Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
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Buy of the week: Stoke Newington, N16
This modern home of almost 1,000sq ft is close to Stoke Newington's high street. A 27ft reception room and two large bedrooms give the flat a spacious feel.
Out of town: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The beauty spot of Leighterton, with its poppy fields, ivy-covered churches and popular local gastro pub, is home to this four-bedroom house with stone-walled gardens.
Life-changer: Dolwyddelan, Conwy
Have a station all to yourself by buying the Old Station Master's house at Roman Bridge, where trains will stop at your door on request. You also get three bedrooms and 10 acres of grounds.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.-
Buy of the week: Stoke Newington, N16
This modern home of almost 1,000sq ft is close to Stoke Newington's high street. A 27ft reception room and two large bedrooms give the flat a spacious feel. -
Out of town: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The beauty spot of Leighterton, with its poppy fields, ivy-covered churches and popular local gastro pub, is home to this four-bedroom house with stone-walled gardens. -
Life-changer: Dolwyddelan, Conwy
Have a station all to yourself by buying the Old Station Master's house at Roman Bridge, where trains will stop at your door on request. You also get three bedrooms and 10 acres of grounds.
Property search
Six hot homes near the Olympic Park
By Kristy Gray
The price of homes near the Olympic Stadium, close to the Stratford City development, have surged
As well as improved transport links to central London and thousands of new homes, there are parks, schools, hotels and Europe’s largest urban shopping centre, ensuring that these neighbourhoods will continue to thrive long after the closing ceremony.
We take a property tour, from Stratford town centre to the reinvigorated Bow Back Rivers and find six impressive homes, ranging from good-value first-time buyer flats to luxury penthouses with views across the stadium to Canary Wharf.
Canalside one-bedroom flat with private terrace
Sit back and take in views across Stratford’s Olympic venues on the private terrace of this second-floor apartment at Island House. This modern, gated development is within the Three Mills conservation area in Bow, surrounded by canals and towpaths providing access to the Olympic Park (a 20-minute walk). An open-plan reception/kitchen room leads to a spacious en suite bedroom and the apartment has handy storage space. Nearest Tube stations are Bromley-By-Bow and Bow.
£265,000: one-bedroom flat at Island House, Three Mill Lane, London E3
Character penthouse at Bow Quarter
Perched on the top of one of Bow Quarter’s seven apartment buildings, this quirky two-bedroom penthouse is one of the largest flats within a seven-acre gated development. The spacious living area has double-height ceilings and large 6ft windows, overlooked by a mezzanine master bedroom upstairs. The apartment also comes with its own parking space and the development has 24-hour security, concierge, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, restaurant, bar, shop, dry cleaners and even an on-site hairdresser. Fairfield Road is a quiet area close to Bow Road (District, Hammersmith and City lines), Bow Church (DLR) and a short walk from Victoria Park.
£430,500: Bow Quarter, Fairfield Road, London E3
Live/work gallery
This former east London gallery will tempt anyone looking to work from home with its double-height ceilings and huge windows flooding the spacious interior with natural light. Spread over two levels, the 1,652sq ft apartment has two reception rooms - one of which could be used as a work or gallery space – and two bathrooms, a terrace garden and secure parking. Bow Road Tube station (Hammersmith & City and District lines) provides easy access to the City and West End and Victoria Park is also nearby.
£550,000: Fairfield Road, London E3
Affordable first-time buy: shared ownership
This shared-ownership flat is a stone’s throw from the Olympic stadium and a short walk from Pudding Mill Lane DLR station. First-time buyers are offered a 75 per cent share of the one-bedroom apartment which has an open-plan reception/kitchen with fitted appliances and space for a dining table, as well as a good-sized bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Stratford City station is also nearby with handy transport links on the Central, Jubilee, DLR, National Rail and London Overground lines.
£150,000 for a 75 per cent share of a one-bedroom flat: High Street, London E15
Four-bedroom penthouse in Stratford Village
Live in the heart of Stratford village in this four-bedroom penthouse at Gerry Raffles Square, a portered apartment block close to the bars, restaurants and shops of Stratford town centre. An open-plan reception/dining room leads to a wraparound terrace showcasing the sweeping city views. The kitchen has fitted appliances and the master en suite bedroom also leads on to the balcony. Stratford Tube station gives access to the Central Line, Jubilee Line and DLR trains.
£595,000: Gerry Raffles Square, London E15
New home under £250,000: two-bedroom flat
With Stratford Tube station just moments away, this new-build two-bedroom flat within the popular Granite Apartment building has handy transport links to central London as being within walking distance to Westfield Shopping Centre. A modern, open-plan kitchen and living room has French windows opening on to a private balcony and there are two double bedrooms (one en suite). Access to a gym and communal rooftop gardens complete the package.
£245,000: Windmill Lane, Stratford, London E15
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