Feature Development – No.1 Creekside, Deptford

With ONS data reporting that 21% of London households had no access to private or shared outdoor space mid-pandemic, house-hunters in south-east London will be delighted to learn that Lewisham Homes’ new Shared Ownership development, No. 1 Creekside in Deptford, offers 34 affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that each come with their own private balconies and terraces.

The contemporary apartments are set over eight-storey blocks connected by attractive shared landscaped gardens. There’s also a courtyard for residents to enjoy. This car-free development also has secure bicycle storage.

Architecturally, the trendy warehouse-style homes nod to the historic industrial character of Deptford, with their bronze metalwork and recessed balconies envisioned by the Metropolitan Workshop.

Inside, there’s a thoroughly modern approach: fully fitted kitchens come with top-brand appliances; open-plan kitchen/living areas have hardwood flooring; bedrooms are carpeted and the main bedroom comes with sizeable, full-height wardrobes; bathrooms are in a neutral palette with up-to-date fittings; energy-efficient heating comes from a central air source heat pump system; and there’s a secure video entry system. Some of the properties are designed to be wheelchair-friendly.

Aside from its great heritage in the shipbuilding industry from the mid-16th century, the area was later well-known as a place for storehouses for food and drink supplies and markets.

Set within Deptford Creekside Conservation area located close to Deptford Bridge, residents will have easy access to the nearby Greenwich Park and its iconic Royal Observatory.

For those seeking access to open spaces in the local area, there’s plenty of choice, including the biodiverse riverside haven Broomhill Park, and the river is only a short walk away. Deptford is also on Cycleway 4, which runs from London Bridge to Woolwich.

For more vibrant and bustling urban life, Deptford Creekside has already been the focus of ongoing regeneration with new homes attracting increasing investment and businesses to the area, especially at the Deptford Market Yard in the heart of the high street which has become a popular leisure hub. It is also home to a diverse mix of independent shops and eateries, and three days a week the High Street is dedicated to a busy market. The well-respected pub, The Birds Nest, is just over the road offering a great range of drinks, food and live music.

Deptford plays a big role in Lewisham’s cultural life too. It is 2022’s Borough of Culture and there’s a growing number of art galleries, studios and music venues regularly opening up in the area. Deptford station is a six-minute walk away and just one stop from London Bridge, so everything the South Bank and West End has to offer is only a short journey away.

With Shared Ownership, prices for a one-bedroom apartment at No.1 Creekside current start at £97,500 for a 25% share (full market value £390,000), and prices for a two-bedroom apartment start at £118,750 for a 25% share (full market price £475,000). Find out more at sales.lewishamhomes.org.uk.

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