The Oren

The Oren, a £150 million retirement community on West Heath Road in Hampstead, has recently marked an important achievement. With its 'topping out' completed, this purpose-built development is now one step closer to welcoming its future residents, promising a new standard of retirement living in one of London's most cherished neighbourhoods.

Elysian Residences, in collaboration with Kingscote Construction, recently celebrated this landmark moment for The Oren, a 44-apartment scheme designed by Alan Stanton of the renowned architectural practice Stanton Williams.

The event was attended by a wide range of people involved in the project, including consultants, subcontractors, and investors, along with team members from Elysian Residences, Kingscote Construction Ltd, AJ Morrisroe and Sons Ltd, and Stanton Williams Architects.

Speeches on the day were made by Elysian Residences CEO Gavin Stein, Kingscote Construction Ltd Managing Director Andy Beckett, Owner and Principal Director of Stanton Williams Architects Alan Stanton and CEO of AJ Morrisroe and Sons Ltd Brian Morrisroe.

In an age-old tradition to mark the milestone, the construction team presented an engraved silver trowel and ceremoniously placed the final brick into the roof. It's a ritual that highlights the efforts of the team and the progress made so far.

Looking ahead, Elysian Residences will launch a Show Suite for The Oren in August 2023. Situated in Belsize Park, the suite will allow potential homeowners to view a scale model of the development, individual apartment floor plans, specifications, and learn more about the available services and amenities.

Reaching the topping out milestone for The Oren is a testament to the perseverance and collaboration of all teams involved. It also brings us one step closer to the completion of a project that aims to offer a fresh perspective on retirement living, setting a new standard in residential communities. As we anticipate the opening of The Oren in Summer 2024, it's evident that this project is more than just a building - it's a future home for many, promising a vibrant, comfortable, and enriching lifestyle in retirement.

Gavin Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Elysian Residences, commented: "We are thrilled to reach this significant milestone with the topping out of The Oren retirement village in Hampstead. This development is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional living environments in the retirement sector combining luxury amenities, stunning design, and a vibrant community. The Oren represents the epitome of retirement living, offering a truly unlimited lifestyle in a unique and enriching setting. We look forward to welcoming those who will live within this exceptional development and to offer the very best 5-star hospitality and support.."

Andy Beckett, Kingscote Construction Ltd Managing Director added: “We are proud to celebrate the topping out of The Oren retirement village, a testament to the dedication and expertise of our construction team. This milestone marks a significant step towards completing this exceptional project, designed to provide a truly exceptional living environment. Working alongside Elysian Residences, we have brought their vision to life, creating a development that combines architectural excellence, quality craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.”

Pupils from St Agnes RC Primary School in NW2 have collaborated with Elysian Residences, a developer and operator of retirement living, to learn about building site health and safety.

The drawings are now on display on the hoardings at Elysian's new development, The Oren, which is currently under construction in West Heath Road, Hampstead, London NW3.

Through a four-month project, the pupils aged 7 to 9 from St Agnes RC School received a presentation on building site safety from Elysian Residences, following which they were asked to create an illustration showcasing the dangers of a building site.

The illustrations were part of a school artwork competition and the judges, Janine Jasper representing Elysian Residences, Tony Cobb, The Oren Site Manager from Kingscote Construction and St Agnes teacher Nadia Panas-O’Brien, faced some hard decisions but managed to settle on five winning entries. The winning designs were then used to create specially framed artworks on the site hoardings, which have recently been installed onsite at West Heath Road.

The pupils and staff were given the VIP treatment with a guided site tour of The Oren, with each guest provided with their own Hi-Vis jacket to keep. Olivier, Aleksandra, Zuzanna and Mia, all aged 7 to 9, attended with teacher Nadia Panas-O’Brien, and teaching assistants Chanelle Dias and Elizabeth Pamo-Simples.

The tour also gave winners the opportunity to see first-hand their creative work displayed on a large scale on the hoardings and to have a ‘meeting’ in the site Boardroom.                                                       

The ‘meeting’ allowed winners to not only ask questions but to also tuck into handmade cakes, provided by Oren neighbour Jessica, who had heard about the competition and wanted to make something special for the winners and teachers.

Mrs O’ Reilly, Head Teacher at St Agnes RC Primary School, commented: “We are very appreciative of educational opportunities that can both stimulate and inspire pupils, which is why opportunities like the building site health and safety presentation provided by Elysian Residences, are important.” 

“While not all 120 pupils who saw the presentation were able to win and visit The Oren building site, the information and issues presented have provided food for thought, as pupils realise that building sites are not just about deliveries of cement and bricks.”

“Our budding artists were thrilled to have won and excited to be able to visit a real building site and see their works displayed: the child sized Hi-vis vests were greatly appreciated and made them feel part of the site team.”

Gavin Stein, Chief Executive Office, Elysian Residences, said: “Elysian Residences are committed to building and supporting communities, both within the residences we develop, such as The Oren, and the wider area. The opportunity to work with community groups and schools, providing both support and extramural opportunities also brings a new dynamic to our work, helping to ensure that the communities we create are integrated with their wider surroundings.”  

“Our vision is for The Oren to become the best retirement community in Hampstead, which is already one of the finest places in London to live.”  

EPISO 5, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners, has acquired the £150 million Elysian Residences development in Hampstead.

The acquisition marks the Fund’s debut in the UK luxury later living sector as it looks to grow its portfolio in London.

Elysian Residences is an investor, developer, and operator dedicated exclusively to the luxury later living sector. The company already operates two schemes in the UK – The Landsby in Stanmore and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, with a further three developments under construction, and five projects in the planning pipeline.

The development in Hampstead will offer a range of apartments available for purchase, with extensive hotel-style amenities and support if needed. Elysian Residences will act as the developer, operator, and operating partner with build completion expected in 2024.