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July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Heron Wharf unveils apartments for sale at The Millhouse

The last building in Berkeley Capital’s development on the west bank of the River Lea also includes residents facilities plus Canary Wharf views

An artist's impression of Heron Wharf - image by Berkeley Group — An artist’s impression of Heron Wharf – image by Berkeley Group

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“What will be here in the future is going to be fantastic,” said Luke Tredwell, sales and marketing director at Berkeley Capital.

“We are in an area where everything is coming together to create huge transformation, with thousands of homes and thousands of jobs.”

The part of east London he’s talking about is the corridor leading up the River Lea to Stratford where big plans are afoot.

While the city historically turned its back on the waterway as industrial transportation became the dominant activity along its length, developers are now seeing the capital’s second largest river as a prime asset.

When completed, the various schemes will see many new residents living on its banks, joining up the likes of East India, Canning Town, Bromley-By-Bow and West Ham.

What’s coming is important. Canny buyers will know that considering the future of a place when deciding where to invest is vital.

Understanding a development’s wider context is just as important as assessing the amenities it provides and those in the immediate area.

This brings us to Heron Wharf by Berkeley.

Formerly known as Poplar Riverside, the scheme has been given a fresh identity to help bring clarity to what it offers, rather than simply naming where it is.

The development is in a strong position – the first two buildings in its initial phase have been well received and it recently launched The Millhouse, offering 92 one and two-bedroom apartments for private sale.

A show apartment at the development - image by Berkeley Group — A show apartment at the development – image by Berkeley Group

creating community at Heron Wharf

“This is the last opportunity to buy a home in the first phase of Heron Wharf,” said Luke.

“The first two buildings are just completing and this is an exciting time as people start living here and forming a community.

“The Millhouse will be a really great addition because it includes a 20m swimming pool, spa, gym and a special salt room on its lower levels that are due to open next year.”

The sales launch of this latest block coincides with the unveiling of some 1.5 acres of Heron Wharf’s park.

This first phase includes expansive green space with views over the Lea and plans to retain part of an historic gasholder as a link to the site’s industrial past.

When complete, the finished 2,900-home scheme will see the park extend to 2.5 acres.

With swathes of planting and landscaping, the scheme has already had a big impact on local wildlife with a plan to increase biodiversity by 545%.

“That’s reflected in the name of Heron Wharf,” said Luke.

“It’s aspirational and, because this scheme is of a substantial size, it’s easier to have a greater impact on the environment.”

An artist's impression of the residents' pool at the development, which is on the first floor of The Millhouse building - image by Berkeley Group — An artist’s impression of the residents’ pool at the development, which is on the first floor of The Millhouse building – image by Berkeley Group

services and amenities

The development will also provide a concierge service, a co-working space, a cinema room and a games room in addition to the exercise and wellbeing facilities at the Riverside Club.

In the 79,000sq ft of retail space on-site, residents can also look forward to using local shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a crèche

But what can buyers at The Millhouse look forward to in the properties themselves?

“They have fantastic layouts, often with amazing views over the park, the river and towards Canary Wharf,” said Luke.

“Depending on what a buyer wants to get from the building, there will be a home in it for them.”

The apartments feature open-plan design and come with private balconies.

Buyers can expect integrated Bosch appliances in the kitchens, white sanitaryware and black fittings in the bathrooms and carpeted sleeping areas with built-in wardrobes for the main bedrooms.

Luke Tredwell, sales and marketing director at Berkeley Capital - image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life — Luke Tredwell, sales and marketing director at Berkeley Capital – image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life

Heron Wharf – well connected

Luke said: “The Millhouse marks the end of the beginning of a new way of living in east London.

“With serene green views, premium wellness facilities and the River Lea on the doorstep, the neighbourhood offers residents a unique blend of tranquillity and city connectivity.

“Heron Wharf continues to evolve into one of London’s most exciting new addresses and The Millhouse is right at its heart.”

Heron Wharf is located within about 10 minutes’ walk of East India DLR station, with Canning Town station a little further away.

Both offer rapid access to Canary Wharf, the city and other destinations across east London.

Those who prefer to get about on their own could opt to walk to the Wharf in less than 30 minutes of go by bike in around a quarter of an hour.

A series of bridges planned to cross the River Lea should improve pedestrian and cycle links in the area still further, allowing access to local amenities such as ecological regeneration project Cody Dock, which is just over the water.

In the immediate area, Aberfeldy Village, London City Island, Goodluck Hope and Trinity Buoy Wharf all offer amenities and places to eat and drink.

