Say ‘HY’ to Life in Loughborough Junction with New Homes at Higgs Yard

Say ‘HY’ to Life in Loughborough Junction with New Homes at Higgs Yard

Located at the crossroads of some of London’s most exciting neighbourhoods, Loughborough Junction is a hidden gem for the capital’s homebuyers. With its thriving community and exceptional transport links, the Zone 2 neighbourhood is starting to flourish with something new to discover around every corner. Now, for buyers looking to call Loughborough Junction home, Peabody New Homes is preparing for the launch of both Private Sale and Shared Ownership homes at Higgs Yard on the 14th of October and 28th of October.

The landmark development will comprise of 68 Private Sale comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as 38 Shared Ownership homes ranging in size from one to two-bedroom homes. Spacious kitchens combine Platinum wall units with Nordic Blue base units for a contemporary feel, efficient underfloor heating and high-quality integrated appliances come ready installed for a seamless finish. Modern bathrooms in either grey or indigo blue feature sleek white sanitaryware, chrome fittings and a bespoke lacquer finish vanity cabinet. Each home features a private balcony, and all residents can access the gorgeous podium garden and rooftop terrace for stunning views of the city and beyond. For added convenience, Higgs Yard will also host safe cycle storage, and convenient access to the car club.

Steven Midgely, Head of Sales for Peabody New Homes comments: “A mere stone’s throw away from trendy Brixton and fashionable Herne Hill, Loughborough Junction is a destination in its own right. Offering everything from bars and cafes to gyms and leisure facilities, the eclectic district is brimming with culture and community. Located in the beating heart of the exciting SE24 postcode, Higgs Yard is a fantastic new option for London’s homebuyers. With a strong sense of community, Loughborough Junction is forging a distinctive identity of its own.”

For a morning wake-up, Four Boroughs is just a 4-minute walk away and serves proper coffee, delicious pastries and sourdough bread, whilst the independent bars and breweries, Friendship Adventure and Craft Metropolis are perfect for an evening out with friends. With a choice of seating in its garden room, stylish lounge area and charming rear terrace, The Cambria is just a 4-minute walk away and offers all the benefits of a traditional gastropub. Providing opportunities to establish a truly varied fitness regime, buyers can enjoy a challenge at BlocFit bouldering and training space or an intense workout at Miguel’s Boxing Gym. Whirled Cinema, a short two-minute walk away, hosts film screenings in a unique setting within one of the area’s historic railway arches.

Nestled between the buzz of Brixton, creativity of Camberwell and historic Herne Hill, buyers can also enjoy all the appeal of these trendy London communities. Famed for its eclectic 1970s character, Brixton is packed with eateries, independent shops and a bustling night life. For those looking to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, the neighbourhood a number of vintage shops and zero-waste organic food stores. Weekends see Herne Hill Market serving up stalls selling everything from local produce and crafts, to coffee, cakes and street food.

In addition to the greenery being established at Higgs Yard, residents can enjoy the beauty of all the green space already available locally. Just a short walk away, Ruskin Park is a stunning Edwardian park complete with sports pitches, ornamental pond, outdoor gym and refreshment kiosk. Popular in the area, Brockwell Park is perfect for a day in the sun, and combines the charm of an ‘Old English’ flower garden and 19th-century clock tower, with the excitement of a BMX track and outdoor Lido. Providing even more space to explore, Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park & Common are both only a short cycle away.

Located in the heart of London’s Zone 2, buyers at Higgs Yard can reach Central London in minutes. Loughborough Junction is a mere two-minute stroll away and offers regular Thameslink services towards Blackfriars and St Pancras in just 9-minutes and 18-minutes respectively. Providing further routes into the city, Brixton Underground station is just a 5-minute cycle away and offers regular connections to Vauxhall (4 minutes) or Victoria (7 minutes).

Private Sale prices at Higgs Yard start from £460,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £547,500 for a two-bedroom apartment, and from £665,000 for a three-bedroom apartment. Shared Ownership prices will be announced soon. Discover more about Higgs Yard by visiting https://www.peabodynewhomes.co.uk/developments/higgs-yard/ or call 0204 587 2117 for Private Sale enquiries or 0203 918 9895 for Shared Ownership enquiries.

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Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

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