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1 BILLET ROAD WALTHAMSTOW E17

2 If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of art and the thing most to be longed for, I should answer, A beautiful house. William Morris

3 A SENSE OF STYLE AND A SENSE OF PLACE Computer generated image of Banbury Park A selection of stunning 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses and apartments in the creative heart of Walthamstow. THE DEVELOPMENT BANBURY PARK PAGE 03

Computer Generated Image of Banbury Park A LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT Showcasing the best of contemporary urban design, Banbury Park is a community in the making.

4 Computer Generated Image of Banbury Park A LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT Showcasing the best of contemporary urban design, Banbury Park is a community in the making. A superb new residential led mixed use development, Banbury Park successfully integrates the adjoining countryside with the urban area, providing the space and facilities necessary for modern city living. Banbury Park is a completely new address. A location at the forefront of sustainable regeneration in the wider Walthamstow area. Right: Ariel view of Banbury Park A striking addition to the ongoing regeneration of Walthamstow. THE DEVELOPMENT BANBURY PARK PAGE 05

5 Typical Centra Living Interior

A SENSATIONAL LOCATION William Morris, one of the famous sons of Walthamstow once referred to his beloved town as A suburban village on the edge of Epping forest.

6 A SENSATIONAL LOCATION William Morris, one of the famous sons of Walthamstow once referred to his beloved town as A suburban village on the edge of Epping forest. Walthamstow is one of London s best kept secrets. Nestled in North East London, it s a place that is putting itself firmly on the map. Home to a host of green spaces and diverse cultural highlights such as the superb William Morris Gallery and iconic Gods own Junk Yard, Walthamstow brings together the best that London has to offer. You can start your day running around Lloyds Park, enjoy a walk through Walthamstow Village or simply pass some time browsing the famous local market. Afterwards, revive at one of Walthamstow s many fantastic coffee shops. Once you ve built up an appetite you can choose from a plentiful range of historic pubs or eat at one of the many excellent restaurants that are springing up all over the area. Right: The William Morris Gallry Situated in the beautiful Lloyds Park, this award winning gallery regularly has new exhibitions on that keep visitors coming back time and time again. PAGE 09

DEVELOP A TASTE FOR THE ARTS Walthamstow has become a hive of alternative activities.

Blackhorse Road Workshop Arguably the best coffee in E17 where you can also learn new creative skills.

Walthamstow Village This conservation area in the heart of Walthamstow draws 6,000 visitors a month.

His art has a cult following in London and Los Angeles and is open to browse Friday to Sunday.

7 DEVELOP A TASTE FOR THE ARTS Walthamstow has become a hive of alternative activities. Always a diverse place, with the movement further east of the alternative cultures of Hoxton and Shoreditch it is going from strength to strength. Above & Right: Awesomestow The Mall in Walthamstow s town centre has had a 3million refurbishment bringing new life to the shopping centre. Blackhorse Road Workshop Arguably the best coffee in E17 where you can also learn new creative skills. Empire Cinema The big screen returns to Walthamstow with a stunning new state-of-theart Cinema. Walthamstow Village This conservation area in the heart of Walthamstow draws 6,000 visitors a month. God s Own Junkyard Chris Bracey has been creating Neon art for 37 years. His art has a cult following in London and Los Angeles and is open to browse Friday to Sunday. With the huge range of artistic and cultural activities available it is no surprise that the twittersphere has coined the phrase #awesomestow. Home as it is to both the award-winning William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum, which regularly features specialist exhibitions showcasing local talent, Walthamstow s depth in the arts and culture is growing fast. The E17 Art Trail is well established for showcasing local talent and with Blackhorse Workshop, which opened earlier this year, means local residents even have somewhere to go to hone their metalwork skills. PAGE 11

8 A SENSE OF PLAY The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. William Morris Where shopping local is easy Shopping in Walthamstow is a real pleasure, with a host of high street brands such as Waterstones and Asda at The Mall on Selbourne Walk, alongside numerous independent shops and stalls. If you can t find what you need there then just try your luck at Walthamstow market, the longest street marketing in Europe. Left: Bygga Bo A slice of Scandinavia in E17: a café, shop and venue near Bell Corner in Walthamstow. PAGE 13

GET A TASTE FOR THE GOOD LIFE Living in Walthamstow you are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment, live music venues, pubs and restaurants.

9 GET A TASTE FOR THE GOOD LIFE Living in Walthamstow you are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment, live music venues, pubs and restaurants. Home to plenty of pubs serving real ales and traditional pub grub, along with live music venues for those that like it more upbeat. If you want to keep it more relaxed there are a number fantastic bars in the Village not to mention the large range of excellent coffee shops and sandwich bars. If eating out is your thing then you can choose from contemporary style fine dining, trendy tapas bars, bustling Bistros or a number of your favourite high street eateries. Above & Right: Wynwood Gallery & Café A space for local designers and artists to showcase new work where you can also enjoy freashly made food and coffee. PAGE 15

RELAX, UNWIND AND TAKE LIFE AT A MORE LEISURELY PACE A 5th of the borough of Waltham Forest is comprised of parks,

Walthamstow is home to an enormous range of easily accessible outdoor spaces.

round, you will always be able to find a good reason to step outside.

Renamed from Waltham Forest in the 17th century Epping Forest is steeped in history.

