Heart of Harrow: shared-ownership flats from £125k in revamped north-west London commercial hub

Harrow has more to offer than its famous boarding school for boys on the hill above the town. “Heart of Harrow” regeneration is breathing new life into the town centre of this north-west London suburb.

Harrow Square, 318 flats in blocks from six to 20 storeys designed by SOM architects, will be part of a new high street commercial hub that includes a library, shops, offices and upgraded public spaces.

Shared-ownership flats priced from £124,250 for 35 per cent are available through Hyde New Homes. Call 0345 606 1221.

Meanwhile, the first 600 homes at Persimmon’s Harrow View West scheme include family houses with gardens in leafy avenues. Prices from £400,000. Call 020 8432 1020.

And Redrow’s Lyon Square has 310 flats from £375,000 with concierge, underground parking and gym. Call 010 8610 1727.