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Aqua Gardens is a brand new development in London’s Royal Docks, which has recently been transformed into an exciting and thriving new area with so much to offer. Editor Lynda Clark was blown away by these one, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership apartments which come with so many added extras!
Never before have I wished I had taken my swimsuit and running shoes to see a development! It was so tempting not to dive in the pool and I must admit I just couldn’t resist a little jog around the track! Transport links are excellent too, with the Elizabeth Line and DLR on your doorstep it takes just three minutes to get to Canary Wharf, 10 minutes to Liverpool Street and 17 minutes to Oxford Street – you couldn’t be closer to the city but it only takes a minute to walk to the water’s edge where you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Aqua Gardens offers the perfect lifestyle and one that I personally would totally embrace – London living at its best! Prices start from £106,250 for a 25% share with a full market value of £425,000. Call 020 8821 6599 or visit riverside.org.uk/ nd-a-home/buy-a-home/properties-for-sale/ London/aqua-gardens
or balcony. Imagine spending time outside with either a morning coffee or a cool drink at the end of a long day. Or, if you prefer, the development is set in pretty landscaped gardens where you can meet the neighbours and get to know each other. Perhaps the most exciting aspect though, is that for a small opt-in fee starting from £42 per month*, which is not linked to your service charge, you have the use of the stunning heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, spin and yoga studio, entertainment space and cinema room, business lounge and flexible working space, plus there is a rooftop running track with stunning views across the London skyline.
I arrived at Custom House on the Elizabeth Line and was totally surprised by how trendy this area has become. It was once the industrial heart of the city’s shipping trade and has been transformed into a go-to destination.With its 12 miles of waterfront it’s the ideal place to take a stroll on a lovely summer’s evening, try paddleboarding or open water swimming and even join a sailing or rowing club at the nearby London Regatta Centre.There is also a multitude of cocktail bars and restaurants to choose from with drinks and cuisine for every taste. Aqua Gardens offers luxury, modern apartments which are exceptional.The open-plan living/dining area has full-height windows which let in lots of natural light and there is plenty of space for a dining table, chairs and sofa. Fully fitted kitchens come with integrated appliances and composite stone worktops that are scratch and stain resistant. There is also a very useful utility cupboard for extra storage. Comfortable and relaxing bedrooms have a full-height wardrobe to the main bedroom and the spacious bathrooms are sheer luxury. I particularly liked the large format tiles and the vanity unit with semi-recessed basin. All apartments come with a private terrace
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44 First Time Buyer August/September 2026
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