Popular with horse riders and mountain bikers alike the forest is a glorious place to do some exercise, enjoy a

10 RELAX, UNWIND AND TAKE LIFE AT A MORE LEISURELY PACE A 5th of the borough of Waltham Forest is comprised of parks, forests, lakes, reservoirs and playing fields. Walthamstow is home to an enormous range of easily accessible outdoor spaces. Whether it be for exercise, sport or one of the many festivals or cultural events that they play host to all year round, you will always be able to find a good reason to step outside. If a park simply wont suffice then a short distance away you will find the wonders of Epping Forrest. Renamed from Waltham Forest in the 17th century Epping Forest is steeped in history. In modern times, this hugely diverse woodland is the centre for a huge range of activities. Popular with horse riders and mountain bikers alike the forest is a glorious place to do some exercise, enjoy a brisk walk or simply reconnect with nature and relax. Above & Right: Lloyds Park Lovingly restored in Lloyds Park is one of London s little green havens. Walthamstow Village A sense of community stills thrives in this beautiful North East London village. Hollow Ponds & Epping Forest London s largest public open space. PAGE 17

11 1 Lea Valley Park a406 Hale End Sports Ground 2 billet rd 3 a406 A SENSE OF PLACE b179 George White Sports Ground a112 LRT Sports Ground Banbury Park Billet Road Walthamstow, E Banbury Reservoir Walthamstow Academy Higham Hill Recreation Ground clarence rd millfield ave priors croft breuenham rd Lloyds Park hoe street 4 STURGE AVE 3 4 Arsenal FC Youth Academy Sir George Monoux College higham hill rd higham hill 5 Bygga Bo Café & Shop 6 7 Wynwood Gallery & Café The Bell Pub & Restraunt 17 a112 5 walthamstow William Morris Gallery & Lloyds Park Walthamstow Assembly Hall Wood Street Library Wood Street Indoor Market God s Own Junkyard Walthamstow Village Empire Cinema Walthamstow Market ASDA Blackhorse Road Workshop billet rd tavistock ave a503 forest rd 8 hoe street 6 7 HOWARD RD 9 THE DRIVE PROSPECT HILL 11 Wood Street Station 10 wood street Please Note: Location map is indicative only and not to scale. Lea Valley Park Playing Fields Blackhorse Road Station a1006 PALMERSTON RD 16 ERSKINE RD 15 walthamstow high Street a Church hill Walthamstow Central Station 13 CHURCH LANE 12

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS EDUCATION Escape from the chaos of the city, safe in the knowledge that it is never very far away. Connectivity is key to London life, be it for work or play.

VICTORIA LINE Walthamstow Central 2 min Blackhorse Road Finsbury Park 9 min Highbury & Islington 12 min Kings Cross 14 min Oxford Circus 19 min Victoria 23 min LONDON overground Walthamstow Queens

12 TRAVEL CONNECTIONS EDUCATION Escape from the chaos of the city, safe in the knowledge that it is never very far away. Connectivity is key to London life, be it for work or play. The proximity of Blackhorse Road, home to the Victoria Line and Overground means you will never struggle to get into and around the Greater London area. VICTORIA LINE Walthamstow Central 2 min Blackhorse Road Finsbury Park 9 min Highbury & Islington 12 min Kings Cross 14 min Oxford Circus 19 min Victoria 23 min LONDON overground Walthamstow Queens Road 2 min Blackhorse Road South Tottenham 4 min Crouch Hill 10 min Upper Holloway 12 min Gospel Oak 23 min Hampstead Heath 36 min Walthamstow is the perfect place to raise or start a family. You will find a range of nurseries, primary and secondary schools all within close proximity to Banbury Park. There are two well established excellent nurseries within just a few hundred metres. Pippi Longstocking and Busy Bees are two well established nurseries situated within a few hundred metres of the the development. bus Walthamstow Central 24 min Finsbury Park 28 min Highbury & Islington 30 min Kings Cross 33 min Oxford Circus 38 min cycle Walthamstow Queens Road 11 min South Tottenham 8 min Crouch Hill 20 min Upper Holloway 41 min Gospel Oak 49 min The range of private and state primary and secondary schools is huge with the Walthamstow Academy, which scored a good in its most recent Ofsted report, just a very short walk away. A short journey into London and you have access to some of the finest colleges and universities in the world such as Imperial College London, Royal Holloway and The London School of Economics and Political Science, to name but a few. Victoria 46 min Hampstead Heath 57 min Please Note: Times for travel have been taken from Above Right: Blackhorse Road Station Via overground and underground, a direct connections the City of London. PAGE 21

GET A SENSE OF ADVENTURE London is a cosmopolitan city of a million different shades, rich in history,

From dining in the world s finest restaurants and shopping in brilliant fashion boutiques, to taking in a

Stroll through the historic parks, soak up the architecture, cruise down the river or dance the night away

Left & Below: London s Icon Skyline Viewing the London Skyline is one of life s simplest pleasures.

13 GET A SENSE OF ADVENTURE London is a cosmopolitan city of a million different shades, rich in history, culture and stories and only a short journey from Banbury Park. From dining in the world s finest restaurants and shopping in brilliant fashion boutiques, to taking in a West End stage production or a hotticket gallery show, there is always something to stimulate the senses. Stroll through the historic parks, soak up the architecture, cruise down the river or dance the night away the city s possibilities are endless. Left & Below: London s Icon Skyline Viewing the London Skyline is one of life s simplest pleasures. Oxford Street For many the centre of the city. A great place to shop until you drop. Borough Market London s most renowned food market and source of the finest national and international produce. The West End The entertainment heart of London. PAGE 23

14 CENTRA LIVING COMMITED TO EXCELLENCE Centra Living s record of success is based on a commitment to excellence, ensuring high standards of design and craftsmanship. Each new project is given careful consideration to ensure it blends sympathetically with its environment, with attention also given to existing landscape settings and natural features. We don t just build homes, we build communities. Centra Living, part of Circle Housing is one of the UK s leading housing groups. At Circle Housing, we believe in building communities, not just places and we invested around 3.3m in social value activities last year. We believe it s our role to provide high quality services to help our residents, and the people in those local communities, to build better futures for themselves and their families.

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