The Founding sits at the heart of Canada Water in London’s historic Docklands area, and is the start of an exciting new chapter in the neighbourhood’s impressive story. The Founding will be completed and ready to move-in in Q4 2024, the first residential building in the Canada Water masterplan vision. The 35-storey tower comprises a collection of 186 studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments located directly adjacent to Canada Water Underground Station, with travel times of under 10 minutes to London’s commercial centre, or only 2 minutes to Canary Wharf.

Canada Water is one of the largest multi-phase developments in Europe and is transforming this historic dockland in South East London. Canada Water is a vibrant new central London district that will deliver a truly mixed-use space with 3,000 new homes, 2 million sq ft of office space, and 1 million sq ft of shops, 12 acres of new park and public spaces and restaurants, a brand new leisure centre, all within the 53-acre masterplan.

The development is surrounded by landscaped gardens and 12 acres of new open spaces including a 3.5-acre park, with more green space per head than anywhere else in central London. New cycle paths and an iconic boardwalk running along the western edge of the Canada Dock will make this regenerated area a haven of blue and green at the heart of the city.

The developer behind Canada Water and The Founding is British Land, one of the UK’s largest developers and founded in 1856. British Land is committed to creating spaces that evolve and grow with the needs of the communities they’re created for. Its high-quality, modern and sustainable environments are designed to not only serve the places they’re created for, but help them thrive, to connect people and support their wellbeing. Its three London campuses, Broadgate, Regent’s Place and Paddington Central, are the premier office portfolio in London. Canada Water will be the fourth campus to join its portfolio.

All apartments at The Founding have been finished to the highest specifications and come with a 10-year Premier Guarantee for additional peace of mind. Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are available and have been designed by Allies and Morrison, Conran and Partners and Townshend Landscape Architects.

Throughout each apartment there is fitted premier oak engineered timber flooring, underfloor hearting and comfort cooling. Full-height Crittal windows not only allow you to enjoy uninterrupted views of London but flood the rooms with natural light. 

Further specifications are:

KITCHENS: Caesarstone finish concrete style worktops, Soft close doors in white timber finish, Recessed downlights, Caesarstone concrete urban style worktops, Feature vertical tiling splash-back Integrated white goods, Samsung dishwasher, hob, microwave, washer/dryer Siemens extractor, fridge/freezer.

BEDROOMS: Fitted full height wardrobes (master bedroom only), Matt finish metal ironmongery, Recessed adjustable downlights.

BATHROOMS AND ENSUITES: Feature wall and floor tiling, White sanitaryware, Baths to selected units, Brushed matt black tap fittings, Black framed bath screen, Thermostatic shower valve ,Wall mounted shower head, Smoked walnut timber veneer shelving, Mirror unit with integrated front-facing lighting, Recessed adjustable downlights.

CEILINGS: Range from 2.6m to 2.8m in coffered ceiling area, Kitchen and bathroom areas 2.4m.
INTERNAL DOORS: Solid internal doors, Brushed black finish handles.

ENTRANCE AND HALLWAY AREAS: Oak veneer entrance doors, Adjustable concealed hinges, Matt finish ironmongery, Bespoke entrance door metal number plate, Matt finish spy hole.

APARTMENT LIGHTING: LED recessed down lighters to all rooms, Track mounted lighting within coffered ceiling area of living room.

AV AND CONNECTIVITY: Fibre internet with three providers, AV points in bedroom and living area, Video entry intercom, Smoke and heat detection.

At ground floor level, The Founding will be home to a host of carefully curated small shops, delis, bars and restaurants that offer both everyday convenience and the out-of-the-ordinary. It will be a collection of like-minded small brands that will become second home to residents and a destination for those visiting Canada Water.

The Founding prioritises residents’ wellbeing with access to a first-class leisure centre located right next door. Residents will be able to use the state-of-the-art gym or racket courts, relax in the sauna or steam room, take a fitness class or dive into an eight-lane 25-metre swimming pool.