Further afield, residents can also easily access the likes of Stratford, the Wharf, the Isle Of Dogs and Greenwich as well as plentiful open spaces such as Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park and Royal Docks without having to travel very far.

It’s a place well worth checking out.

Apartments at The Millhouse come with private balconies - image by Berkeley Group — Apartments at The Millhouse come with private balconies – image by Berkeley Group

key details: The Millhouse at Heron Wharf

Homes at Heron Wharf are currently on sale with prices ranging from £455,000 to £930,000. Some are ready to move into now.

One and two-bedroom apartments at The Millhouse are expected to complete in May 2026 with prices starting at £460,000.

All apartments come with a 999-year lease.

Find out more about the development here

This is an opportunity to help shape the community at Heron Wharf as it forms - image by Berkeley Group — This is an opportunity to help shape the community at Heron Wharf as it forms – image by Berkeley Group

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February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Poplar Riverside delivers shared ownership homes by the Lea

Housing association Poplar HARCA is marketing a collection of 96 affordable apartments at the east London development by Berkeley Homes

Poplar Riverside is located within walking distance of Canary Wharf – image by Simon Taylor / simontaylorphoto.com

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Housing association Poplar HARCA is currently marketing a selection of 96 shared ownership properties on the west bank of the River Lea in east London.

The apartments form part of the wider Poplar Riverside development, which is currently under construction by Berkeley Homes and will eventually see 2,800 residences built on the site of a former gasworks.

Plans for the 20-acre site include a new one-hectare park with green spaces, play areas and extensive landscaping, commercial space for businesses and amenities, a freshly cleared riverside walk and a secondary school.

Poplar HARCA’s collection of one and two-bedroom apartments are spread across three buildings at the development.

Prospective buyers can expect open-plan living areas, fully fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances, rainfall showers in the bathrooms, underfloor heating, fitted window coverings and private outdoor spaces.

The apartments feature open-plan design - image by Simon Taylor / simontaylorphoto.com — The apartments feature open-plan design – image by Simon Taylor / simontaylorphoto.com

facilities at Poplar Riverside

But Poplar Riverside offers buyers more besides what’s in their own property.

Residents will enjoy access to The Riverside Club, with planned facilities including a 20m swimming pool, jacuzzi and spa, a lounge area, co-working spaces, a games room and a private cinema.

“There are many reasons why buyers should consider looking to secure an apartment at east London’s Poplar Riverside,” said Helen Mason, head of sales and marketing at Poplar HARCA.

“The developer, Berkeley Homes Group, is an award-winning company with 40 years of experience and a proven history of delivering exceptional places for people to live, work and enjoy, with sustainability in mind.

“Poplar HARCA is an award-winning Housing Association in east London, helping to create a place where people, communities and business grow and thrive.

“Our sales team takes pride in making shared ownership simple and straight forward with our staff on hand throughout your journey to make it stress-free.

“Being a shared owner is one of the most flexible ways on the market to make your home your own.”

Location is of key importance to buyers and Poplar Riverside’s situation places it at the heart of widespread local regeneration.

It’s well located for East India DLR station as well as the Jubilee Line, DLR and bus services at Canning Town.

Canary Wharf is less than 30 minutes’ walk or a 10-minute bike ride.

Just across the Lea, ecological regeneration project Cody Dock is working to understand and boost local wildlife.

There are plans for three bridges in the area to increase connection across the water and shorten travel times to public transport stops.

Prices for shared ownership properties start at £105,000 for a 25% share of a one-bed based on a full market value of £420,000.

Two-beds start at £117,500 based on a full value of £470,000.

Assuming buyers purchase with a 95% mortgage that could mean 5% deposits on those properties of £5,250 and £5,875 respectively.

Poplar HARCA is offering one and two-bedroom properties at Poplar Riverside - image by Simon Taylor / simontaylorphoto.com — Poplar HARCA is offering one and two-bedroom properties at Poplar Riverside – image by Simon Taylor / simontaylorphoto.com

key details: Poplar Riverside

Poplar HARCA has two show flats for prospective buyers to view in two blocks at Poplar Riverside. For more information or to register your interest, email

sales.enquiries@poplarharca.co.uk or call 020 7538 6460.

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March 30, 2022

Property: How Berkeley Group’s Poplar Riverside transforms a slice of east London

Head of sales and marketing Doug Acton on how 20 years of regeneration will create and urban resort

An artist's impression of the first phase of Poplar Riverside — An artist’s impression of the first phase of Poplar Riverside

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“I call it an urban resort,” said Doug Acton, head of sales and marketing at Berkeley Group and the man responsible for driving the success of its Poplar Riverside development.

