‘Premium’ London King’s Cross development announces new coffee and wine bar

London rental development Author King’s Cross is now open and has begun welcoming its first residents to their new homes on the King’s Cross estate.

‘Highly anticipated’ as the first Build to Rent (BtR) scheme in Related Argent’s portfolio with service and amenities, the development has seen strong interest with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments still available.

To mark the building’s completion, Related Argent has worked with contemporary art gallery Sugarlift to curate a collection of artworks for the building’s amenity spaces: a bespoke commission from textile artist, Kenny Nguyen and a striking triptych from painter, Kostas Papakostas, both embodying the energy and beauty of life on the King’s Cross estate.

Author King’s Cross comprises three contemporary buildings providing 182 private rental homes centred around a landscaped courtyard garden. The amenity spaces, designed by Conran & Partners and furnished by Accouter BTR, are inspired by boutique hotels with a dedicated on-site team and concierge available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Amenities include a number of residents’ lounges including the courtyard lounge with a striking timber-lattice ceiling, ‘The Nook’ home-working booths, a Fitness Centre with Technogym equipment, screening room, private dining room, coffee and wine bar and garden kitchen opening onto the courtyard.

Author King’s Cross has partnered with two award-winning hospitality brands, Daygustation Wines and Caravan Coffee, to cater for residents in the new coffee and wine bar. The partnerships are the first to be announced as part of the lifestyle amenities and curated events programme for residents.

Daygustation Wines is an independent wine shop in Wanstead founded by wine expert, wine educator and 2002 Young Wine Writer of the Year Matt Day, who has over 20 years’ experience in the wine industry. Caravan Coffee is an independent roastery with eight restaurants and three brew bars across the capital.

Matthew Day, Owner at Daygustation Wines, commented: “I am excited to be working with Author King’s Cross. The Enomatic machines allow residents to sample a diverse range of delicious wines. As an independent shop I am able to work with small, highly individual growers who make exciting and sustainable wines.

Dan Valenzisi, Business Development Manager at Caravan Coffee, added: “We are delighted to be providing our award-winning Daily Blend for residents at Author King’s Cross, an exceptional coffee, to be enjoyed all day. As an independent brand with our local roastery, we are passionate about bringing delicious, sustainable coffee to Londoners.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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