House-hunters looking for a brand new home in well-connected parts of West Sussex now have more developments and propreties to consider.
Shanly Homes is offering an exclusive collection of nine traditionally designed three- and four-bedroom houses at Potters Place, situated minutes away from the town centre in sought-after Haywards Heath.
Modern lifestyles demand versatility and this is precisely what these characterful homes deliver. Each property has been designed to offer flexible, open-plan kitchen/dining spaces which provide a hub for cooking, eating and entertaining. Kitchens have been matched with a modern specification featuring stylish fitted units, composite worktops, LED feature lighting and a range of Zanussi appliances. Bathrooms are equally well appointed with stylish fixtures and fittings, high-quality floor and wall tiling, and chrome heated towel rails. The homes have separate lounge areas and bedrooms are generously sized, with third or fourth bedrooms easily doubling as an office space or gym.
For shopping, eating and drinking, the town centre offers a mix of high-street and independent names, also at The Orchards Shopping Centre, which can be reached in under 20 minutes on foot from Potters Place. The area benefits from a range of first-class amenities, green spaces, state and independent schools and travel connections within walking distance. The M23 is a 20-minute drive away and provides access to the M25 and the rest of the motorway network. From Haywards Heath Station, travellers can be at London Victoria in under 50 minutes, and Brighton in 20.
Greg Kaye, head of sales at Shanly Homes, commented: “The pandemic has forced homeowners across the country to re-evaluate their priorities and unsurprisingly, space is now an absolute must. Potters Place is a great choice for those who have come to this conclusion, and are ready to make the move. Not only are the nine exclusive properties exceedingly spacious, but their location is unbeatable. Residents have access to a range of day-to-day amenities, restaurants and travel connections and can easily reach London, Gatwick, The South Downs and South Coast.”
Guide prices at Potters Place start from £545,000. Find out more at www.shanlyhomes.com.
Galliard Homes has launched Newacre House in East Grinstead, which comprises five interconnecting, multi-storey office blocks being converted into 109 homes, ideal for first-time buyers, with Help to Buy available as well as incentives including homes being offered fully furnished for free and a service charge holiday.
The development is located within easy access of East Grinstead’s historic High Street. Constructed in the mid-1970s it was East Grinstead’s largest office building, now being transformed with two of the blocks to now offer 40 and 69 apartments respectively, whilst the other three remain as commercial space.
Newacre House
Every home is available fully furnished with New Concept Furnishings, a comprehensive package including beds and sofas, soft furnishings including rugs and made-to-measure blinds, a wide range of accessories ranging from lamps and mirrors, to kitchen utensils and cleaning products. Galliard will also pay a one-year service charge contribution for buyers, another helping hand for young professionals wanting their first home.
Newacre House is on Wood Street, on the edge of the town centre and less than a five-minute walk from the train station, giving buyers easy access to all amenities. The five -storeys building has a red-brick façade punctuated by an array of glazing to provide the interiors with an abundance of natural light. Residents also benefit from an interior designed entrance foyer and lift lobby, as well as a secure cycle store and extensive landscaped garden to enjoy alongside Block D. There is extensive parking available if buyers want to purchase spaces.
The first studio and one-bedroom homes are now complete and ready to view in Block D, with the remaining accommodation in Block E to be completed in late 2022. The high-quality specification of the homes includes fully fitted kitchens with two-tone fitted units of white and alpine wood-effect; whilst bathrooms offer spa-inspired dark tiling to the floors and walls for a ‘zen atmosphere’. For studio suites, interiors are available in neutrals of either crisp white or cool grey. One-bedroom apartments boast an equally modern finish with bright and spacious living areas ranging from around 410 sq ft up to 535 sq ft. Interior elements include light oak plank-effect click flooring throughout, and a built-in white lacquer and mirror fronted sliding wardrobe in the bedroom area.
For select studios and one-bedroom apartments, there are options with an additional separate study room, perfect for working from home or providing additional space that can be flexed to your needs.
David Galman, sales director at Galliard Homes, said: “The apartments are finished to a superbly high standard and provide a fantastic chance for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder while living in a leafy location not too far from London. We have found the pandemic has shifted buyer priorities and for many a home with a separate study is ideal allowing them flexible space to work from home where needed, as our office culture shifts. We are proud to be bringing high quality homes, of a central London standard, to interested buyers in East Grinstead at affordable prices.”
Homes at Newacre House are currently available from £175,000 for a studio suite, and from £220,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Find out more at www.galliardhomes.com.
Cathedral Park
A newly opened show home at Cathedral Park has led to a surge of enquiries to Bellway about its Chichester development of 108 new homes.
The four-bedroom ‘Nightingale’ is professionally decorated and dressed to demonstrate what house-hunters can expect from the first phase of 51 homes, showcasing flexible living accommodation, including well-organised space to work from home and a landscaped garden for enjoying leisure time outdoors.
Kim Caldwell, sales director for Bellway Wessex, said: “There is a real appetite for the homes we are building here and since the launch of our ‘Nightingale’ show home, the development has seen a record number of enquiries in a single week as well as an increase in sales.
“We have worked hard to ensure that the homes here are meeting the current needs of house-hunters – which is why we have designed the show home to highlight the flexibility of the space for home working – while every home is ultrafast broadband-enabled, with fibre optic cables to the property, to maximise internet speeds.
“To meet the local housing need, we have also taken great care to provide a mix of high-quality homes at Cathedral Park that will appeal to a range of buyers.
“The development is less than a mile from the city centre and has great commuter links along the A27 into Portsmouth, while Chichester railway station is less than a mile-and-a-half from home. The location is also ideal for making the most of the great outdoors, situated near coastal and countryside beauty spots.”
Cathedral Park is a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two, three and four-bedroom houses, with prices currently starting from £209,995 for a one-bedroom apartment. Find out more at bellway.co.uk.
The Engine House
City & Country is a regular winner of WhatHouse? Awards and has released the final and limited collection of conversion properties at its award-winning King Edward VII Estate in Midhurst. The exclusive collection within The Engine House comprises just four homes that are all completely unique, but with each benefiting from private balconies, terraces and gardens, spacious open plan living areas, and a high-quality specification that takes its design cues from the industrial nature of the building’s prior use as the main sanatorium for the estate with power, including the laundry, heating and hot water services and telephones.
The interiors of these new homes are sensitive to the historic building, maximising the internal space and championing original features iron roof trusses and roof lanterns, glazed brickwork, large feature windows, fantastic high or double-height ceilings, terrazzo flooring and original staircases. These are complemented by up-to-date fitting such as fully fitted kitchen with white marble style worktops, premium Siemens appliances and a wine cooler. Bathrooms are contemporary with Laufen Pro sanitaryware, Hansgrohe chrome brassware and porcelain and ceramic tiling to the floors and walls.
There are finishes such as polished brass ironmongery and cast-iron radiators, Amtico herringbone flooring and 100% wool carpets, underfloor heating to ground floors and LED lighting. Principal bedrooms are complete with en suites and private dressing areas or built-in wardrobes. Buyers will also benefit from fibre optic broadband (providing high speed and reliable internet connection) and smart technology, including Nest thermostats and SimpliSafe intruder alarms.
Residents at The Engine House will have access to the Estate’s extensive amenities and facilities, which include a concierge, spa-style swimming pool and gym, as well as communal rooms in the converted sanatorium, including the former Ladies’ Reading Room and Dining Hall. Properties within The Engine House has guide prices from £960,000 to £1.375million. Find out more at [email protected] or www.cityandcountry.co.uk.
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