Urban Island
Urban Island lies on a thin strip of land between the River Lea and the Lea Navigation canal. Completed in 2004 this stylishly designed development of 47 flats is set within the idyllic oasis of a designated conservation area. The property is a secure gated development with an undercroft carpark and lies in close proximity to Docklands, City Airport and the center of London.
Location
Bromley By Bow tube is a five minute walk away and Stratford station, already well connected becomes an international hub with its Eurostar terminal going live at the end of 2009. Tesco supermarket lies adjacent across the canal bridge - a one minute walk.
The southern aspect and communal areas are adjacent to the House Mill and Miller's House one of the finest surviving water mills and clock towers in the United Kingdom. To the east Three Mills park provides a quiet escape from the inner city. The North and Western aspects overlook light industrial workshops with proposals for regeneration of this area under consideration.
2012 London summer Olympics
A ten minute walk along the canal tow-path leads to the construction zone of the Olympic site. This huge project is the regeneration catalyst fuelling positive change and improvements for the locale. For more information visit the official London 2012 summer Olympics website
Renting or buying flats or parking spaces
Looking to rent or buy property at Urban Island? check with local agents or search for Island House E3. Property rarely comes on the market for sale but there is a turnover of properties to rent. If you live on the Island and are looking to rent a car parking space, visit the members area and post a message.
Visiting
Visiting the area? See the location page to get directions on the Google map and links to road and transport information. Please note there is no visitor parking available. Information for those using public transport can be found at the Transport for London website.
Information for residents
Registered users can download the welcome pack from the members section. It contains a guide to living at Urban Island and includes details of the managing agents appointed by the owner formed Right to Manage company responsible for the management of the estate.
