A Room with a View

It has to be the best view in the city – and an invited group of Southampton’s finest got to check out the panoramic vista from Admiral’s Quay this week.

From Business South’s offices in the nearby Ocean Village Innovation Centre we’ve been fascinated for nearly two years as we’ve watched the city’s tallest residential tower take shape – so the opportunity to take a peek inside was just too good to miss.

While completion is still some months away – developers Bouygues took the inspired decision to invite business leaders and civic dignitaries to come see for themselves what all the fuss was about.

(I must admit to a slight feeling of trepidation as the lift swept up to the top floor but the glass of bubbly and soothing tones of a quartet playing classical music helped to quell any nerves).

And I can reveal the views are quite simply stunning ...

Southampton is laid before you in all its glory – with Southampton docks and the Itchen waterfront offering a fascinating backdrop for the future owners of the best penthouse address in the city.

You can indeed just spot the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth – and if the new owner is a Saints fan (or maybe even a player) they should be able to hear the roar of the crowd on matchdays.