These waterside homes are a commuter's dream
Londoners are increasingly turning to the river to make commuting a great deal less stressful. As more developments spring up along the Thames and the river taxi route extends east and west along its banks, commuting by boat is becoming a serious option for many residents… Words: Fiona Brandhorst London’s newest river stop at Battersea Power Station Pier will be providing peak river services every 20 minutes to Blackfriars in 15 minutes and an express route to Canary Wharf for the thousands of new residents. Prices start from £1.33m for a two bedroom apartment in Prospect Place and Battersea Roof Gardens . ‘While many Londoners pile on to a hot, stuffy tube or wrestle with each other for a space on the bus, there are a growing number who take the Thames Clipper to work,’ comments Giles Barrett , Knight Frank Partner , Riverside. ‘As one client said he can even enjoy a G&T on his way home in the evenings.’ A growing number of people are taking the Thames Clipper to work. As ...