With spring comes a flurry of activity across the new homes market and as this week’s News in Brief shows, there are many launches and events taking place, and special offers to homebuyers, at developments located around the UK…
Three new Warwickshire launches from Spitfire
Spitfire Bespoke Homes is launching three exclusive new developments across the Warwickshire this month, which will be offering a variety of house types likely to attract a wide spectrum of house-hunters in the region.
The new additions to the company’s portfolio are: Upper Acres in the village of Ettington, a few miles south-east of Stratford-upon-Avon; Regents Green in Royal Leamington Spa; and in Warwick, within the grounds of the Grade II listed Haseley Manor. Together, they offer everything from a one-bedroom apartment to five-bedroom detached houses in a range of styles and with an impressive interior specification.
Matt Vincent, regional sales director for Spitfire Bespoke Homes, says of the new releases: “We are extremely excited to be launching three brand new developments, Upper Acres, Regents Green and Haseley Manor, in prime locations across the Midlands’ region. The demand for high-quality homes in these areas remains strong and we’d like to invite potential purchasers to visit our new sites and find out how they can reserve their dream Spitfire home.”
Guide starting prices for the first phases are: £335,000 for a range of two- to four-bedroom houses at Upper Acres, which launches Saturday 28 April; £610,000 at Regents Green, which opens Saturday 21 April and will eventually bring a mic of apartments, terraced homes, townhouses and detached properties; and £850,000 at Haseley Manor, where there will be a range of three- to five-bedroom home in the grounds, designed to mix with the listed host building, together with a range of apartments in the restored listed manor house.
Find out more about Spitfire Bespoke Homes' portfolio
A pair of grand new homes comes to Oxfordshire
Rectory Homes has announced the launch of two contemporary, barn-style, five-bedroom houses in the village of Moreton, Oxfordshire, which mix refined design in a countryside location with easy commutability into and out of London.
The new two-storey properties are ‘Clarendon House’ and ‘Hampden House’, each providing luxury living in over 4,100 sq ft of space. Features to each include floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful, well-equipped kitchens, generous access to private gardens, triple-aspect living-rooms with a rustic fire surround, a number of en suite bedrooms and a master bedroom that also boasts its own balcony along with built-in wardrobes and a dressing room. The prices for ‘Hampden House’ and ‘Clarendon House’ are £1.65m and £1.7m respectively
Mandy Soames, sales director at Rectory Homes, says: “‘Clarendon House’ and ‘Hampden House’ are an excellent example of a ‘Grand Design’ style property offering luxury accommodation in a stunning rural setting. High ceilings, full-height windows, and large rooms enable owners to truly enjoy the surrounding countryside, and feel they are a world away from the bustle of London.”
Moreton is well placed for the M40 and Haddenham & Thame Parkway station as well as a range of schools for children of all ages. The houses will be available for occupation early summer 2019.
Find out more at www.rectory.co.uk
Second phase of apartments unveiled at luxury Glasgow site
Following a successful Weavers Court first phase, CALA Homes has now released a second collection of luxury apartments for sale at its 21 Mansionhouse Road development in Langside, the southern suburb of Glasgow.
The Moray View building is the next part of a project that will feature 101 luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses across three separate buildings, with some residents treated to great views across the city and to the west. Moray View offers a choice of three different apartment types: the one-bedroom ‘Argyle’; the two-bedroom ‘Mackintosh’; and the three-bedroom ‘Burrell’. All are likely to appeal to young professionals, couples, families and downsizers. A show home will be open soon.
Liana Canavan, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes (West), says: “21 Mansionhouse Road is a landmark development for us and we are thrilled to unveil our second phase earlier than we expected to our purchases and release even more apartment types to potential purchasers. Whether you are upsizing to a more spacious apartment, or downsizing to enjoy easy elegance, 21 Mansionhouse Road could be the perfect move for 2018.”
