The week ahead is a great time for serious house-hunters to take a look at the options available to them, with a series of events and launches taking place and special offers to buyers, which we take a look at here.
Final phase launches at Harrow site
Redrow London is releasing the properties on the final phase of it Lyon Square development in Harrow, north-west London this Saturday 14 July, with visitors also able to benefit from a Help to Buy London event at the venue at the same time, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Masters Court will bring 54 one- and two-bedroom apartments to market, set in a building 12 storeys high that offers residents some great views towards Wembley Stadium and The Shard. Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start at £360,000, with properties set for completion next year.
Simon Halfhide, sales director for Redrow London, sayes: “Lyon Square has been proving extremely popular and it’s not difficult to see why. Harrow offers people a relaxing village location whilst connecting people to Central London in under 25 minutes. 57% of our apartments have already sold, as savvy buyers purchase an apartment and capitalise on the excellent location.”
These new homes are in easy reach from the village of Harrow-on-the-Hill and its cafés, pubs and shops. Harrow-on-the-Hill station is a five-minute walk away, with a journey time of 25 minutes to Oxford Circus and Kings Cross St Pancras.
Find out more at www.lyonsquare.co.uk
First chance to see homes at Wiltshire development this weekend
Barratt Homes is launching its Sandridge Place development in Melksham on Saturday 14 July, giving Wiltshire house-hunters in Wiltshire the first chance to see the range of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes it is releasing there.
Among the first homes for sale at the development includes the two-bedroom ‘Roseberry’ priced from £219,995, the three-bedroom ‘Folkestone’ priced from £257,995, and the four-bedroom ‘Kingsley’ design, priced from £294,995. With the government-backed Help to Buy scheme available here, buyers can look to purchase the home they want with a deposit of just 5%.
“Sandridge Place is creating a great deal of interest here in this highly sought-after location,” says sales director, Andrea Pilgrim. “With the development beginning to take shape, we’ve noticed a steep increase in demand for our new two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. We’re really looking forward to opening the doors to visitors on Saturday July 14 and offering them the chance to see what Sandridge Place has to offer.”
The market town of Melksham is south of Chippenham and east of Bath. Surrounded by attractive countryside, the town has a good range of shops and amenities itself. There are services from its station to connect to mainline routes at Westbury and Swindon.
Find out more about Sandridge Place from Barratt Homes
'Early Bird' opportunity at Norfolk development
There’s a chance for keen purchasers in north Norfolk to nab the property they want at the Dewside development in King’s Lynn, with developer Lovell now letting ‘Early Bird’ buyers reserve the plot they want ahead of the unveiling of a marketing suite, view home and two show houses in September.
The development, located off Greenpark Avenue in the north of the town, will be bringing two-, three- and four-bedroom homes with a range of build options to those who reserve at the construction stage of building. It is the result of a partnership between Lovell and the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, following previous releases Orchard Place and Nar Valley Park.
“As with our previous developments in King’s Lynn, we’re seeing a tremendous response from local homebuyers during the lead-up to the official launch of our Dewside scheme,” says Lovell regional sales manager Adrian Garrood. “We’ve already received a large number of enquiries from buyers keen to ensure they are first in line once properties are formally released for sale. We’d strongly urge anyone interested in staking their claim on one of these desirable properties to speak to us now to avoid missing out. Reserving your home early means you will have more input into the design and colour choices of your home.
The historic town of King’s Lynn has impressive shops, schools and leisure facilities and is set on the River Great Ouse, close to nature reserve at The Wash and the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s about an hour’s drive to the city of Norwich and there is a direct rail service to London taking around one hour 40 minutes.
Find out more at lovellnewhomes.co.uk
New show homes to open in Berkshire
No fewer than four show homes are being unveiled by ambitious housebuilder Legal & General Homes at its latest development, Buckler’s Park in Crowthorne, Berkshire, which will be open to the public from Saturday 14 July.
These properties – from two- to four-bedroom options – have been professionally decorated throughout, two by Andrew Henry Interiors and two by Alexander James Interior Design. There’s a range of four palette options from which buyers can choose free-of-charge. The development provides a range of ten house types to suit a range of homebuyers, with this first phase Woodland Edge offering eight of them. Prices start at £245,000
“People really worry about getting it wrong. To help, my team has created four colour palettes that still give buyers the opportunity to make their home truly individual, starting from an underlying design which has been created by people whose passion is working with colour and making colour work in the home,” says interior design director Andrew Henry. John Allan, managing director at Legal & General Homes, adds: “We’ve had a fantastic response to Buckler’s Park since we launched in January and are anticipating huge interest once the public has a chance to see the homes in person. We can’t wait to welcome prospective buyers through our doors and show them the real product and help find the perfect home for them.”
