East and North London Estate Agents

LOCAL SCENE

A vibrant centre experiencing exciting change, young professionals and young families are selling flats in Hackney and/or Stoke Newington to buy something larger in Walthamstow.

PLACES TO GO

Eat 17 -  Award-winning eatery in the heart of Walthamstow Village known for their bacon jam. 56 St.James -  This brand new coffee shop also has broader and brighter ambitions beyond its very tasty brews and cakes. Wildcard Brewery -  since moving their micro-brewery to this site in January 2014.  Backed by local supporters, the brewery is already doing its very best to liven up the area with beery beach parties, open mic nights and mini-music festivals. Orford Saloon -  Orford St is at the heart of everything good that’s happening in Walthamstow Village, providing Iberian sunshine on the border w/Essex. Bühler & Co -  Imaginative cuisine inspired by food from around the world. L.Manze -  Serving jellied eels, pie and mash since the 1920s. A trip to Walthamstow wouldn’t be complete without a visit to this classic old-fashioned pie and mash shop. Walthamstow Market -  Walthamstow Market is one of the longest market in Europe. All type of foods from around the world.

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The E1 postcode is full of a diverse community, great shops, bars and restaurants. Shadwell and Stepney form the heart of E1 - inner-city districts whose streets, a historical mix of Victorian and post-war housing with few hotels gives a glimpse of a bygone London.

PLACES TO GO

Troxy - This splendid 1930s art deco Grade II listed East End dance hall has a capacity of over 2,600 and prides itself as "London's most versatile venue". A premier conferencing, exhibition, a banqueting and live concert venue.93 Feet East - Take a simple DJ Bar formula and applies it perfectly. The garden is enormous, laid back and the music policy of eclectic excellence.Half Moon Young People's Theatre - An excellent youth theatre housed in an old Victorian townhouse, the Half Moon has been entertaining young Londoners since the mid-1970s.The Old Truman Brewery - Popular with the Shoreditch crowd, The Old Truman houses more than 200 small, creative businesses, a bar and several areas for hire.Rich Mix Centre - Housed in a stunning, 62,000 square feet complex, this former garment factory is now a sleek, ultra-modern base for both entertainment and education. One of the main attractions is the three-screen cinema offering a mix of films from popular family favourites through to art-house festivals.

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Stratford is a district of east London. The area was part of the Ancient Parish and subsequent County Borough of West Ham, which became the western half of the modern borough in 1965. The late 20th Century was a period of severe economic decline, eventually reversed by regeneration associated with the 2012 Summer Olympics, for which Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was the main venue. Stratford is now East London’s primary retail, cultural and leisure centre. It has also become the second most significant (after Canary Wharf) business location in the east of the capital.

PLACES TO GO

Westfield Stratford City - With 250 shops plus 70 places to dine, Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.ArcelorMittal Orbit - Zoom high into the clouds and explore London’s famous skyline from the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of up to 20 miles (32km) across London, and there’s also a slide if you prefer a quicker way down.Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: Aquatics Centre - Following the Games, centre re-opened to the public in March 2014 as a swimming centre for the local community, who can make use of the two 50m pools and learn to dive in the 25m diving pool.Lee Valley VeloPark - Pedal your way around Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Taster sessions are available for every discipline, so anyone can experience a cycle ride at this Olympic venue and cycle in the same place as legends like Chris Hoy and Laura Trott.The Copper Box Arena - The Copper Box was the first venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to reopen to the public. You can have a workout in the gym, take part in activities in the state-of-the-art sports hall, or just enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat in the cafe.Theatre Royal Stratford East - The Theatre Royal Stratford East is a 460-seater community theatre that produces new theatre shows and comedy. Since 1953, Theatre Royal Stratford East has been the home of the Theatre Workshop company and runs lots of performing activities for teen and a family-friendly annual panto.

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Leyton has benefited greatly from its proximity to the Olympic Park; in 2012 the council put their hands in their pocket and got the painters in to gussy up the High Road with a charming, Portobello-esque multicolour paint job. Leyton Jubilee Park was also improved, so as well as being picnic-pretty it now boasts a dandy wooden pirate ship for local sprogs to lark about on.

