With the start of January comes New Years Resolutions. Some people aim to stop smoking while others look to curb their drinking, but there’s no denying that most people’s goals tend to have something to do with health. While gym memberships skyrocket after the holiday season, the ultimate goal for most fitness fanatics is a home gym decked out with all the latest equipment.
Whether it’s an in-home workout room or a health club within a residential development, having easy access to a fitness set-up is the best sort of motivation. Especially in winter months, when getting in a run or going to the gym means getting off the couch and heading into the freezing cold and darkness. Add to that the fact you’ll never have to wait in line for a machine and it's easy to see why private wellness spaces are becoming so popular in the city.
If you live in south west London, an exceptional apartment in one of Westminster’s most prestigious new buildings has just become available to rent. Offering award-winning concierge services, a swimming pool, spa and gym, Abell House is an oasis of calm in the heart of the capital.
The apartment offers a triple aspect reception room with parquet floors and floor-to-ceiling windows that make the space feel bright and spacious. An open plan kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a white marble breakfast bar would be the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Or, you could enjoy an evening meal on the balcony that overlooks the London cityscape. Just minutes from the river, this flat would be ideal for those who enjoy jogging along the embankment and lies just ten minutes from St James’ Park.
Chelsea Island, a brand new luxury development in Chelsea, similarly offers leisure facilities for those looking to get into shape. Designed by world-renowned architect Arney Fender Katsalidis, a three bedroom apartment in this complex is now available for sale and provides a kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and German-designed worktops with Calcutta cut marble.
The apartment has two balconies, one of which wraps around the terrace, as well as a large reception with wall-to-wall windows. But, the best thing about the property is undoubtedly the access its residents get to exclusive spaces with the development. Homeowners can relax in the immense sixth floor rooftop garden, or workout in the state-of-the-art gymnasium that overlooks the river.
Matt Leitch, Director of New Homes at Dexters says, ‘In the luxury market, competition is high, and buyers expect more than just opulent finishes. New developments that offer access to a certain kind of lifestyle - whether it be through a wellness spa or fitness centre - are seen as extremely attractive, and tend to be snapped up quickly.’
