What Does Sustainable Property Look Like In London?

While there’s no shortage of luxury developments in the capital, super prime property isn’t exactly a win for the environment – so developers and architects are thinking about how they can do things differently. Check out this stunning penthouse in The Luxley, a net zero development in Golders Green.

Inside The Luxley, Golders Green

A 2,000 square-foot penthouse with direct lift access, three bedroom suites and a jacuzzi might sound impressive, but the most dazzling thing about this home is in fact its coveted EPC A status. It’s the crowning jewel of The Luxley, a North London development backed by the Zero Carbon Partnership and certified as net zero by carbon consultants at ILES Consultancy.

The incredible site is kitted out with air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, EV charging stations and ‘superquilt’ insulation, which reflects 98 percent of radiant heat back into the building. (Oh, and a magnificent ‘living wall’ of plants spanning 61 square metres). 

Alongside these brilliant features, the penthouse itself is a real stunner. You could throw a party in the huge open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, which is complete with floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors leading onto a private terrace. Guests can choose from three sumptuous bedrooms, all of which are complete with ensuite bathrooms – though the principal suite also boasts a walk-in wardrobe – and there’s even a steam room and jacuzzi. You’ll spot oak herringbone flooring, Italian porcelain tiles and recessed LED lights, not to mention an array of incredible tech including a KNX Smart home lighting system and a Miele wine cooler in the kitchen. 

In an age of so much greenwashing, with environmental action as urgent as ever, it might be difficult to imagine what ‘sustainable’ property really looks like – but could developments like The Luxley be the blueprint? According to Mario Minchella, architect and founding member of the Zero Carbon Partnership, it’s clear that ‘we need more housing that is designed in such a way that the carbon footprint is reduced to the minimum that modern technology will allow, and any small residual emission can then be offset.’ This is the idea behind The Luxley – and it certainly seems like a good start.

Prices at The Luxley start at £1.45 million. For more information, visit luxleyhouse.co.uk