Prices start from £162,000 for the one-bedroom ‘Argyle’ apartment, with the sales office currently open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 6.00pm and Saturday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Find out about all current CALA Homes developments
Launch of Reading’s tallest residential tower
CNM Estates has launched Verto, an 18-storey tower in the centre of Reading, Berkshire that is now the town’s tallest ever residential project, and will provide a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Verto is a mixed-use development which will provide 103 properties, with around 20 already reserved by keen buyers and investors. Properties vary from 461 sq ft to 1,349 sq ft, with prices starting from £262,250. The interior specification includes underfloor heating, fitted kitchens with a range of built-in appliances, hardwood oak engineered flooring and carpets and for some, private balconies and terraces to give residents enviable views of the River Kennet, the town skyline and the countryside beyond. Parking spaces can also be acquired by arrangement.
Alastair Young, sales and marketing director at CNM Estates, says: “This is a landmark project for Reading and promises to rejuvenate the surrounding area. The apartments are of an exceptionally high-quality with stunning views over the historical town. With large floorplates and an exceptional collection of amenities, I expect that the apartments will be very popular with prospective purchasers, both from Reading and those who are looking for a home with an easy commute to London. Reading has a strong supply of good schools and activities, so we’re also expecting to see interest from families looking for a spacious home in the centre of town.”
Verto is just a few minutes’ walk from Reading’s mainline station, already with many frequent trains into London, Home Counties, Wales, the West Country and other destinations. For family buyers, the collection of highly regarded schools in the local area will be a bigh attraction.
www.verto-reading.com
Development launch near Market Harborough this Saturday
Saturday 21 April sees the launch of a brand new development in Great Bowden, a mile from Market Harborough, Leicestershire, as Mulberry Homes unveils Hursley Park, which will provide 50 units to one of the best places to live in the East Midlands region.
Visitors to the opening weekend will be able to see details of all the properties coming to the development and take a look at a show home demonstrating the specification and design buyers can expect. The four-bedroom ‘Gunnsbrook’ house type has separate dining and living room as well as a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast area and utility room. Upstairs, the master and second bedroom both have an en suite, with two further double bedroom and a family bathoom. Prices at Hursley Park start from £379,950.
“We are delighted that both Market Harborough and Great Bowden have been acknowledged as top locations for homebuyers,” says Kerry Jones, head of sales at Mulberry Homes. “It’s not surprising to us that this beautiful area has been named the best place to live in the Midlands, with such a strong sense of community, magnificent landscapes, and excellent local amenities. We are expecting the Hursley Park homes to be in high demand following their release and the show home launch on 21 April.”
The homes on this development are surrounded by landscaped gardens, with 22 acres of open country park and the Welland Valley nearby to enjoy all year round. Great Bowden has a range of amenities amongst as well as quick and easy access to Market Harborough, which is about an hour direct to London by rail.
Take a look at other current Mulberry Homes developments here
Incentives on offer from Barratt Developments at sites in Scotland
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are both offering a range of incentives to homebuyers on some plots at their sites across the Lothians and Fife, with a collection of three- and four-bedroom homes due for completion in June and July, before the summer holidays begin.
At Kilns Gait in south Edinburgh, the final pair of three-bedroom ‘Brodie’ terraced propertiess, which come with a front kitchen and rear lounge with dining area leading to the rear garden, both come with ‘extras’ over the standard specification, are offered with Part Exchange and are available from £223,995; two upgraded, four-bedroom detached ‘Fernie’ houses at Langdale View in Kirkcaldy, which have a utility room and integral garage, are priced from £223,995 and are also offered on Part Exchange; the DWH @ Liberton Grange development in south Edinburgh has a number of homes currently available with up to £11,000 worth of extras as well as Part Exchange, with a four-bedroom ‘Drumoig’ home available from £415,995; and the four-bedroom detached ‘Balbardie’ house type, which has a study, spacious lounge, utility room and a good-sized kitchen/dining room, is just one of the homes at Dovecot Mill, Haddington and it comes with free flooring, a number of other extras including the option of Part Exchange, and is available from £354,995.
