1 bedroom apartment to rent

Stunning one bedroom second floor apartment located in the very popular and historical gated development of Bow Quarter. Available in April, this apartment enjoys beautiful views over the landscaped gardens and has plenty of light facing to a Westerly elevation.

Offered on a furnished basis, the apartment also has the benefit of a double doors in the reception area, so you can enjoy the stunning views or a gentle breeze in the Summer. The accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hallway, open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, bedroom that includes an interesting curved wall that creates an additional office area, storage cupboard and modern fitted bathroom. The apartment also benefits from wooden double glazing and electric heating.

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 development and providing access to many locations in East London, including both Stratford and Canary Wharf. Then 0.3 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 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. Whilst others like Roman Road, with the top of the road at the top of the shopping parade closing three days a week to provide a very authentic East London street market, alongside a number of other larger shops and convenience stores.

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 development, on Fairfield Road, near the concierge office.

The site was one of East London's first urban renewal projects and is seemingly growing in popularity, offering the convenience of access to London with the benefit of residing in a secure and tranquil community.