These homes sit alongside Buckler’s Country Park, a new 100-acre space with woods, ponds and pathways. Alongside around 1,000 new homes, the development will bring a range of news shops, together with a community centre, care home, tennis courts, allotments and a new site for a local primary school. Crowthorne railway station is only a five-minute drive away, with a journey time of London Paddington of less than an hour, making it ideal for both locals and commuters.
Find put more at bucklers-park.co.uk
Home Interiors Weekend from CALA in Surrey
Former WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year CALA Homes is hosting a Home Interiors Weekend event at its Amlets Place development in Cranleigh, Surrey, to showcase the latest trends and help prospective buyers see how they can style their dream new home.
The event takes place from 11.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July, with visitors able to talk one-on-one to the CALA sales team and learn more about the range of properties available at the development. They can also take a tour of the three-bedroom ‘Hambledon’ house type on Plot 17, which is priced at £725,000 For all reservations made over the weekend, purchasers will be entitled to £10,000 towards curtains and light fittings* from local store Manns of Cranleigh, whose curtain designer will be available in the show home to offer advice from on both days.
Nicki Dennis, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes (South Home Counties), says: “Proudly known as England’s largest village, Cranleigh is one of Surrey’s most aspirational villages, offering a tranquil countryside setting with all the amenities you need right on your doorstep. This really is an exceptional development, which we are extremely proud of and needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated. With homes reserving fast and selected plots available for a summer move, we would encourage interested purchasers to come along and see us on the 14 and 15 July to avoid disappointment.”
Cranleigh has a wealth of useful shops and facilities of its own, with schools including the renowned independent Cranleigh School, and is well connected to many towns, such as Guildford, Horsham and Godalming, each of which offer good commuters services to London workers.
Find out more about Amlets Place from CALA Homes
‘Move for Free’ offer at Scottish retirement development
Senior buyers looking for purpose-built retirement property can benefit from a limited-time ‘Move for Free’ offer at Tantallon Court, an over-60s development from specialist developer McCarthy and Stone in North Berwick, where they might save up to £12,000 on their move.
The main offer covers Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), estate agency costs, legal fees and removal costs for those reserving before 31 July 2018 and completing by 26 October 2018. The buyer of one particular apartment – plot 10, a ground floor, one-bedroom apartment – will save an additional £5,000, bring the price down to £213,000. General prices start from £189,000 and £285,000 for one- and two-bedroom apartments here, respectively.
Lorraine Paterson, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy and Stone in Scotland, says: “We are pleased to be offering ‘Move For Free’ at Tantallon Court, as it has been proven to alleviate some of the financial barriers preventing retirees from moving. It also aims to encourage retirees who are perhaps thinking about their future needs to proactively consider the different housing options and lifestyle benefits available to them. Now is a great time for all those who have considered downsizing to an enviable coastal location to find out more about how McCarthy and Stone can help to get them moving.”
Tantallon Court has its properties specially designed for older people, with conveniently positioned switches and appliances, excellent security, a 24-hour emergency call service, a dedicated house manager and a spacious homeowners’ lounge, as well as some beautifully landscaped gardens.
Find out more from Tantallon Court from McCarthy & Stone
First few homes now for sale at Loughborough development
Westleigh Homes has released the first new homes for sale at Beacon Place, its development in the Leicestershire town of Loughborough.
House-hunters have a choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes situated off Beacon Road, priced from £204,950, £239,950 and £318,950 respectively. The Help to Buy scheme is available on all properties, offering a 20% equity loan which is interest-free for the first five years, leaving the buyer to provide a 5% deposit and find a 75% mortgage.
Lisa Morris, New Homes Manager for Westleigh, said: “We are delighted to release the gorgeous new homes at our Beacon Place development for the benefit of property seekers in Loughborough. We’ve already experienced a lot of excitement from prospective purchasers for the range of homes available at the development, and this level of interest isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.”
Loughborough is north of Leicester and within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby. The rail link from the town to St Pancras International can take as little as one hour 15 minutes, and the town is an hour’s drive from the centre of Birmingham.
Find out more at www.westleigh.co.uk
Just two house types remain for sale at Kent development
Millwood Designer Homes has announced that only two house types are now available at its Brambledown development, located just two miles outside Maidstone, county town of Kent.
‘The Lenham’ is a detached four-bedroom house with open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, utility room, dining room and study on the ground floor, a generous master bedroom with en suite and fitted wardrobes, a guest room with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Prices start at £675,000. ‘The Mulberry’ is link detached boasting a spacious open-plan living/dining area, an adjoining garden room, en suite master bedroom, two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom. These are priced from £485,000.
“We are delighted that these homes have been received so well with a range of different buyers, including families and downsizers,” says Philip Brown, sales director at Millwood Designer Homes says. “The beautiful location as well as everyday conveniences on the doorstep, have both been major drawing factor for local buyers and those who have moved from further afield. This exclusive development has almost sold out and we encourage anyone who is interested to get in contact as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”
Maidstone offers an abundance of shopping and leisure opportunities, with two stations - Maidstone East and West - offering good rail links into central London. The M20 is close and leads directly to M26 and M25.
