The River Gardens
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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 | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | Affordable |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 6–9 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 278 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Mains powered smoke detectors, Fused spur for future security alarm |
| 🟧 Parking | Underground Parking available at an additional cost |
| 🟧 Amenities | Each apartment features fabulous private balcony, River views, Retail area |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 6 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | No |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | Yes |
| 🟧 Gym | Gymnasium |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | Nursery, Playground |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | Indoor |
| 🟧 Warranty | 10 year NHBC warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
About the units
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | LED downlights to hallway, kitchen, dining/living areas, bathrooms and en suites, Energy efficient pendants to bedrooms, External lights to balconies, Stainless steel sockets and switch plates throughout, 3 telephone points, TV/FM outlets to living room and all bedrooms with digital/freeview channels, Sky Hybrid installed to living rooms, Hyperoptic super fast internet |
| 🟧 Outside space | External lights to balconies |
| 🟧 Walls & Ceilings | Walls and ceilings finished in white |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Roca ‘Gap’ sanitaryware with chrome Bristan taps, WCs featuring concealed cistern with dual flush, Fully tiled walls on all bathrooms and en suites, Built-in vanity shelving, Mira thermostatic shower, Mirror |
| 🟧 Communications | 3 telephone points (master in utility cupboard), Sky Q installed to living room (connection to be arranged by purchaser), TV/FM outlets to living room with digital/ freeview channels, BT and hyperoptic internet |
| 🟧 Floor | Laminate wood flooring in kitchen, Choice of floor tiles in bathroom, Oaklands carpets to all bedrooms |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Soft close doors and drawers with handle-less wall units, Worktops are silestone with under-mounted sinks, Integrated AEG oven and four zone ceramic hob with coloured glass splashback, Sleek telescopic extractor hood above, Integrated AEG fridge freezer and dishwasher, Freestanding AEG washer dryer in utility cupboard, Feature LED lighting, flexible strip-light design, surface mounted to underside of wall unit, |
Property Description
In which area is The River Gardens situated?
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is one of the most popular and historically rich areas in London. Being located on the Themes' right bank, The River Gardens offers easy access to many shopping destinations, landmarks, and the main transport links. Although located in the center of the city, this area has numerous open spaces around, as well as a spectacular view of the river. The complex is perfect for people of different interests, from entrepreneurs searching for a place to settle to families with children who prefer excellent infrastructure.
What surrounds The River Gardens?
- Nurseries/Education: Alphabet House Nursery Greenwich (6 min), Robert Owen Nursery School and Children's Centre (5 min), Tropics Global College (10 min), University of Greenwich (6 min), CU London (7 min)
- Shopping: Sainsbury's Local (1 min), Co-op Food (3 min), J K Minimarket (7 min), Asda Charlton Superstore (13 min), IKEA (9 min), Lidl (10 min)
- Medical Facilities: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (16 min), BMI The Blackheath Hospital (13 min), ConfiDental Clinic (5 min), Medicspot Clinic Westcombe Park (9 min), The Fairfield Health Centre (13 min)
- Cafe/Restaurants: River Gardens Cafe (1 min), The Gorgeous Kitchen (3 min), Pistachios In The Park (5 min), Urban Sizzler (6 min), EatFan Greenwich Peninsula (8 min)
- Entertainment: Sichuan Restaurant and Karaoke Bar (8 min), Royal Observatory Greenwich (11 min), Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range (9 min), Dock Beach (16 min)
- Others: Old Royal Naval College (6 min), Queen's House (6 min), The Thames Barrier (12 min)
What is the architectural style of the building?
The 9-storey rectangular-shaped building has a white and gray facade with panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows and large glass balconies. In front of the complex, there is a children's playground with green lawns, and next to it is an area with benches to sit and enjoy the view of the Thames. On the territory, there are many barriers to separate the complex's technical features from one another and prevent strangers from entering the building.
What is on the territory of The River Gardens?
The mid-rise complex has underground parking available at an additional cost and offers a 10-year NHBC warranty. There are smoke detectors and fused spur for future security alarm to provide the residents' security. Each apartment features private balconies with an astonishing river view and a retail area. The River Gardens is equipped with a private indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. For children, there is a nursery and a playground.
What are the available forms of transport?
- Bus stop: 161, 180, 177, 472 (9 min)
- Metro Line: Island Gardens (18 min), North Greenwich Station (9 min), Canary Wharf (16 min)
- Road Access: Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach, Blackheath Hill
- Airport: London City Airport (21 min), London Stansted Airport (49 min)
- Car Rental: Enterprise Car Club (1 min), Thrifty Car and Van Rental (6 min), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (16 min)
- Heliport: Falcon London Heliport (21 min), London Docklands Heliport (29 min)
- Others: Thames Luxury Charters (25 min), Borrow A Boat (23 min), Greenwich Mini Cabs (4 min)
What do the apartments look like?
The complex offers 278 units in the form of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments. The spacious bathrooms are fitted with Roca 'Gap' sanitaryware with chrome Bristan taps and WCs featuring concealed cistern with dual flush. The ensuite and bathroom walls are fully tiled and have built-in vanity shelving. Also, there are Mira thermostatic showers and large mirrors, complementing the general style of the apartment. Equipped with an integrated AEG fridge freezer and dishwasher, as well as a freestanding AEG washer dryer in the utility cupboard, the kitchen might become your favorite room in the flat. The kitchens have laminate wood flooring, and LED downlights are installed in almost all of the rooms.
About the developer
The River Gardens is a project of Bellway, a company with more than 70 years of experience in the real estate development business. Other projects of this developer include Merry Brook Park, Fairfields, and, of course, Carnegie View. For more detailed information about The River Gardens, please visit the official Bellway website.
