859 Lea Bridge Roadin London
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Shared Ownership
Shared Ownership is a type of affordable homeownership when a purchaser takes out a mortgage on a share of a property and pays rent to a landlord on the remaining share.
Standard eligibility criteria for Shared Ownership
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Annual household income must be less than £90,000 (In London).
- Annual household income must be less than £80,000 (Outside of London).
- Not allowed to own another home. If you already own another property (in the UK or abroad), you must be in the process of selling it.
- Not able to afford to buy a suitable home on the open market.
- Able to demonstrate that you are not in mortgage or rent arrears.
- Able to demonstrate a good credit history and show that you are able to afford the regular payments and costs involved in buying a home.
- Have savings or be able to access at least £4,000 to cover the costs of buying a home. (This is a guideline figure, the actual amount may vary.)
Please note: Eligibility criteria may vary per housing association and therefore you should always check the exact criteria with the developer or housing association responsible for the exploitation of the project.
Mortgage
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
Property Details
About the house
| 🟧 Tenure | Leasehold |
| 🟧 Height Classification | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 5 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 10 |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 1 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | No |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Lifts to all floors |
About the units
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | Recessed downlights to bathrooms and kitchens, Dimmer switches to living rooms and bedrooms |
| 🟧 Outside space | Balconies to every apartment |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Contemporary style brilliant white sanitary ware including steel bath, wash basin and close-coupled WC, Chrome finished thermostatic shower, Toughened glass shower screen to showers and baths, Chrome-finished towel rail, Ceramic wall tiles in Dark Grey, Full width feature mirrors over basins with shaver light, Ceramic floor tiles |
| 🟧 Floor | Engineered wood flooring to kitchen, living/dining room and hallways, Wool mix fitted carpet to bedrooms |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Contemporary style fitted cabinets with soft closure, finished in Studio White, Midnight Granite worktops and upstands to match, Integrated Zanussi appliances: Multi-function electric fan oven, Hob, Extractor hood, Washer/dryer, 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, Space for dishwasher, Chrome finished level mixer tap, Low energy lighting, Slip-resistant ceramic floor tiles, Stainless steel splashback to hob |
Property Description
In which area is 859 Lea Bridge Road located?
Located on the edge of Walthamstow, a huge town in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, the new residential complex finds itself in a quiet neighbourhood 7.5 miles north-east of Charing Cross.
Hidden from the buzzing streets of central London, the town is known for the longest outdoor street market in Europe, which occupies about a kilometre of Walthamstow's High Street. Walthamstow Market is home to an abundance of various shops, some of which offer rare ethnic foods, including Russian, Polish, Caribbean, South American, and Indian, to name a few.
Mere minutes away, Leyton Flats attracts nature lovers with its expansive grasslands, numerous trees, and stunning ponds. The park is perfect for a tranquil walk or a morning jog amidst lush greenery and serene atmosphere. To enjoy some lovely water sceneries, you can also rent a boat to explore Hollow Pond, the largest water body on the territory of Leyton Flats.
To get to the centre of the city, you can take a train from the Wood Street station or hop on the Victoria line from its north end, Walthamstow Central Underground station, and reach King’s Cross.
What is around the corner?
- Nurseries/ Education: Leyton Sixth Form College (10 min), Henry Maynard Primary School (9 min), St Mary's C of E Primary School (7 min), the Woodside Primary Academy (8 min), Barclay Primary School (9 min), Forest School (13 min)
- Shopping: the Mall Walthamstow (26 min), Princess (6 min), GAME Walthamstow (26 min), Tesco Superstore (14 min), Iceland Foods (12 min), Walthamstow Market (23 min)
- Medical Facilities: Whipps Cross University Hospital (11 min), Comely Bank Health Centre (10 min), the Grove Medical Centre (9 min), Medicspot Clinic Walthamstow Grove Road (10 min), HI Shifa Clinic (13 min), Wood Street Health Centre (13 min)
- Café/Restaurants: Uffizzi (3 min), Urban Bites (2 min), the Lord Raglan (2 min), Indie Roots (12 min), the Kitchen (13 min), Lambs Cafe 'Since 1900' (2 min)
- Entertainment: Hollow Ponds Row Boat Hire (9 min), God's Own Junkyard (10 min), Empire Cinemas (23 min), Crown Cinema (13 min), the CentrE17 (22 min)
- Others: Shern Hall Methodist Church (5 min), Cornerstone Church (11 min), Shri Nathji Sanatan Hindu Mandir (15 min), St Mary's Church Walthamstow (15 min)
What is the architectural style of the building?
The 5-storey building at Lea Bridge Road boasts a bright red-brick façade. The exterior gives off a village-like vibe, modernized by narrow floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the homes with an abundance of natural light. Moreover, the classical brickwork is contrasted by huge light grey cantilevered balconies that resemble pockets made out of corrugated slates. The main entrance is adorned with landscaped terraces and lush shrubberies to freshen up the area.
What are the available amenities and facilities?
The vibrant Lea Bridge Road offers a lovely collection of cafes, restaurants, and pubs, including Bom Pecado, Perfect Fried chicken, Lambs Cafe 'Since 1900', and Uffizzi.
The area also features a wide array of highly ranked schools such as Forest School, surrounded by lush greenery, Holy Family Catholic School, and Walthamstow School for Girls.
In addition, just around the corner, Whipps Cross University Hospital provides a full range of general health care services and acts as a teaching hospital for medical students as well.
Available transportation
- Bus stop: 20, 56, 230, 257, 357, N55, W12, W15, W19 (1 min), W16 (4 min)
- Metro Line: Wood Street (10 min), Walthamstow Central (23 min), Walthamstow Queen's Road (24 min)
- Road Access: A12
- Airport: London Stansted Airport (33 min), London City Airport (23 min)
- Car Rental: Enterprise Car Club (1 min), ICM PCO Car Hire and Rentals (19 min)
- Bicycle Rental: Brompton Bike Hire (23 min)
Are there units for sale?
859 Lea Bridge Road offers a lovely collection of 23 homes, ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments. Each unit comes with a spacious balcony, some of which boast stunning views of the City.
The contemporary fully-fitted kitchens feature white cabinets, Midnight Granite worktops, and integrated Zanussi appliances, including a multi-function oven, a hob, an extractor hood, and a washer/dryer. The floor is laid with slip-resistant ceramic tiles.
The elegant, fully-tiled bathrooms come with strikingly white sanitaryware, comprising a steel bath, a washbasin, and a close-coupled WC, that contrasts with dark grey walls. The thermostatic shower features a stylish chrome finish.
Which developer builds 859 Lea Bridge Road?
859 Lea Bridge Road is a project of Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association (ISHA), a company focused on managing and developing affordable homes in North and East London. Founded in 1933, the company’s headquarters are located in the capital. With an impressive portfolio of developments throughout London, ISHA strives to create high-quality properties, tailored to the neighbourhoods they are part of and designed to last generations.
If you would like to find out more details about 859 Lea Bridge Road, please visit the official website of the developer.
