The festive season is here but there’s still a lot to report on the new homes launches, events and offers across the country. And the team at Whathouse.com would like to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and prosperous house-hunting New Year.
EAST ANGLIA
Upgraded specification at Cambridgeshire development – Taylor Wimpey is promoting the Executive Homes range at its Darwin Grange site in Cambourne, nine miles from Cambridge. The range has just been launched comprises 12 homes with four or five bedrooms and a higher specification than standard home. The development has a choice of three- to five-bedroom homes, with current prices from £309,995 to £624,995. The marketing suite is open daily from 10.30am to 5.00pm. Find out more about Taylor Wimpey developments
LONDON
Luxury homes for sale give perfect New Year’s Eve view – Canary Wharf Group has a number of apartments for sale at its Southbank Place development to provide their buyers with the perfect view of New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Thames. Belvedere Gardens is the latest phase with its two- and three-bedroom apartments priced from £2.145m, providing river views and within a stroll of the ice-rink at Somerset House. Residents will have exclusive access to a gym, pool, health club, steam and sauna rooms, and beauty and hair salon. as well as a direct entrance into London Waterloo station. Find out more at www.southbank-place.com
New show homes at luxury riverside development – Potential buyers of a luxury apartment in central London are now able to see two newly launched show homes at Landmark Place, on the north side of the Thames, opposite HMS Belfast. New i.d Interiors has designed the two apartments using their Designer Collection that features Kelly Hoppen London. This Barratt London development includes 165 one-bed suites, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. There’s a Residents’ Club, spa, swimming pool, fitness suite and 24-hour concierge. Find out about all Barratt London developments
WEST MIDLANDS
New homes available in Rugby development – St Modwen Homes is inviting potential purchasers to consider its new range of apartments now available at Edison Place in Rugby, Warwickshire. Available to buy off-plan from January 2019, it’s a collection of two-bedroom units which can all be purchased through the government-backed Help to Buy scheme. Edison Place is close to the station (35 minutes to Birmingham, 50 minutes to London Euston) and the shops and anenities of the town centre. The marketing suite is open from 10.00am to 5.30pm every day. Find out more about Edison Place from St Modwen Homes
£5,000 offer on many West Midlands developments – Housebuilder Bellway is offering house-hunters a £5,000 John Lewis voucher when they buy a property at one of its current West Midlands developments. The company is building a wide range of new homes across many sites in the region and beyond, in Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. This special offer is not available in conjunction with and other deal. Find out more at www.bellway.co.uk
New homes launched in Worcestershire – Taylor Wimpey has opened a new development in Pershore, Worcestershire, and with it, two show homes for visitors to tour. Plum Tree Walk offers two-, three and four-bedroom homes, currently starting at £203,995 and with Help to Buy and other assistance schemes available. The marketing suite and three- and four-bedroom show homes are usually open Thursday to Monday, 11.00am to 5.00pm, and is closed from Christmas Eve, re-opening on Thursday 3 January. Find out more at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
Show home opens in Rugby – Davidsons Homes has had a great reception to its newly unveiled show home at the Dollman Meadow development in the new village of Houlton, taking shape on the south-east fringes of Rugby. The show house is a fully decorated ‘Carnel’ house type, semi-detached with three bedrooms and two parking spaces, and has seen interest from all kinds of buyer, including first-timers and buy-to-let investors. The development is delivering 250 three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. Find out more about Dollman Meadow from Davidsons Homes
Special offers to purchaser to end of January – Barratt Homes North Midlands has some special offers for anyone reserving one of its new homes in the region over the next few weeks. The buyer could receive flooring throughout their home, a Stamp Duty contribution and even a contribution towards moving costs, if they reserve a property between Wednesday 26 December and Thursday 31 January. This offer is open at Deram Parke in Coventry, The Long Shoot in Nuneaton and St James’ Gate in Weddington. Find out more about Barratt Homes developments in Warwickshire
SCOTLAND
First phase launch in North Lanarkshire – Muir Homes has released the very first homes at Queen’s Gait, ;its development at Garnqueen Farm,Glenboig, North Lanarkshire. Prices start at £156,995 on a site which will comprise 158 two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, some of which can be purchased using Help to Buy (Scotland). Queen’s Gait is only 10 miles from Glasgow city centre and well connected for Gartcosh railway station and the M73, M8 and M80 motorways. Find out more at www.muirhomes.co.uk
Final phase released in Kirkcaldy – Barratt Homes has put the final collection of homes on the market at Langdale View in Kirkcaldy, Fife. There are 10 plots and some will be ready to move into in January 2019. The development is over 90% reserved, making this a last chance for keen house-hunters to buy there. Current availability includes four-bedroom detached homes ranging from £214,995 for the two-double and two-single bedroom ‘Glenbuchat’ house type to £315,995 for the generously proportioned ‘Buchanan’ style. Barratt offers Part Exchange and selected plots come with £12,000 of upgrades and extras, along with LBTT paid. Find out about Langdale View from Barratt Homes
