The Factory

in London

In which area is The Factory located?

The Factory boasts a great location in the London Borough of Hackney. The residential complex stands on the bank of the River Lea between two grandiose green spaces: Victoria Park and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. They are excellent places to take a calm walk among trees or spend time actively riding a bicycle or jogging. The fantastic transport interchange includes the Bow Road subway station, Pudding Mill Lane DLR station, Hackney Wick and Stratford International railway stations as well as several bus stops. The Factory location offers a wide range of different food stores and supermarkets. Also, here you can find an abundance of excellent restaurants, cosy cafes and atmospheric pubs. Visit Barkney Wick, Forman's Restaurant or CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria to have a nice dinner with family or friends. The residential complex is surrounded by numerous educational establishments for children of all ages. Apart from that, there are many hospitals, private clinics and pharmacies. In their free time, the residents can visit London Centre for Book Arts, enjoy a play at the Yard Theatre or spend time with family on Victoria Park Kid's Main Playground.

What is around?

• Nurseries/Education: Bobby Moore Academy Primary (9 min), Old Ford Primary Academy (19 min), Chisenhale Primary School (22 min), Lauriston School (26 min), Gainsborough Primary School (15 min), Ickburgh School (23 min).
• Shopping: Your Local Food & Wine (4 min), Oldford Supermarket (10 min), Huq Neighbours (Parnell Mini Market) (13 min), Iceland Foods (17 min), Tesco Express (18 min), Roman Road Market (18 min).
• Medical Facilities: Ruston Street Clinic (11 min), Trowbridge Surgery (14 min), Wick Health Centre (23 min), Kingsmead Medical Centre (27 min), Silverfields: Pharmacy & Perfumery (28 min), Bees Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (18 min).
• Café/Restaurants: Barkney Wick (1 min), Forman's Restaurant (5 min), Rule Zero (4 min), From The Ashes BBQ (5 min), CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria (8 min), The Italian Job (7 min).
• Entertainment: London Centre for Book Arts (5 min), The Yard Theatre (9 min), Pleasure Gardens Play Areas (15 min), Victoria Park Raemers Skatepark (15 min), Victoria Park Kid's Main Playground (16 min), Roman Road Adventure Playground (22 min).
• Others: Victoria Park (18 min), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (6 min), GroundWork Training - Gym - Schwartz Wharf (8 min), Old Ford Methodist Church (13 min).

What does the exterior look like?

The Factory is a contemporary residential complex consisting of 4 buildings. The height ranges from 2 to 7 floors. The buildings are of great contemporary design. Attention is drawn to asymmetrical roofs that resemble wave crests or shark teeth. Also, the eye is attracted by the contrast of colours of the finish: white and dark grey bricks. The residential complex comes with a variety of dark-framed floor-to-ceiling windows as well as balconies and terraces with latticed railings.

Which amenities are on the territory?

Residents have a landscaped garden at their disposal where they can relax, as well as a playground for children. There is bicycle storage on site. The buildings are equipped with modern lifts to all floors, as well as a security system consisting of a video entry system, smoke detectors, and mechanical extract ventilation.

Available transportation

• Bus Stop: 276, 339, 488 (1 min).
• Metro Line: Bow Road (27 min).
• DLR Station: Pudding Mill Lane (18 min), Stratford (28 min).
• Railway Station: Hackney Wick (13 min), Stratford International (20 min).
• Road Access: Wansbeck Road, East Cross Route, A12, Smeed Road, Wyke Road.
• Car Rental: Thrifty Car And Van Rental Stratford (1 min), Zipcar (1 min).
• Bicycle Rental: Santander Cycles: Monier Road, Hackney Wick (4 min).
• Others: Orange Cars (8 min), Local Taxi Hackney Wick (19 min).

Are there apartments for sale?

The Factory is a fantastic collection of 1-, 2-, 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses with great interiors and functional plannings. There are 147 residential units with balconies or terraces. The Nobilia kitchens are equipped with Siemens appliances. The stylish bathrooms come with white sanitaryware, thermostatic showers and half-height tiling to all walls. There are glazed sliding wardrobes in the bedrooms.

Who is the developer of The Factory?

The Factory is a new development of Taylor Wimpey, one of the largest house building companies in the United Kingdom. The head office is situated in High Wycombe, and 23 regional offices are located throughout the country. The company delivers almost 15,000 new homes a year. It strives to create livable communities that provide everything you need for a comfortable stay. Also, the developer takes care of the urban landscape, trying to add more greenery. On Korter, you can find a list of the latest projects, including Aspext, Postmark and Oakleigh Grove in London. Visit the official website to get more information.