At mezzanine level, with banquette seating, artwork and kitchenette, there’s  place for residents to work, relax and socialise. Three separate terraces are also available for residents’ to relax on, including one sunrise, one sunset, all alive with lush planting and offering extraordinary views over London’s skyline.

For cyclists there will be complimentary membership to the London cycle hire scheme for 3 years, secure bicycle storage for each unit, and a separate cyclists’ courtyard entrance. There will also be car club provision for Masterplan residents.

The estimated management fee charge for The Founding will be approximately GBP 6.56 per Sq.ft, equivalent to approximately GBP 65.60 per Sq.m per annum. This is equivalent to approximately THB 250 per Sq.m each month and includes charges for buildings insurance, concierge services, building maintenance and 24 hour security services.

There are a total of 186 apartments at The Founding with unit sizes and the number of each unit type as follows:

Studio: 46 Sq.m  (10 Units) - Starting Prices From GBP 704,000 (THB 30,625,000)

1 Bedroom: 51 – 65 Sq.m  (82 Units) – Starting Prices From GBP 754,000 (THB 32,800,000)

2 Bedrooms: 73 – 96 Sq.m (78 Units) – Starting Prices From GBP 1,039,000 (THB 45,200,000)

3 Bedrooms: 97 – 117 Sq.m (16 Units) – Starting Prices From GBP 1,951,000 (THB 84,871,000)

Purchasing your apartment at The Founding is simple and straightforward with a booking fee of GBP 2,000 for units costing up to GBP 1 million, and a booking fee of GBP 5,000 for units costing more than GBP 1 million payable to reserve your unit.

A 10% deposit (minus your booking fee) is payable upon exchange of contracts (signing the sales and purchase agreement) within 21 days of booking. The balance of 90% is payable upon completion in Q4 2024.

All contract and payment arrangements will be looked after by a local lawyer (solicitor) we can recommend to act on your behalf. Mortgages for up to 70% LTV are available for qualified Thai buyers. Please ask us for further details.

Please also ask us for our free UK Property Buyer’s Guide with comprehensive information on the buying procedure, taxes, renting-out and managing UK property, and inheritance laws.

Served by the Jubilee Line, The Overground and TfL bus services, residents are never far from art, culture, nature and nightlife. Canada Water is located in Zone 2.

Widely recognised as a global centre for education, London has a long-standing reputation for achieving the highest academic standards. London hosts more than 100,000 international students, who contribute a net gain of £ 4.6bn a year to the UK's economy. The Founding is ideally located for students wishing to attend the capital’s leading schools and universities.

London’s premier universities including LSE (23 minutes), Central St Martins (31 minutes) and Imperial College (34 minutes) are between 19 and 34 minutes from The Founding by either the new Elizabeth Line, the Northern Line, the Jubilee Line or the Overground Line mass transit (tube) services. Numerous schools are also within easy reach including Westminster School (19 minutes) and St Paul’s Cathedral School (21 minutes).

London is one of the most exciting destinations for shopping. The city presents great diversity of choice as a retail capital with grand department stores and niche, independent boutiques. British brands and the world's leading fashion houses are located an easy ride away from The Founding in the districts of Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea.

The arrival of Crossrail (the Elizabeth Line), London's new £14 Billion railway line in 2022 transformed cross-London travel and provides quick access to Heathrow airport and further out to the West.

Location: Located in one of the largest multi-phase developments in Europe and a new London destination with world-renown educational, cultural and entertainment amenities within easy reach by public transport.

Investment: Up to 70% LTV mortgages available for qualified Thai buyers and a large tenant pool available for investors with high rental yields.

Convenience: Canada Water Station is on the doorstep with links to the new Crossrail, and no more than 20 minutes away from most major attractions in London.

Management: Full professional management is available for all buyers at The Founding wanting to rent-out their units, and rental income may be freely remitted back to Thailand.

The Developer: British Land is a leading FTSE listed UK property company and Canada Water will be the UK’s most sustainable large-scale regeneration project.