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What we found… THE BUZZING LOCATION No 4 Oxford Road Maida Vale, north west London
FROM £118,750*
THE ICONIC VIEWS Dockside at Millharbour Isle of Dogs, London
FROM £121,875*
This month FTB goes on the hunt with Fiona and Tim Seccombe who are after a one or two bedroom home in London
PROFILE
Names Fiona Seccombe, 28, and Tim Seccombe, 30 Occupations Web designer, Marketing Manager Maximum budget £150,000 Requirements A one or two bedroom home in London with a balcony or terrace, good transport connections, green spaces, shops and places to eat nearby
What they wanted… We are looking for a home in London after working and living overseas for three years. We came back to London in early 2020 and moved in with my mum in Peckham, south London. It was supposed to be temporary – then the pandemic hit! We stayed with mum while we both found remote work, and we’ve stayed there through the lockdowns, using the time to save for a deposit. We’ve all been happy with the situation, but we are ready to get ourselves a home of our own! As my mum is in south London, we’d ideally like to be within a 30-minute journey from her. After such a long time in lockdown, we are really looking forward to meeting up with friends and enjoying and exploring London again, so we’d like somewhere that helps us to do just that. Good transport links, cafes and parks would be nice to have within walking distance. We have just under £20,000 saved and are looking at a budget of £150,000 – so a shared ownership place would suit us.”
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Located in London’s NW6, close to Maida Vale and buzzing Kilburn, the new homes at No 4 Oxford Road have a bit of everything. Overground and Bakerloo Line stations are within a two-minute walk, along with Kilburn’s high street. Paddington Rec, Kilburn Grange and Queen’s Park are among the green spaces nearby, while Maida Vale’s canalside bars are excellent. The one bedroom homes are in a boutique period conversion, with terraces for the apartments on the lower floors, and a pretty mix of period and contemporary features.
Canary Wharf and the Thames lie moments from the door at this new collection of homes in an iconic setting. The one and two bedroom apartments at Dockside have excellent views over the district and lie close to open spaces, shops and transport links. The properties have been thoughtfully designed, with bright open-plan living spaces, sleek fitted kitchens with integrated appliances, and private outdoor space. South Quay DLR is under five minutes on foot, while the immediate local area is home to restaurants, shops, gyms and a GP surgery.
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*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £475,000
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £487,500
What they thought… This small development feels really exclusive. We like the style of the period property, which is quite different to other developments in the area. The homes are beautifully finished, and there’s a good amount of natural light, too. Location-wise, it’s great for getting around! Kilburn is lively and fun, with a theatre and lots of places to eat, and the travel links are excellent. I’ll be working in the office three days a week soon, and getting into central London would only take 10 minutes from here.”
We love the urban feel here – there’s so much to do right on the doorstep, which is just our cup of tea. The river and docks are very near, and being close to that, as well as to the shops and cafes at Canary Wharf, would be fantastic. It’s also so simple to get south of the river – you can walk to Greenwich from here, so getting to my mum (or vice versa) would be pretty easy. We could afford two bedrooms here, which means more space for homeworking or having people to stay – a big plus for us.”
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