Anne Ross, sales director for Barratt Homes East Scotland said: “Space is the one thing families are looking for when they visit us, and this is particularly so come summertime when children are off school and need to be entertained. More space at home helps alleviate the pressure on parents during rainy days, and a usable garden area is vital when the sun is out. Buying new means families can enjoy their new home as soon as they move in, allowing them to make memories over the summer holidays and make new friends with neighbours in the process.”
Find out more about the home in Scotland from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes
New Shared Ownership properties now offered in Canada Water development
L&Q is launching the next phase of Shared Ownership homes at Quebec Quarter, its flagship development in Canada Water, in the London Borough of Southwark, with a collection of 15 one-bedroom apartments it believes are perfect for young couples and professional singles.
All these come with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony on a development that has an abundance of open space in the form of landscaped grounds, play areas and a cross-site path leading into neighbouring woodland. Prices for these new homes start from £121,250 for a 25% share , based on a full market value of £485,000, with the marketing suite and show apartments open Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm, and Sunday, 10.00am to 4.00pm, with viewings by appointment only.
Lucy Chitty, sales and customer services director at L&Q, says: “Canada Water is currently undergoing substantial redevelopment, and is fast becoming one of South London’s most notable property hotspots, boasting superb transport links, a strong community and better value for money than some of its neighbours. The sales success of the previous phases of Shared Ownership at Quebec Quarter demonstrated that there is high demand for Shared Ownership homes in this area, and we expect high levels in interest from first time buyers again in this new phase.”
This development is close to Canada Water tube station and a wide range of shops and places to eat within easy reach, including the regenerated Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. Dockland, the City and West End are all a short journey away on public transport.
Find out more at lqpricedin.co.uk
Refurbished homes to be released in Cambridgeshire
Annington is releasing on Saturday 21 April six three-storey terraced character cottages in the village of Gamlingay, around 16 miles west of Cambridge, which have been refurbished and extended to meet today’s requirements by discerning homebuyers.
Priced from £333,000, these homes are set in a well-served village which has good access to the university city and to Sandy, just over the Bedfordshire border. These cottages are located on Heath Road, with period styling and brought up to date to provide a Shaker-style kitchen/diner, separate living and utility rooms, three bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with private gardens and allocated off-road parking.
Sally Parsons, property director at Annington, says of this latest release: “The homes we are bringing to the market in Spring offer the winning combination of period style, value and commutability and would make ideal first-time buys for Cambridge buyers struggling to put a foot on the first rung of the ladder or growing families looking to upgrade from their starter homes.”
The village provides plenty of shops, amenities and leisure facilities to residents, and a range of schools rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. It is well located for the A1, and rail links from both Sandy and Cambridge.
Find out more at www.annington.co.uk.
April launch for new scheme in Whitechapel
Mount Anvil is launching a new development in a joint venture partnership with L&Q this month, providing more than 450 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments over four phases at The Silk District.
Designed by Stockwell Architects, and just moments from the upcoming Whitechapel Crossrail station, the development will include two towers of 20 and 25 floors respectively in addition to a series of low-rise buildings with landscaped courtyards and gardens. The Jacquard is the first tower to be built and will provide over 100 new homes, each with a private balcony, winter garden or terrace. Prices start from £445,000 for a studio apartment.
Jon Hall, sales director of Mount Anvil, says: “The imminent arrival of Crossrail at Whitechapel station enhances the area’s appeal still further, making it both the best-connected place to live in London, as well as opening the door to capital growth opportunities for owner-occupiers long term.”
Tony Harker, sales and customer services director for L&Q’s Eastern Region, adds: “Whitechapel is welcoming, is founded on cultural diaspora, and is a melting pot of diversity. The Silk District represents another hub in which the community can sew its seeds and flourish.”
