East Wick and Sweetwaterin 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 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 650 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Video entry phone system |
| 🟧 Parking | Car parking available at extra cost, subject to availability |
| 🟧 Amenities | Community space, Library, Health centre, Pet friendly, |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | Primary school, Nursery |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
About the units
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Underfloor heating throughout living area, kitchen, bedrooms and hallway |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Bathroom and en-suites are fully tiled with grey ceramic tiles to all wet walls |
| 🟧 Floor | Quickstep flooring to living area, kitchen and hallway, 80% British wool carpets to bedrooms |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Fully fitted German engineered kitchen with Bosch appliances, Washer dryer in the utility cupboard in the hallway |
Property Description
Where is the property located?
East Wick + Sweetwater is a dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking community located near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The area is one of London’s most enviable destinations for potential homeowners since it has everything at hand: from cozy hipster cafés and high-rated local eateries to excellent educational facilities for children of all ages and an abundance of green spaces to enjoy. The development has excellent links with the rest of London via the overground line, the DLR tram line, a range of National Rail train options and a network of bicycle lanes. London City Airport is less than a 20-minute drive away.
What facilities are nearby?
- Nurseries/Education: Busy Angels Day Nursery (7 min), Cutie Pies Nursery (12 min), Mossbourne Riverside Primary Academy (1 min), Daubeney Primary School (7 min), Bobby Moore Academy Primary (4 min) and Secondary (6 min), Ian Mikardo High School (11 min)
- Shopping: Sainsbury’s Local (6 min), Marks and Spencer (6 min), Westfield Stratford City (6 min), Stratford Shopping Centre (9 min)
- Medical Facilities: Kingsmead Medical Centre (6 min), Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health & Wellbeing Centre (6 min), Homerton University Hospital (10 min)
- Café/Restaurants: CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria (4 min), Number 90 - Bar and Restaurant (5 min), PEARL Hackney Wick (5 min), Cornerstone by Chef Tom Brown (5 min), Thingy Cafe (5 min), Signorelli Bakery-Cafe (5 min), Darkhorse Restaurant/Bar (5 min)
- Entertainment: Lee Valley VeloPark (4 min), London Stadium (7 min), Vue Cinema @ Westfield Stratford (7 min), Victoria Park (9 min), Hackney Marshes (14 min)
What are the architectural features?
East Wick + Sweetwater is an ambitious project providing around 1500 new homes in a spacious, eye-pleasing and community-oriented neighbourhood. The residential buildings of the development are stylishly eclectic and integrate seamlessly into their urban surroundings. The territory includes medical and retail facilities and landscaped green spaces with sports-oriented zones and children’s play areas.
What are the on-site amenities?
Residents at East Wick + Sweetwater enjoy a range of thoughtfully provided perks. Security is provided via a video entry system. In addition to the management team present on-site, there is a resident portal app that operates round-the-clock. Cycle storage is located on the ground floor,while car parking places are available for purchase. The territory of the development is pet-friendly.
What are the transport options?
- Bus lines: 236, 276, 388, N26 (3 min to Trowbridge Estate)
- Overground: 5 min to Hackney Wick Rail Station
- Tram: DLR (4 min to Stratford International DLR)
- Train stations: Southeastern (4 min to Stratford International), TfL Rail, C2C, Greateranglia (9 min to Stratford)
- Road access: A12
- Airports: London City (19 min), Stansted (37 min)
What types of apartments are for sale?
Contemporary high-specification 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are available at East Wick + Sweetwater. Inside, you will find fully fitted kitchens with a set of Bosch integrated appliances, utility cupboards with a washer/dryer, bedrooms with an 80% wool mix carpet and underfloor heating in all dry areas. Each unit comes with a private balcony or terrace.
Who develops East Wick + Sweetwater?
The project is implemented by Balfour Beatty, a large-scale international group with over 110 years of expertise that has worked on outstanding projects like the Olympic Aquatics Centre and The Royal Museum of Edinburg. In its residential projects, Balfour Beatty follows the same principle as with the above-mentioned landmark buildings: the highest standard of design, quality and craftsmanship. To find out more, please visit the developer’s official website.
