Ideal First Homes In The Capital From Leading Housebuilder

Award-winning housebuilder Barratt London has many developments currently available around London. We’ve taken a look at some of them, and found homes that would be ideal for those looking for their first home in the city…

Blackhorse View

Blackhorse View is a development of 350 one- and two-bedroom homes, located in Walthamstow, opposite Blackhorse Road underground station, connecting residents to London Kings Cross station in just 12 minutes. Each home comes with private outdoor space, and residents can also enjoy communal landscaped gardens and a rooftop terrace. Europe’s largest urban wetland is on the doorstep, so there is plenty of open space for residents to explore. 

Plot 255 is a one-bedroom apartment located on the third floor of Alder Point at Blackhorse View. Priced at £408,000, and available to purchase using the London Help to Buy scheme, this apartment would make a great first home in the capital. It features a modern, open-plan living/dining area which opens out on a large private balcony that runs the width of the apartment. There is a spacious double bedroom and a separate bathroom, a separate utility cupboard and plenty of storage space. 

Springfield Place

Located in a popular London neighbourhood between Tooting Bec and Earlsfield, Springfield Place is part of an exciting new residential village. The new community will include a new 32-acre park, a retail and cafe space, a public square, historic listed buildings and provision for a new primary school. The development is extremely well connected, with Tooting Bec underground station, Wandsworth Common and Earlsfield train stations all within walking distance. The development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, with prices starting from £455,000, and London help to Buy and the Key Worker Deposit Scheme are available.

Newly released, Plot 255 is a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of Buttercup House at Springfield Place. Available to purchase with London Help to Buy, this home is priced at £457,000 and is an ideal first home. It features a flowing, open-plan living/dining area, which opens out onto a private balcony. There is a fitted U-shaped kitchen with integrated appliances. A spacious double bedroom, separate bathroom and ample storage throughout. 

Upton Gardens

Upton Gardens is a thriving new community in East London, just six minutes walk from Upton Park underground station in Zone 3. With homes available to move into from this month, Upton Park is a collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, with prices starting from £320,000. London Help to Buy is available, as is the Key Worker Deposit Scheme. Each home benefits from outdoor space with either a balcony or terrace, and there are 23 parks and over 40 green spaces around the borough.

Residents will be able to reach central London in less than 15 minutes, making this an ideal spot for commutes. The development includes plenty of on-site amenities, including a residents gym, concierge service, car club, landscaped gardens and family play areas, and there are plans for a cafe and community space.  

Plot 142 is a spacious, two-bedroom apartment located on the third floor of St. Pier Court. Ideal for first-time buyers, it features a modern, open-plan living/dining area which opens out on a private south-facing balcony. The kitchen comes with integrated appliances, and there is plenty of storage throughout. The main bedroom has an en-suite, and there is a further double bedroom and family bathroom. This home is priced at £479,000 and London Help to Buy is available.  

New Market Place

New Market Place is an impressive collection of 277 new homes in the heart of East London, located just off the high street. East Ham underground station is a short walk away, offering residents great transport links into central London. All apartments at the development include private outdoor space, and residents will also be able to enjoy communal landscaped gardens and a rooftop terrace to make the most of the outdoors. There are one-, two- and three-bedroom homes available, with prices starting from £323,995, and London Help to Buy is available.

An ideal first home, Plot 15 on the third floor of Raine House is a two-bedroom apartment priced at £434,500, and can be purchased using the London Help to Buy scheme. It features a large open-plan living/dining and kitchen area, which opens onto an impressive 20ft. private balcony spanning the width of the home. There is a spacious main bedroom with an en-suite, a second single bedroom and a separate bathroom. There are impressive floor-to-ceiling windows and ample storage space throughout. 

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