New Build Proves To Be The Key To Downsizing
For many people, the idea of downsizing and giving up the family home can seem like a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be.
The reality is that it can be an exciting and fulfilling next step in life, as their needs and requirements change. Downsizing also has a wider positive benefit for the property market; it frees up larger properties for families who need the additional space.
In Northwood, North West London, The Hudson is proving to be a popular choice for downsizers. It is a boutique development of nine three-bedroom apartments in the leafy setting. Created by award-winning developer Fruition Properties, the gated development offers beautifully designed apartments set amongst communal gardens, with a combination of excellent local amenities and the convenience of Northwood underground station on the doorstep.
The apartments at The Hudson are expansive and light-filled, with high ceilings and larger than average proportions which resonate with buyers who are keen to downsize but still want their space. This is something that attracted locals Joseph and Janice Engel, both 73, to the development.
Janice comments: “As soon as we saw the apartment we fell in love with it. It is well designed, full of light and larger than most new builds, with a spacious terrace that will come into its own during the warmer months. We wanted somewhere that didn’t require any work and we had the added benefit of being able to choose our own fixtures and fittings as we reserved at an early stage. The contemporary finish was exactly what we are looking for and thanks to the build warranty in place, we have peace of mind for the future.”
Homes at The Hudson enjoy an outstanding specification, with sleek bathrooms and kitchens with bespoke design and luxuriously appointed materials, as well as bedrooms with en-suite facilities - including walk-in dressing rooms for most of the master bedrooms. Additional features include wet underfloor heating, oak engineered timber flooring and mood lighting. The new homes also all benefit from lift access, private and secure underground car parking, visitor’s ground level parking and basement storage units, ensuring that all details have been considered to provide an easy and hassle-free lifestyle.
Commenting on the location of The Hudson, Janice says: “Having lived just over a mile away, we were familiar with the area and knew that we wanted to stay here. It offers the best of both worlds, with green spaces, shops, cafes and restaurants nearby, as well as good road links and the underground station if we need to get around. The community feeling at the development is wonderful. It truly feels like home and we even have a WhatsApp Group with our neighbours. In fact, we are so happy with our purchase that we referred some of our friends here, who have also recently reserved an apartment.”
Prices at The Hudson start at £1.15m, with just two properties remaining.
Find out more about The Hudson from Fruition Properties