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£650,000 Guide Price

2 Bedroom Apartment, Fairfield Road, Bow Quarter, E3

Fairfield Road, Bow Quarter, E3


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Oliver Jaques Bow

Oliver Jaques Estate Agents Ltd, Unit A Arlington Building

Description

Situated within a prime South Facing corner position of the Manhattan Building, in the original Grade II listed Bryant & May Factory building, is this simply stunning two double bedroom mezzanine style apartment. Presented to a very high standard the accommodation has been updated to include an extended mezzanine area that is currently used as a study/reading room. Bow Quarter has facilities to include a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, landscaped grounds and 24 hour concierge. The apartment is available with no onward chain and an internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the size and standard of the apartment.

Extending to 1016 sq ft (94.3 Sq M) the accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hallway, bathroom, spacious lounge/dining/kitchen, landing, two double bedroom and mezzanine style study area. The apartment has also been utilised to include ample storage spaces. Five Factory style windows wrap around the main reception spaces, with three facing to the East and two to a southerly elevation, meaning the property has fantastic light in the morning and throughout the day. Views to the South over-look the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium. Whilst the area directly adjacent is due for redevelopment, the Bow Goods Yard Masterplan, with over 700 local residents having input into the redesign of this area to create spaces for future communities The apartment has some improved features with enclosed bedroom spaces, this has created a very modern feature, with a bookshelf wall and ladder, additionally the study area that overlooks the reception room, can be accessed from the main bedroom and is currently used as a reading area.

The grounds are very well maintained and include a 24 hour concierge for both convenience and security, beautiful communal areas, a large roof terrace seating area and access to wi-fi connection, residents 15m heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gymnasium with access to classes including yoga, local convenience store and on-site postal service.

Bow Quarter is located on Fairfield Road and is a gated community with a wealth of impressive architecture and history. The location is convenient with Bow Church DLR station being located just 0.2 miles from the property and providing access to many locations in East London, including both Stratford and Canary Wharf. Then 0.4 Miles from the property is Bow Road Underground Station, including access to the District Line and Hammersmith and City Line, this can provide access into Central London within 10 - 15 minutes, including Liverpool Street Station. Hackney Wick Overground Station is located just 1 mile from the property and can also provide access to Highbury and Islington, Hackney, Camden and Kew Gardens with ease.

Bow is also popular due to its ease of access to many green open spaces, Grove Hall Park is under a 5 minute walk from the property, whilst others looking for larger green spaces will enjoy Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park just a 10-15 minute walk from the property and Victoria Park being around a 15 minute walk. From Victoria Park you can follow the Prince Regent Canal to both Broadway Market (very popular spot on a Sunday) or Columbia Road Flower Market. Many amenities are located nearby, with Bow Road shopping parade including a few convenience stores and petrol station. Access to Stratford is around a 20 minutes walk with all the facilities of Westfield Shopping Centre, however, it can also be accessed via the DLR and this will take 5-10 minutes.

The history of Bow Quarter and it's architectural importance all adds to the strong sense of community. Originally a Bryant and May factory constructed in 1861, once being the biggest factory in London. It was the site of the Match Girls Strike in the 1880’s this in turn formed the Union of Women Matchmakers, later renamed the Matchmakers Union. As a site of Historical importance English Heritage named the site with a blue plaque in 2022, this can be seen on the front of the building near the concierge office.

The site was one of East London's first urban renewal projects and the factory building is still an integral part of the development.


EPC Rating: E

Key Features

  • Exquisite Grade II Listed Factory Style Apartment
  • Located within the Historical Bryant & May Matchstick Factory
  • Two Double Bedrooms and Additional Study Area
  • Impressive Reception/Kitchen with Five Original Factory Style Windows
  • Presented to a Very High Standard
  • 24 Hour Concierge, Communal Gymnasium and Swimming Pool
  • Beautiful Landscaped Grounds, On Site Coffee Shop and Convenience Store
  • 0.4 Miles to Bow Church Station (DLR) & 0.6 Miles to Bow Road Station (District/Hammersmith and City)

Property Details

  • Property type: Apartment
  • Price Per Sq Foot: £640
  • Approx Sq Feet: 1,016 sqft
  • Plot Sq Feet: 26,781 sqft
  • Property Age Bracket: Victorian (1830 - 1901)
  • Council Tax Band: E
  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Lease Expiry: 25/12/2113
  • Ground Rent: £125.00 per year
  • Service Charge: £6,794.23 per year
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Rooms

Kitchen/Dining/Living Room

10.96m x 5.78m

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First Floor Landing

Bedroom One

4.77m x 2.67m

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Bedroom Two

4.77m x 2.54m

View Bedroom Two Photos

Study

4.66m x 1.30m

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Floorplans

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