Your chance to live on Wembley Way
Football fans may have just found their perfect home in London.
The newly-launched Alameda building, which comprises 340 apartments exclusively for rent, is located just off Olympic Way, which is better known as Wembley Way – the road trodden by supporters on the final approach to England’s home ground.
You might think that being so close to the action without being able to see inside would be frustrating, but the building has a clever solution for that.
It is topped by a large roof garden with a six metre-wide cinema screen – thought to be the biggest rooftop screen in Europe – so you can watch the game with the famous Wembley arch as a backdrop.
As well as joining in with the cheers – or otherwise – or England fans, you’ll probably be within hearing distance of some pretty decent concerts, too. Fleetwood Mac, the Spice Girls and Bon Jovi have all played recently. Renters living at Wembley Park can also enter prize draws to win tickets to live games.
Studios, one two and three bedroom apartments are all available, and renters can choose between an furnished or unfurnished home. The flats are fitted out with Samsung appliances, built-in wardrobes and keyless entry systems. John Lewis has provided the furniture for the furnished apartments, which come in soft pastel colours.
The downstairs of Alameda, designed by Flanagan Lawrence and Platform 5 Architects, is given over to resident’s lounges and a large work -from-home area.
The name Alameda comes from the Spanish word meaning ‘tree-lined avenue,’ and although it’s not quite there yet due to all the construction work going on around Wembley, there are plans to line Olympic Way with “an array of tree species from around the world”.
Alameda is run by specialist rental developer and property manager Tipi, which is responsible for most of the new homes popping up around the stadium.
“Our focus is on impressing [renters] with individual apartments, shared social spaces and customer service,” says Jeremy Fletcher, Tipi’s chief operating officer.”
With rents starting at £1,695 per month for a studio, it’s certainly not the cheapest option – but die-hard England fans could find it pays dividends.