A perfect balance

Up to the minute design and modern living standards in one of the East End's most attractive areas - that's The Wire, a brand new development from affordable homes specialists, Family Mosaic. It combines all that's great about city living in a superb London location that's steeped in history. On offer are 16 beautiful one and two bedroom apartments, available to buy on a shared ownership basis.

High wire

In the seventeenth century Samuel Pepys diarised Blondin Street when he enjoyed a bowl of cherries and cream here. Years later the massive match factory of Bryant & May dominated the area. The street shares its name with the 'Great Blondin', the French tightrope walker and dare devil performer. Blondin immortalised himself by walking over the Niagara Falls on a tightrope; not once, but several times. On one occasion he stopped halfway to cook himself an omelette.

Fortunately purchasers of apartments in The Wire will have to take no such risks. Designed with contemporary city living in mind, each unit is finished to a high specification and comes complete with kitchen appliances, high quality flooring and a host of other features. Light, airy and spacious, they're designed for living life to the full.

Taking steps

A bit like life on the high wire, you don't have to take too many steps from your home to get to where you need to be. The area is well provided for and has long offered a slightly smarter version of life in the East End.

Located on Roman Road are an abundance of shops including the street market that is popular with the locals for its end of line fashion items as well as a great place to sample pie and mash. There are plans for a Tesco store to be built in 2010 - a £50M investment. All are within easy walking distance of Blondin Street.

Nearby Bow Wharf provides a selection of wine bars and restaurants; as well as a night out at the renowned Jongleurs Comedy Club. Should you wish to venture further afield, Spitalfields, Liverpool Street and Shoreditch all offer a good choice of places to eat or simply chill with friends.

And if you need some fresh air, there are plenty of open spaces nearby. Local parks include Grove Hall and Victoria Park. The latter also boasts an impressive boating lake.