29 Jun Brent Cross Town to get £210m student accommodation

Fusion, the student accommodation developer, will launch a £210million, 662-bed facility in Brent Cross Town.

The development, to be called Fusion, will also include an onsite gym, study areas, a coffee shop, events space, yoga studio, basketball court, cinema room, e-sports arena, karaoke room, and a zero-waste shop.

The venture is a collaboration with Cheyne Capital and is designed by Glenn Howells Architects.

Three connected blocks will range in height from nine to 22 storeys, offering a variety of student rooms and communal spaces.

Councillor Barry Rawlings, leader of Barnet Council, said: “We’re delighted to work with Fusion on this accommodation which will provide a first-class experience for students who want to live in Barnet.”

Ben Henry, head of acquisitions at Fusion, added: “We’re confident the brand-new Brent Cross Town will make the perfect host thanks to its ambitious neighbourhood plans and inspiring vision.

“We’re developing an environment that will make you feel optimistic about your own potential and carve out experiences that give students opportunities for the future.

“We look forward to welcoming a whole new student community to this exciting area and watching it flourish for many years to come.”