Landmark Docklands development defies the gloom

The Elektron, Barratt’s latest development close to Canary Wharf in London Docklands, continues to sell strongly ahead of construction. With three striking apartment towers, The Elektron is already changing the Docklands skyline, rising to a maximum height of 25 storeys (76m) - making it the tallest Barratt structure yet built.

It is also defying market gloom by achieving almost 400 sales off-plan, often months ahead of construction. Just 58 apartments remain available for sale.

The Elektron is rising on the site of a demolished electricity switching station off Aspen Way at East India Dock, Leamouth.

Barratt East London sales director Gary Patrick says: “The Elektron captured the imagination of the homebuying public from the outset, and continues to do so. It’s hardly surprising, as it occupies a prime site just strolling distance from Canary Wharf - a fabulous location, with a Docklands Light Railway station right next door.”

The Elektron will eventually contain a total of 437 one and two-bedroom apartments, playing an important role in the creation of new and sustainable communities in the ongoing regeneration of the Leamouth area of Docklands.

Designed for Barratt by the award-winning architects, Halpern Partnership, The Elektron will include newly-landscaped open spaces for use by residents, two exclusive health and fitness suites, plus some commercial space.

All homes have fully-fitted designer kitchens, complete with integrated appliances, and family and en suite bathrooms, with most apartments having balconies from which to enjoy the views. Lifts serve all floors through stylish common areas and there is some private parking for residents. There is a daytime concierge service.

As well as being convenient for Canary Wharf, the City and nearby City Airport, this part of Docklands has excellent rail communications with the City and central London. In fact, The Elektron has its own pedestrian link with East India Dock DLR station.

Aspen Way itself is part of the new Docklands road network which connects to Blackwall Tunnel, the A13 trunk road, the North Circular Road, M11 and M25.

Currently available at the The Elektron are one-bedroom apartments from £305,000 and £420,000 for two-bedroom apartments, located on the 13th and 14th floors and offering spectacular views over London and the Thames. A pair of top floor penthouses will be launched later this year.

A fully equipped marketing suite is open, complete with show apartments. For more information, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.