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The first residents to move into the Cascades Tower in the late 1980s watched as London’s Docklands changed out of all recognition. Today this development looks as striking as when it was first built.
One of the most iconic of London Docklands’ apartment buildings, Cascades Tower was designed by architect CZWG and completed in 1988 by developer Kentish Homes. It was the first private building to be completed on the Isle of Dogs as the regeneration of this previously run-down part of the capital took shape and the block remains an enduring landmark on the Docklands skyline. Today the Isle of Dogs is a thriving area with some of the world’s leading finance houses located at nearby Canary Wharf - also a major shopping destination and transport hub. The luxury apartment blocks that dot the skyline are now home to thousands of Londoners.
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Clyde Square, formerly known as Royal Quay, was developed by Regal Homes and consists of a series of historic canal-side warehouse buildings positioned on the Limehouse Cut, London’s oldest canal. Clyde Square is located on Dod Street, in the heart of East London.
The past meets modern day at this architecturally superior development - original structures are cleverly combined with modern elements to create a truly special residence.
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve always had a mistrust ‘thing’ about estate agents… and I’ve been working in this industry for over 10 years.
Sure, there’s some good people out there, people who always cut to the chase (in a good way), don’t waffle, tell you how the market really is and always return your calls and emails promptly. But, and it’s a big but, there are also agents out there who do the complete opposite – they revert to type – they revert to the generally held perception of estate agents.
When I set Proper Local up no one needed to tell me what the ethos should be, because for me it was obvious, and indeed natural: set up a company which just does the job properly, with no ego, no shiny suits, and only, and I really mean ONLY deal with a geographical area you actually know about.
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The £14.8 billion Crossrail project is currently Europe’s largest infrastructure project. Construction began in 2009 at Canary Wharf, and is now almost 75% complete. The new railway, which will be known as the Elizabeth line when services begin in next year and will be fully integrated with London’s existing transport network and will be operated by Transport for London.
The new state-of-the-art trains will carry an estimated 200 million passengers per year. will speed up journey times, increase central London’s rail capacity by 10% and bring an extra 1.5 million people to within 45 minutes of central London. Journeys from Reading in the west all the way Shenfield in the east, taking in 40 stations (10 new ones) and providing the first ever direct connection between all of London’s main employment centres and Heathrow airport.
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Phoenix Heights, also known as 4 Mastmaker Road is a residential development on the Isle of Dogs, E14. Lauded by the architects and the architectural press, Piers Gough described the development as 'humanist architecture… a raw funky collage'.
Designed by Brady Mallalieu Architects and developed by Ballymore this unique development completed in 2009.
Phoenix Heights has won various awards including 2010 RIAI award for 'Best Overseas Project'. An Evening Standard Award for 'Best New Development in the Affordable Homes Sector', Best Residential Building of the Year at the 2010 Leaf Awards and was also shortlisted for 'Best New Place to Live' at the 2009 RTPI London Planning Awards.
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Seacon Wharf is a residential development standing on the banks of the Thames at Westferry Road on the Isle of Dogs, close to the Canary Wharf business district. Comprising two blocks, Naxos Building and Seacon Tower, Seacon Wharf was developed by St James’ Homes and completed in 2004.
The two towers provide almost 300 apartments ranging from studio to one, two and three bedroom apartments, plus penthouses. The majority of apartments benefit from a river view, with the best situated apartments offering unparalleled and uninterrupted views of the London city skyline.
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Moving house is a very exciting time, starting a new chapter and all that, but it can also be quite stressful if you’re not organised.
So here are some useful advices for tenants to consider before starting your property search. Things that should make your search as simple and stress free as possible…. maybe even enjoyable!
Location, Location, Location
Firstly, decide what area you want to live in.
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St Davids square, also known as Lockes Wharf, is a large riverside residential development located on the Isle of Dogs, E14.
Residents benefit from the development’s own leisure complex, comprising a swimming pool, snooker and pool tables and a gym, whilst it also features two landscaped gardens and a water garden.
The site on which St Davids Square stands is steeped in history.
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Ontario Tower is a luxury high-rise residential development in Blackwall, close to Canary Wharf in E14 London area. The 29-storey project was completed in the Autumn of 2007 and is a distinct landmark of the London skyline, with its brave architectural cut-away at the top of the which faces the river Thames.
Comprising 260 apartments and 6 penthouses, accommodation is beautifully equipped with floor to ceiling glass and at night the building is lit by a distinctive blue-neon light which curves around the top of the building.
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1 West India Quay is one of the most sought after residential developments in E14. Comprising 33 floors and adjacent to West India Docks, it is only a hop, skip and jump away from Canary Wharf.
Completed in 2004, the building is particularly elegant and has been designed for those who require the finest private residential accommodation, and a particularly convenient location.
The first 12 floors house the Marriott Hotel, and from the 13th floor upwards are one, two, and three bedroom well-appointed apartments. There are also six luxury penthouses on the 31st floor.
