property, homes and houses for sale in Bow

Property for sale in Bow

The historic area of Bow in East London has undergone an intensive period of regeneration and redevelopment during the past 10 years, and with the 2012 Olympic Games looming, East London will be undergoing further extensive commercial and residential development and investment, which will have an impact on property prices, making it an ideal area for first-time buyers or those wishing to purchase property for investment purposes. Bow is in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in postcode E3, and is considered to be vibrant and full of character. The types of property for sale in Bow include period houses, flats and apartments in modern blocks, Georgian and Victorian terraced houses, riverside developments, and the Bryant & May match factory that has been converted into 700+ flats. You can search for houses for sale in Bow and flats for sale in Bow advertised by a number of estate agents in Bow on Primelocation.com.

Amenities for properties in Bow

Whether you enjoy shopping for bargains in markets or for the latest fashion in designer shops, you will find both, and more in Bow. There is an abundance of local shops, Roman Road market (open every Saturday from 8am-6pm) is close-by, and in Bow Wharf you will find a good selection of boutiques, restaurants, wine bars, cafés, Jongleurs Comedy Club and a Fitness First gym. As well as shops, Bow has local supermarkets, two hospitals and a library. People searching for property for sale in Bow who like the outdoors can enjoy Victoria Park, the oldest and second biggest park in London, or take a stroll along the historic towpaths by the canal and the River Lea. Many residents enjoy the convenience of shopping at nearby Canary Wharf where you will find all the major high street names (including Waitrose), restaurants and wine bars.

Transport for Bow

Residents of E3 have access to a number of tube stations: Bow Road (Hammersmith & City and District lines in zone 2), Bromley-by-Bow (Hammersmith & City and District lines in zones 2 & 3), Mile End (Hammersmith & City, Central and District lines in zone 2). The DLR stops at Bow Church and Devons Road. There are plenty of bus routes in the area, and London City Airport is close-by. For road access, Bow Road takes the A11 out towards the M25.

Surrounding areas

If you are looking for property in Bow you might like to consider extending your search to the areas of Bethnal Green, South Hackney and Stepney.