Verve by Quantum Group

Description

Verve...
...a landmark development of 14 stunning one and two bedroom apartments, all finished to extraordinary standards by Quantum, designers and builders of exceptional homes. Occupying an unrivalled position in the centre of Winchester, minutes from the mainline station, High Street, University and Hospital, Verve is ideally placed to offer immediate access to this vibrant and historical city’s many amenities as well as fast, convenient road and rail links to further afield. However, the true point of difference lies within.

No ordinary development, Verve has been finished to a truly outstanding specification. Light and unusually spacious for such centrally located properties, all 14 apartments provide flexible and generously proportioned living accommodation. From the underfloor heating to the rooftop terraces; from the signature floor-to-ceiling windows to the wall-to-wall sophistication of the stunning contemporary interiors - Verve offers a lifestyle setting that transcends convention and surpasses expectation.

Design Brief
In keeping with all Quantum developments, the design brief for Verve focussed on achieving genuine architectural integrity and conveying a palpable sense of place.

Designed with self-assured, contemporary buyers in mind, the 14 elegantly appointed one and two bedroom apartments make use of innovative building technologies to maximise what is already generous internal space. Underfloor heating, for example, not only provides even, ambient heat with no hot- or cold-spots, but also frees the interior walls from radiators, creating a cleaner, uncluttered aesthetic and allowing a far more flexible use of living space.

Whilst Verve’s location offers all the convenience and benefits of city-centre living, the architects have also addressed environmental considerations with a dedicated residents’ bike store. The striking floor-to-ceiling windows provide significantly enhanced sound insulation - allowing light to flood in, but cocooning residents from the disturbance of the outside world.

Sustainability
A common thread linking all Quantum developments, the keynote at Verve is quality with conscience. From initial drawing board concepts through to bricks and mortar, energy efficiency and genuine sustainability inform everything we build. Quantum construct low energy buildings with sustainable materials to create homes that respect the environment at the same time as benefiting residents with significantly lower maintenance and running costs. Couple this with the inherently sustainable nature of city centre living and reduced car use (the secure residents’ bicycle parking area is no accident) and Verve’s green credentials are self-evident.

Occupiers can also enjoy the additional peace of mind offered by the exacting standards of security built into the development - from triple locking windows and video entry systems to cutting-edge fire alarm systems and high security doors.

Specification

Style
Verve is a beautifully composed development. In creating this unique property, Quantum have raised the bar in contemporary urban lifestyle.

The keynotes are tangible quality and style. Sculpturally designed, hand-built Italian kitchens, fully equipped with integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer, electric oven and ceramic hob. Sumptuously appointed wetrooms, finished with a pleasing blend of travertine marble, polished chrome and natural wood textures. Cutting-edge designer lighting systems, individually tailored to each apartment. Floors throughout finished with either quality fitted carpets or stone tiles.

With the sense of generous interior space heightened by Verve’s signature floor-to-ceiling windows, these apartments offer room for living that’s rarely found in city centre settings. There’s exceptional external space too. With private balconies and terraces to selected apartments, and a landscaped roof garden for the use of all residents, Verve opens up skyline views towards the open countryside - its visionary design elevating your outlook, and giving you a new perspective on city living.

Outlook
Few city centre developments offer Verve’s combination of central location and generous internal space. Fewer still combine such aspects with far-reaching views from breathtaking roof terraces. The building features a main terrace for the use of all residents. At some 550 square feet of external space, it’s the perfect spot to chill out, enjoy the sunset or simply come up for air.

Moreover, Verve’s visionary architecture incorporates a further four private roof terraces which, along with floor-to-ceiling windows, bring the outside in to selected apartments in spectacular style. This, as much as anything else, sets the development apart from any other, lending the building not only a truly dramatic outlook but a genuinely unique way to enjoy it.

A development without parallel, Verve combines contemporary urban living with a remarkable open aspect.

Finished to an outstanding specification:-
• Under floor heating
• Italian kitchens with built in appliances
• Fully tiled wet rooms
• Built in wardrobes
• Communal roof terrace
• Private terraces to selected apartments
• Lift to all floors
• Secure cycle storage

Leisure facilities

Winchester
Step south down Sussex Street and within minutes find yourself in the High Street in the midst of this attractive and sophisticated city centre.

A cathedral city with a Medieval street pattern that harks back to its former status as the capital of England, Winchester is steeped in tradition and heritage, and to this day ranks as one of the UK’s most desirable and sought-after places to live.

Yet for all the history, this university city today finds itself at the forefront of contemporary culture. With 60% of the population under 49 years of age, Winchester has become a vibrant and truly cosmopolitan location. With an eclectic mix of some of the most talked-about cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and theatres outside London, Winchester is thriving like never before. And, at the heart of it all, Verve.

Nearest schools:

• St Bede Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles) 
• Peter Symonds College - Secondary (0.4 miles) 
• The Pilgrims' School - Primary (0.5 miles) 

Transport links

Location
Centrally situated in City Road in the heart of Winchester, Verve enjoys a truly convenient “work, live, play, commute” position. Set less than 200 metres from the development (and visible from the residents’ roof terrace) Winchester’s mainline railway station offers trains to London Waterloo every fifteen minutes during rush hour - ideal for commuters.

A short stroll from the platform, a world away from the rat race.

Similarly, the hospital, university and cathedral are a short walking distance away, with all of Winchester’s amenities within easy reach. The city itself is perfectly placed, with quick access to major roads and the M3 just over a mile distant. Further afield, Southampton International Airport is a short ten mile motorway drive away. The geography of the region is spectacular, with the Solent, one of the world’s foremost yachting and watersports locations, and the unspoilt landscapes of the New Forest both easily accessible.

Driving directions

If you are travelling by train, 16 City Road is less than 200 metres along City Road from Winchester railway station.

For those travelling by car, there is parking within the development accessed off Swan Lane (SO23 7AA)

Opening hours

Viewings
Verve is available for viewings strictly by arrangement with Quantum.

For further information call our sales hotline on 07508 332287 or Head Office on 0843 313 6860.

Show Home Opening Times:
• Thursday 11am to 8pm
• Friday 11am to 8pm
• Saturday 10am to 6pm
• Sunday 10am to 4pm
• Monday 10am to 6pm

Show Home is accessed off Swan Lane.

Call directly

Tel: 0843 103 0818  BT 4p/min

About Quantum Group

Quantum have been designing and building inspirational homes for over 12 years.

Informed by a passion for design and a belief that great architecture can transform the spaces within which we live and work, Quantum’s impeccable track record has been borne out by critical acclaim and prestigious industry recognition.

With several developments garnering architectural awards, Quantum’s design team have consistently delivered developments that combine architectural integrity and flair with a genuine sense of place.

Quantum - excellence in architecture, defined by design.

Quantum is a design-led group with a proven track record in creating high quality and sensitive developments. Attention to detail and a benchmark of exceeding design standards is at the heart of the Quantum Philosophy.

Our in-house teams take great pride in the creation of special places to live, work and play. Hopefully those involved with us will enjoy the passion and enthusiasm which forms our philosophy - the Power of Design.

Whether we implement ourselves or design for our clients, the same desire exists: to deliver a quality sensation in a manner which is both deliverable and sustainable.

Speak to us and see how we might together craft a piece of tomorrow's heritage...