First time buyers flock to Dalston
First time buyers priced out of expensive areas like Hoxton and Shoreditch should look no further than neighbouring Dalston, where new apartments at Saffron House by Family Mosaic offer stylish, contemporary living at an affordable price tag.
The collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, will launch in the New Year, providing the opportunity to live in one of London’s trendiest districts, from just £60,000.
Chris Roads, Assistant Development Director, Sales and Marketing, at Family Mosaic, comments: “Dalston is becoming one of London’s most sought after areas to live in, especially for young professionals who may find it a struggle to get a foot on the property ladder. Saffron House provides an affordable option for those looking to purchase their first property without sacrificing the opportunity to live in a thriving, vibrant community.”
Saffron House comprises 3 one bedroom apartments, 6 two bedroom apartments and 2 three bedroom apartments, each finished to a high standard; kitchens come fully equipped with a fridge freezer, washer dryer, oven, hob and extractor hood and stainless steel sink. Bathrooms feature full height tiling around the bath, chrome finish taps, wall mounted thermostatic shower mixer and a heated towel rail. Apartments at Saffron House are finished with white oak veneered doors, fitted carpets to bedrooms and Amtico flooring to living areas and hallways. A selection of apartments also come with balconies.
Kingsland High Street is home to a number of high street retailers, including the Kingsland Shopping Centre, as well as many small local shops for your everyday needs. The locally renowned Ridley Road offers a vibrant, cultural market including a 24 hour bagel bakery and fresh fruit and vegetable stalls.
Art and culture is rife in the area with independent cinemas, cutting edge theatres, galleries and trendy clubs all around supplemented by numerous bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs in the local area. For those who would like the occasional break from the lively environment, Victoria Park, London Fields and Hackney Downs are all less than a mile away.
Saffron House is a stone’s throw of both Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction Overground stations, providing fast and efficient links to Highbury and Islington, Camden, Crystal Palace and some of London’s most popular areas Hoxton and Shoreditch. Stratford is also just four stops away from Dalston Kingsland. Hackney Downs is the nearest National Rail station and offers services to Liverpool Street in just 8 minutes. With numerous cycle routes in the vicinity, cycling is a viable travel choice whether it is for work or pleasure while local bus services are excellent.
Apartments at Saffron House are available on a part-buy, part-rent basis. To be eligible for the scheme, purchasers will need to be living or working in the London Borough of Hackney and have a household income of less than £60,000. These apartments are for sale only to those purchasing an apartment as their first and only home.
Prices start from £60,000 for a 25% share based on a full market value of £240,000 for a one bedroom apartment; from £71,250 for a 25% share based on a full market value of £285,000 for a two bedroom apartment and from £80,000 for a 25% share based on a full market value of £320,000 for a three bedroom apartment. For further information visit: familymosaicsales.co.uk
