Is London’s padel boom unstoppable? Sphere Magazine shares details of the capital’s latest luxury property wellness and lifestyle offerings
Is London’s padel boom unstoppable? According to Rupert des Forges, Knight Frank’s head of Prime Central London, it certainly looks that way. Padel courts are just one of the key wellness essentials in London’s luxury new builds, as Zoe Dare Hall explores in her recent article for Sphere magazine. As the obsession with wellness sees no signs of slowing in 2026, here are just some of the key trends in life-enhancing amenities in the London premium property market:
- Padel courts are in high demand, and private courts are becoming a major draw for London’s high‑net‑worth buyers. At Opus, Bankside Yards, residents will have access to a court set within the historic Victorian railway arches.
- Around-the-clock self‑improvement is key for these buyers, making at‑home spa treatments, such as those offered at 100 George Street W1 through the Residents Rewards programme, a major selling point.
- Amenities popular in US luxury developments, such as podcast studios, are now crossing the pond. At Opus, Bankside Yards, residents will benefit from dedicated music, art, and podcast studios within The River Rooms.
- Increasingly, amenities are shaping property decisions, as buyers are seeking convenience, privacy, and holistic wellbeing all in one place.
To read the full Sphere magazine article on what today’s high‑net‑worth buyers want most, click here.
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The sauna and hydrotherapy pool at Opus will be a tranquil retreat in which to unwind and enjoy the soothing benefits of water therapy, promoting relaxation and wellbeing, while the current pool offers a more dynamic experience to improve technique and build strength.
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Sales Gallery and to find out more,
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The sauna and hydrotherapy pool at Opus will be a tranquil retreat in which to unwind and enjoy the soothing benefits of water therapy, promoting relaxation and wellbeing, while the current pool offers a more dynamic experience to improve technique and build strength.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon
Celebrate International Women’s Day this March at Royal Festival Hall – only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards – with ‘Women in Jazz’, part of the Montreux Jazz Festival Residency at Southbank Centre, featuring Lucy-Anne Daniels live and Celeste in conversation – spotlighting women shaping today’s music scene.
13th – 14th March
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Celebrate International Women’s Day this March at Royal Festival Hall – only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards – with ‘Women in Jazz’, part of the Montreux Jazz Festival Residency at Southbank Centre, featuring Lucy-Anne Daniels live and Celeste in conversation – spotlighting women shaping today’s music scene.
13th – 14th March
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Work life, home life and culture in a unique modern neighbourhood. With workspaces, luxury amenities, world-class retail and cultural spaces all on your doorstep.
This is urban riverside living at its most vibrant.
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Work life, home life and culture in a unique modern neighbourhood. With workspaces, luxury amenities, world-class retail and cultural spaces all on your doorstep.
This is urban riverside living at its most vibrant.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Experience Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp play ‘Summerfolk’ – a summer of indulgence and secrets, revealing a piercing portrait of class, privilege and denial – at National Theatre, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
6th March – 29th April
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Experience Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp play ‘Summerfolk’ – a summer of indulgence and secrets, revealing a piercing portrait of class, privilege and denial – at National Theatre, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
6th March – 29th April
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Indulge in all-day French dining at Café François, a vibrant brasserie in Borough Market inspired by Parisian cafés. Only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Indulge in all-day French dining at Café François, a vibrant brasserie in Borough Market inspired by Parisian cafés. Only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Arbor is designed to inspire ambition. Across 19 levels, the multi-award-winning building provides 222,252 sq ft of flexible workspace at the centre of Bankside Yards, the development redefining the South Bank.
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Yards via the link in our bio.
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Arbor is designed to inspire ambition. Across 19 levels, the multi-award-winning building provides 222,252 sq ft of flexible workspace at the centre of Bankside Yards, the development redefining the South Bank.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
Yards via the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
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Set beneath the iconic arches of Opus’ wellness offering, the padel court will provide a dynamic and fun way to stay active in a space designed for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned players.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch #londonresidential #primecentrallondon
Set beneath the iconic arches of Opus’ wellness offering, the padel court will provide a dynamic and fun way to stay active in a space designed for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned players.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch #londonresidential #primecentrallondon
Discover Tracey Emin’s raw, confessional landmark exhibition ‘A Second Life’ at Tate Modern – spanning 40 years of iconic and never-before-seen work exploring love, trauma and renewal – right next door to Bankside Yards.
27th February – 31st August
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Discover Tracey Emin’s raw, confessional landmark exhibition ‘A Second Life’ at Tate Modern – spanning 40 years of iconic and never-before-seen work exploring love, trauma and renewal – right next door to Bankside Yards.
27th February – 31st August
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Samuel Regan-Asante (1), Tracey Emin, The End of Love, 2024 © Tracey Emin (2)
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Bankside Yards is poised to become a fusion of culture and riverside lifestyle. More than just a thoroughfare, the estate promises to reshape the South Bank experience for visitors, residents, and workers alike.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Bankside Yards is poised to become a fusion of culture and riverside lifestyle. More than just a thoroughfare, the estate promises to reshape the South Bank experience for visitors, residents, and workers alike.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Dine at Michelin-recommended CORD by Le Cordon Bleu – only 10 minutes’ walk across the river from Bankside Yards. At CORD Executive Chef Karl O’Dell’s seasonal menus meet impeccable service, perfect for lunch, dinner or private dining.
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Dine at Michelin-recommended CORD by Le Cordon Bleu – only 10 minutes’ walk across the river from Bankside Yards. At CORD Executive Chef Karl O’Dell’s seasonal menus meet impeccable service, perfect for lunch, dinner or private dining.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@cordrestaurant
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The Grand Foyer sets the tone for the prestigious Opus experience with its elegant design and welcoming atmosphere. A five-star hotel-style concierge will provide seamless living.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon
The Grand Foyer sets the tone for the prestigious Opus experience with its elegant design and welcoming atmosphere. A five-star hotel-style concierge will provide seamless living.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon
Celebrate the year of the horse this Lunar New Year – a season of momentum, optimism and new beginnings. A global tradition shaped by movement and connection, seen in the dragon dances and colour of Chinatown, echoed along the Thames and in the energy surrounding Bankside Yards.
17th February
(Chinatown Festival: 21st – 22nd February)
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Celebrate the year of the horse this Lunar New Year – a season of momentum, optimism and new beginnings. A global tradition shaped by movement and connection, seen in the dragon dances and colour of Chinatown, echoed along the Thames and in the energy surrounding Bankside Yards.
17th February
(Chinatown Festival: 21st – 22nd February)
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@chinatownlondon
Photo credit: Lachlan Gowen (3)
#lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse #chinatownlondon #londonculture