NORTH WEST
New marketing suite opens in central Manchester – Far East Consortium (FEC) has unveiled a marketing suite for MeadowSide, a £200m development in the centre of Manchester. The two-storey office, situated next door at Angel Meadow, shows visitors what to expect from two-bedroom apartments for the 22-storey The Gate and 17-storey The Stile. The towers are bringing 286 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses for completion in 2021. The development has 756 new homes in all. Residents will benefit from 24-hour concierge, gym, a private lounge and a terrace. Find out more at www.meadowside-manchester.com
SOUTH WEST
New phase of homes launched in Collumpton – House-hunters in Devon have a new range of homes to consider after the launch of a new phase at Saxon Fields. It’s the final batch of homes at the site. Among the current choice for buyers are the two-bedroom ‘Tiverton’ from £209,995, the three-bedroom ‘Barwick’, ’Morpeth’ and ‘Dartmouth’ designs, from £232,500, £257,500 and £277,500 respectively, and the four-bedroom ‘Somerton’, ‘Thornbury’ and ‘Lincoln’ house types, from £312,995, £315,995 and £319,995 respectively. Find out more about Saxon Fields from Barratt Homes
Launch of new homes in Gloucestershire – The village of Tutshill, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, is the location of Manor Chase, a new development of homes from Bellway. The housebuilder will be offering 91 new properties, with the initial release comprising three- and four-bedroom units and some five-bedroom homes to launch later on. The development will also be providing a community orchard and children’s playground. Find out more at bellway.co.uk.
WALES
First homes released at Cae Sant Barrwg - Multi-award winning developer Llanmoor Homes has opened its sales and marketing office, and the first homes have been released for sale at its brand new development at Cae Sant Barrwg, off Pandy Road, Bedwas. The development is Llanmoor’s fourth in the Caerphilly borough in recent years and will comprise of a total of 240 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes from its range of popular home designs. The show home is scheduled to open at the development during late Spring 2019 and will be the brand new four-bedroom detached Frampton design. The sales office at Cae Sant Barrwg will be open from 11.00am to 5.00pm Thursday to Monday (including weekends) from Saturday 15 December. Prices of the first homes will not be released until the day of opening.
EAST MIDLANDS
New townhouses Released at Trent Basin - Sustainable developer Blueprint has released three new townhouses at its popular Trent Basin development to meet demand from buyers looking for a luxury, waterside home. Located at the heart of the River Trent basin, each of the two-bedroom, three-storey homes offers 1,031 sq ft of flexible living space and has been designed to maximise enjoyment of the calm oasis of waterside living, putting wellbeing at the heart of the modern design. The homes at Trent Basin benefit from Blueprint’s pioneering technology, with airtight building structures, high performance Scandinavian windows and state-of-the-art insulation systems being used to save homeowners energy and money. Priced at £250,000 each, of the new plots includes allocated parking and access to a communal bike store. The government-backed Help to Buy initiative is also available at Trent Basin. More information about the new homes available at Trent Basin can be found at the website www.trentbasin.co.uk or contact the agents FHP Living on 0115 841 1155 or Royston & Lund on 0115 981 1888.
Just three properties remaining at Knights Chase - For househunters looking for a new home in North West Leicestershire, Miller Homes Midlands’ Knights Chase development could be the perfect place. Launched in the summer of 2017, the development now has just three four-bedroom properties remaining. Schemes such as Help to Buy and Part Exchange are available, as well as excellent incentives, including contribution towards your Stamp Duty payment and extras include; free integrated appliances, flooring and turf to the garden. Situated in the historical market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, homeowners will be close to good schools and independent shops, as well as the stunning National Forest and points of interest such as Calke Abbey country estate and Staunton Harold. Prices currently start at £342,000. To find out more about the development and the homes still available, visit the development or call 0800 840 8677. Find out more about Knights Chase from Miller Homes
Show home now open at Great Bowden development - Redrow Homes South Midlands has launched a new show home at its popular Bowden Chase development, located near Market Harborough. The housebuilder has opened the doors to the Henley, part of the award-winning Heritage Collection, which features traditional charm combined with a contemporary, high-spec interior. With a double garage and four double bedrooms, including two en-suites, the Henley is a generously proportioned executive home with plenty of character. It features a traditional exterior and chic interior, and the superb open plan design creates the perfect space for a growing family. For more information about Bowden Chase, please call 01858 589 560 or visit redrow.co.uk/developments/bowden-chase-great-bowden
SOUTH EAST
Last chance to buy at Sheldons Reach in Hook - Award-winning housebuilder CALA Homes is encouraging purchasers searching for their dream home to visit its Sheldons Reach development in Hook, where there are now just two properties remaining. Set within Hampshire’s highly desirable commuter belt, Sheldons Reach offers a collection of thoughtfully designed homes just a mile from the centre of Hook. For further information on the final two homes remaining at Sheldons Reach, which are both currently available with 50% Stamp Duty paid - which offers buyers a potential saving of between £10,625 and £13,125, please visit the sales centre open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Find out more about Sheldons Reach from CALA Homes
