With the kids off from school, now is the perfect time for families who want a new home to really explore the properties for sale in their area, and housebuilders have lots of launches and events this weekend to interest homebuyers…
Penthouse apartments in waterside Bristol to launch this weekend
City & Country Group – multiple WhatHouse? Award-winners and a former Housebuilder of the Year – are inviting homebuyers in Bristol to book an appointment to see the penthouses at its exceptional development The General this weekend, 8 and 9 April.
The Iron Foundry is a distinctive, contemporary new build part of the development, next to the listed former hospital being converted into new homes overlooking a marina and the River Avon and just minutes from the city centre.
While the properties in the Victorian building will retain numerous original features as well as a modern interior, The Iron Foundry is thoroughly 21st century, with an eye-catching design and complementary specification throughout. The penthouses have superb views over the water nearby and across some of the city’s best-known landmarks to the countryside beyond.
In all, the development will provide 205 one- to four-bedroom homes on completion, each with secure parking, as well as an arcade of boutique shops and a selection of notable restaurants by the waterside.
Find out more about this event at www.cityandcountry.co.uk ; 0117 321 0493
New show home open at development outside Peterborough
Stewart Jackson MP and the Mayor of Peterborough joined the Larkfleet Homes team and other guests recently at the unveiling of a new show home at Thorney Meadows, a development in the village of Thorney, north-east of Peterborough.
With over 75% of the homes at the scheme now sold, the new show home gives house-hunters in the region an opportunity to see a fresh, fully decorated and furnished property to reflect the rest on sale.
Karl Hick, chief executive of Larkfleet Homes, says: “We remain committed to working with local authorities and local communities in our ‘core areas’ of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. We continue to deliver high quality homes that meet the urgent need for new housing that will enable people to ‘get a foot on the property ladder’.”
Larkfleet Homes joint managing director Helen Hick adds: “Viewing the new show home will enable prospective buyers to see and feel the quality built into each and every Larkfleet home.”
Stewart Jackson MP said: “I am ‘pro housebuilding’ and believe younger people should be able to buy homes which Larkfleet Homes is encouraging with its developments. Thorney is one of the most attractive parts of my constituency and I would like to thank Larkfleet for its continued commitment to Peterborough’s growth and prosperity.”
The show home is now open seven days a week between 10:00am and 5:00pm.
Find out more about Thorney Meadows from Larkfleet Homes
Part Exchange weekend at East Lothian family home development
David Wilson Homes is inviting homebuyers looking for new build family properties to its Dovecot Mill development in Haddington, East Lothian to a special event this weekend to speak to its marketing team about the Part Exchange deal that could swap their current home for an ideal new one.
The event takes place between 10.00am and 5.30pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April at the development, around 19 miles east of Edinburgh. The development has a range of four- and five-bedroom houses for sale.
Anne Ross, sales director for David Wilson Homes East Scotland, says: “With a picturesque 40-mile coast, East Lothian is known for its family-friendly attractions, relaxing open spaces and market town atmosphere. There’s never been a better time for those looking for a child-friendly environment to move to the region. Our homes in Haddington are excellent value for money and offer all the space that growing families need. With nearby rail services offering a 30-minute commute to Edinburgh, plus the opportunity to move in for summer, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to get in touch and find out more.”
Prices at the development currently start at £369,995, for the detached four-bedroom ‘Balmore’ house with double garage.
Find out more about Dovecot Mill from David Wilson Homes
Family fun day in Oxfordshire at Heyford Park this Sunday
Easter comes early to Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire this weekend as developer Dorchester Living invites families to a fun day event at its Heyford Park development, which is transforming a former RAF site into a contemporary new neighbourhood a few miles north-west of Bicester.
With three-bedroom homes currently on sale from £299,995, Heyford Park is perfect for families and the event, from 11.00am to 2.00pm, offers an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, face painting, and a selection of food and craft stalls (plus a special appearance from the Easter bunny, and a bake-off competition) as well as the chance to take a close look at the new homes for sale there.
Visitors can also speak to the marketing team about the Help to Buy scheme, open to those selling an existing home as well as first-time buyers.
