The Junction: Pictures show inside Leeds's new 'luxury modern rental concept' with a 'secret garden' on a viaduct

A brand new neighbourhood billed as a “luxury model rental concept” has opened in Leeds.

By Charles Gray

Published 15th Apr 2023, 16:30 GMT

The Junction will offer 665 new one, two and three-bedroom apartments and “social spaces like lounges, co-working areas and private dining rooms” in The Whitehall area of the city. A viaduct over the canal is also being restored to offer residents a “secret garden that provides a peaceful 10-minute commute, a thriving event space and a place to connect with nature”.

The below pictures demonstrate what the apartments look like and what the completed development will look like. For more information or to be book a viewing visit The Junction’s website.

The 'new neighbourhood' in Leeds will comprise of 665 apartments and social spaces like lounges, co-working areas and private dining rooms.

1. The Junction

The 'new neighbourhood' in Leeds will comprise of 665 apartments and social spaces like lounges, co-working areas and private dining rooms. Photo: Native Residential

This CGI envisions the completed landscaped viaduct and The Junction neighbourhood, which offers a blend of city living and chances to connect with nature. As the development matures, landscaped gardens, pocket parks and the restored viaduct will aim to create natural spaces to unwind.

2. The Junction

This CGI envisions the completed landscaped viaduct and The Junction neighbourhood, which offers a blend of city living and chances to connect with nature. As the development matures, landscaped gardens, pocket parks and the restored viaduct will aim to create natural spaces to unwind. Photo: Native Residential

Balconies and terraces feature sweeping views of the South Leeds skyline – offering a unique view of the city.

3. The Junction

Balconies and terraces feature sweeping views of the South Leeds skyline – offering a unique view of the city. Photo: Native Residential

Residents will receive access to perks and discounts at a selection of hand-picked local businesses through the Neighbourhood Heroes reward scheme. The member businesses include barista coffee shop 200 Degrees, Wellington Place eatery Mad Frans and live music and cocktail venue The Domino Club.

4. The Junction

Residents will receive access to perks and discounts at a selection of hand-picked local businesses through the Neighbourhood Heroes reward scheme. The member businesses include barista coffee shop 200 Degrees, Wellington Place eatery Mad Frans and live music and cocktail venue The Domino Club. Photo: Native Residential

Two private dining rooms are bookable for residents, enabling renters to host dinner parties and events including cookery classes, games nights, yoga and meditation classes, art lessons and pottery workshops.

5. Private dining rooms

Two private dining rooms are bookable for residents, enabling renters to host dinner parties and events including cookery classes, games nights, yoga and meditation classes, art lessons and pottery workshops. Photo: Native Residential

Co-working spaces at The Junction include free Wi-Fi, coffee on tap, private meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces. Johnathan Lloyd, Community Manager, from The Junction, said: “We are passionate about creating a neighbourhood that is more than just a place to live. We’ve cultivated spaces and experiences that appeal to whichever ‘you’ the day brings, alongside built-in practicalities that offer much-needed peace of mind."

6. Co-working spaces

Co-working spaces at The Junction include free Wi-Fi, coffee on tap, private meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces. Johnathan Lloyd, Community Manager, from The Junction, said: “We are passionate about creating a neighbourhood that is more than just a place to live. We’ve cultivated spaces and experiences that appeal to whichever ‘you’ the day brings, alongside built-in practicalities that offer much-needed peace of mind." Photo: Native Residential