Walthamstow, East London was recently named the UK’s coolest neighbourhood.* With an array of vibrant amenities in the area, from independent coffee shops, bars and restaurants, to God’s Own Junkyard art gallery and the coming-soon Soho Theatre Walthamstow, this east London district is popular amongst young professions and families searching for a well-connected, vibrant local lifestyle.
L&Q is offering a collection of two-bedroom Shared Ownership homes in the area at The Chain. A popular development, The Chain is ideally located within a 10-minute walk to Walthamstow Central station and its surrounding thriving high street.
Budding first-time buyers can attend a viewing day event being held at The Chain on Saturday 5th October where the remaining homes at the development will be released. The L&Q Sales Team will be on hand to offer expert insight into the available homes and Shared Ownership process, whilst complementary baked goods will be on offer from a local bakery and coffee shop.
Helping to further the affordability offering at the development, customers who reserve at The Chain before 13th October will receive £500 in Ikea vouchers plus up to £1,500 towards buying costs on selected two-bedroom Shared Ownership homes.**
“It’s no surprise that Walthamstow is a popular area experiencing demand from first time buyers seeking a home”, comments Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q. “It’s an eclectic, diverse area where there’s something for everyone. Our upcoming viewing day will provide insight into life in the area and a great opportunity for hopeful buyers to view the homes we are currently offering at The Chain.”
“Apartments at this popular development have been designed with modern living in mind, with plenty of room for working from home requirements, green credentials and onsite bicycle storage.”
At The Chain, homes feature spacious open-plan kitchen/living/dining areas for functional living. Kitchens are equipped with integrated appliances including double oven, touch control induction hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Bathrooms are modern and sleek, and main bathrooms feature a built-in bath. Each apartment features access to a private terrace or balcony and access to communal gardens.
With a focus on sustainability, The Chain is virtually a car-free development. Residents can enjoy a complimentary three-year membership to L&Q’s official car club, Zipcar,*** whilst onsite safe and secure cycle storage makes it easier to explore the capital on two wheels. A cycle themed development – block names include Rally Building, Tandem house and Velo House – The Chain takes inspiration from the borough’s ‘Mini Holland’ scheme, enveloped by the wider Healthy Streets Approach from the Mayor of London and designed to promote sustainable transport with a network of cycleways. Ideally located for access to extensive green space, The Chain is close to several fantastic open spaces, parks and forests. Notably, the Walthamstow Wetlands is just a twenty-minute walk from homes and offers a slice of tranquillity and natural haven amidst the urban landscape.
A Shared Owner at The Chain, Marcelo comments: “The area has a really vibrant cultural scene, and as someone who works in the arts, this was incredibly appealing.” Local hotspots close to the development include CRATE St James, Sodo Pizza and Eat 17, as well as the William Morris Gallery and pottery studio SkandiHus. Those seeking an active lifestyle can frequent Yonder, a three-tiered climbing centre on Blackhorse Road, or East of Eden, an independently run yoga studio and lifestyle hub open since 2013.
Perfect for commuters, excellent transport links connect the development to other London districts and beyond. There are three railway stations within walking distance – St James Street, Walthamstow Queen’s Road and Walthamstow Central – meaning Central London can be reached in just a few minutes via the Victoria and Bakerloo lines. King’s Cross St Pancras can be reached directly, linking locals to international connections. For added convenience, the Superloop SL1 bus route services homes at The Chain, running from North Finchley to Walthamstow Bus Station. Residents can also travel by Walthamstow’s cycling network, including Transport for London’s Quietway 2.
Appointments for the viewing day event must be booked in advance by calling the sales team on 020 189 7479. Alternatively, you can email the sales team at [email protected].
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Current prices at The Chain start from £125,000 for a 25% share of two-bedroom apartment (full market value: £500,000).
