L&Q at The Silk Districtin 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 | 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 |
About the units
| 🟧 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 |
Property Description
The location of the new complex
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.
What is around the corner?
- Nurseries/Education: London East Alternative Provision - Hospital School (4 min), Date Palm Primary (6 min), Wapping High School (9 min), Redlands Primary School (4 min), Ballyfermot School (6 min), Swanlea School (7 min).
- Shopping: Sainsbury's (5 min), Argos Whitechapel in Sainsbury's (4 min), East End Thrift Store (7 min), Asda Stepney Green Supermarket (8 min), Whitechapel Market (7 min), Tesco Express (12 min).
- Medical Facilities: The Royal London Hospital (5 min), Barts Health NHS Trust (4 min), Digital Pharmacy Delivery (3 min), Jaypharm Chemist (11 min), Boots Pharmacy (10 min), Cable Street Surgery (15 min).
- Café/Restaurants: Nando's Whitechapel (3 min), Sahara Grill Whitechapel (9 min), Needoo Grill (9 min), The Blind Beggar (3 min), Le Madison Steakhouse (2 min), The Gourmet Hut (4 min).
- Entertainment: Gallery 46 (6 min), Genesis Cinema (7 min), Whitechapel Gallery (15 min), Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - London (21 min), Jack The Ripper Museum (21 min), Wilton's Music Hall (21 min).
- Others: Stepney Green Park (10 min), Stepney City Farm (11 min), St Dunstan & All Saints Church (12 min), Vallance Gardens (8 min).
What are the technical features of the building?
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:
- Brocade apartments (8 Floors)
- Drawloom Apartments (8 Floors)
- Jacquard Point (21 Floors)
- Bouchon Point (26 Floors)
- Georgette Apartments (8 Floors)
- Chiffon Apartments (8 Floors)
Which amenities are on the territory?
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.
Is there public transport?
- Bus Stop: 106 (1 min), 25, 205, N25, N205 (3 min).
- Metro Line: Whitechapel (5 min), Stepney Green (12 min).
- Railway Station: Whitechapel (5 min), Shadwell (11 min), Limehouse (21 min).
- DLR Station: Limehouse (21 min), Shadwell (11 min).
- Road Access: Whitechapel Road, A11.
- Heliport: Royal London Hospital Heliport (3 min), London's Air Ambulance Helipad (4 min).
- Car Rental: Zipcar (1 min), PB Supercar Hire (19 min).
- Bicycle Rental: Santander Cycles: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel (6 min).
- Others: Whitechapel Airport Transfer Taxi (5 min), Taxi E1 London (7 min), Cannon Cars (7 min).
What do the apartments look like?
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.
Drawloom Apartments
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.
Brocade apartments
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.
About the developer
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.
