Reamax Real Estate Agents Bow

1. NAVIGATING BOW: A COMPLETE AREA GUIDE WITH EXPERT ESTATE AGENTS BOW Complete Guide to living in Bow

2. LIVING IN BOW A Traditional Cockney Residential Area with Major Transformation Plans Underway With major regeneration plans and steady economic growth over the last decade, Bow is a one-of-a-kind place to live in London’s Zone 2. Rich in history and with a wide variety of properties, this area is a bustling urban centre that has become very popular with young families and young professionals. And, let’s not forget students. Bow is in the immediate vicinity of the renowned Queen Mary University of London. Although largely residential, Bow also offers plenty of shopping and leisure activities. This East London gem hosts many local and bigger-brand shops, a great mix of eateries and pubs, as well as a market three times a week. The Underground District and Hammersmith & City lines offer short commutes from Bow to the financial district of Canary Wharf, as well as the City Centre. There is also no shortage of green areas here. Victoria Park and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are within walking distance from anywhere and there is plenty of outdoor and sports fun to be had there by Bow residents. Bow’s inclusion in the urban development plans relating to the 2012 Olympics given its proximity to Queen Elizabeth Park has left a very positive mark on the area. Refurbished council housing or transformed former industrial buildings are widely found in Bow, along with classic Victorian and Georgian residential properties.

3. ABOUT THE AREA – BOW GUIDE Nestled in East London’s Borough of Tower Hamlets, Bow is only 4.6 miles east of Charing Cross. It became part of the County of London in 1888. Its name is actually an abbreviation and a reference to its bowed bridge dating back to the 12th century. The original and full name of Bow is Stratford-at-Bow. The area has seen a succession of regeneration schemes in recent years. In 2010, the Big Lottery Fund of the National Lottery awarded a £4.5 million grant to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In its turn, the Borough had to commit to a £12 million programme of major improvements to the area of Victoria Park. Subsequently, the urban regeneration brought about by the hosting of the 2012 Olympics also included numerous council homes refurbishments, as well as new residential developments in Bow.

4. TRANSPORTATION DLR stations • Bow Church • Devons Road TUBE – Hammersmith & City Line and District Line stations • Bromley-by-Bow • Bow Road • Mile End (also on Central Line) Airport • London City Airport – 15 minutes by car

5. BOW – KNOW THE AREA Shopping is at its best in Bow along Roman Road. There is a 150-year old local market, and there are also big-brand stores like Tesco or independent local stores. Bow has numerous wine bars and its own distillery. The East London Liquor Company in Bow Wharf produces local whisky, gin, rum, and vodka. Open spaces are also widely available with tennis courts, playgrounds, and many cafés and there is also a local council swimming pool at Mile End Leisure Centre. ATTRACTIONS ARCHITECTURE PARKS SHOPPING

6. BOW PROPERTY PRICES Bow has become very popular with first-time buyers in recent years due to the good value for money it offers. Homes in Bow are fit for every taste and budget and buy-to-let investors are also attracted to the area for its major rental potential. There are many properties available for buying, letting, and also selling at good prices.

7. Contact Information Phone: 0207 055 0441 Mail: info@realestateagentslondon.co.uk Address: 75A Barking Rd, Canning Town, London E16 4HB, United Kingdom