“It’s close to nature and it has facilities such as a gym, a pool, a spa, a cinema room, shops, bars and restaurants.

“It could almost be a self-contained little town, but it’s open to everyone – somewhere to get away from the hustle and bustle of Canary Wharf.”

To describe Poplar Riverside as ‘tucked away’ is both accurate and somehow inappropriate.

Officially launched in June last year, the development covers a 20-acre site, will take around two decades to build and will see about 2,800 homes delivered in the East End.

This is major regeneration by Berkeley division St William – a project that will also provide a new 2.5-acre public park, a couple of bridges across the Rvier Lea, 500m of riverside walkway, 90,000sq ft of commercial space. The list goes on and on.

But take the 20-minute stroll over to the site from Canary Wharf to the soft tranquillity of Leven Road on a sunny day and you’ll find it’s something of an oasis, albeit one where the concrete superstructures of its first phase have quietly risen.

The waters of the Lea flow lazily past as cranes perform their slow-motion ballet. There’s something happening here and it’s only just begun.

Head of sales and marketing at Berkeley Group, Doug Acton

“When people come here, they’re really excited about the regeneration story – they can see it’s a part of this massive growth corridor that’s happening along the river,” said Doug.

“They can see the potential with our investment in things like the bridges – how that improves the connectivity to Canning Town station.

“The challenge for us is getting more people to come here. Once they see it, they know it really is a transformation, that it’s a step change.”

And “step” is the right word, because Poplar Riverside is a scheme of many levels.

There are the public parks and walkways themselves and, of course, the river, all framing the buildings.

Then there are raised podium gardens for residents, underground parking and private balconies lining the pointed elevations of the brick-clad blocks.

It’s partly the attraction of these features that have seen buyers purchase about 100 of the 156 homes at the first building in the first phase of Poplar Riverside – Calico House.

The next to go on sale will be Porter House, which is right on the river and is expected to hit the market in July.

That will be followed by Bowline House and Sisal House, which all together complete the first phase with 643 properties.

Construction of the first phase of Poplar Riverside

“With Porter House we’ll be launching three-bedroom homes for the first time to go alongside the studios, one and two-bedroom homes available,” said Doug.

“It’s right next to the Lea so many will overlook the river and enjoy views across the London skyline.

“They will also benefit from the Leven Banks park, which includes a children’s playground, so it’s an exciting block to release.

“One of the things we’re really good at as a company, having learnt from projects like Royal Arsenal Riverside in Woolwich and Kidbrooke Village in Greenwich, is that you would never know, as a resident, that construction is going on.

“We commit to the landscape nice and early, not as an afterthought, so people moving in can enjoy it.

A range of properties are available at the development

“We’re also constantly speaking to our residents to get feedback and find out what they want and what they don’t.

“One of the things we’re creating at this development is the Riverside Club – 16,000sq ft of facilities that will help foster community here.”

Laid out over two floors that includes a co-working space, a cinema room, meeting rooms and a games room as well as a residents’ lounge, a spa, steam room, sauna, salt room and a 20m swimming pool.

“We also have The Great Room,” said Doug, who was recruited by Berkeley from the luxury hotel industry to help it deliver the kinds of facilities normally found at such resorts at its residential property developments.

“It’s somewhere to work, play and meet just so people can have that strong sense of community.

“We’re really keen to create that feeling of togetherness and that goes for families as well – it’s not just for adults.”

All apartments at Poplar Riverside feature outdoor space

The homes themselves feature floor-to-ceiling windows, underfloor heating, Bosch appliances in the kitchens and Italian terrazzo worktops.

All have some form of outdoor space and the two-bedroom show home features a jack and jill main bathroom, effectively offering both bedrooms en suite facilities.

“There’s mood lighting in the bathrooms and good storage comes as standard,” said Doug.

“There’s even a nod to the golden age of industry with the taps and that’s a theme we’ve carried throughout the properties.

“The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and there’s an option to have those in the second bedroom too.

“We know storage is really important, so we’ve also put full-height cupboards in the kitchens to maximise the use of space.”

Properties currently on sale at Poplar Riverside start at £410,000. The earliest completions are expected in the second half of this year.

The Poplar Riverside sales and marketing suite, which includes a two-bedroom show apartment, is open for viewings.

An artist's impression of open space at Poplar Riverside — An artist’s impression of open space at Poplar Riverside

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