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With superior design and build quality,  the striking Saffron Square  will be the focus of one  of London's most vibrant areas, Croydon.
An exciting landmark, Saffron Square is by Britain's  award-winning property developer,  Berkeley Homes. 
Brand new features will give  the area a contemporary feel, with  more than 22,000 sqft of mixed commercial, retail and leisure space surrounding the architecture in the centre  of Croydon. 
Shops, restaurants, cafes, offices, a creche and a gym will surround a one-acre public square with  landscaping and  contemporary water features. 
Saffron Square is part of the regeneration of Croydon and the area will be  enhanced by the GBP3.5 billion (HK$44.6 billion) commercial development that is under way or in the pipeline.
This new development of residential suites will be completed in phases  from 2013 to 2015, offering 719 apartments and comprising  one, two-  and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses  made to the highest specifications. 
Features of this new development include a secure  5-star hotel-style entrance lobby with 24-hour concierge service.
Residents can enjoy a state-of-the-art wellness centre with an equipped gym and meeting room facility. 
Other facilities include CCTV, secure entry system, car parking spaces at an additional charge and  bicycle storage for all homes. 
The apartments will have the highest quality specifications with outstanding interior finishes, individually designed kitchens, high-quality fixtures and fittings, and spacious open-plan living. Heating and lighting systems will reflect the demands of modern living and the need to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.
High standards of traditional craftsmanship are combined with high levels of technical expertise and cutting-edge design, ensuring comfort and durability.
A major feature of the scheme is an iconic 45-storey tower, coloured in muted tones of pinks and mauves. The wall-to-ceiling glazing offers stunning views across the Croydon skyline. 
All residents will benefit from a roof-landscaped garden to relax in and many of the apartments will boast a balcony with amazing views towards central London. 
Saffron Square is in an attractive location. East Croydon  and West Croydon  rail stations are walking distance away, providing easy access to  the West End, The City and Gatwick Airport. From East Croydon rail station, the Jubilee Line can be accessed at London Bridge.  
The excellent links facilitate travel time to  major London universities, such as King's  College London  in 13 minutes, University of Westminster  in 21 minutes and Imperial College London in 22 minutes.
Croydon is home to 95 primary schools, 21 secondary schools  and  four further education colleges - including the prestigious Whitgift private school and the BRIT School  for performing arts and technology. 
 Croydon is the largest financial and retail centre outside The City and Canary Wharf with a population approaching 300,000. The borough is the fourth largest retail centre in London, with more than GBP1 billion spent there every year. 
Two of Britain's largest shopping centres - The Whitgift Centre and Centrale - are five minutes' walk from Saffron Square.
Croydon is  also one of the leading  cultural centres as the borough offers arts and entertainment with the famous Fairfield Halls seating  more  than 1,800 people for music concerts and events. 
London offers a vast amount of culture and art, from popular West End theatres to art galleries. 
The Tate Modern on Bankside is one of the many galleries to exhibit some of the finest collections of British art. 
In future, the community  of Croydon will be  enhanced by a regeneration master plan, transforming the Croydon Metropolitan Centre into a sustainable city centre with sports, entertainment and leisure activities, new homes and a wealth of new business premises.



Project brings touch of spice