The event takes place on The Green, adjacent to the marketing suite. Heyford Park is just 3.5 miles from Junction 10 of the M40 and within easy reach of Bicester, Oxford, London and The Midlands, by road or rail. All the development’s show homes are open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Find out more at www.heyfordpark.com ; 01869 238238
New show home unveiled at Cheshire village development
PH Homes has opened a new show home at its development The Courtyard, in the village of Henbury, a few miles from Macclesfield and the sought-after residential ‘Golden Triangle’ of Cheshire.
As the name suggests, the new homes are arranged around a traditionally styled courtyard, with the scheme comprising just nine semi-detached and mews houses, with designs inspired by the vernacular style of the established properties of the county.
Danny Gale, sales and marketing director for PH Homes, says: “This marks a significant step for The Courtyard. Prospective buyers may already know that this is one of the best locations in the area. Now, with our new show home, they’ll be able to see just how special the homes themselves will be.”
The new show home is open between 10.00am and 4.00pm each Saturday and Sunday, or can be viewed by appointment.
Find out more at phph.co.uk ; 01625 585905 (Andrew J Nowell)
Help to Buy event this Saturday at Greenwich tower scheme
A developer is hosting a Help to Buy event at its apartment scheme in Greenwich on Saturday 8 April to give buyers looking for a new home in the area a chance to discuss the details of the government-backed assistance scheme with its marketing team.
The Help to Buy London scheme requires a deposit of only 5% and offers buyers an equity loan of 40%, interest-free for five years, meaning the buyer has to find a mortgage for just 55% of the market price of their property. The scheme is available to first-time buyers and homeowners alike, with a limit of £600,000 on the full market price of the development.
The new homes from Apsley House Capital, at The Arora Tower, offer 180° views along the Thames through floor-to-ceiling windows, with studios and one- and two-bedroom units available. Prices currently start at £395,000, with spa and gym membership included plus room service from the five-star hotel attached to the development.
The Arora Tower is located next to a river taxi station and is a few minutes’ walk from North Greenwich Tube station and Canning Town DLR station.
Find out more at www.aroratower.com ; 020 7205 4625
Special event marks end of Exmouth development build prior to launch event
The Mayor of Exmouth, Cllr Brian Coles, will join Chris Fayers, director of developer Eagle One Homes, this Friday 7 April to unveil the historic Dock Office foundation stone at The Point in Exmouth, ahead of a sales launch event for homebuyers on Saturday 8 April.
Friday’s event will symbolise the end of the 20-year scheme to regenerate Exmouth Quay. It will also be attended by current homeowners and many stakeholders in the project including Alan Ringe from GJR Architects, who designed The Point, and a representative from Midas Construction, who built it. They will be joined by Maria Smythe, who has provided the interior design for the show home, and Chris Baxter, director of agents Bradleys, who will be handling sales.
From noon until 3.00pm on Saturday 8 April, The Point will be open to house-hunters looking for a home at the Devon development, with a new sales centre and a professionally decorated and furnished show home. The development comprises 14 two- and three-bedroom waterside apartments with excellent views across the Exe Estuary.
Find out more at www.thepoint-exmouth.co.uk ; 01395 222300
Work starts on new family homes in Uxbridge
Cameron Group has announced that work has begun on a collection of new build three- and four-bedroom homes in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, at a gated community of eight properties called Southside Close.
Clive Edwards, sales director at Cameron Group, says: “This exclusive, gated development offers a private oasis just a few moments from the centre of Uxbridge. Unlike a lot of the other developments in the area, Southside Close focuses on privacy and exclusivity, and these large homes will definitely be a popular choice for families looking for a home in a peaceful, attractive residential location.”
Uxbridge is a popular area for those looking to move out of a more central location yet still have convenient links into the City and West End, combined with proximity to Heathrow Airport and the countryside of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Hillingdon is one of London’s greenest boroughs and Uxbridge has many leisure facilities and amenities close at hand, as well as good schools.
Find out more at www.southsideclose.co.uk ; 01895 230777