Surrey is a sought-after place to live, offering everything from rural living to some of the best-connected towns across the whole of the Homes Counties’. Housebuilders are busy delivering a huge range of homes there, across a wide budget spectrum, from those inspired by local tradition design to some thoroughly contemporary architecture.
The WhatHouse? Team has gathered some information and the latest news on current and upcoming new homes across Surrey.
Shanly Homes is launching Woodleaf Gardens on Saturday 31 July. This is an exclusive development of just 15 homes in Hinchley Wood, near Esher in the highly regarded borough of Elmbridge, with a combination traditionally designed four-bedroom houses and one- and two bedroom apartments that will suit a range of lifestyles. A selection are available to purchase with the aid of Help to Buy and Shared Ownership.
There are ten four-bedroom semi-detached residences, all set over three storeys with open-plan with integrated appliances, family and dining areas with bi-fold doors leading onto a large turfed garden, separate living room, master suite and second bedroom both with en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes, laundry room and driveways are complete with electric charging points and provide space for two cars.
Woodleaf Gardens
There are just five one- and two-bedroom apartments at Woodleaf Gardens. All include contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/living spaces, well-sized bedrooms and en suite/family bathrooms. Each benefits from allocated parking and secure cycle storage.
Woodleaf Gardens is ideally located within walking distance of the well-served local village and its array of amenities and is in an area with numerous ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated state schools and private education for all ages. Hampton Court, Esher and Cobham are all easily reachable via car and public transport. Prices Gardens start from £350,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £890,000 for a four-bedroom semi-detached home. Find out more at www.shanlyhomes.com.
There’s an Open Weekend event being held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July at Elizabeth Park in Hersham. Bewley Homes and agent Hamptons are inviting house-hunters to see first-hand the new collection of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom energy-efficient apartments and houses, which are ready to move into and come with private parking/garages.
People who reserve over the weekend will get their Stamp Duty paid and £500 in vouchers to spend on their new home (terms and conditions apply and it is not relevant to investor purchasers). In addition, mortgage brokers will be on site to speak to potential buyers and guide them through the purchasing process.
Elizabeth Park
The village centre at Hersham is home to a number of amenities including a post office, a library, GP and dental surgeries, a hairdressing salon and a Waitrose supermarket. It also features a number of open spaces in which to enjoy the fresh air. There is also a good selection of places to eat in both Hersham and Walton-On-Thames, which is located close by, and the area offers education across all ages.
Thanks to the proximity of the M3, Twickenham can be reached in 22 minutes and Farnborough in 36 minutes. The M25 is also just an 18-minute drive away. Hersham station just five minutes away by car, with its direct services into London. Prices at Elizabeth Park start from £320,000 with Help to Buy available. Find out more at www.hamptons.co.uk.
Bellway Homes recently unveiled Wildflower Meadow, located in the tranquil village of Ash, with homes that could be perfect for young professionals, families and retirees alike. In all, there will be 154 new properties here, 54 of which are designated affordable housing, with a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses on offer.
Emma Jones, sales director for Bellway Thames Valley, commented: “The current pandemic has spurred many people to reconsider their living arrangements, with many wanting to experience life in new locations. The launch of our new homes at Wildflower Meadow provides the ideal opportunity for those wishing to move to a charming and peaceful Surrey village, while remaining within easy reach of the vibrancy of the capital.”
Wildflower Meadow
There are various contemporary homes available at Wildflower Meadow, ensuring designs for all preferences and budgets. Kitchens come with integrated appliances and soft-close kitchen units, with several home types include a dedicated utility room. Sleek French doors at the rear of each property provide access to private gardens. Upstairs, all properties feature a luxurious master bedroom with an en suite shower room and a family bathroom with Roca sanitaryware, neutral tiling and Bristan chrome-finish brassware.
Ash village has a range of supermarkets, all located a short drive away. Nearby Aldershot is a haven for shoppers with the Wellington shopping centre, and Westgate Retail and Leisure Park. Ash train station is a five-minute walk away from home and provides rail connections to Guildford in 10 minutes and to Reading in 36 minutes. Aldershot and Farnborough are both reachable in under 15 minutes by car. Prices at Wildflower Meadow are from £442,500. Find out more at www.bellway.co.uk.
For people unable to buy a first home on the open market, the Home Reach scheme is an excellent way to take a first step on the property ladder. It’s a part buy-part rent initiative where you can purchase a share of a new build home and pay a subsidised rent on the remainder. It’s a partnership between housing provider heylo and a number of housebuilders across England and is open to first-time buyers who meet the eligibility criteria. It offers the benefits of homeownership but requires a much smaller deposit and mortgage than purchasing outright. If they wish, owners can buy further shares later as their budget allows, until they own 100%.
The Picturehouse
Right now there’s a special offer where Home Reach is available in Surrey. For reservations made until 31 July 2021, buyers will receive up to £1,500 towards legal fees on selected plots (terms and conditions apply) at The Picturehouse in Redhill. There’s a choice of one- and two bedrooms apartments and these are priced from £104,000 and £135,000 respectively for a 40% share (full market value £260,000 and £337,500 respectively). The development is in the town centre and on the doorstep of the shops and amenities there as well as the well-served railway station. Find out more from Home Reach.
Back on the open market and David Wilson Homes is also offering a special deal at Kilners Grange in Tongham, near Farnham, a development of three- and four-bedroom homes where prices start at £449,995. Phase 1 here is 96% reserved and Phase 2 already selling fast.
If you reserve the three-bedroom ‘Ashurst’ house type on Plot 17 you will currently benefit from £2,000 towards your moving fees and £3,431 worth of flooring. This has a kitchen/dining room, separate lounge, downstairs cloakroom, two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom. The same house type on Plot 31 has an offer of £5,000 towards your Stamp Duty and comes with an upgraded kitchen with integrated appliances.
‘Ashurst’ at Kilners Grange
For those seeking a four-bedroom home, there are a number of ‘Stenton’ house types available and the one of Plot 56 has a special offer of £5,000 towards Stamp Duty right now. This detached home has a large open-plan kitchen/dining/family room at the rear, a utility room, a lounge at the front, and a downstairs WC. Three of the bedrooms are doubles, with an en suite to bedroom one, and there’s also a single bedroom and a family bathroom. This home starts at £579,995.
Find out more about Kilners Grange from David Wilson Homes.
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