30 May 2018
According to recent research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health [1], spending time close to 'blue space' such as lakes, rivers and the sea can have a positive impact on mental health and promote higher levels of physical activity, reducing stress and boosting overall well-being. Enviably located on the River Thames, with spectacular views of the O2 Arena, L&Q's New Union Wharf on the Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, is a breath of fresh air for home hunters. Residents will benefit from the very best of riverside living, combined with a vibrant city lifestyle on their doorstep and excellent transport connections.
New Union Wharf comprises a contemporary collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments for private sale. Situated in Zone 2 and only a short walk to Crossharbour station, the development is ideal for young professionals and city workers keen to live in a striking riverside location close to work. Each home offers a private outdoor space in the form of a balcony, winter garden or terrace and residents will also benefit from plenty of communal open green space and gardens.
Tony Harker, Director of Sales and Customer Services for L&Q's East region comments: “The development has been carefully designed in order to maximise on this prime riverside location with the walkway on the River Thames offering a perfect place for residents to soak up the iconic view of London and the O2 Arena. The development is only a short walk to Canary Wharf and provides easy access to central London or city airport for business trip or short breaks. We will be incorporating shared podium courtyards, children play areas and landscaped gardens, all set within wide streets, creating a place people are proud to call home. Interest is high so I recommend potential purchasers get in touch as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”
All the apartments at New Union Wharf have been designed with the modern-day purchaser in mind, offering stylish and flexible living spaces which are filled with natural light. Each home has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of storage space and all two-bedroom apartments offer utility cupboards to keep belongings neatly out of sight. Open plan kitchens and living areas create bright focal points, ideal for entertaining guests and are contemporary in style featuring integrated appliances including electric oven, hob, fridge freezer and microwave. A free-standing washer and dryer is also installed in the hall's utility cupboard. Bathrooms are sleek, featuring light grey porcelain tiled flooring and a tiled bath and shower wall. Two-bedroom apartments all offer an ensuite to the master bedroom. Sustainable living is an important at New Union Wharf, with all homes offering high energy efficiency standards.
New Union Wharf is well placed to enjoy all the best of London living right on the doorstep, including a range of amenities, shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities. For the ultimate shopping experience, Stratford Westfield City can be accessed on the DLR and is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe, providing over 250 stores. Just across the river, residents will enjoy historic Greenwich with its plethora of cafes, shops, restaurants and culture. Music fans will also be well placed with the O2 Arena nearby, which is also host to a cinema.
For outdoor pursuits, Mudchute Farm and Park is less than one mile from the development, offering 30 acres of countryside and providing an oasis of green space. Residents can also enjoy nearby Millwall Park and the Island Gardens for breath-taking views of the Royal Observatory of Greenwich. In addition, the Thames Barrier Park is only three miles from New Union Wharf, known for its wildflower meadows and incredible views of this iconic barrier.
Located in Zone 2, New Union Wharf benefits from superb travel connections across London, with Canary Wharf just over a mile away. DLR Crossharbour station is less than half a mile away and South Quay is also only a short walk from the development, connecting to Bank station in only 16 minutes and Liverpool Street in under 25 minutes. For jetsetters and residents who work internationally, London City Airport is also only a short journey on the DLR. The introduction of Crossrail will further improve links in and around the capital.
Prices start from £475,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For more information and to register your interest in the new homes, please visit www.newunionwharf.co.uk or call 0333 234 1167.
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Notes to Editor - L&Q
L&Q is one of the UK's leading housing associations and one of London's largest residential developers. The L&Q Group manages more than 90,000 homes across London and the South East and is worth an estimated £22 billion.
We have an ambitious plan to enable the delivery of 100,000 quality new homes. Half of the new homes we build will be genuinely affordable to people on average and lower incomes, reflecting our belief that everyone should have a quality of home they can afford. The other half will be for private rent or sale. We invest all profits back into creating homes and neighbourhoods we can be proud of.
As a charitable housing association our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work, and we hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence among residents through our £250m community foundation and our skills academy.