Lower Eastside by Widacre Homes and Circle Anglia, Bow, London E3
Excellent value for money, great first-time buyer incentives and higher-than-average customer service makes Eastside stand out from a crowd.
Close to bohemian Brick Lane and the lively Roman Road street market, this is a modern, stylish development that will appeal especially to young urbanites.
The area is hosting the 2012 Olympics, with nearby Stratford being home to the planned Olympic Village and Stadium. Consequently, this area of East London is benefiting from a major regeneration programme and property prices are expected to boom.
Eastside is a short walk from Mile End and Bow Road underground stations and the Docklands Light Railway, with connections to Liverpool Street station and Canary Wharf. Plus, there are good bus links to Hackney and Holborn, and the colossal shopping centres at Lakeside in Essex and Bluewater in Kent are just a short drive down the A12.
Distinctive design
Eastside’s distinctive façade is refreshingly modern, with a pale and burnt-orange render, iron balustrades and wood panelling bringing a stylish touch to this up-and-coming area.
Lower Eastside - the final phase of Eastside - will comprise 68 one and two-bedroom apartments over five storeys, set around a gated courtyard with parking spaces and landscaped grounds.
Most apartments boast private outside space such as a balcony, Juliet balcony or terrace. But, most notably, communal outdoor space is given careful consideration with a piazza-style garden square.
The one and two-bedroom apartments are generously proportioned and feel light and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows and good-quality fixtures and fittings. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a range of Bosch appliances as standard.
Prices are reasonable, with the one-bedroom homes costing from £207,450, and two bedrooms from £267,450. For first-time buyers, there are those all-important incentives too, with stamp duty and legal fees up to £500 taken care of, plus a deposit of up to 5% paid in some circumstances.
Personal service
Finally, Widacre provides an after-sales service that is proving popular with residents. An on-site handyman and friendly face called Reg is on hand to help all new homeowners settle in. Fledgling buyers fazed by the stresses of moving will be reassured by Reg, who can show you how to switch the heating on, carry out minor jobs or simply be there to share a cuppa in your new home.
For more information, visit the Eastside website, or call Strettons Residential on
0207 422 0989.
By Sarah Speight