Topics: East London, Events, Launch, London, New developments

17 Facts: The Silk District development in Whitechapel E1

Written on Thursday, 5 April 2018.

The Silk District development in Whitechapel, London E1, is launching today! Let’s take a quick look at the facts:

What: New mixed-use development on 3.5-acre former Safestore storage facility Whitechapel Central;
Where: Site bound by Raven Row, Stepney Way Sidney Street in Whitechapel, London E1 2EN; In the London Borough of Tower Hamlets;
Who: A development by L&Q and Mount Anvil. Designed by Stockwool architects.
Why is it called The Silk District? In the 17th-century the Huguenots, who had to flee France, brought along the skills of silk-weaving and set up shop here in this area of East London. Before that, you couldn’t buy silk in England.
Buildings: Three blocks ranging from 4 to 25 storeys;
Architecture: predominantly brick and reconstituted stone, glass and aluminium-clad tower.
Flats: 620 apartments, of which 152 will be affordable housing and the rest for private sale;
Flat types: Studio, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments;
Silk Tapestry: Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi has been commissioned to create some silk tapestry for the building;
Kitchen: Comes with fully fitted kitchen and integrated SMEG appliances;
Prices: starting from £445,000 for the 100 apartments launched in Phase 1 on Thursday April 5th 2018;
Parking: 70 car parking spaces;
Amenities: Gym, 24h concierge, cinema room, ground and rooftop landscaped gardens.
Commercial Space: The scheme includes 3,500sqm of commercial space for flexible office space, shops, a gym and a cafe.
Public Realm: 30% of the site dedicated to new public realm; new public square and walkways through the site.
Transport: 450 metres from Whitechapel Station (Crossrail coming soon);
Selling Agent: JLL

Related links:
The Silk District – development profile on Buildington
Mount Anvil – see all the Mount Anvil’s properties on Buildington
L&Q – see all L&Q’s properties on Buildington
Stockwool – see all Stockwool’s buildings on Buildington
JLL – see all the properties from JLL on Buildington

Image: Screen capture from Homes & Property ad via Evening Standard app.

Please note that all property prices in this article are subject to change. You should always contact the sales representative for the up to date information.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented on this page is up to date and correct, Buildington accepts no responsibility for any errors contained in the information, or if the information is not current.