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.
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.
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
🟧 Tenure | Leasehold |
🟧 Height Classification | High-rise |
🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
🟧 Number of floors | 8–26 |
🟧 Security & Safety | Video door entry system, Mains operated ceiling mounted smoke/heat detector |
🟧 Parking | Available |
🟧 Amenities | Residents' cinema, Peloton spin studio, Cafe, Flexible workspaces, Roof terrace |
🟧 Number of buildings | 6 |
🟧 Off-plan property | No |
🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
🟧 Concierge | Yes |
🟧 Gym | Yes |
🟧 Kid’s Facilities | No |
🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
🟧 Warranty | NHBC 12-year warranty |
🟧 Bicycle Storage | Communal bicycle storage for every home |
🟧 Lift | Yes |
🟧 Energy Efficiency | Low energy lighting |
🟧 General | Free-standing washer/dryer located in store cupboard |
🟧 Bedroom | Fitted wardrobe with hinged doors to bedroom 1 only |
🟧 Heating & Cooling | Radiators sourced by onsite CHP heating system (subject to supply agreement) |
🟧 Electricity & Lighting | Low energy white LED downlights to kitchen/ dining/living area and bathrooms, Pendant lights to bedrooms, hallways & batten lamp store cupboards, Brushed chrome switches and sockets, Chrome shaver point in bathrooms |
🟧 Outside space | Balcony or terrace to every home |
🟧 Walls & Ceilings | White emulsion painted walls and ceilings |
🟧 Doors | White ladder internal doors, Chrome door furniture |
🟧 Interior Finishes | White eggshell architraves and skirting boards |
🟧 Bathroom | Modern white sanitaryware including semi-recessed basin with chrome basin tap, Floor mounted WC with concealed cistern, Chrome dual flush plate for water efficiency, Full-height mirror, Steel bath with acrylic bath panel, Chrome towel radiator, Homes will include a shower screen over the bath, chrome bath mixer tap, thermostatic shower valve with overhead shower and hair wash attachment |
🟧 Communications | Provision for Sky Q (subscription will be required) |
🟧 Floor | Fitted carpet, Laminate flooring to hallways and kitchen/living/dining areas, Ceramic large format floor and wall tiles to bathrooms |
🟧 Kitchen | Modern kitchen cabinets with a contemporary worktop and matching upstand, Full-height stainless steel splashback behind the hob, Under cupboard lighting, Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with accompanying chrome mixer tap, Fully integrated appliances including oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and integrated extractor |
The new development is situated in Whitechapel in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Royal London Hospital is located a stone's throw from the residential complex. The transport interchange is represented by many bus stops, Whitechapel and Stepney Green subway stations, Limehouse and Shadwell DLR stations. The nearest railway is Whitechapel or Shadwell. The area includes many schools and nurseries for children of all ages. Local restaurants serve delicious food and drinks. Visit Sahara Grill, The Blind Beggar, Le Madison Steakhouse, and The Gourmet Hut to taste excellent food. Near the apartment complex, you will find an abundance of grocery stores and supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, East End Thrift Store, Whitechapel Market and Tesco Express. At leisure, residents of The Silk District can visit Gallery 46, Genesis Cinema or Jack The Ripper Museum. There are also several green open spaces within walking distance, including Stepney Green Park and Vallance Gardens. In addition, there is a Stepney City Farm.
L&Q at The Silk District is a residential complex consisting of three mid-rise buildings. The new development is created in a contemporary style. It comes with flat roofs, numerous floor-to-ceiling windows as well as balconies and terraces with latticed railings. The exterior walls are finished in various ways: small grey, brown or red bricks. The uppermost floor is finished with grey clapboards.
The complex consists of 6 buildings in total:
Residents can watch an interesting movie at the local cinema or exercise at the private gym with high-quality equipment. Also, there is a 24/7 concierge service available. On the territory, there is a landscaped park with benches, flower beds, lawn and trees.
The new development offers 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with private outdoor spaces. The kitchens feature modern cabinets, under cupboard lighting and fully integrated appliances. The bathrooms come with contemporary white sanitaryware, full-height mirrors and steel bathtubs with acrylic bath panels. There are fitted wardrobes and carpets in the bedrooms.
Located on Sydney Street, Drawloom apartments are next to the Brocade apartments and Jacquard Point. The building is surrounded by lush greenery and across the street is the Colverson Park Play area. The building offers a variety of different floor plans and layouts, sold at different prices.
Situated on Raven Row and nestled between Drawloom apartments and Jacquard Point, Brocade apartments are available in various floor plans and layouts with 1 or 2 bedrooms. The building is 8 storeys high with prices varying from floor to floor.
L&Q Homes, established in 1962, is a London-based charity housing association. With a focus on construction projects throughout London and the southeast, L&Q has over 95,000 homes and approximately 250,000 clients. The company builds high-quality homes throughout the country based on the belief that everyone deserves a safe and comfortable home. On Korter you can view all of the developer's current projects, including Saxon Reach in Buckinghamshire, Huntley Wharf in Berkshire, Lansbury Square in London, and others. Visit the official website for more details.