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STYLISH NEW 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, REDEFINING CITY LIFE PRESENTED BY FEATURE 17 WALTHAMSTOW YOUR NEW HOME IN A STUNNING NEW DEVELOPMENT IF YOU APPRECIATE CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN AND EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES, THEN YOU’LL LOVE SCENE 2; The next phase of our impressive Feature 17 development at the very centre of the vibrant Wood Street area. The progressive, modern design of Scene 2 sets an ambitious new tone for Walthamstow, located within a diverse tapestry of shops, bars, cafes, galleries, parks, local amenities and travel connections. You’ll find yourself at the heart of a buzzing city community, with everything you need for exercise, culture, retail therapy and socialising - as well as fast access to the City - right on your doorstep. Named after Wood Street’s silent cinema heritage dating back to the early part of the 20th century, Scene 2 comprises 98 stylish, contemporary 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments across three blocks where distinctive architecture meets landscaped, open spaces and play parks. With surrounding local shops and further communal spaces planned, Feature 17 sets high standards in urban design creating a new, vibrant community and a place you will love to call home. FEATURE 17 / SCENE 2 | WALTHAMSTOW 03 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE SCENE 2’S POSITION IN THIS DYNAMIC, DIVERSE AND HISTORIC PART OF NORTH-EAST LONDON MEANS YOU CAN FULLY ENJOY ALL OF THE AREA’S MANY OPTIONS FOR EATING, DRINKING, SHOPPING AND TRAVEL. THE UK’S INCREDIBLE CAPITAL PROVIDES THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR A COMFORTABLE, CREATIVE, WELL-CONNECTED LIFESTYLE. This is a computer generated image. Materials, design and landscaping may differ from those illustrated. 04 05 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE MODERN CI TY LIVING WHERE PEOPLE MATTER 22 MINS 25 MINS WALTHAMSTOW CENTRAL WOOD STREET OVERGROUND STEPPING OUT ONTO YOUR APARTMENT BALCONY TO OXFORD CIRCUS TO LIVERPOOL STREET OR STRIDING ACROSS THE CAREFULLY DESIGNED SQUARES AND PLAY AREAS, THE BUZZ OF A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY IS ALL AROUND YOU, AND YOU KNOW ACTIVE, DYNAMIC AND WELL-CONNECTED THAT GREAT SHOPS, FRESH COFFEE, INTERESTING You’ll find a host of small parks, open spaces and gyms If you’d prefer a break from walking, Scene 2 has PLACES, OPEN PARKS AND SUPERB PUBLIC TRANSPORT locally, with plenty of opportunities for running, cycling, plenty of local cycling routes nearby for you to get out ARE ALL CLOSE BY. swimming, sports and working out. Walthamstow Cricket, and about on two wheels, while public transport into Tennis & Squash Club is just the other side of Wood Street the city couldn’t be easier. Trains from Wood Street station, and just over a mile from Feature 17 you’ll find overground station take 25 minutes to reach Liverpool Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, with its gym, fitness Street, while the Victoria Line from Walthamstow Walthamstow is home to an active arts community (this was the London pool, spa and running track, and Waltham Forest College’s Central can get you to Oxford Circus in 22 minutes. Borough of Culture 2019, after all), and Scene 2 stands shoulder-to- popular community pool. shoulder with creative industries as well as London’s commercial centres. With a location in an up-and-coming regeneration area The area is known for its colourful variety of pubs, bars and coffee shops, Looking to take a break from concrete, glass and steel? and sleek, distinctive design setting it apart from every as well as artisan food, quirky stores and independent boutiques set The southernmost tip of Epping Forest is around a development around it, Scene 2 is not only an exciting among historic sights and on the edge of ancient woodland. ten-minute walk away at Whipps Cross, where you’ll find place to live but a great investment for your future. fields and woodland criss-crossed by a network of tracks With the creative vibe of God’s Own Junkyard, the ancient village and paths that open up routes northwards into the whole charm of Walthamstow Village and the longest street market in Europe Epping Forest region alongside many other activities on your doorstep, you know that there will always be a place for you along the Lee Valley. The area around Hollow Lake is somewhere in town. particularly gorgeous, and great for stopping off at The Log Cabin or the Lakeside Diner for coffee and DISCOVER THE LONGEST STREET MARKET IN EUROPE RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP snacks after a bit of a ramble. There’s also Walthamstow Wetlands on the doorstep, a truly unique nature reserve. 