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Location: Overlooking South Dock in Canary Wharf
Resident type: Owners
Operator: EcoWorld and Ballymore
Number of homes: 767
Key amenities: Pool & spa, gym, screening room, top floor communal space, work space, children’s play area, meeting rooms, 24h concierge
Prices from: £616,000
Wardian offers luxurious studios to penthouses across two towers overlooking Canary Wharf’s South Dock. The development is currently ranked in the top three developments for this highly competitive area, with an overall rating of 4.51 out of 5 from nearly 12o resident reviews. The bold botanical theme of the scheme gets regular mentions from residents, from the tropical pool and lobby to the large private balconies with unique planting.
Residents love:
THE FACILITIES
The facilities are amazing, top notch especially the outdoor pool. I feel like I am on a tropical holiday … Reception area is just wowww.
Kaylie M, verified resident on HomeViews, Wardian London by Ecoworld and Ballymore, Aug 2022
MANAGEMENT
Above all, the 24h building management has the most friendly and helpful people, which really made THE difference for me personally.
Andrew W. verified resident on HomeViews, Wardian London by Ecoworld and Ballymore, Oct 2022
THE BALCONIES
This is the only building [in the area] with wraparound balconies with amazing views.
John R, verified resident on HomeViews, Wardian London by Ecoworld and Ballymore, Oct 2022
By contrast…
Residents at lower-rated local developments mention:
POOR MANAGEMENT
beautiful flats, nice neighbours – AWFUL management.
Verified resident on HomeViews, Jul 2021
FACILITIES ENVY
In comparison to some of the newer developments, the facilities are poor as there is no gym, sauna, cinema room, communal workspace, etc.
Verified resident on HomeViews, Jun 2021
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