With London now the ‘UK’s Pet Capital’, 46% of homes in London have a dog as their pet[2], yet one in five households in London do not have access to a private garden[3]. As an increasing amount of Londoner’s live in flats, maisonettes and apartments, having accessible pet friendly green space is hard to come by.

For prospective buyers and their pets, developer Barratt London has created over 58 acres worth of green space in the capital, with their developments across London, boasting an abundance of nature for furry residents to explore. On top of this, all residents have access to a private outdoor space, including balconies, terraces, or wintergardens.

Yolanda Jacob, Director of Sales and Marketing at Barratt East London comments: “Open space is so important for your dog’s physical and mental enrichment, with regular outdoor exercise keeping pets happy and healthy. At Barratt London, we appreciate dogs are a key part of the family, which is why our pet friendly policy extends across all developments, so buyers can bring their best friend along. It’s a common misconception that living in the city can be hard on pets. Aspiring homeowners can give their dogs an excellent quality of life in an apartment or flat, given the right location.”

Apartments at Ridgeway Views are nestled in the Mill Hill conservation area. With 47 acres of green space, buyers and their dogs will be spoilt for choice between exploring Totteridge Valley, the on-site fitness trail, and the landscaped gardens.

Meanwhile, south of the river, Barratt London’s Springfield Place development will allow buyers to benefit from a 32-acre park on their doorstep perfect for long walks, all against the vibrant city backdrop of Wandsworth.

Ethan Glackin-McColgan and his husband Daniel, residents at Springfield Place, commented: “The outside space at Springfield Place was so important, not only to us, but to our two dogs Tartan and Mac. We found quite a lot of housebuilders had restrictions on having pets, so once we heard Barratt London were pet friendly, it was a massive box ticked.”

Connecting with nature is not just important for pets, living next to “blue spaces” can have many benefits to mental health[4], thanks to picturesque views and more opportunities for safe and enjoyable recreation. At Barratt London’s Hayes Village, a new canal footbridge will make it easier for residents and their dogs to make local journeys on foot, enjoying exercise alongside the scenic views.

Similarly, Hendon Waterside offers the best of waterside living, with over 170 hectares of green space, positioned along the Welsh Harp Reservoir. The development has also recently been awarded an ‘Outstanding Building for a Healthy Life’ certification for its efforts to encourage healthier lifestyles.

Springfield Place has one- and two-bedroom apartments available, starting from £428,000.

Ridgeway Views currently has just five homes available, starting from £429,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.

Hayes Village is offering a collection of one two- and three-bedroom homes, available for purchase now, starting from £356,000 for a one-bedroom apartment flat.

One two- and three-bedroom homes, as well as a collection of recently launched four-bedroom townhouses are also available for purchase at Barratt London’s Hendon Waterside development, with prices starting from £388,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.