Centenary House, Highams Park

Centenary House in Lena Kennedy Close was named in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first Council housing estate built in the country. Set at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac, these homes are just a few minutes’ walk from the Highams Park Overground station, with green open spaces in every direction.

All homes offer the best in contemporary living, including a fitted kitchen with generous worktop spaces and modern bathroom interiors. Living areas are open plan and the double-glazed windows are larger than standard to allow in extra light. Each home comes with its own private balcony and dedicated cycle storage space. The scheme includes landscaped communal gardens with a children’s play area.

The development has been built to high eco standards to help achieve lower fuel bills and less damage to the environment.

• 45 new homes, with 50% available as affordable housing
• A mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with private balcony areas
• Landscaped communal garden and children's play area
• Onsite secure cycle storage within the building for all residents.
• Solar panels fitted on the roof to convert thermal energy into electricity for the development.

Sixty Bricks, the Council owned development company is responsible for managing this scheme. They provide homes across a range of tenures with a focus on increasing the supply of social rent housing. Engie completed the construction work to deliver the new homes in partnership with Sixty Bricks.

• August 2021: Work completed and first residents move in
• May 2020: Work restarts on site after being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contractors will follow the advice of Government and the Construction Leadership Council
• Summer 2019: Site preparation work begins
• December 2019: Piling rig delivered and begins to build foundation. Area to be left free from parked cars to allow access.
• August 2019: footpaths across the ball park are closed to allow work to start on site. 
• March 2019: ball park is formally closed and hoardings erected around site