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393 Old Ford Road Bow, E3 2LU a Historic Building Converted & Extended Into a Collection of 10 Stylish Apartments 393 Old Ford Road Bow, E3 2LU A historic building converted & extended into a collection of 10 stylish apartments. Old meets new in Victoria Park. 393 Old Ford Road, Bow, E3 2LU The Old Ford Apartments provides the ideal location for modern London living. Look East This area has an incredible buzz about the streets, and features a large selection of artists’ studios and galleries, restaurants, bars, cafés and artisan shops all of which are within walking distance of The Old Ford Apartments. Ideally situated for exploring the quirky delights of East London, and perfectly positioned for a swift commute into The City or the centre of the capital, The Old Ford Apartments really does provide the ideal location for modern London living. From Bow to Hackney Wick and beyond Crate is the Alfred Le Roy a restaurant-on-a-boat that makes A short stroll across the bridge connecting Bow with trips along the river on the weekends. Hire it for a special the Olympic site first brings you to the canals, sights occasion or sign up for one of their regular food and drink and sounds of Hackney Wick. cruises and enjoy charcuterie, E5 Bakehouse bread and Neal’s Yard cheese on board. Bordered by Bow, Mile End and Homerton the area still feels industrial in part — though the winding River Lea Grab a coffee, or relax by the riverside provides pretty canal side views as an antidote. In comparison to other parts of East London Hackney Wick has a few small, but perfectly formed, independent coffee Hackney Wick is home to a fantastic mixture of shops. Namely, The Roasting Shed a small batch coffee gastronomic delights. These include the latest addition roastery where they hand-roast speciality coffee beans to the Breakfast Club empire, Mason and Co (below) for carefully selected from farmers around the world. amazing lunches, Grow – serving London’s best street food, and, of course, traditional East End greasy spoon The Victoria Park Pavilion is the next best place to stop for a Wick Cafe, which is always worth a visit. coffee or to enjoy a laid back lunch. The cafe-come-shop is In comparison to other always well stocked with home made bread and cake for a The area is laden with popular destinations for a night out or a take home treat. Afterwards take a stroll around Victoria parts of East London quiet drink, including The Crate with its fantastic selection of Park, admiring the many beautiful canals and picturesque house brewed beers and cider. Sample some more local tipple boating pond. Pedalo hire is also on offer in the warmer Hackney Wick has a few from Howling Hops Brewery in their unique Tank Bar. If you months! In the summer you can make the most of the small, but perfectly formed, fancy seeing a bit more of the local scenery, docked outside weather and enjoy any of the frequent outdoor festivals independent coffee shops. - 5 - and events Victoria Park has to offer, and every November park-goers in their thousands are HACKNEY treated to a wildly ambitious theatrical fireworks MARSHES display which is laid on by Tower Hamlets Council. Local loves The Old Ford Apartments are ideally placed to experience the best of what Bow has to offer. HACKNEY HACKNEY Apart from the amazing Victoria Park, the best WICK of the area lies in the fantastic gastro pubs, local VICTORIA distillery, and even a brewery or two PARK (or three). Apart from the amazing COLUMBIA If you’re looking for fine dining, the renowned Victoria Park, the best of ROAD BOW Morgan Arms, on Morgan Street is a self-styled BETHNAL the area lies in the fantastic OLD ‘classy East London pub with fabulous food’, BRICK GREEN serving up treats such as crispy belly of pork gastro pubs, local distillery, STREET LANE with carrot puree, balsamic onions, chargrilled MILE celeriac and pork jus. Moreover, right opposite and even a brewery or two END the southern entrance to Victoria Park is The (or three). Crown, a cozy, beautifully decorated gastro pub. ST THE PAUL’S ALDGATE It has a delicious seasonal menu, the usual great CITY TRIANGLE ales and wine list, and frequent events. Victoria Park Village SOUTH BANK Pubs-a-plenty Home to a plethora of independent shops and Just a short stroll from Roman Road is your new restaurants Victoria Park Village is a picturesque local - The Green Goose (right and middle right). place to wander through on a sunny Saturday A newcomer to the East End pub scene, it has afternoon. Sample some grade-A fish and chips from established itself as a firm favourite, promising The Fish House, or sit and soak up the atmosphere FROM BOW ROAD TUBE STATION quality British food and a fine selection of East with dinner outside The Empress. London ales. Enjoy a pint in the cosy bar, or head Roman Road Market LIVERPOOL STREET 11 MINUTES outside into the walled garden to find a uniquely This old East End favourite fills the street along the peaceful spot in this bustling part of the capital. TOWER HILL 11 