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The best of London at Stratford Central

Source: Shanghai Daily | May 6, 2014, Tuesday | Print Edition

STRATFORD Central, a new 31-story residential tower on Great Eastern Street, Stratford E15,is the latest destination for professionals looking to live in London’s vibrant district of Stratford. The Telford Homes development will have 157 contemporary apartments with one to three bedrooms, along with suites and penthouses.

Investments totaling over 15 billion pounds (US$25.2 billion) will mean a growth in population equivalent to the City of Cambridge (131,000 people) and an estimated 62,000 new jobs from sites like the Olympics and its legacy, Stratford City, Canning Town and Custom House, the Royal Docks and Beckton.

As a result, this well-connected area has transformed into a new cultural quarter, offering the very best in shopping and entertainment facilities. Stratford is a “gateway” to central London, Canary Wharf and The City. Located in transport zone 3, Stratford Station is the best connected and one of London’s busiest stations.

Stratford continues to attract city professionals, first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors looking to live in an affordable and accessible location, close to fashionable neighborhoods like Shoreditch and Hoxton, as well as the employment hubs of Canary Wharf and Stratford City.

The regeneration of Stratford has been pivotal in driving growth and innovation across The City. Residents of Stratford Central will enjoy living within a five-minute walk of two of London’s newest and most impressive destinations — The Queen Elizabeth Park and Westfield Stratford City.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the largest park created in Europe in 150 years and has produced a wealth of leisure opportunities.

With the unrivaled Lee Valley Velopark, Hockey and Tennis Center, Aquatics Center and a brand-new stadium, the iconic Olympic venues have an engaging program of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Westfield Stratford City spans about 176,500 square meters and is home to 300 shops, 50 bars and restaurants, a 17-screen Vuecinema, and All Star Lanes bowling alley. As the largest urban shopping center in Europe, Westfield Stratford City has led to the creation of some 18,000 permanent jobs.

Designed by Stock Woolstencroft, Stratford Central has been built to complement the spectacular views across London. Residents will enjoy living in an urban retreat with a 24-hour concierge service and private resident’s gymnasium, all just a one-minute walk from one of London’s most connected transport hubs.

Interiors come with fitted kitchens by renowned London supplier Urban Myth, with smooth stone counter tops and fully integrated Smeg appliances. Bathrooms are equipped with bespoke cabinets, chrome fixtures and porcelain and ceramic tiling. Doors and woodwork are finished in white satinwood and all apartments have luxurious under-floor heating. Many apartments also benefit from private outdoor space.

Stratford’s bustling transport hub, which is well-served by two railway stations and bus-routes, making Stratford Central ideal for the city commuter.

Located on Great Eastern Street, Stratford underground, overground and DLR station is a mere one-minute walk, with nearly 200 trains an hour passing through the station. Traveling into central London could not be easier with direct connections to The City in eight minutes, Canary Wharf in nine minutes and the West End in under 20 minutes.

For international travel, London City Airport is less than 15 minutes away via the DLR, Stansted airport is reachable by road in 36 minutes and by train in an hour.

Stratford Central will have its exclusive launch at The Peninsula Shanghai from 10am-7pm on May 9-11.

Prices for Stratford Central start from 280,000 pounds.

First completions expected in autumn 2017.

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