The Anchorage sits overlooking the historic Rosia Bay, an excellent example of how design can make the most of location, climate and historical setting. The scheme was conceived by award-winning architects Saville Jones, and developed by the Montagu Group with completion in 2010.
Its historical setting is outstanding: Rosia Bay was a deep-water harbour and of huge importance to the Royal Navy since the 18th century. It is where ships would dock in order to renew their supplies, and of special note, it is where the HMS Victory, bearing the body of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson after his death during the Battle of Trafalgar, was towed to be repaired.
The apartments vary from ground floor garden apartments to penthouses with magnificent views over the Bay of Gibraltar, taking in the Straits and the mountain skyline of two continents, Africa and Europe. There are also townhouses and all the dwellings benefit from solar efficient design to take advantage not just of the views, but of the long hours of daylight that Gibraltar enjoys, while still retaining the thermal efficiency of the buildings.
Within the concourse of the estate, the Grand Magazine, an ammunition store dating to 1750, was retained and converted into a private gymnasium for the exclusive use of residents of The Anchorage. With bathroom facilities, showers and fully equipped including a training pool, the gym is a popular feature of The Anchorage.
The communal areas, secured by electronic gates and CCTV, also include planted areas and a landscaped children's play area. Residents also benefit from private car parking and lockable storage units. Run by a vibrant estate management committee of residents, the estate is preparing to build an outdoor swimming pool in order to further enhance the quality of life in one of Gibraltar's most popular residential developments.
Schools
Perfect for families, The Anchorage is located close to St Joseph's Pre-school, First and Middle Schools. For older children, the bus stops into town and the girls' and boys' comprehensive schools and Gibraltar College are conveniently located just outside the entrances to the estate. Older students, and with courses available for adults, the University of Gibraltar is just a few minutes' drive from The Anchorage.
Local facilities
While Rosia is a quiet district in the south of Gibraltar, The Anchorage is a 10-minute drive from the city centre, the commercial and financial districts, restaurants and leisure centre, the hospital and health centre and main supermarkets, although these are also readily accessible by bus from the nearby bus stops. A little closer to home, there is a supermarket and café at the New Harbours business estate just 5 minutes walk away.