06 FEATURE 17 / SCENE 2 | WALTHAMSTOW 07 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE FROM COURTYARD MEWS, PRIVATE GARDENS, PATHS OUTDOOR AND CYCLE WAYS TO A MULTI-PURPOSE GAMES PITCH, THERE IS PLENTY OF SPACE TO SPACES TO ENJOY AND RELAX IN ENJOY A BALANCED LIFESTYLE YOU’LL PROBABLY HAVE NOTICED HOW The open plaza and tree-lined thoroughfares OUTDOOR SHARED SPACES ARE A KEY are designed to make life safe and easy for ELEMENT OF FEATURE 17’S DESIGN, cyclists and also include a new multi-purpose games pitch and a cooling water feature for PROVIDING A FOCUS FOR PLAY, INTERACTION hot summer afternoons. Clever design has AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY, AND GENERALLY also ensured easy access for services and HELPING THE COMMUNITY TO THRIVE. parking. Every apartment features an outdoor PUBLIC FEEDBACK WAS VITAL IN SHAPING space so you’re guaranteed the opportunity to THE PLAZA AND OTHER OPEN AREAS, enjoy the outdoors, with views over the plaza ENSURING THEY MEET EVERYONE’S or courtyard gardens. NEEDS AND OFFER PLENTY OF SPOTS TO UNWIND AND ENJOY WITHIN THE While its design stands out, Feature 17 PAVED SPACES, SEATING AREAS, integrates seamlessly with its surrounding community, with streets marrying together PLAY ZONES AND WALKWAYS. perfectly, while within its blocks the emphasis is on the pedestrian - providing natural, safe routes through the development’s attractive plaza, park areas and walkways. At Feature 17, you can enjoy an environment which is both relaxing and stimulating, with the variety of outdoor spaces - from shared streets, courtyards, mews, private gardens, paths and cycleways to balconies and roof terraces. This is a computer generated image. Materials, design and landscaping may differ from those illustrated. 08 FEATURE 17 / SCENE 2 | WALTHAMSTOW 09 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE DISCOVER WOOD STREET’S CINEMATIC HISTORY AND LEGENDARY DIRECTORS TAKE TIME TO WO O D EXPLORE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD STREET FEATURE 17’S NAME IS A NOD TO WOOD STREET’S CINEMATIC HISTORY - A HUNDRED YEARS AGO, THE AREA WAS HOME TO SEVERAL SILENT MOVIE STUDIOS, LIKE BROADWEST, CUNARD AND PRECISION, WHO MOVED HERE TO AVOID THE SMOG OF INNER LONDON. CELEBRATED FILM-MAKER ALFRED HITCHCOCK WAS ALSO BORN JUST DOWN THE ROAD IN LEYTONSTONE. Walking along Wood Street today, you’ll find a thriving, diverse neighbourhood filled with cafes, independent businesses, unique shops and foods from all over the world. You’d be forgiven for being tempted into Wood Street Indoor Market (once the site of the Penny Picture Theatre Company) where an incredible mix of stalls - from vintage fashion and retro furniture to collectable vinyl, jewellery, books and holistic therapies - are ready to grab your attention and hold it for hours. Perfect for an afternoon’s browsing and surprise presents! Walthamstow has never lost its village identity. Walking up Church Lane, you find yourself entering a conservation area where time has almost stood still - an ancient Tudor house sits opposite a classic English churchyard with Georgian townhouses, almshouse cottages and a venerable parish building nearby. This is the Vestry House Museum, once a workhouse and police station, now packed with hundreds of items from the borough’s history - including stills and publicity photos from the silent film era. DISCOVER ONE OF WALTHAMSTOW’S A short stroll around the corner, the air in old Walthamstow village centre MOST FAMOUS PEOPLE AT THE WALTHAMSTOW on Orford Road is filled with rich aromas and sweet smells emanating from WILLIAM MORRIS GALLERY the cafes, specialist restaurants, deli shops and artisan bakery, as well as the convenience stores and two characterful, popular pubs. From there, breakfast pastry in hand, it’s a short walk downhill into central Walthamstow - home of Lloyd Park Street Market and the longest outdoor market in Europe VILLAGE - where you’ll find an abundance of household names, high street outlets, familiar eateries and supermarkets in its pedestrianised main strip and indoor shopping mall. While celebrating the area’s cinematic heritage, we mustn’t forget Walthamstow’s other famous name: William Morris. The grand 18-century house that was his home for many years is now the William Morris Gallery, housing to an incredible collection of his work, and behind it, Lloyd Park gardens are a fantastic place for a quiet walk or a summer picnic. 10 FEATURE 17 / SCENE 2 | WALTHAMSTOW 11 FEATURE 17 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE WALTHAMSTOW NORTH CIRCULAR (A406) DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT N SCENE 2 IS THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE FEATURE 17 DEVELOPMENT - A SIGNIFICANT REGENERATION OF THE MARLOWE ROAD ESTATE The blocks have been thoughtfully planned to deliver a balance of stunning homes and high-quality open public spaces, providing areas for play and TURNER ROAD social activities and creating a vibrant, community environment. MARLOWE ROAD The development’s carefully designed, dual aspect apartments range in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms, each with either a terrace WOOD STREET or balcony allowing views over the plaza or semi-private private courtyard gardens. ATTRACTIVE, THOUGHTFULLY-DESIGNED PUBLIC SPACES HELP TO CREATE A MORE ENGAGED, SAFE AND CO-OP SOCIABLE COMMUNITY PLAZA POST SCENE 2 OFFICE A12 LIBRARY SHERNHALL STREET PLAY AREA COMPLETED SCENE 1 MARKETING MARLOWE ROAD SUITE FUTURE TURNER HOUSE TURNER DEVELOPMENT NORTHWOOD MARLOWE ROAD SUBJECT TO TOWER PLANNING TBA SCENE 3 286–383 MARLOWE ROAD This is a computer generated image.