This is a sponsored article on behalf of L&Q Homes.
Want to live somewhere with a big history, and only minutes from London's attractions?
L&Q at Brunel Street Works in Canning Town has solid heritage links to the great engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel... and outstanding transport links to the best places in London.
Ideal location
This new development of 1-, 2- and 3-bed apartments and mews houses is minutes away from Canary Wharf or the O2 on the Jubilee line. You can be at Stratford in six minutes, for a stroll around the Olympic Park, or an afternoon enjoying the shops, bars and restaurants of Westfield.
Central London is no more than quarter of an hour away, and you even have Europe on your doorstep courtesy of a six-minute DLR ride to City Airport. Talk about convenient.
All these amazing transport links are fitting for a neighbourhood named after Brunel — one of the great railway engineers.
Engineering heritage
L&Q at Brunel Street Works is part of a £3.7 billion regeneration programme, which will bring new homes, public spaces, restaurants, cafés, shops and creative work spaces to an already exciting area.
And while it's a whole new neighbourhood, it has bucketloads of history, too.
L&Q at Brunel Street Works stands on land that once built some of the finest ships in the world. The Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company gave the world the first ironclad ships, including the famous HMS Warrior that now serves as a museum ship in Portsmouth.
The area also has strong links with Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself. Metal for his Royal Albert Bridge in Plymouth was forged here. Meanwhile, his famous ship the SS Great Britain was often berthed at nearby Blackwall. Now a museum ship in Bristol, the Great Britain was by far the largest vessel afloat when launched in 1843. Imagine stepping back 170 years and seeing the mighty ship towering over the Thames skyline!
Built to last
Taking inspiration from their great namesake, L&Q at Brunel Street Works are designed to high engineering standards, and built to last.
If, like many of us, you're planning on regular home-working, then these homes are ideal. Spread out in the large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, or, in the warmer months, set up your work station on your spacious private balcony. There's also ample space for a desk in every bedroom. Each home features underfloor heating (that's going to come in handy this winter), and communal cycle parking.
Moreover, residents can enjoy fantastic communal facilities, such as a roof terrace, podium garden and children's play area (a godsend during school holidays). An on-site Sainsbury’s Local is already open — so you can fill up the fridge as soon as you move in.
L&Q at Brunel Street Works boasts 167 new homes available through shared ownership. Deposits start from £10,250. Prices start from £102,500 for a 25% share of one-bedroom apartment (full market value: £410,000).
