Discovery House Location
The River Of Life
The banks of the River Thames are full of stunning architecture, world-class cultural venues and colourful street life. From your riverside location at Battersea Reach, you have easy access to it all. Relax and enjoy restaurants and cafés close by. Travel east to Borough Market for unusual foodie treats. Step across the river to shop on the King’s Road or take in the incredible street performers on the South Bank.
River taxi
Fast, frequent and exhilarating, the river taxi is a popular choice for hopping to and from Plantation Wharf right outside Battersea Reach to Blackfriars, Putney and other favourite spots. The service runs Monday to Friday from 6.30am.
Cycle-friendly
Routes The Pier Terrace underpass is among a number of newly-created local cycle routes, which ensure cycling is safer and more enjoyable than ever before. Battersea Reach also offers secure bicycle storage.
On Your Doorstep
Battersea Reach has quickly become an established riverside community with popular cafés, restaurants and businesses located throughout the site.
Treat yourself to indulgent cakes at Cake Boy, a luxury riverside cake boutique or head to Young’s Waterfront Bar & Restaurant to watch the sun set while you enjoy dinner and cocktails – the possibilities are endless. Luxury retailers such as BoConcept and Elliston & Southwick Fine Wines rub shoulders with neighbourhood essentials such as Tesco Express, a children’s nursery and MyHealthcare clinic.
Enjoy the Great Outdoor
Over half of the 13 acre site is landscaped public open space including a new park and 300 metres of new Riverwalk. Discovery House is surrounded by landscaped gardens and features a beautiful residents’ courtyard.
Add to this mix a selection of state-of-the-art personal fitness facilities such as the Gym & Tonic Residents’ Fitness Suite and The Authentic Pilates studio, there is something to suit all tastes and interests. Battersea Reach offers a hotel-style 24-hour concierge service ensuring all residents’ needs are catered for at all times.
Trains
(from Wandsworth Town)
- Clapham Junction - 3 mins
- Vauxhall - 9 mins
- Waterloo - 15 mins
- Victoria - 18 mins
- King’s Cross- 30 mins
London Underground
- Victoria - 18 mins
- Sloane Square - 24 mins
- Oxford Circus - 24 mins
- Bank - 28 mins
- Bond Street - 30 mins
- King’s Cross - 30 mins
Airports (by car)
- Heathrow - 30 mins
- City Airport - 37 mins
- Gatwick - 47 mins
- Stansted - 1 hr 20 mins
