Aura
From £147,996 to £184,995New Homes in 54 - 60 Sydenham Road, Croydon
Developed by
Taylor Wimpey Homes
Full Details
Aura comprises just 49 apartments, set in four and five-storey blocks, offering exclusive contemporary urban living within easy reach of Central London.
The homes feature open-plan kitchen/living rooms providing a superb space for relaxing and entertaining, while many plots benefit from en-suite master bedrooms in addition to a main bathroom, and attractive private balconies.
Commuters will appreciate the development is just a short walk from East Croydon railway station, which offers frequent services into the capital in less than 20 minutes and Brighton in under an hour. Croydon also benefits from Tramlink, which has its main hub at the railway station.
The A23 and A22 are close by, putting the M25 within easy reach, and Gatwick Airport is just 21 miles from the development.
Croydon is a bustling town with excellent shopping, boosted by the massive Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres, which include Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and House of Fraser among their top names. A John Lewis at home store opened recently in Purley Way, a retail park famed for its big-name stores including Ikea, while the town also boasts a host of restaurants, bars and night-spots.
Croydon benefits from a thriving cultural scene. The Croydon Clocktower arts complex houses the David Lean cinema, in honour of the famous director who was born in the town, as well as a museum and library, while the town also features theatres, a concert hall and a gallery.
Excellent sporting facilities include Croydon Sports Arena for athletics, golf courses, leisure and fitness centres and opportunities for sailing and riding.
To the south of Croydon are the North Downs and beautiful countryside just waiting to be explored, while to the north are all the famous tourist attractions of London.
Further afield, but still easily accessible, is the south coast and the delights of a day out at the beach.
To register an interest or find out more about the new homes at Aura, please contact our Sales Executive on 0845 072 6550
About the area
Croydon is a largely commercial centre in South London, 9.5 miles from Charing Cross and on the natural transport corridor between London and the South Coast.
It benefits from Tramlink which has its main hub at the railway station. The town centre has excellent shopping, boosted by the massive Whitgift and Centrale Shopping Centres, plus several arts venues, a theatre, restaurants, bars and great night life.
To the south of town are the North Downs and beautiful countryside waiting to be explored.
Specification
This Taylor Wimpey development comprises of stunning apartments with secure underground parking.Aura is a design conscious, innovative, inspired and modern development, which has created a high level of sophistication as well as being ideally located for the modern person with all that London has to offer right on your doorstep.
These apartments are located close to East Croydon train and tram station for commuting. There is also good road access into Croydon and Central London for commuting or shopping and entertainment.
Perfect for commuters, first time buyers, investors and this looking to enjoy all the benefits of city life.
Directions
Trains operated by First Capital Connect which travel towards Brighton stop at East Croydon. These trains pass through the following stations in London: West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, King's Cross Thameslink, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars and London Bridge. Note that the Thameslink stations at West Hampstead and King's Cross are a short walk away from the other railway or underground stations with the same name. There are some trains running on this line throughout the night. The night trains stop at West Hampstead Thameslink, King's Cross Thameslink and Blackfriars, but not at all of the other London stations on the line. Approximate train journey times: West Hampstead to East Croydon: 40 minutes; London Bridge to East Croydon: 15 minutes. For timetables and travel details, see First Capital Connect's website: http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk.There are frequent trains operated by Southern Railway from Victoria train station in London to either West Croydon or East Croydon. This may be particularly convenient if you are travelling by coach to London, as most coaches finish at Victoria coach station (see: Travel/Transport/Coach. If you are travelling from Oxford, note that there are coach services operating throughout the night). During the night there are trains each hour from Victoria to East Croydon. Approximate train journey times: Victoria to East Croydon: 20 minutes; Victoria to West Croydon: 35 minutes. For timetables and travel details, see Southern Railway's website: http://www.southernrailway.com.
Shopping
Croydon is generally regarded as the second largest shopping centre in the south east, after Central London. It has two large covered shopping centres in the Whitcroft and the Centrale, with plans in place for a large new shopping centre called Park Place.You'll find all the major high street shops, supermarkets and department stores in Croydon, and if there's anything that's not covered you have the whole of London to explore.
Leisure
Being so close to Central London there'll never be a shortage of ways to fill your leisure time. Croydon itself is home to endless diversions, apart from the usual shopping, eating and drinking. There are numerous arts and entertainment venues including the Fairfield Halls - a large concert hall frequently used by the BBC - The Warehouse Theatre, the Ashcroft Theatre and the Arnhem Gallery. Croydon Clocktower houses a library, museum and the David Lean Cinema.
Sports enthusiasts will find several golf courses within striking distance, numerous leisure and fitness centres plus facilities for everything from horse riding in the park to sailing on South Norwood Lake. There's also the impressive Croydon Sports Arena for athletics.
For great days out that don't involve shopping, venture into the countryside or head for the South Coast - Brighton is a popular destination and easily reached by train.
Education
There are plenty of good schools in Croydon, ranging from nurseries to further education. There are state and independent schools, and several are within a mile of the development.Croydon College offers a Sixth Form and university level courses. Croydon is also home to the London School for Performing Arts & Technology, known as the BRIT School.
Transport
Croydon has excellent transport links, and at Aura you'll be able to make good use of East Croydon railway station which is in Travelcard Zone 5, for trains to London Bridge and London Victoria. It's on the London - Gatwick - Brighton line and serves stations throughout Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London.The station is also a Tramlink stop with services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction, New Addington, Purley, Wimbledon and more. There are also two other train stations in the town, West & South Croydon. Both Gatwick and Heathrow can be reached by train from Croydon.
The A23 which bypasses the town leads into Central London and down to the M25.
Health
There are numerous local GP and dental surgeries, with the Mayday Hospital providing a wide range of health services including Accident & Emergency.Disclaimer
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