Huntley Wharf - New Delhi Launch
It was indeed a busy weekend for Downtown International along with the Berkeley Group and Analah21 as we launched the Huntley Wharf last Jan 11-12 2020 that was held at The Park, New Delhi.
Huntley Wharf enjoys a prime south facing riverside location, within walking distance of Reading town centre and the main train station. The development offers a choice of innovative and high quality properties across a range of apartment buildings. It will feature a central riverside square with proposed café, restaurant, a local store, gym, nursery and landscaped open spaces along the river.
This landmark scheme will create a new waterside destination in central Reading and provide residents and locals with a well-connected, walkable neighbourhood, and a place to enjoy a leisurely moment by the water.
- Apartments and duplexes in a beautiful riverside setting
- New Riverside Square, retail & commercial spaces
- Proposed restaurant, gym, café, co-working studio, nursery
- Reading Station & Crossrail less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away
- London Paddington in under 30 minutes
Prices from £385,000
To find our more about Huntley Wharf, please contact us on +971 52 322 2279
Posted by: Downtown International, Wed, Jan 15th 2020
UK House Prices Jump Sharply in December
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Posted by: Kelvin Tayfield, Sun, Jan 12th 2020
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Posted by: Kelvin Tayfield, Sat, Jan 4th 2020
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Posted by: Kelvin Tayfield, Sun, Dec 29th 2019
UK House Prices Expected to Start Extended Bull Run
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Posted by: Kelvin Tayfield, Sun, Dec 22nd 2019