Bow's getting a leafy revolution. Berkeley's new development promises residents a daily dose of nature, and we suspect they're onto something big. How could green space be a game-changer in the East London property market?
We are delighted to introduce this upcoming development, Bow Green, available now for off-plan buying and investing. These apartments will be perfect for City and Canary Wharf professionals who need a home that’s a true escape from their busy city jobs in the concrete jungle.
The East London lifestyle
Forget what you think you know about East London. Bow is about to surprise you...
Forget what you think you know about East London. Bow is about to surprise you...
The City and Canary Wharf are London’s true hot spots for business and education.
Top global companies, renowned universities and London’s Tech and Finance hubs – it’s all here. So, those who come to London to make something of themselves often focus their property searches around these two destinations.
If that’s you (or your ideal tenant), there are a few things at the top of your property wish list to support your high-flying career ambitions. Bow Green might have the cracked the code to your perfect work/life balance:
Transport links | Amenities | Social spaces | Natural spaces📌 Where is Bow? Bow is in East London, in Zone 2, between Canary Wharf, Stratford and the City.
Photo: 158 - Mile End Station Sign by Ian Wright | CC BY-SA | Flickr
Fast transport to London’s top destinations
The mark of any good development; Bow Green has fantastic transport links.
Just down the road from Mile End Station on the Central and District line, you can dash right over to London’s key stations. Reach Liverpool Street Station in 5 minutes, London Bridge in 10, Bond Street in 17 and Victoria Station in 25.
And if your career takes you to the skies? You can be at London City Airport in about 20 minutes.
Convenience: the key to any work/life balance
You’ll have a state-of-the-art gym down the hall from your home, where you can gaze out over the beautiful grounds between reps. This gym features a boxing ring because, while boxing is an increasingly popular way to get fit, its English roots are set firmly in East London’s historic clubs.
Retail therapy without the trek
Bow Green puts you right between the shopping havens of Westfield Stratford City and Canary Wharf.
Westfield Stratford City, a mere three-minute train ride from Mile End Station, is the largest urban shopping centre in the UK by land area. With over 300 stores and restaurants all together, you'll find everything your heart desires. And if that's not enough, Canary Wharf offers another 300+ retail and dining options, just a 10-minute bus ride over the bridge.
Basically, at Bow Green, you're never more than a stone's throw away from retail bliss.
Connection – let your social life come to you
Imagine getting home to Bow Green from work one spring evening. Days are getting longer this time of year and you want to fully enjoy the extra sunshine before turning in. So, do you:
…settle into the reading Corner overlooking the Botanical Gardens.
…text a few neighbours to meet you in the games room for a few rounds of pool, then you can pile into the cinema room when the sun sets.
…let your stomach lead the way to Bow Green’s restaurant, for delectable food amid leafy décor.
…celebrate happy hour. Grab drinks at the restaurant to take through to the residents’ lounge with big floor-to-ceiling windows. Tonight a DJ’s in the booth, so you’ve got a soundtrack to your sunset.
Ultra relaxation when you’re off the clock
Besides social spaces and reps in the gym, you’ve also got a beautiful indoor pool, the Serenity outdoor pool, a sauna and a steam room.
But what's the common theme running through all these amenities? The ‘green’ is what sets Bow Green apart as a truly relaxing escape from the daily grind...
Bow Green
When people hear East London, they think Victorian warehouse architecture and historic boxing venues. There’s charm, there’s pride, but there’s not a lot of nature in the national imagination.
"Every kind of green space is cherished in this city."
London, however, puts a big emphasis on parkland. In fact, London is one of the world's largest urban forests. Every kind of green space – from the expansive Royal Park to the little local common – is cherished in this city.
So, it's not a surprise when Londoners look for green space as part of a premium property listing. In Foxtons London Report, we found premium new build developments increasingly include facilities and amenities aimed to develop a sense of community and wellbeing. More specifically, the desire for outside space has become a prerequisite, rocketing upwards from 38.1% in 2017 to 72.9% in 2022.
For City and Canary Wharf workers to fall in love with a Zone 2 East London base, it’ll need a whole lot of green on show:
• Inside Bow Green, nature's your constant companion. From your front door to the gym, the reading corner, and your own home, every space has been carefully designed to connect you with acres of calming green space. The perfect antidote to a busy day.
• The resident's botanical garden will have herbs and fruit trees growing among the flowers. They’re a treat for your eye and your tastebuds – as the all-day lifestyle restaurant will be using the herb garden to make delectable dishes.
• There will also be new public parkland, which spreads out over 3 acres, connecting residents to the wider community and contributing to the value of the local area.
Learn more:
•What is it like to live in Bow London? Read the full story in Spotlight on Bow: the untapped potential of East London’s rising star.
•Why are City workers looking for East London homes? Explore the trend here.
•How can Foxtons help you invest? Discover Foxtons complete end-to-end service for investing landlords.
Plan ahead for best results
For one of the most important purchases in your life, it pays to plan ahead.
There are many benefits to buying off plan, whether you're buying to live in or to let. We tell you all about them in: This might just be the best time to buy off-plan.
Bewitched by Bow Green?
While there are so many benefits to buying off plan, it can be difficult to get a concrete picture of what you're buying before you see it. Luckily, we're experts, so we know just how to bring these blueprints to life for you. Ring us at 020 7973 2020 or get in touch, and we'll give you the grand tour.
