OVERGROUND
THE LIONESS LINE: EUSTON TO WATFORD JUNCTION
CASE STUDY
Running through the heart of Wembley,The Lioness Line honours the historic achievements and lasting legacy created by the England women’s football team. The Lionesses enjoyed their greatest triumph when they won the UEFA Women’s EURO final in 2022. Their success in this tournament, along with their
memorable run to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final a year later, have attracted millions of fans and had a significant impact on the sport’s participation numbers; 2.3 million more women and girls were inspired to play football.The Lionesses continue to inspire and empower the next generation of women and girls in sport.
Diego , a Technical Account Manager, purchased his two bedroom shared ownership apartment (including parking) in November 2023. He paid a deposit of £11,500 for a 25% share of the £460,000 home at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights. Diego explains, “I had previously been privately renting a two bedroom home in north London. Before that, I had owned a property in Bedford but had relocated back to London to be closer to my kids.” He was keen to get back on the property ladder. Diego was aware of the shared ownership scheme but was unsure as to whether he would qualify having previously owned a property. Upon enquiring with the Origin team, he quickly learnt that he would be, as his income fell under the £90,000 threshold for London and he did not own a property or part of one at the time of application. Diego searched online for north London homes. “I hadn’t previously considered Harrow,” he admits, “but when I came across Origin Housing and its new development, the apartments looked really great, so I knew I had to check it out!” He researched journey times and found it was an easy journey to both his son in Burnt Oak and his daughter in En eld. “I took both of them to see the apartment,” he says, “and they loved it as well, so I knew it was the place for me.” Diego was really impressed by how much he would get for his money. He says, “The apartments were really spacious and I could easily t two single beds with a desk in the second bedroom for my kids.” Diego was also attracted by the local amenities and transport links. The development is also pet friendly, which was important to Diego as he has an eight-month-old puppy, Elvis. Diego is delighted with his new investment. “The whole process was really quick,” he reports. “I had a positive experience from start to nish.” Looking ahead to his future, he says, “My long-term plan is de nitely to staircase in the future – I’d like to own a greater share in my apartment. For now, I’m enjoying settling into a routine and having my kids come to stay – it’s fantastic to have more space as they get older.”
ALPERTON – THE LIONESS LINE Liberty Wharf
Liberty Wharf in Alperton offers a collection of
one, two, and three bedroom apartments available through shared ownership, by the historic Grand Union Canal. Liberty Wharf is ideal for city lovers seeking a home with easy access to leisurely towpath walks, runs and bike rides. It has the added bonus of being close to popular local parks and green spaces. Liberty Wharf is just an 18-minute walk to the Overground and a 10-minute walk to Alperton station, where the Piccadilly Line takes just 24 minutes to South Kensington or 34 minutes to Leicester Square. Alperton is packed full of neighbourhood cafes and culinary hotspots, with a diverse and welcoming community. Homes offer high-speci cation interiors, oor- to-ceiling windows and secluded communal gardens and kitchens include an integrated fridge-freezer, oven and electric hob. The two and three bedroom apartments have secure underground car parking available, and all homes are kitted out with a video entry system.
HARROW – THE LIONESS LINE Eastman Village Eastman Village is a regeneration project on the site of the former Kodak factory which will provide over 2,000 new homes, a school, shops, leisure and community facilities, a new medical centre and commercial space. The development will offer electric car charging points, free car club membership for residents and plenty of cycle storage. Commuters will be able to reach Euston in just 13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station, on the Lioness Line, which is only a 14-minute walk away. barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/dev002159- eastman-village 0343 253 8918
liberty-wharf.co.uk 0300 100 0308
*Based on a 25% share with a full market value of £333,000
THE LIBERTY LINE: ROMFORD TO UPMINSTER
The Liberty Line celebrates the freedom that is a defining feature of London. It runs through Havering and the name is indicative of the unique
independence of the area, reflecting its past, present and future. Liberty references the motto of the London Borough of Havering, and its historical status as a royal liberty, which also gives its name to the Royal Liberty School in Gidea Park and the Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford. It also reflects the independent spirit of the Havering community.The line links the borough to the rest of London by connecting it to the Elizabeth Line, and enables residents to enjoy the freedom and independence that public transport provides; it gives them the liberty to explore the capital now and in the future.
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