Hickman Avenue Highams Park , E4 9FU

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The Stow Brothers proudly presents this beautiful, spacious apartment, with over 570 square feet of open living space and gorgeous designer flourishes. Securely located on the third floor of a modern, well-maintained development, this space comes with lift access and a generous balcony to enjoy ample outdoor space. With less than a five-minute walk to Highams Park station and a short twenty-five-minute direct journey into the city. This is a prime location for any professional wanting the perfect combination of a community that is self-contained, yet well connected.

Upon entry, you will be welcomed by a bright, open-plan lounge with plenty of space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining guests. This south-facing apartment enjoys floods of light from morning to evening, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The lounge opens out to a generous balcony with premium pet-friendly artificial grass, perfect for entertaining. This apartment is newly fitted with Barnes Trail Oak flooring adding another touch of sophisticated style and brightness to the space.

The kitchen comes with more on-trend touches, in the form of white gloss units, with a continuous white gloss plinth, soft close handless doors, and a Black Brazil worktop. Let’s not forget the stainless-steel Zanussi electric oven with frameless black glass, touch control ceramic hob, and integrated Smeg cooker hood. The kitchen also enjoys a fully integrated fridge freezer and bright, yet durable Chelsea floor tiles. It also boasts brushed aluminum ceiling down-lights and under-counter LED lighting, alongside satin chrome appliance switches and sockets.

The one word to describe the bedroom is simply, huge! It is truly rare to find a bedroom with such ample space in a city location but this room will not leave you disappointed. This space facilitates a king-size bed with ample space for a work desk, wardrobe, drawers, and two bedside lockers. Two floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with light from morning to evening. The south-facing window looks out onto the lush greenery of Jacks Farm Way, providing a pleasing bedroom vista.



The contemporary feel of this apartment continues with the addition of a sleek white bathroom suite, complimented by on-trend, New England bath paneling. The space feels clean and light, complemented by bright and durable Chelsea wall and floor tiles. The addition of a chrome heated towel rail and chrome ceiling down-lights add a beautiful touch of sophistication to this space.

There’s no need for concern when it comes to storage, as you will have ample space for your belongings. This beautiful apartment boasts a walk-in storage cupboard and utility room, currently used to house a free-standing washing machine. Additional storage can be added to the utility room by adding extra shelving.

Highams Park is locally known as a safe neighborhood and you will have additional peace of mind, thanks to a double door fob entry to the apartment block and a video entry phone system. You also won’t need to worry about your expensive bike being stolen, as there is a locked bike room in the block, located within a securely gated carpark. The development enjoys full-fiber broadband, ideal for digital entertainment and those all-important working from home days. If after a long day you need to relax, just pop down to the beautiful communal garden and chill amongst the leafy flora.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW

High Owner Occupancy: Over 95% of properties in this block are owner-occupied. Why is this important? It's important because it means that the residents in your block are likely to be just as invested as you are in maintaining your living space and in harnessing a sense of community. As a resident, you’ll have the opportunity to join a friendly social media group with other residents and close neighbors. This group not only helps to harness a close sense of community within the development but also acts as a helpful resource for residents who have questions or need advice and support. It's also a great place for free cycling!

Management board: In this unique development, residents comprise 70% of the management company, tasked with maintaining and taking care of this apartment block. Why is this important? It is not uncommon in apartment developments for a management board to exist without any input from residents. This means that residents are not involved in important decisions regarding the maintenance, upkeep, and proper use of the budget. This can lead to homeowners becoming vulnerable to exploitation by management agents and inflated property management fees. You do not need to worry about this being a problem with your new home, as residents on the management board work hard to keep budgets low and safeguard the interests of your property. You could even become a director and help shape your community!

EWS1 Certificate: EWS stands for ‘External Wall Survey’. An EWS1 certificate is an External Wall System Fire Review certificate examining the fire safety of cladding on leaseholder multi-story, multi-occupied residential buildings. This requirement was introduced in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and has become an important requirement for mortgage providers when lending to buyers of multi-story properties. Many new and old multi-story buildings in the UK, including many new developments in Highams Park, have struggled to pass this certificate due to cladding material used during the build. Rest assured, that this development passed the EWS1 testing (first time) and is considered safe as per the current fire safety standards set out by the UK government.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

Highams Park station provides a quick and direct link to the city. Trains leave every fifteen minutes and will get you directly to Liverpool Street in twenty-three minutes, putting the city in easy reach, within half an hour door-to-door. Walthamstow Central is just two stops away, with Walthamstow Mall, Empire cinema, and all the culinary delights and attractions of Walthamstow Village.

Not only is Highams Park station around the corner but the nearby Hickman Avenue bus stop will speed you to an impressive array of destinations including Chingford, Walthamstow, Wood Street, and Leytonstone courtesy of the 212 and W16 bus routes. Many local bus routes, including night buses, serve the area and also connect you to the other nearby train and tube stations, including Walthamstow (Victoria Line) and Woodford (Central Line).

By road, the North Circular (A406) runs around the capital, while the M11 (J4, 5 minutes’ drive) runs to Stansted and Cambridge. The M25 is a 12 minutes drive and the Stansted airport is just 35 minutes away. Stratford shopping center is a mere 22 minutes drive from Hickman Avenue.

Highams Park - London’s best-kept secret (but not for long!)

Highams Park is a true hidden gem, nestled in the heart of trendy North East London. Over the last twelve months, Highams park has continued to thrive, attracting young professionals who desire the perfect combination of a relaxed leafy oasis and a quick city commute. Due to its incredible transport links to the city and investment potential, Highams Park is a true hidden gem in one of the most exciting communities in London.

A PERFECT DAY IN HIGHAMS PARK

Why not start your perfect day with a coffee and delicious fresh pastry from Highams Park’s new bakery ‘Greek on Broadway’. Then take a stroll to Highams Park woodlands, soaking in the flora and fauna along the beautiful river Ching. On your way back, you can have a browse in some of Highams Park’s chic boutiques and gift shops, particularly Grace and Albert, a beautiful houseware goldmine, perfect for any new homeowner. Then, why not stop for lunch in one of Highams Park's many bistros - Biba & Wren, Melting Point, Indulge, Karya – all firm favourites. Take an hour to burn off that slice of cake with a walk through Epping Forest, home to 55,000 ancient trees, more than any other single site in the country. Upon your return, you can grab dinner in one of Highams Park's many restaurants - Breeze, Yaz, One the Avenue – highly recommended. Finish off your evening with a chilled glass of wine at Highams Park’s new wine bar, tap, and tasting room, Vino Tap. What a perfect day!