Countryside Homes in Wood Street

Countryside Homes are working with Waltham Forest Council to bring free festive fun to Walthamstow this winter. The Wood Street Wonderland event will take place on Friday November 2024, bringing together the local community with a range of family-friendly activities, entertainment, market stalls, food, drink and more.  

The event will see Our Lady and St George’s Primary Choir perform before the exciting Christmas tree lights switch-on at 5 pm. Local suppliers will be providing a selection of tasty treats, including mulled wine to ward off the winter chill.  

Family focused entertainment at Wood Street Wonderland will include seasonal games, an inclusive festive sensory space for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a Christmas decorations workshop and Santa’s grotto. 

The events are all free, which means that local families get to enjoy some festive fun without having to dip into their Christmas budgets.  

Stacey Mitchell, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Countryside Homes comments: “We are delighted to be bringing festive joy to the local community in partnership with Waltham Forest Council. The diverse and inclusive nature of the Wood Street Wonderland event will support all those who attend to get into the Christmas spirit. Working with local communities is at the core of the Countryside team’s approach, so we are thrilled to be putting this value into practice by delivering a sprinkling of festive fun in Walthamstow.” 

Countryside has been working with Waltham Forest Council for the past eight years, building homes for Londoners, designed to suit local needs and budgets. 

Cllr Vicky Ashworth, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities said, ''I am thrilled that the local community are able to come together to enjoy this magical festive event in Wood Street.  

‘’It's heartwarming to know that families can create cherished memories this season without having to worry or stress about the cost and financial strain. We know that residents appreciate free events that they can access on their doorsteps, especially during the difficult times we are facing.  

By Countryside Homes sponsoring Wood Street Wonderland, more families will benefit from our biggest festive event in Wood Street yet. Events such as this remind us of the power of partnerships, helping the Council build a stronger and happier community for everyone”. 

The long-term nature of the partnership between Countryside Homes and Waltham Forest Council has presented those living in the area with a wide range of homes. Currently, Countryside Homes are available in both Hepworth Place, Fellowship Square, and Feature 17 on Marlowe Road. 

Hepworth Place is a collection of 433 new homes, with over 45 of them wheelchair accessible, in six acres of landscaped parkland surrounding the iconic Walthamstow Town Hall clock tower and beautiful Fellowship Square fountain. The stylish homes range from one to three bedrooms, ensuring families can find the space they need at the right price, with fifty percent of the properties designated ‘affordable’ to support local buyers. Every one of the energy efficient homes comes with a high specification interior, integrated appliances and luxury flooring.  

 This commitment to contemporary, high-specification interiors is apparent at Feature 17, located just a three minute walk from Wood Street Station. 30 year old Jay Singh-Chapar was delighted by the quality of the development when he bought his first home there, commenting:  

“I was blown away. Feature 17 has a super modern design. The aesthetics are lovely, and I needed to do very little to the apartment by way of decoration. I was also impressed that the apartment included so much – it came with a dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer, so I didn’t have to find a whole heap more money for those when I moved in. I had looked at other new builds and they didn’t include everything within the asking price.” 

Feature 17 includes a welcoming plaza, pockets of greenspace and a multi-use games area, with homes offering one or two bedrooms.  

For more information on homes at Hepworth Place and Feature 17, please visit the countryside home website.

 Wood Street Wonderland is sponsored by Countryside Homes.