Construction is now underway on Hearth House, a landmark luxury student accommodation scheme in Southampton and the flagship development from Arka Living, a design-led, next generation developer dedicated to raising the standard of student living in the UK.
Scheduled for completion in Summer 2027, Hearth House will deliver 192 boutique studio apartments (198 beds) within a striking five-storey building with an additional basement level, located on Hulse Road. Each studio is fully fitted and finished to the highest specification, featuring individually controlled air conditioning as well as building-wide air conditioning throughout — a proactive response to warmer summers and the UK’s changing climate. Studios also include luxury bathrooms, premium kitchen appliances, ergonomic study furniture, smart TVs, safes, and generous storage solutions including dual wardrobes and under-bed compartments.
Designed around wellbeing, sustainability, and community, the scheme offers an unparalleled mix of lifestyle amenities. Residents will benefit from a private gym, cinema, landscaped gardens with outdoor BBQs and pergolas, corner lounges on every floor, and a 100-person entertaining space complete with chef’s kitchen for social dining and members’ events. The building also features a glazed amenity link connecting the accommodation blocks, enhancing natural light and creating a sense of openness and community.
Stace is providing Project Management, Employer’s Agent, Cost Management, and Life Cost Analysis services for the client.