Riverside living in London has changed beyond recognition in recent years, thanks to international investment, architectural ingenuity and improved connectivity. As Paul Carey explores in his recent article for The National, there is growing appeal of waterside living and a wave of developments transforming London’s riverside properties, which includes Opus, Bankside Yards.

Across the city, developers are reimagining underused stretches of riverside as vibrant mixed-use destinations, bringing new homes, public spaces and amenities to the banks of the River Thames. Buyers are drawn to these riverside developments, and demand for these properties is high, particularly those with outstanding views of the city. Carey pinpoints Opus as one of the developments set to transform riverside living in the capital, thanks to its next-generation amenities for residents including a podcast studio and Padel court.

Demand continues to grow for neighbourhoods that combine walkability, access to green space, culture and local amenities within one area. These qualities are particularly evident along London’s South Bank. Home to institutions including Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre and the Southbank Centre, the area offers a unique combination of connectivity, heritage and the city’s best culture venues.

As London’s relationship with the Thames continues to evolve, the river is once again becoming more than a backdrop to city life. It is increasingly a focal point for new neighbourhoods, new ways of living and new opportunities to connect with the capital.

Read the full article in The National, here.

Photography by Sam Neequaye.