Orchard Wharf
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Help to Buy
Help to Buy is a government-backed scheme that aims to help first-time buyers onto the property market with an equity loan (also known as shared equity) of up to 40% of the value of a new build home.
- Requires only 5% deposit
- Only a 55% mortgage required
- 40% Government equity loan (interest free for the first 5 years)
- Available on new build homes up with a value of up to £600,000
Eligibilty Criteria
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must be first-time buyer.
Not allowed:
- Owning a home or land anywhere in the world at any time.
- To have had any form of sharia mortgage finance.
- Owning a home bought with other people or inherited.
- Being married or in a co-habiting relationship, either now or on legal completion with anyone who owns or has owned a home or land anywhere in the world.
- Purchasing a second home
There are certain price limits on homes you can purchase with an equity loan. The limit varies for each region in England.
| Region | Full property price limit |
|---|---|
| East | £407,400 |
| East Midlands | £261,900 |
| London | £600,000 |
| North East | £186,100 |
| North West | £224,400 |
| South East | £437,000 |
| South West | £349,000 |
| West Midlands | £255,600 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £228,100 |
*Terms and conditions apply
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 | 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Colour video security entry phone system |
| 🟧 Parking | Secure lower ground car parking (limited, blue badge and at additional cost) |
| 🟧 Amenities | Café, Retail facility, Outdoor pavilion, Courtyard gardens, Two recreational areas, Landscaped rooftop terraces, Interior designed principal reception foyer, Private residents’ lounge |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 2 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments, Duplexes, Penthouses |
| 🟧 Concierge | Yes |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Lifts to all floors |
| 🟧 Energy Efficiency | Low energy wall light fittings |
About the units
| 🟧 Bedroom | Light grey carpet with underlay, White floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe with interior shelf, hanging rail & drawers, TV socket set to all bedrooms (Sky) subject to subscription |
| 🟧 Living/Dining | TV socket set to living room (Sky+) subject to subscription |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Thermostatically controlled central heating via panelled radiators, Pressurised hot and cold water supplies |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | Brushed metal switch and socket plates, selected with USB sockets, Recessed LED downlighting with white bezels |
| 🟧 Windows | Double glazing throughout |
| 🟧 Outside space | All apartments with balcony, terrace or private ground level exterior space |
| 🟧 Walls & Ceilings | Matte light grey painted walls and brilliant white finish smooth ceilings |
| 🟧 Doors | Walnut veneered internal doors, Brushed stainless steel door furniture including lever door handles with square shaft and rose |
| 🟧 Interior Finishes | Satin white finish door linings, architraves and skirtings |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Large format 1200 x 600mm white marbled porcelain fully tiled walls, Large format 600 x 600mm white marbled porcelain floor tiling, Electric mat underfloor warming, White timber framed recess with mirrored cabinet, mirror and feature downlight, Shaver socket, White bathroom suite featuring shower tray or steel bath as appropriate, wall hung WC, concealed dual flush cistern and semi-recessed basin, Chrome monobloc mixer tap, bottle trap, cistern push plate, thermostatic bath filler/shower mixer diverter, White coloured glass bath panel, Concealed plumbing fixed chrome shower head over bath and in shower enclosure with low level hose and handset, Chrome plated thermostatic electric heated towel rail, Clear glass frameless bath screen/shower enclosure |
| 🟧 Communications | All TV socket sets to include digital radio and terrestrial sockets, Brushed metal telephone and data sockets to living/dining area |
| 🟧 Floor | Amtico walnut effect click flooring |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Amtico walnut effect click flooring, Designer kitchens with high gloss grey base and wall units, all with soft close doors and concealed handles, White quartz stone worktop with light grey glass splashback, Smeg stainless steel fully integrated electric appliances to include: Single low level oven, 4 ring ceramic hob, Cooker hood, Washer/dryer (freestanding if within utility cupboard), Dishwasher, Fridge/freezer, Microwave, Stainless steel bowl and a half under-mounted sink with monobloc mixer tap and grooved worktop drainer, Low energy wall unit under lighting, Centralised appliance isolator switch panel |
Property Description
Where is Orchard Wharf located?
Orchard Wharf boasts an exciting location within a few-minute distance away from the bustling, versatile and prestigious business district of Canary Wharf, East London. The area has everything to offer, from an extensive range of commercial facilities and gastronomic venues to some of the city’s main cultural hubs and museums. The development has excellent connectivity to the city’s key locations via the Jubilee underground line and the DLR tram line. Fortunately for frequent international travellers, London City Airport is less than 10 minutes away by car.
What’s around?
- Nurseries/Education: Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery (3 min), Manorfield Primary School (7 min), Canary Wharf College (7 min), Harbinger Primary School (10 min), Bobby Moore Academy Secondary (11 min), Queen Mary University of London (12 min)
- Shopping: Billingsgate Market (4 min), Morrisons (5 min), Canary Wharf Shopping Centre (7 min), IKEA Greenwich (10 min), Westfield Stratford City (13 min)
- Medical Facilities: The Aberfeldy Practice (4 min), Newham University Hospital (9 min), East One Health (9 min)The Royal London Hospital (11 min)
- Café/Restaurants: The Orchard Cafe (3 min), Dock Coffee (3 min), La Barrique Wine Bar & Pizzeria (5 min), Manjal Restaurant (5 min), The Star of The East Pub (6 min), Kinkao Thai Cuisine (9 min)
- Entertainment: London Royal Docks Open Water Swimming (3 min), Cineworld West India Quay (3 min), Museum of London Docklands (4 min), Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (5 min), ExCeL London (5 min), Millwall Park (8 min)
What are the architectural features?
The soaring 23-floor building of Orchard Yard combines refined lines of the redbrick facade with an impressive futuristic shape that makes the development one of the local landmarks. The territory features landscaped grounds with sheltered recreational zones and 4 tiered roof gardens inspired by the wild greens of the nearby ecology park. The balconies of apartments at higher levels provide picture-perfect panoramic views.
What services and amenities are on-site?
The upscale selection of on-site amenities starts from the concierge service with a reception desk in the interior designed double-height entrance foyer. The residents have access to a private lounge, two outdoor recreational areas, the main courtyard garden, a garden pavilion and the landscaped rooftop gardens. There is a secure lower ground car parking with cycle storage spaces and two Zip Car spaces. All levels, including the lower ground, are served by elevators. The ground floor additionally features space for cafés and retail facilities.
What transport connections are available?
- Bus lines: D3, N550 (1 min to Leamouth Orchard Place), 309 (2 min to East India Dock Road)
- Underground: Jubilee (4 min to Canary Wharf)
- Train stations: C2C (7 min to Limehouse)
- Tram: DLR (2 min to East India)
- Road access: A13 East India Dock Road, A102, A1261
- Airports: London City (8 min)
What are the apartments like?
The units available at Orchard Wharf range from 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments to 2- and 3-bedroom duplexes and penthouses. All apartments feature a private balcony/terrace/ground level outdoor space. The kitchens are fully equipped with Smeg integrated appliances and energy-efficient underlighting. The bathrooms and shower rooms are completed with high-quality suites, wall-hung WCs and electric underfloor warming. There is thermostatically controlled heating in all rooms.
Who develops Orchard Wharf?
Orchard Wharf is one of the numerous residential and mixed-use developments by Galliard Homes. The company has over 30 years of experience in the London real estate market and is currently the city’s largest privately-owned housing provider. Galliard focuses on reviving sites that need thorough regeneration and turning them into thriving and much-desired destinations for future homeowners. For more information, please go to the developer’s official website.