First phase of homes to launch at College Grove - Award-winning housing association Hyde New Homes, is pleased to announce that the anticipated West Sussex development, College Grove, is set to launch its first phase of homes to the market this early 2019. Located in Christ’s Hospital just outside the thriving market town of Horsham, the opening phase will deliver four three-bedroom and seven four-bedroom houses that are perfectly designed for families looking to buy their first home, or for those considering a move to a larger property. The first phase of three- and four-bedroom homes at College Grove will launch in January, with prices starting at £499,995 for a three-bedroom house and £675,000 for a four-bedroom house. Visitors will be able to view a fully dressed show home on site. Buyers can register their interest to get a VIP invite to the opening of this unique development by calling sales agent Savills on 0808 208 5130 or alternatively can visit www.collegegrove.co.uk
Latest show home unveiled at Southbourne Fields - Househunters in West Sussex can now get a glimpse into their dream home in the coastal village of Southbourne as Miller Homes Southern opens the doors to its newest showhome. The new Southbourne Fields development will comprise 125 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. The new show home is a four-bedroom Aston-styled property that centres around a spacious and welcoming hallway. Now open for viewings, it has two en-suite bedrooms, along with key features such as two bay windows and a spacious light-filled kitchen with french doors. For more information on Southbourne Fields, call 03300 378 469 or visit us at the marketing suite and showhome, which will be open from Thursday to Monday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. View more developments available from Miller Homes
Final phase of family homes in Marden - The highly anticipated final phase of houses has been released at Millwood Designer Homes’ Windsor Meadow development in Marden, Kent. Having proven extremely popular with local buyers priced out of Tunbridge Wells and London leavers who require convenient travel connections into the city, only a handful of detached three-, four- and five-bedroom homes remain. Set on an idyllic country lane, Windsor Meadow is an exclusive collection comprising a total of 86 homes, combining countryside charm and convenient local amenities. Marden Station, just a short walk from Windsor Meadow, provides fast and direct trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in just under an hour. By car, the nearby A229 leads directly to the M20 and M25 for travel further afield and access to Gatwick Airport. Prices start from £495,000 for a three-bedroom detached home at Windsor Meadow. Help to Buy is available on selected plots. For more information please visit millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk or call 01622 832576.
New homes available in Beaconsfield from Shanly Homes - A collection of new homes named after the English poet, writer and art critic G.K Chesterton (1874 – 1936) are available in Beaconsfield. Chesterton Manor, by developer Shanly Homes, offers just 11 luxury two-bedroom apartments opposite Top Meadow, the house where Chesterton lived and saw out his last days studying and writing. For further information on Chesterton Manor, please contact 01494 619614 or visit shanlyhomes.com.
Third phase at Trinity released by by Shanly Homes - Following the success of phase one and phase two at Trinity, Slough, Shanly Homes’ is now pleased to announce the release of the third and final phase. Phase three will complete the scheme that brings 114 new homes to the Berkshire town across three separate villas of two-bedroom apartments. Designed by bblur architecture, the elegant villas have a curved shape designed to offer a distinctive entrance to Slough. The villas are located just outside of central Slough and are only a ten a minute walk from Slough High Street, and is great for London commuters with trains to London Paddington taking just 17 minutes and will benefit from Crossrail in 2019 which will give links to Bond Street in 32 minutes, Liverpool Street in 39 minutes and Canary Wharf in 46 minutes. A two-bedroom apartment at Trinity phase three ranges from £330,000 to £350,000. For more information on Trinity and Shanly Homes’ other developments, please visit shanlyhomes.com or call: 01753 377255.
Shanly Homes presents Nower Place in Epsom Downs - Award-winning local developer Shanly Homes is proud to present Nower Place, a collection of 12 three- and four-bedroom houses in Epsom Downs designed for modern family living. Ideally situated close to several infant and junior schools rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the homes are perfect for families with children of all ages. Nestled in the cul-de-sac of Claremount Gardens, Nower Place is just a ten-minute drive from Epsom town centre where residents have ample choice of restaurants and shops to meet the needs of a busy family. For those who require access to Central London, Epsom Downs train station has direct links to London Victoria in an hour. Prices for a three-bedroom semi-detached home start from £775,00. For more information call 01737 904 170 or visit shanlyhomes.com
Properties and incentives available at Cricket Field Grove - Barratt Southern Counties has a number of properties available at its award-winning Cricket Field Grove development in Crowthorne, Berkshire. The development has recently been awarded Outstanding by Built for Life, and has three-, four- and five-bedroom houses available. Prices start from £346,995 for a two-bedroom house. There are also incentives currently on offer – buyers who reserve before 2 January will receive complimentary flooring on selected plots. Find out more information about Cricket Field Grove from Barratt Homes