MINUTES East side of Roman Road on Tuesdays, Thursdays The menu launches in mid Autumn 2016 – be EMBANKMENT 23 MINUTES and Saturdays. You’ll find everything from fashion sure to be the first in line! VICTORIA 27 MINUTES stalls to fruit and veg, tasty treats to tempt you, toys, and plenty of hand bags. Close by to Old Ford Road, And if you’re looking a little further afield, The FROM HACKNEY WICK OVERGROUND Roman Road will conveniently provide you with not Palm Tree makes a great stop for a drink after a only a local food market, but is home to a variety of blustery walk through Mile End Park, and there’s STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL 5 MINUTES independent coffee shops and of course G Kelly, the often live jazz at the weekends. You can grab an HIGHBURY AND ISLINGTON 11 MINUTES traditional East End pie and mash shop. And if you’re excellent pizza at The Lauriston across Victoria WEST HAMPSTEAD 28 MINUTES just wanting to grab a pint of milk, there’s also a very Park, and there’s also a free jukebox to while conveniently located Tesco. RICHMOND 55 MINUTES away the hours. The Olympic Park A centre for shopping NUMBER 8 BUS ROUTE Bigger than both Hyde Park and Kensington You can easily walk to Westfield Stratford in 25 Gardens put together, the Queen Elizabeth minutes from Old Ford Apartments. Here you’ll The number 8 bus route is right on the Olympic Park is one of London’s most ambitious find endless choice of shops and restaurants, all doorstep of Old Ford Apartments. It will regeneration projects. Visitors can enjoy biking conveniently located in the same complex alongside drop you in Shoreditch or at Liverpool Street trails, sports venues, playgrounds and more, a cinema and bowling lane. If you’re stuck for Station in 20 minutes, and goes all the way surrounded by over 4,000 new trees and a something to do on a rainy day, Westfield will to the West End in 45. network of rivers and canals to explore. definitely have the answer! - 4- Sash windows, high ceilings and a stylish specification... The Old Ford Apartments will make fantastic homes. Computer Generated Images for illustrative purposes only. - 5 - APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM 1 APARTMENT THREE NEW BUILD 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATHROOM 3.20m x 4.35m PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 2 TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 82.60 sqm (889.09 sqft) 4.18m x 3.13 42.77 sqm (460.37 sqft) 2.96m x 3.45m KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING PATIO KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING 9.96m x 5.50m 3.32m x 3.34m 5.31m x 4.50m 1 SKYLIGHT 2 SKYLIGHT 1 APARTMENT TWO APARTMENT FOUR PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 52.34 sqm (563.38 sqft) 3.23m x 4.32m 52.38 sqm (563.81 sqft) 5.70m x 3.50m KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING PATIO KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BALCONY 6.28m x 3.18m 1.16m x 2.09m 6.31m x 4.42m 5.70m x 3.50m SKYLIGHT COLUMN COLUMN 1 1 - 6 - APARTMENT FIVE APARTMENT SEVEN NEW BUILD 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 61.19 sqm (658.64 sqft) 4.87m x 2.60m 49.98 sqm (537.98 sqft) 5.52m x3 .52m KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BEDROOM 2 KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BALCONY 5.05m x 3.53m 4.95m x 3.53m 3.50m x 4.42m 2.18m x 2.27m 2 1 1 Storage APARTMENT SIX APARTMENT EIGHT PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOMS, 1 BATHROOM PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 42.73 sqm (459.94 sqft) 2.85m x 3.49m 42.73 sqm (459.94 sqft) 2.82m x 3.63m KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BALCONY KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BALCONY 5.31m x 4.50m 2.40m x 1.50m 5.49m x 4.50m 2.41m x 1.20m 1 1 - 7 - APARTMENT NINE PUB CONVERSION 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM Specifications TOTAL AREA BEDROOM 1 47.66 sqm ( 513.00 sqft) 4.57m x 3.50m KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING BALCONY 5.49m x 4.42m 3.25m x 2.27m 1 Storage MAIN ENTRANCE AND COMMON AREA BATHROOMS — Ground floor lobby: grey durable carpet — Bathroom suites with chrome taps and mixers — Communal corridors and stairs: grey — Bath glazed screen and modern mixer shower durable carpet — Shower enclosure to en suites with glazed screen — Secure cycle storage, bin storage on ground floor INTERNAL DOORS SECURITY — White internal doors — Key Entry system — Polished stainless steel handles and door furniture — Audio entry system to each apartment KITCHENS APARTMENT TEN BUILDING STANDARDS & WARRANTY — Handless units NEW BUILD STUDIO — CRL for the 3 new build units (Units 1, 9 and 10) — Matt grey base units and timber effect wall units — Soft close drawers and doors TOTAL AREA STUDIO SPACE FLATS EXTERNAL — Durable worktop 39.17 sqm (421.62 sqft) 5.01m x 7.35m — Balconies/patio terrace to apartments with — Smeg C7280FP Built in Fridge Freezer timber decking — Smeg SF478X
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