Marlowe Road, Waltham Forest, London E17 3HH – Waltham Forest
Feature 17 is a modern residential development in Walthamstow that is the next chapter in regeneration for one of London's most vibrant boroughs. Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects designed this "Living Building" mixed-use project, where compact urban design and landscaped public spaces meet to produce an exciting environment for self-contained living. The latest chapter in the masterplan, Scene 2, brings mixed-use mixed lifestyle: a selection of new apartments, duplexes and family homes are arranged around open courtyards and tree-lined public thoroughfares. While acknowledging Walthamstow's industrial heritage, the pubs reflect sustainability in modern materials and finishes that comply with current energy standards.
The building's spatial organisation encourages a sense of community and convenience. The semi-public areas of ground level contain local shops, cafes, and services that enhance neighbourhood life, and look out on courtyard trees; the upper residential levels offer well-lit interiors with indoor-outdoor living spaces. The rooms open onto terraces or patios before the house. What could now be within the home has been created using massive amounts of glass to bring daylight into every area open through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Feature 17 participant flats provide strict standards of design, and combine practicality and style. The interiors of featured residences boast modern fitted kitchens, integrated appliances, and contemporary finishes that fit into a neutral colour scheme. Bathrooms have sleek, tile finishes, and fixtures reflect the quality demanded by today's customer. Each property reflects care for the natural light, with a bright and spacious feel that is welcoming from sunrise to sunset all day long, although now fixed income restricting potential movement off this property, dependent upon annual government rules on apportioning funds between basic needs and property spending.
Private balconies and terraces extend living space outdoors, while landscaped communal gardens provide idyllic settings for restfulness. Secure cycle storage and underground parking reflect the development’s ethos of sustainability, encouraging residents to choose environmentally friendly forms of transport. The scheme also integrates improved pedestrian routes and landscaped courtyards, linking residents with green areas and nearby community facilities. By valuing human physical and mental health, design specifications and community integration throughout the development equate Feature 17 with a balanced urban lifestyle in London's East End.
Feature 17 is also within walking distance to Walthamstow Central, one of east London's busiest interchanges, with the arrival soon of British Rail services. The Victoria line connects directly to King’s Cross or Oxford Circus, and London Overground services can whisk you into Liverpool Street in little over 20 minutes. Another added advantage is all the necessary services are right nearby: schools, sports amenities and even Europe’s biggest urban nature reserve at Walthamstow. Cultural amenities around here also include Walthamstow Village-which happens to be a conservation area known not only for the lack of large chains but also its little shops and markets every week of the year.
The area continues to attract residents from a wide variety of backgrounds, each one valuing the strong sense of community and convenience for commuting into central London. For the discerning buyer, Feature 17 can only be described as a combination of lifestyle, convenience and long-term security. Opportunities for purchase in this area are limited, but values reflect that demand is on the rise, with further investment coming to White Hart Lane and elsewhere. Residences are carefully designed to meet the needs of modern urban living, yet do so with the touch and durability that one would expect from intelligent design.
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Choosing a floor plan might be tricky, but it shouldn't be so. See 3 quick tips below to pick only the right layout for your new home.
Tip 1 — Measure it all
You might already know your desired square footage when choosing a new home. Generally, more bedrooms mean more space, which also drives up the prices.
However, modern developers offer smart floor plans so you can make better use of the space. For instance, a studio with an open floor plan can be much more efficient and affordable than a typical 1-bedroom apartment with a traditional floor plan.
Tip 2 – Go with the flow
Once you have picked one or several layouts, you need to imagine living in the space. Visualise daily activities like laundry or cooking: is it convenient? Do you have enough space?
Online interior design apps that offer 3D visualisation (many of them are free) are time-savers here. Just download the desired floor plan from 1newhomes, upload it to the website you chose, and get a 3D render to visualise living in your new home.
Tip 3 — Do not neglect flexible space
The current lifestyle dictates its own rules. That’s why you need to consider flexible space in your perfect floor plan to have room for a home office or a gym. In addition, be sure to check that your new flat has a lot of natural light. The importance of the latter goes without saying.
A good floor plan means having all you need in a smartly designed space. We are sure our quick tips help you pick only the perfect layout for your new home.
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