St William, part of the Berkeley Group, has launched Poplar Riverside, a major new riverside neighbourhood on the banks of the River Lea in Poplar, London.
Hong Kong – 25June 2021 – St William, part of the Berkeley Group, has launched Poplar Riverside, a major new riverside neighbourhood on the banks of the River Lea in Poplar, London. Poplar Riverside occupies 20 acres and will provide 2,800 new homes, a new school, a new park, as well as a gym, a crèche, shops, restaurants and cafes all set to become a new and vibrant Zone 2/3 neighbourhood.
With over half the development dedicated to green space, the transformation will provide a 2.5-acre public park with an adventure and nature playground for children to explore alongside a 500m riverside walkway. Poplar Riverside will also bring over 90,000 sq ft of commercial space, a new Sainsbury’s food store, a riverside pub and world-class public and residents’ facilities, firmly establishing a new hub for the local community.
Life on the Waterfront
A sustainable, green community sits at the heart of Poplar Riverside, with landscaped gardens and open space covering more than half of the scheme. The new riverside walkway and park will create a vibrant outdoor public space to be enjoyed throughout the seasons, and a new play area will be incorporated within the park, alongside a large terrace and a 10,000 sq ft outdoor performance space at Shelduck Square that will be used for public events. In addition, a public square featuring a café and Wi-Fi-enabled spaces will serve as a venue for community events.
Riverside homes and world-class residents’ facilities
All apartments feature outside space, many with river, park and city views. The spacious internal layouts and large feature windows flood rooms with natural light. Poplar Riverside features 16,000 sq ft of residents’ facilities. The Riverside Club will include a 20-metre swimming pool, a vitality pool, salt inhalation room, steam room and private treatment room. Working from home is made easy with exclusive workspace facilities, including a large business lounge with open plan spaces and meeting rooms. Den Lounge provides a vibrant social scene thanks to a private hire dining rooms, cinema and games room. Residents will also have access to a 24-hour concierge service.
A Thriving Neighbourhood
Whether travelling by foot, bike, car or train, residents will enjoy excellent transport connections from Poplar Riverside. East India and Canning Town Stations are less than a 15-minute walk away meaning residents can access Waterloo in 13 minutes, Westminster in 17 minutes and Bond Street in 22 minutes. For those travelling by bike, Canary Wharf is just 12-minutes away and Bank and Waterloo are also just 31 minutes away. Residents will have access to a new pedestrian bridge, which is being built over the River Lea, allowing residents to enjoy a pleasant and convenient walking route directly to the City.
For leisure and travel further afield, Stratford International and Westfield Stratford City are both less than 25 minutes away by bike. Travelling by car, the nearby A13 carriageway provides access to the North Circular, M1 and M11, as well as the Blackwall Tunnel under the Thames.
World Class Education on the Doorstep
For students, Poplar Riverside is ideally located for access to many of the capital’s leading universities and colleges. UCL’s new East London campus at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park can be reached in 20 minutes by bicycle, while London College of Fashion, Queen Mary University and the Royal Ballet School are less than a 20-minute cycle away. London’s other world-renowned universities, including King’s College, University of Westminster, London School of Economics and Central St Martins, can all be reached in less than an hour by London Underground.
Sales in Hong Kong
The first collection of Poplar Riverside apartments is available for sale, which offers 156 units of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes ranging from 423 to 781 sq ft in size. Prices from £362,000 (approx. HK$4 million). For details please contact Savills: +852 2842 4472 / IRS@savills.com.hk