Find out more at www.mountanvil.com
Doors open with Redrow at Kent and West Sussex sites
Award-winning housebuilder Redrow Homes is opening the doors at two of its developments in the Home Counties to give house-hunters in Kent and West Sussex the chance to see their choice of new homes in more detail.
Redrow has just unveiled Woodlands Green in Staplehurst, Kent, for the very first time. Details will be revealed of the first phase of homes at the development, which will total 185 three-, four- and five-bedroom properties when completed. Prices start at £439,995, with Redrow offering its Mastermove assistance scheme here, where the company takes the hassle of valuations and estate agents for buyers selling an old home to move into the new one. Staplehurst is located just west of Ashford and has regular rail services to London taking under an hour, making it an ideal place to live for anyone wishing to have a convenient commute, but in the setting of a more rural village.
In Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Redrow has opened two show homes at Penlands Green, another collection of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses with an easy commute to London and to Brighton and the south coast. The ‘Cambridge’ and ‘Leamington Lifestyle’ homes demonstrate specifcation and design, with the latter a home with a luxury layout that has three en suite double bedrooms. Available homes here start at £529,995.
Find out more at www.redrow.co.uk
Shared Ownership homes launching in Hounslow this weekend
Notting Hill Sales is launching The Staging Post, TW3, on Saturday 21 April, providing a range of homes available to buy through the government-backed Shared Ownership scheme.
Located between two of award-winning parks in the London Borough of Hounslow, these homes are only 10 miles from central London and are just part of the redevelopment of the former Hounslow Civic Centre and will bring over 900 new homes to the area. This first phase will deliver 140 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, bordered by 48 acres of parkland which will offer residents a nature area, eight tennis courts, a crazy golf area, children’s play area and a rose garden and pond. Prices start from £162,500 (50% share of the full market value of £325,000) for a one-bedroom apartment and for a limited period, Notting Hill Sales is also offering purchasers a £100 voucher toward a TFL travel card or a new bike.
Jenny Murphy, head of sales and marketing at Notting Hill Sales, says: “The homes at The Staging Post offer a fantastic opportunity to live in what is already a thriving community. The range of properties will also provide an affordable path to homeownership for many looking to move onto or up the property ladder, meaning residents really will be able to enjoy the best of both worlds.”
This new development is a short walk Hounslow town centre, with its shopping centre and wide choice of cafés and restaurants, and also from Hounslow Central underground station on the Piccadilly line, with journey times of 40 minutes into central London and 11 minutes to Heathrow Airport.
Find out more at www.stagingposttw3.com
Last few luxury homes available at City development
Just a handful of apartments remain for sale at Goodman’s Fields, the landmark and award-winning Berkeley Homes development in Aldgate, a short stroll from the heart of the City of London.
There are only four two-bedroom units, along with one studio, a one-bedroom flat and a three-bedroom property. At £765,000, the studio is a generous 482 sq ft and is on the seventh floor of Neroli House, the one-bedroom choice has 602 sq ft for £1.01m, while the three-bedroom home is on the 15th floor of Cassia House, at £1.95m for 1,137 sq ft of living space. The range of final two-bedroom apartments are set over three different buildings, and start at £1.2m for 839 sq ft up to to £1.645 for 1,041 sq ft.
All these properties boast an exceptional specification to match their sought-after central location and the development itself offers a range of feature and facilities to mark it from the competition, such as 24-hour concierge service, residents-only gymnasium, 18m swimming pool, health club, spa, cinema and business lounge, around two acres of landscaped open space and a range of shops, amenities and even a cinema.
John Sanders, managing director at Berkeley Homes (North East London) says: “The emergence of Aldgate as a premium urban quarter has been driven by the residential and commercial opportunities at Goodman’s Fields, and enhanced by the now imminent arrival of Crossrail at nearby Whitechapel. Capital appreciation has risen consistently and agents report that is set to continue, making Goodman’s Fields a secure investment for investors and owner-occupiers alike.”
