Research reveals more generations sharing one roof
Research highlights that more than half a million households in Britain are made up of at least three generations of the same family – a 7.6% increase in the past five years.
The study by Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals the number of multigenerational households is expected to rise by more than 56,000 over the next decade. Those looking for a larger property to house everyone should look no further than The Silk Gardens, a collection of three, four and five bedroom properties with prices starting from £82,500 for a 25% share by Family Mosaic.
The Silk Gardens is a collection of 63 three, four and five bedroom homes, designed with families in mind. The spacious collection of properties, provide a spacious kitchen and living area, perfect for a family get together while bedrooms are perfect for young children, teenagers and adults. All homes come with outside space in the form of a terrace, balcony or roof garden.
Living near a good school is always a concern for parents, however there is a plethora of primary schools near The Silk Gardens, with Bonner Primary School, Lauriston School, St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School and Globe Primary School all been given a Grade 2 or above in their latest Ofsted reports.
As well as a wealth of good primary schools, there is an outstanding number of highly regarded secondary schools including Oaklands School, Swanley School, Sir John Cass, Mulberry School for Girls and Mossbourne Community Academy to name but a few. Madani Girls School and London East Academy are nearby independent Muslim schools.
The specification at The Silk Gardens is perfect for the modern family; kitchens are equipped with an integrated fan assisted multi function stainless steel oven, hob and extractor fan, a full height fridge freezer and durable timber effect flooring. Bathrooms are fitted with a contemporary style white suite, thermostatically controlled shower over the bath and full height contemporary feature tiling around bath and matching ceramic tiled flooring. All apartments have low energy lighting, video entry phone and under croft parking is available for purchase.
65% of The Silk Gardens has been dedicated for the great outdoors; along with the terraces, balconies and roof terraces there is also two landscaped private parks which take pride of place within the grounds giving residents privileged, private and secure access to green spaces. Family Mosaic will also provide residents with the opportunity to grow their own fresh fruit and vegetables in the developments ‘Grow-Zone Layer’, a collection of 12 roof top gardens incorporating allotment space.
Silk Gardens is situated a short walk from Cambridge Heath rail station in the trendy East London district Bethnal Green. Over recent years gentrification has gathered pace and now artists, young professionals and couples are taking advantage of the proximity to the City and helping to forge a real community spirit. Bethnal Green is home to numerous parks and green spaces including Victoria Park. The capital’s first public park is a huge, charming park with a picturesque lake while London Fields is a smaller, more intimate family friendly park where locals play cricket on a Sunday afternoon.
Cambridge Heath rail station offers services to London Liverpool Street in just five minutes, while Bethnal Green tube station is a short walk from Silk Gardens and is served by the central line offering destinations including Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Shepherds Bush, ideal for shopping with the new Westfield centre.
Apartments at Silk Gardens are available on a part-buy, part-rent basis. To be eligible for the scheme, purchasers will need to be living or working in London and have a household income of less than £60,000.
Prices start from just £82,500 for a 25% share based on the full market value of £330,000. For further information visit: thesilkgardens.co.uk
