Artisan enclaves add more to your property value in hip Bethnal Green

Move over ‘Waitrose Effect’, there’s a new attraction for home buyers according to the latest report by estate agents, Hampton International which states that artisan microchains are drawing in home buyers and pushing up house prices even more. The Olympic Park area of London, a short cycle ride away from Guinness Homes new development in hip Bethnal Green for example, has seen an 18% increase in microchains and artisan shops that have changed the area, boosting the average house price.

Bethnal Green is renowned for its markets and has become a magnet for artisan shops, local produce, creative arts and independent cafes. For those house buyers wanting to invest in this growing area of delis, premium butchers, shoemakers and artistic wares they should look to Titanium Point, off Palmers Road. The canalside development offers chic, urban living There are currently 11 two bedroom homes available and seven three bedroom homes left at to purchase all offering incredible, panoramic views of the Olympic Park in the north to the bustling Liverpool Street quarters to the south of the capital.

Julie Stafford, Head of Sales and Marketing at Guinness Homes comments: “This area is so close to such a thriving part of London, and we are finding many local people and young professionals buying here. They are attracted to the development as it is close to one of London’s oldest street markets, Roman Road, as well as independent stores and is central to the city with tubes only taking six minutes.

“So while central London access is easy to reach - the calm, quiet road where the development backs on to the canal and expanses of green spaces, like Victoria Park - gives house buyers the best of both worlds.

“We feel apartment living in London is very much on the up and especially where there are artisan and independent stores attracting affluent living-style that can also be affordable.”

All two and three bedroom apartments within the development have access to balconies or terraces, allowing residents to enjoy the grandeur of the East London skyline, as well as providing a great outdoor space for dining and entertaining. The homes offer a high specification, with cutting edge style, including fully-fitted kitchens, floor to ceiling windows, timber flooring and en-suites to all master bedrooms. The apartments also offer a concierge service and underground parking for convenience.

The development is close to six of London’s renowned street markets and plenty of independent stores, so residents can shop to their hearts content. Bethnal Green also has a bustling environment about it, offering a wealth of cultural leisure facilities including a lively mix of cutting-edge creativity and that unique East End charm. There are also plenty of dining, leisure and entertaining opportunities from Victorian pie and mash shops and some of London’s oldest ‘boozers’, to the independent wine store Out of the Box and authentic restaurant Padron, where food comes straight from Spain, meaning residents have plenty to do.

The homes at Titanium Point are just 15 minutes’ walk from both Bethnal Green and Mile End underground stations, with tubes into Liverpool Street taking only six minutes. Several bus routes also operate in the local area, and Santander cycles are located a three-minute walk from the development, for those who prefer to get around on two wheels.

Two bedroom apartments at Titanium Point start from £615,000. For more information, visit guinnesshomes.co.uk.