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Cat Olley

15 appealing new builds homes for sale in London — all within walking distance of a station

The much-documented demise of home working in the capital has called awkward commutes into sharp relief.

For those on the hunt for a new home, taking a long-term view now likely means calculating the schlep into the office or taking aim at a handy interchange with future employment in mind.

Targeted at professionals, new build flats tend to be a good bet for transport links — some 20,000 are coming on station-adjacent land owned by TfL alone — with developers in hot pursuit of well-connected plots.

We’ve found fifteen attractive options on the market, all with swift access to a Tube, Overground or DLR station.

Kensal Green, NW10

Harrow Road (The Modern House)

£700,000

A stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden flat from boutique developer Artform. Highlights include polished plaster walls, bespoke joinery and terrazzo countertops in the open kitchen.

The Modern House, 020 3795 5920

Ealing, W5

Inglis Road, W5 (Hamptons)

 £765,000

A spacious two-bedroom apartment in a small nine-flat development near the Tube and Ealing Common. Equisized bedrooms make this one ideal for sharers.

Hamptons, 020 3834 8284

Peckham, SE15

Peckham High Street, SE15 (The Modern House)

£525,000

An attractive two-bedroom split-level apartment on the top floor of this considered High Street scheme, with a good-size balcony and engineered oak floors. It also comes with a share of the freehold.

The Modern House, 020 3795 5920

King’s Cross, N1

Gifford Street, N1 (Goldschmidt & Howland)

£850,250

An almost 1,200 square foot duplex apartment in a leafy spot near Coal Drops Yard. There’s a full width patio off the bright reception and a WC alongside the en suites.

Goldschmidt & Howland, 020 3907 2589

Tottenham Hale, N17 

Daneland Walk, N17 (Ellis & Co)

£600,000

A bright two-bedroom flat on the 22nd floor of a new scheme between Tottenham Hale station and Walthamstow Wetlands. Full width glazing maximises the far-reaching views.

Ellis & Co, 020 3840 3460

Hanwell, W7

Provender Mews, W7 (Hamptons)

£785,000

This two-bedroom house is handy for the Elizabeth line. There’s a patio garden and a utility room, plus eco perks like an air source heat pump and EV charging.

Hamptons, 020 3834 8284

Bow, E3

Yeo Street, E3 (Dominus New Homes)

£405,000

A compact but well-planned one-bedroom flat facing the Limehouse Cut canal, with a large balcony and built-in storage. There’s a communal roof garden and lawn area for residents.

Dominus New Homes, 020 3910 0991

Maida Vale, W9

Octavia Mews, W9 (Knight Frank)

£1.15 million

On the market without a chain, this three-storey mews house is in a charming spot near the canal. Highlights include secure off-road parking and a third WC.

Knight Frank, 020 3907 3421

Acton, W3

East Churchfield Road, W3 (Aston Rowe)

£950,000

A spacious penthouse apartment with three bedrooms and bathrooms in a stylish scheme overlooking Acton Park. It’s got a rare EPC A rating thanks to solar energy generation.

Aston Rowe, 020 3869 5739

Shepherd’s Bush, W12

Goldhawk Road, W12 (Winkworth)

£790,000

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat with a huge roof terrace in a gated development behind buzzy Goldhawk Road. Features include underfloor heating and air conditioning.

Winkworth, 020 3869 5572

Catford, SE6

Blythe Vale, SE6 (The Agency)

£625,000

A two-bedroom split-level flat in an attractive small scheme near both stations. Bi-fold doors connect the living space with the blank-slate garden.

The Agency, 020 3910 6171

North Acton, NW10

Goodhall Street, NW10 (Strawberry Star)

£650,000

This three-bedroom apartment has a sensible layout and appealing views across London from full-height windows. It’s also a stone’s throw from Willesden Junction station.

Strawberry Star, 020 3906 8973

Greenwich, SE10

Heathside, SE10 (Stone)

£485,000

With its L-shaped double aspect living area, this two-bedroom flat at the juncture of Greenwich, Blackheath and Lewisham is brighter than most. Perks include an on-site gym and co-working hub.

Stone, 020 7043 8888

South Wimbledon, SW19

Station Road, SW19 (Hamptons)

£450,000

A well-planned one-bedroom apartment in the attractive Abbey Wall development. It comes with a private balcony and access to two landscaped roof gardens for residents.

Hamptons, 020 3834 8284

Leyton, E10

Leyton Green Road (Site Sales)

£630,000

A thoughtfully-decorated maisonette within walking distance of Leyton Flats. There a three bedrooms and bathrooms, a private garden and a wealth of built-in storage.

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