Wapping, East London has been given the top prize at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2015.
The Penthouse at Wapping Lane by Ballymore was presented with the renowned Grand Prix Award and named Best Apartment.
At the top of a new build 18-storey tower, the 5,000 square foot home boasts a circular perimeter of glass walls and terraces with 360° views of the capital.
Priced at £3.95m, this is a luxury apartment featuring a private lift and lobby, an open-plan kitchen and living area, and handpicked designer furniture and finishing.
The winners were announced on 15th May at The Dorchester hotel in Mayfair.
The homes are judged by Evening Standard readers as well as industry experts, and the awards cover 13 categories in the housing industry. All property types are included, from starter homes to luxury mansions.
The Outstanding Architectural Merit award went to Banyan Wharf, which overlooks Wenlock Basin in Shoreditch, for its Rubik’s Cube-inspired design.
Crossacres, a mansion on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey, won the Best Luxury Home prize and the Best Eco Home went to Virido, a concept house in Cambridge, which is the model for a 208-home development.
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