Posted 11 November 2020 by
Keith OsborneHampshire has always been a great place to live thanks to a real spectrum of villages towns and cities in urban, rural and coastal locations, some spectacular countryside and coastline and great connectivity to London and many other cities.
House-hunters seek a brand new home won’t be disappointed by the choice of properties currently available. From affordable starter homes to luxury mansions, there’s something for every budget and requirement. With the end of the year approaching, there can be some excellent offers to keen buyers and still the chance to move in before Christmas.
According to figures from Lloyds Bank, there’s a price premium of as much as 12% for enjoying living in a market town. Offering an affordable way onto the property ladder a short walk from the heart of Bishop’s Waltham, Radian Homes, part of the Abri Group has just launched Tangier Walk, a new collection of two- and three-bedroom houses available to purchase through Shared Ownership.
Tangier Walk
Stuart Hensby, associate director of sales and marketing at Abri Group, commented: “Market towns have always held appeal for those looking for a quieter pace of life. With a strong community and plenty of amenities on the doorstep, it’s easy to see why. However, the high costs for a home in these desirable towns often prices buyers out, so the offering of Shared Ownership at Tangier Walk, combined with the quality interior specifications and open spaces the development offers, will appeal to many.”
Each has spacious internal accommodation, including open-plan living and dining rooms with access to fully turfed private rear gardens, and all are fitted with photovoltaic roof panels to support eco-friendly energy usage and benefit from off-street parking for convenience. The Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Bishop’s Waltham Infant School is close by and Botley train station is 10 minutes away by car, for connections to London Waterloo and Portsmouth and the M27 and M3 motorways provide easy links to Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Homes are priced from £124,000 for a 40% share of a two-bedroom house (based on a full market value of £310,000). Find out more at www.radianhomes.co.uk.
Also available via Shared Ownership is a new range of new apartments being launched by St Arthur Homes at Chapel Riverside in Southampton across 27-29 November. This ‘Black Friday Weekend’ launch is accompanied by a special offer of a £2,000 IKEA voucher for people who reserve a home over those three days, which they can use to furnish their home.
Chapel Riverside
Overlooking the River Itchen is a selection of one- and two-bedroom, each with allocated parking, ideal for first-time buyers. They come with a high-quality specification complete with bespoke detailing and a contemporary finish. Claude Hooper Interiors designed the new two-bedroom show home and commented: “Our design team took their initial inspiration from contemporary waterside living. With the current climate, we have included both a fresh outdoor space in which to enjoy the stunning views, as well as a practical yet stylish working from home space within the guest bedroom. The artwork used is also inspired by the surrounding area and waterside theme.”
Prices for Shared Ownership homes at Chapel Riverside start from £93,750 for a 50% share of a one-bedroom apartment valued at £187,500. With just a 5% deposit required, the buyer would need under £5,000 to secure their home. Find out more at www.starthurhomes.com.
There’s a further opportunity for buyers on a modest budget with the Home Reach initiative, which is being offered by Barratt Homes at Bruneval Gardens in Aldershot. It gives house-hunters a range of two-bedroom apartments, and purchasers pay for a 50% share of their home, paying rent on the other half.
Bruneval Gardens
Prices start at £137,000 for an apartment which would cost £274,000 on the open market. Under Home Reach, buyers need a household income of £36,776. In addition, Barratt Homes offers Armed forces and NHS deposit contribution schemes on selected homes. Over 70% of the units here are already reserved, so buyers are urged to act quickly to find out about those still available.
Find out more about Bruneval Gardens from Barratt Homes.
Barratt Homes is offering another range of apartments at White Building @ Chapel Gate in Basingstoke. The impressive conversion of an Art Deco office building is nearly sold out. There are one-bedroom apartments for sale from £206,995 and just one remaining two-bedroom home for sale, priced £334,995 and ready to move into right away. It’s located on the lower ground floor, has two spacious double bedrooms (one with en suite and built-in wardrobes), open-plan kitchen/living/dining room and four-piece bathroom. The price includes flooring throughout and buyers can benefit from a deposit boost of up to £16,749.
Find out more about White Building @ Chapel Gate from Barratt Homes.
Also is Basingstoke, for buyers seeking three-storey living, Plot 164 at David Wilson Homes’ Gillies Meadow is a final chance to purchase the five-bedroom ‘Musselburgh’ house type. The property, priced at £530,000 and available through Help to Buy, comes with a spacious garden, contemporary integrated kitchen/dining/family room, separate lounge on the ground floor and over the first and second floors, four double bedrooms and one single bedroom, which could be used as a home office.
Gillies Meadow
Rob Allen, sales director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “A three-storey home is an excellent investment for any property buyer wanting extra space to create an environment unique and personal to them. ‘The Musselburgh’ is a wonderful opportunity for homebuyers to upsize their current property.”
Find out more about Gillies Meadow from David Wilson Homes.
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