Walking the Quay: how a scrapyard became the best address in the city
A walk along the regenerated riverside from the footbridge to Foundry Row, with notes on what to look for if you want to buy there.
Joss Whitaker · · 8 min read
Start at the footbridge at nine on a weekday morning, when the light is on the water and the cafe is only just opening.
The Maltings
The oldest conversion on the river, finished in 2004. Walk around the back and look at the brickwork: this is what the original buildings looked like before the flats went in. If you are buying here, ask for the lease length and the sinking fund.
Quay Wharf
The first block built from scratch, with balconies facing the water. Cheaper per square metre than the Maltings, and a more modern layout.
Kingfisher Row
The newest terrace, and the best insulated in the city. Three storeys, roof terraces, and heat pumps instead of gas boilers. The last few houses are still on the market.
The path to Foundry Row
Follow the canal path south-east for ten minutes. The brick gives way to steel and the cafe to a workshop. This is where the lofts begin.
What to ask
Flood resilience, service charges, the length of the lease, and whether the building has a residents’ management company that answers its phone.
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