Popular new Festival Quarter releases ‘Domus’ phase

With a view of the glittering Canary Wharf skyline from the apartments, Domus is the latest phase to be released at the contemporary New Festival Quarter development from Bellway Homes in Poplar. Comprising of stylish studios, all the way to three bedroom apartments, these homes are an addition to the unique landscape New Festival Quarter is bringing to this exciting area of London.

New Festival Quarter’s setting has a heritage of innovative forward-thinking design. In this new era, dimensions like eco-credentials and quality landscaping are woven into its fabric, one that still puts a sense of community to the fore. Undeniably new, the development feels fresh and contemporary.

Peter Knights, Sales Director for Bellway Homes Thames Gateway division comments: “We are delighted to officially launch Domus, the final phase for New Festival Quarter. We wanted to create a landmark development, while at the same time breathing life into the existing community. Put simply, our aim was to design a truly contemporary development yet one that retains something of the spirit of the original Lansbury ‘Festival of Britain’ architecture, Domus is a great final addition to this exciting set of new homes.”

The studio apartments, priced from £254,995 are perfect for young professionals starting out their career in the City or the Wharf. This contemporary space comprising of a kitchen / living / dining area, separate bathroom and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes also benefits from a balcony.

The three bedroom penthouse apartments are a great example of the space and quality finish. This generously sized penthouse includes a kitchen / dining / living area and a bedroom and en suite on the lower floor. On the upper floor is the exclusive master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite, plus a further double bedroom with an en suite and wardrobe space. Priced from £389,995, this penthouse is ideal for busy families or friends who want to live in the city together.

New Festival Quarter offers a superb range of facilities including the luxury of a concierge, as well as the convenience of a private residents’ gymnasium. The development also benefits from secure parking (at additional cost) and extensive landscaped grounds.

New Festival Quarter is ideally placed for a range of amenities. Homeowners can take an early morning jog in Bartlett Park which is just minutes away. The impressive One New Change retail and entertainment centre is great for shoppers, as it combines a bright and airy shopping mall with places to stop for coffee. For local entertainment, West India Quay’s Cineworld multiplex is only a mile away, whilst the O2 arena, playing host to a variety of international and British acts is less than three miles away.

Canary Wharf is London’s second major financial hub and is home to the European headquarters of many international banks and commercial services firms, with 90,000 people working in the modern glass spires. With more international businesses looking to locate to Canary Wharf the apartments at Domus make a solid property investment opportunity, offering Wharf workers an excellent base with a fantastic range of amenities and property owners’ a regular return on their investment.

Less than half an hour’s walk from Canary Wharf underground station, New Festival Quarter is ideally located for Wharf workers looking for a quick commute. Transport connections are easy, whether walking or taking the train/DLR or the underground, the Wharf and the City are within easy reach. Langdon Park DLR station is less than a 10 minute walk, with All Saints and Poplar DLR stations also within walking distance.

For frequent travellers, all major roads heading into the capital or out to the coast and channel ports are easily accessible, as well as air routes from the local City Airport to the major hubs of London Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick. Crossrail, the east to west train line across London will open at Canary Wharf in 2018, offering an even broader range of transport services to residents and commuters.

Prices start from £254,995 for a one bedroom apartment, from £299,995 for a two bedroom apartment and from £399,995 for a three bedroom penthouse. For more information, visit bellway.co.uk.