Find out more about Goodman’s Fields from Berkeley Homes
Taylor Wimpey launches new homes in Kent
Taylor Wimpey South East is launching the first homes at its Halden Field development this Saturday 21 April, bringing an impressive collection of two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom homes to the village of Rolvenden in Kent.
From 10.00am, potential buyers are invited to find out everything they need to know about the new site from the sales information centre at the company’s nearby Three Fields development in Tenterden. There, they will find out more about the site, the different property types and the layout and specifications they can expect, as well as the range of purchase assistance schemes that the housebuilder is offering.
Jason Stokes, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey South East, says: “The collection of homes at Halden Field offers something to suit everyone from young couples and downsizers to growing families and we will have incentives available to help both first time buyers and existing homeowners to make a move here. We have already received a lot of interest in this development and we would encourage prospective buyers to register their interest now.”
Lying within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rolvenden offers not just wonderful countryside: there are some good shops and amenities in Tenterden, a short drive away, and the area is also good for families, with some great schools within easy reach, such as Rolvenden Primary School, Benenden Primary School and Cranbrook School. Ashford is little more than half-an-hour away, with superb road and rail links.
Find out about all Taylor Wimpey developments
New development in Hillingdon opens next week
Howarth Homes is launching its latest development next week, as The Dairy opens its doors to property seekers looking to purchase off-plan in the London Borough of Hillingdon on Thursday 26 April and 3.00pm.
From its offices (Waterside House, 20 Riverside Way, Uxbridge UB8 2YF), the housebuilder is now offering this new collection of 33 private executive suites, one- and two-bedroom apartments, which are get in a private gated development with landscaped gardens and due for completion mid 2020. These new properties are being sold on a strictly on a first-come, first-served basis and there are a number of incentives for those committing to buy early: with a £2,000 payment and exchange on the day, the housebuilder is offering 5% interest on the initial 10% deposit together with a £1,000 legal fee contribution and 2% stamp duty contribution.
“Following the success of our sell out launch last month, there is clearly still a strong demand for high quality, well priced homes with excellent transport links, in the South East,” says Linzie Howland, sales director of Howarth Homes. “We have already received high levels of interest in The Dairy from both owner-occupiers and investors seeking a sound investment opportunity. With a number of launch day incentives on offer and solicitors present to enable contracts to be exchanged on the day, we highly recommend prospective purchasers arrive early to secure their place in the queue.”
The Dairy is located very close to Hillingdon tube station, which has services on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, and is just 200m from the A40.
Find out more at www.thedairyhillingdon.com
New collection of homes in Essex available from this weekend
A new development of one-, two-, three-, four- and five bedroom homes in the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex are being unveiled by Martin Grant Homes on Saturday 21 April when it launches Walpole Meadows, which comprises 73 units, 44 of which will be available for private sale.
The launch event will take place from 11.30am to 3.00pm at Linden House, 1-3 Silver Street, Stansted, CM24 8HA, where prospective buyers can find out details of the property types on offer and their specification. Each home will boast a range of contemporary features, such as contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances, LED lighting, and USB power points. Prices start from £439,950 for a three-bedroom home.
Located on the edge of the village, Walpole Meadows is on the doorstep of attractive woodland and farmland as well as a number of historically significant buildings including the Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Toy Museum. an 18th century village windmill and a Grade II listed medieval church. Stansted Mountfitchet has four primary schools, with further schooling options available in the wider Mountfitchet area.
It’s a very well-connected place: Bishop’s Stortford is a 10-minute drive away, for shops and a range of good state and independent schools and colleges, while Stansted Mountfitchet itself has rail services to London Liverpool Street (42 minutes), London King’s Cross (54 minutes) and Cambridge (32 minutes). London Stansted Airport, just four miles from the development and the M11 just three miles.
Find out more at www.walpolemeadows.com / 01604 664380 (Countrywide)