PLACES TO GO

Lee Valley Ice Centre -  It’s the perfect seasonal treat, especially with family skating and disco nights at Lee Valley Ice Centre. Absolute beginners can join experienced figure skaters here as all abilities are welcome. Leyton Leisure Lagoon -  Forget your standard community pool: Leyton Leisure Lagoon is a swimming spectacular with flumes, jets and more. Leyton Great Hall -  The jewel in the crown of the Legacy Business Centre in Leyton, E10; a Grade II listed building, fully restored. Leyton Great Hall is arguably one of (if not) the finest venues in east London and stands as a testament to the glamour of the era of Art Nouveau. Oceano Restaurant -  A popular little Leyton restaurant serving informal Portuguese food. It's been an east London fixture for nearly a decade now, with the family behind it partial to a warble or two – there's karaoke most Friday nights. Marmelo Kitchen -  An independent restaurant serving delicious-looking food that's the brainchild of Natalie Stopford, who started Marmelo as a preserves business before growing to Marmelo Kitchen.

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Leytonstone is a suburban area in East London, situated between Wanstead and Leyton. The area is part of the London borough of Waltham Forest. This part of East London is booming, and things look set to continue apace as more and more people ditch Central London and head out to Zones 3 and 4. E11 have some fantastic pubs and restaurants, which make Leytonstone fantastically social places to live. Epping Forest and Wanstead Flats are on your doorstep and the River Lee and Victoria Park are only a short distance away, so finding a green space to while away the hours in really isn’t a problem. Church Path near Leytonstone Stations is quite stylish with bookshops, pubs and cafes.  Hollow Ponds, Wanstead Park and Epping Forest are all nearby and offer lovely wide-open spaces. Families and first-time buyers are attracted here as they can get more for their money here than they can in close by Hackney.

PLACES TO GO

Luna Lounge - 2 floors of diverse music. Expect anything from open mic, movie nights and comedy gigs to soul, funk, blues, fusion, indie and psychedelic jazz funk.The Wild Goose Bakery - Sit down for a nice afternoon tea or enjoy their in-house entertainment.Marmelo Kitchen - What started as a preserves co. has grown to this local restaurant serving some seriously great food.The Duke - A neighbourhood pub and dining room in the heart of Wanstead Village, focused on delicious food, fantastic beer and a truly local vibe.The Red Lion - Craft beer pub and music venue with a large garden, stocking bottles from Brewdog, Beavertown, Flying Dog and many more.Fitness Fundamentals Classes - Weekly fitness classes at Leytonstone School, run by Sophie of S.T Training. Join a friendly community group for a fun and challenging exercise class to work all aspects of your fitness.

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Hackney Wick is a diverse and multicultural area undergoing significant regeneration and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after areas for buyers and tenants. East of the A12 dual carriageway and between Victoria Park and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is this dynamic mix of residential, warehouse and workspaces filling in with both new and established businesses, cafés, retailers, brewers, bars, galleries and more.Building on the industrial heritage and creative community, the vision for the area is an innovative quarter to live, work and visit. Diversity and the local culture, coupled with the growing number moving into the area, make it one of the city’s newest and most sustainable communities. Walking the streets of Hackney Wick, you’ll observe a buzz of activity which is opening the space to a wider mix of new occupiers.

PLACES TO GO

Billy Smokes - BBQ at it's best. Quality ingredients cooked to perfection to produce a distinctive British feel. You can find them at the Howling Hops Brewery every single day of the week. Crate Brewery - Hackney Wick's most famous export. Crate beer is made and sold on the premises. At the Crate brewery, there is the Brew Shed, just a stone's throw from the bar and pizzeria. The Roasting Shed - Small batch coffee roasters based on Queens Yard Road, the beans are sourced from green bean importers and coffee hunters, working directly with farms and cooperatives. Howling Hops Brewery and Tank Beer - Based in a large Victorian Warehouse space, the house Tank Bar is a row of 10 tanks dispensing 10 beers - the first of its kind in the UK. Number 90 Bar - Guaranteed a good night out, 90 Bar is a spacious, canal-side bar and restaurant with a deck. Enjoy their diverse burger menu to one of their discos. Frankenbike - Specialists in interesting bikes and parts both modern and classic, this is one for the cycling purists, a one-stop shop for bikes and parts and more. The Wick Cafe - An old-school greasy spoon attracting the most diverse clientele in the Wick, their gigantic full English breakfast is legendary. Vinyl Pimp - A very welcoming Vinyl re-sale shop where you're likely to spot world famous DJ's browsing for rare releases. The Yard Theatre - A multi-award winning theatre space in a renovated warehouse producing work that portrays contemporary visions of who we are, where we've been and where we're going. Stour Space - A socially minded organisation offering exhibition, performance and studio space for the development of creative enterprises. Devoted to the promotion and production of art and design, performance and innovative business, Stour Space also works in collaboration with many local enterprises, residents, artists and committees. With a focus on the local neighbourhood, the economy and sustainable regeneration Stour Space endeavours to support and promote the value of the creative enterprise and public innovation to people of all abilities and experiences.