The Silk District, L&Q’s joint-venture project with Mount Anvil, located on the site of a former warehouse in East London, has recently been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Partnership category at the First Time Buyer Awards 2022. The Best Partnership category recognised housebuilders and housing associations who had worked collaboratively to successfully deliver affordable homes to the local community. This is the second accolade for The Silk District, which, earlier this year was awarded Development of the Year at the Resi Awards 2022.

L&Q at The Silk District is home to a collection of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments, each of which come with outdoor private space, access to landscaped communal gardens and modern open-plan design. Unusual for first-time buyer schemes in the capital, residents have access to an array of amenities, including an on-site cinema, private gym complete with Technogym equipment and Peloton spin studio, and a 24-hour concierge service, all without leaving the development.

Demonstrating the popularity of this well-connected East London development, only a few one-bedroom homes remain.

Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q comments: “We are so excited that L&Q at The Silk District has been recognised again as an excellent development for first-time buyers. The unique on-site amenities and transport connections make these homes ideal for young professionals dreaming of climbing the property ladder in Zone 2 and provide everything purchasers need for life in the East End.”

Each home at L&Q at The Silk District has been designed with modern-living in mind, reflected in the spacious open-plan kitchen/living/dining room which comes with fully integrated appliances. With floor-to-ceiling windows that flood rooms with natural light, and heated towel-warmers that bring a touch of luxury to the bathroom, the homes are ideal for those searching for a contemporary home to move straight into.

Well-connected and unique, Whitechapel is an ideal location for a first home. With a thriving cocktail bar scene and numerous pubs that reflect the history of the East End, still oozing with the character of decades ago, residents will enjoy exploring their local area. For theatregoers and music-lovers, events at Wilton Music Hall are the perfect evening entertainment, while the popular independent Genesis cinema, which is located in a renovated building from the 1800s, regularly shows blockbuster films alongside independent titles. Nearby Victoria Park, which is London’s oldest public park, is the ideal location for an easy Sunday, with lakes, green space, and amenities to enjoy.

Residents at L&Q at The Silk District are just a six-minute walk from Whitechapel Station, where, on the Elizabeth Line, Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street are under five minutes away, and a trip to Bond Street takes just ten-minutes. For explorations around the capital, this popular commuter-hub is also on the District Line, Hammersmith & City, and Overground lines.
Prices for Shared Ownership homes start from £125,000 for a 25% share of one bedroom apartment (FMV: £500,000).