Blackhorse View stands as the West London Partnership’s flagship completed development, demonstrating the transformative power of partnership between public and private sectors. Rising 21 storeys high, this Built for Life accredited development has completely transformed a former 280-space TfL car park into a vibrant waterside community.
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Community Integration
The development offers over 17,500 sq ft of flexible commercial floorspace. Tesco is trading on-site alongside cafés, local retailers, and shared workspace. It also provides support for the Blackhorse Lane Creative Enterprise Zone. Around three-quarters of the homes have been sold to first-time buyers.
Award-Winning Achievement:
- 350 new homes and 1,580sqm of commercial space
- Recognised in the ‘Best Partnership Scheme’ category at the WhatHouse Awards 2021 and 2023
- Built for Life accredited development
- 50% affordable housing managed by L&Q housing association
Why Blackhorse View Works:
- Zone 3 location with Victoria Line and London Overground services on the doorstep
- King’s Cross in just 12-13 minutes, Oxford Circus in 16-17 minutes
- Walthamstow Wetlands directly opposite - 520 acres of unspoilt reservoirs and marshes
- Part of Walthamstow’s £200m transformation as London Borough of Culture 2019
Resident Experience
All homes feature private outdoor space, with residents enjoying communal landscaped gardens and rooftop terraces. The development offered contemporary 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with open-plan living, integrated appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows maximising natural light.
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