The countdown to Christmas has begun, meaning a busy time for the property market – with many house hunters ramping up their property search and hoping to move into a new home before the festivities. At Leaside Lock in Bromley-by-Bow, there are just two final two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments available in the current phase, ready to move into straight away. With the average time for buying a home currently sitting between 10 to 12 weeks*, prospective buyers have the opportunity to secure their new home this October and get their keys before the holiday season officially begins.
Offering a prime Zone 2 location, Guinness Homes’ flagship development is situated in the heart of Tower Hamlets, complete with a range of high-specification amenities for residents to enjoy. Including chic roof terraces and social lounges, alongside the opening of the brand-new gym onsite**, Leaside Lock offers house hunters the opportunity to live at a thriving East London community with a host of amenities on their doorstep.
London Sales Manager at Guinness Homes, Hellyn Fairbrother, comments, “With the festive season rapidly approaching, developments which can offer move-in dates before the holiday season are now more desirable than ever before. The Guinness team are hugely excited to be offering the final two contemporary apartments at Leaside Lock in such a fantastic pocket of the capital, which are ready to move into straight away – perfect for hosting and entertaining this festive season. Homes at Leaside Lock have proven extremely popular with buyers already, and we look forward to welcoming more purchasers to our thriving development.”
Leaside Lock will ultimately comprise of 965 homes and is already a new focal point for Bromley-by-Bow. Contemporary apartments at Leaside Lock are complete with a high specification throughout as standard. This includes open plan kitchens finished with integrated Bosch appliances; bathrooms and en suites with sleek sanitaryware; and energy efficient underfloor electric heating. Recognising the importance of outdoor space, each home offers a private balcony with spectacular views across London.
Leaside Lock benefits from superb transport connections across the capital. With Bromley-by-Bow Zone 2 Underground Station just a three-minute walk away, connecting to central London and out towards Stratford on the District Line and Hammersmith and City Line, buyers are well-placed for commuting into Soho, The City and Canary Wharf, as well as exploring the capital at weekends.
Nearby road links offer direct journeys to London City Airport and out of the capital, while several local shopping and cultural destinations can be reached on foot or bicycle along the river towpath.
Set on the banks of the River Lea and close to accessible parts of the capital’s extensive canal network, Leaside Lock is just short walk away from Roman Road. This historic street is lined with independent cafés, boutiques and bakeries, and three times a week hosts its 150-year-old market with many stalls for fashion, fresh produce and delicious street food. Leaside Lock’s local pub, The Galvanisers Union, is only a couple of minutes’ walk from the front door.
For families, a number of good local nurseries and schools are in close proximity to the development, including the Rainbow Nursery in the Bromley-by-Bow Centre, Old Palace Primary School and Bow Secondary School.
The towpath leads to the green space and sports venues of Olympic Park in Stratford, which neighbours the huge range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities at Westfield Stratford City, only two stops away by Tube. This is just one other example of Leaside Lock’s superb transport connections on the doorstep, with bus stops close by too and easy routes by road to London City Airport and out of the Capital.
The two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments available at Leaside Lock start from £128,750 for a 25% share (based on a full market value of £515,000).
