Mapleton Crescent in Wandsworth is a part 22, part 25 storey tower comprising a total of 86 residential apartments; 63 of which will be new affordable 1p1b Pocket homes.
High-quality shared amenity spaces, rooftop gardens, shared balconies and a riverside terrace will help build community and social interaction in the building. The building will be highly energy-efficient and sustainable, car free and has ample cycle parking. The facades feature three different kinds of green pleated ceramic panel.
The Pocket homes are for sale to middle-income Londoners who are salaried out of social housing and priced out of the property market. Pocket helps them own a home of their own. Designed for those on a household income of less than £66,000, Pocket homes make a real addition to London’s affordable housing stock as the next buyer must also meet the same income eligibility criteria. One of Pocket’s most striking distinctions is that buyers own 100% of their home which differs from more complicated shared equity schemes. Pocket homes are built close to transport hubs, at a discount of at least 20% off the local market. The clever design of Pocket homes reflects young Londoners’ prioritisation of location over space, while complying with the Greater London Authority’s space standard guidelines.