The property market is still incredibly active, with the approaching end to the Stamp Duty holiday and the hopeful return to ‘normal’ life over the next few weeks, and there’s no exception in Hertfordshire, especially as it is a popular choice for people in Greater London who want to move away from the city but still have easy access to it.
The WhatHouse? team has collated some of the very latest news and special offers at current Hertfordshire new homes developments.
Bellway London recently released the first homes at its Waterside at Riverwell development located off Thomas Sawyer Way in Watford. In total, there will be 143 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments coming to the site as part of a wider regeneration project delivering new homes to the area as well as new commercial and community facilities. A sales centre, show home and fitness suite are due to open in August but in the meantime the first plots are being sold from Bellway’s Apsley Quay sales centre in nearby Hemel Hempstead.
Greg Allsop, sales and marketing director for Bellway London, said: “The variety of apartment styles we are building here will appeal to a mix of buyers at different stages of the property ladder, including those who are first-time buyers. Waterside at Riverwell is ideal for commuters, being less than 20 minutes’ walk from Bushey and Watford High Street stations and providing fast and regular services into the capital. The M25 is also easily accessible from the development, providing links to many destinations including Heathrow Airport, which is approximately half-an-hour’s drive away.
Residents will benefit from a number of exclusive facilities at the development, including a state of the art fitness suite; a dedicated concierge service and gated undercover parking. Prices at Waterside at Riverwell starting from £295,000. Find out more at bellway.co.uk.
St Edward’s Gate
Chase New Homes has just launched St Edward’s Gate, a secluded collection of just 23 four- and five-bedroom houses in Cuffley, around 40 minutes from central London by rail. The private gated development is surrounded by ancient woodland and rural farmland and comprises a selection of executive house types in different architectural styles and layouts.
The specification includes fully fitted designer kitchens and integrated Siemens appliances as well as sleek Amtico flooring and underfloor hearting. Large bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the inside with the out, leading onto landscaped gardens and patio spaces, some of which look directly onto the mature ancient woodland, perfect for hosting BBQs with friends and family. Integral garages provide handy storage for bicycles, canoes or cars and lead onto private driveways.
Prices at St Edwards Gate start from £950,000. ‘The Dorchester’, a striking five-bedroom family home with a master bedroom suite across the whole of the second floor, can be viewed by appointment through selling agents Statons. Find out more at [email protected].
Lea Wharf
Chase New Homes also has a new collection of apartments for sale in a riverside location at Lea Wharf, centrally located in Hertford. When complete it will comprise 98 one- and two-bedroom homes alongside a new retail and leisure quarter. There’s a ‘West End’ style communal entrance with uniformed concierge service, a private residents roof garden overlooking the River Lea and a central piazza with restaurants, shops and coffee outlets.
Peter Cunningham, director of Lanes Exclusive Homes in Hertford, commented: “Lea Wharf offers the perfect opportunity for local homebuyers looking to downsize from surrounding towns and villages, plus those moving out of London seeking value for money, good commuter links and greener open spaces. Lea Wharf is situated in a prime position, a stone’s throw from Hertford East station serving London in under 50 minutes – perfect for commuting professionals”
Design is based on spacious open-plan living paired with a high-quality specification and feature full-length exposed brick walls in the living/kitchen areas. Every apartment features a private balcony, with selected homes positioned on the upper floors enjoying views across Hartham Common and allocated parking within an adjacent residents’ car park. Help to Buy will be available on selected properties. Prices on application. Find out more at [email protected].
Tudor Park
Taylor Wimpey is bringing new homes to Sawbridgeworth this month with the launch of its latest development, Tudor Park. Construction work started in February and the first homes will be available to reserve from Saturday 19 June. It will become a community of 140 homes, of which 40% will be classed as affordable homes. Set within a quiet community on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, Tudor Park is the ideal choice for those looking to put down roots in a town with great connections to Harlow, Chelmsford and Stansted Airport.
Nikki Gibson, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey North Thames, said: “Sawbridgeworth is a fantastic area, with a real close-knit feel within the community. The development will have the best of both worlds, balancing peaceful living with excellent transport connections. It really is an ideal choice for all types of buyers looking to put down roots and enjoy life.”
Prices are to be confirmed. Find out more at [email protected] or www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.
Cedar Meadows
Now 85% sold, there are still 10 homes for sale at Taylor Wimpey’s Cedar Meadows development in Woolmer Green, just south of Knebworth and a mile from the station for services to and from central London. The village is also well connected by road as the A1 is within easy reach and for shopping and leisure, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City are less than five miles either side.
Nikki Gibson said: “Cedar Meadows has been incredibly popular with customers of various age ranges so it’s no surprise that there are only a few properties left yet to be purchased. As more and more residents move in it is lovely to see a thriving community forming. We’re confident that whoever the final purchasers are, they will feel right at home straightaway.”
Amongst the final properties is the final apartment, which comes with two bedrooms and is priced at £305,000, with Help to Buy available. Also available are properties such as the three-bedroom ‘Braxton’, a semi-detached home with excellent living space, including two bathrooms, a separate living room and open-plan kitchen-diner, it is ideal for growing families. Four-bedroom houses start at £550,000 for the ‘Elliston’, a detached townhouse with three car parking spaces. Find out more at [email protected] or www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.
The Paddocks
There are only two four-bedroom homes remain at The Paddocks in Bourne End, which are available to reserve with a £15,000 deposit contribution. The development is a joint venture between Catalyst and Mears New Homes where each property features a separate kitchen and living room on the ground floor, alongside four well-sized bedrooms on the upper two floors. The main bedroom occupies the entire top floor, complete with en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, offering a quiet escape from the rest of the house. A spacious private garden provides sought after outdoor space. Finished in a mix of red brick and white render, the traditional semi-detached homes are designed to provide a characterful extension of the historic village, enveloped in greenery and mature planting.
Markus Kendall-Young, director of sales and marketing at Catalyst, commented: “The final homes at The Paddocks really hit the mark for families on every level. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, with the Chilterns AONB right on the doorstep, there are plenty of walks to be discovered, with the particularly popular Waterways Walk offering charming lakeside views. This greenery is extended through the development, featuring private gardens to every home and plenty of communal green space; two absolute must-haves for families.”
Residents have traditional village amenities on the doorstep whilst only being five minutes from the towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead, which both have stations with speedy services into London Euston. Meanwhile, it’s an eight-minute drive on to the M25 and 13 minutes to the M1. The last remaining four-bedroom homes at The Paddocks are both £550,000. Find out more at catalyst.homes.
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