Find out more at www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk
First phase of Westminster homes released
Latimer by Clarion Housing Group has launched the first phase of NOMA, a new development of 109 private sale homes in the north of the City of Westminster which is due for completion from early 2019.
The initial release features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom contemporary homes. Private sale properties currently start at £430,000. Residents will benefit from a 12-hour concierge service and the development will have a spacious, high-spec gym, wellness studio and landscaped gardens for them to enjoy. Each home is open-plan with large windows to maximise natural light, and many will have their own private outdoor space.
Richard Login, head of private sales at Latimer, says: “This initial launch of apartments at NOMA will prove to be an attractive proposition for a variety of buyers. We've seen interest from professional first-time buyers looking for an easy commute to the West End and City, empty-nesters looking to downsize but wanting to maintain a Westminster address, as well as the parents of students based at Central London's universities.”
The development is a short walk from Lord's and the famous Abbey Road, and 13 minutes to Oxford Circus by tube – Kilburn Park Underground and Kilburn High Road Overground stations are on the doorstep of NOMA.
Find out more at www.latimerhomes.com
Shared Ownership homes launched in Chelmsford
L&Q is unveiling a collection of new Shared Ownership homes in Essex with a launch at the popular Beaulieu development in Chelmsford.
Located on the edge of the city, within the former parkland of King Henry VIII’s Palace of Beaulieu, the development is bringing 3,600 new homes to the county. L&Q @ Beaulieu is providing four more part-buy/part-rent homes to the market, each a two-bedroom house with allocated parking. Prices start from £90,625 for a 25% share (based on a full market price of £362,500).
Christine Osborne, director of sales and customer service for L&Q’s Counties region, says: “The provision of affordable houses in this new vibrant district of Beaulieu will help to create a sustainable urban extension for Chelmsford’s growing population. A plethora of independent boutiques, well-loved high street shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as an outdoor market and picturesque green spaces has made Chelmsford hugely popular with young professionals and growing families. Previous homes in this phase have sold extremely quickly and so we are expecting a great deal of interest from first-time buyers looking to take their first step onto the property ladder.”
Find out more at www.lqpricedin.co.uk/beaulieu
Housebuilder proving popular for new homes in Kent
With increased sales and off-plan reservations, along with positive feedback from purchasers, Fernham Homes continues to offer a range of new homes at its current developments in Kent, Pearsall Place in Borough Green and Downsview in Westerham.
Downsview is a collection of nine four- and five-bedroom homes, each arranged over three floors with features such as contemporary glass balconies, wine coolers, dressing rooms, fitted wardrobes, patio, plentiful storage and electric car charging ports. Set back from the main road in Westerham, these executive homes are priced from £599,950. There’s a show house open Thursday to Saturday, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Grace Hamilton and her partner, Dean Drury, who recently purchased their first home, a three-bedroom home at Pearsall Place, say of their experience: “The spacious style and modern spec initially attracted us to Pearsall Place, and the bonus of having such excellent commuter links combined with Kent countryside sold it for us. We used the Help to Buy scheme to secure our home and Fernham were amazing with their help and advice throughout the purchasing process.”
Chloe Boss, sales and marketing manager at Fernham Homes, says: “It’s always lovely to get such positive reactions from purchasers, and we’re anticipating many more as a result of our new homes at Downsview.”
Find out more at www.fernham-homes.co.uk
Collection of new homes comes to East London
Cushman & Wakefield are now marketing a new development of one- and two-bedroom apartments for developer Solum at its Walthamstow Gateway site.
The new development is just one minute away from Walthamstow Central station and the 12-storey building brings a collection of 79 open-plan properties ranging from 556 sq ft to 888 sq ft. Prices start at £385,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and at £505,000 for two-bedroom apartment.
“Walthamstow has seen considerable growth in recent years, as many purchasers seek to achieve more square foot for their money and also appreciate the fantastic village style location and excellent transport connections,” says Mike Bickerton, partner and head of UK new homes at Cushman & Wakefield. “Walthamstow Gateway offers prospective buyers a unique chance to purchase a stylish and spacious apartment, right in the heart of one of London’s most up and coming areas.”
James Boyce, sales and marketing manager at Solum, adds: “We are delighted to have successfully launched Walthamstow Gateway to the market. The scheme has already proven popular with locals and other Londoners who appreciate the fantastic connections and close proximity to the desirable Walthamstow village. The exceptional views and high specification finish leave nothing to be desired at this exciting new development.”
Find out more at www.cushmanwakefieldresidential.com
New affordable homes launched in Hove
Hyde New Homes has launched a collection of affordable homes at its Hove development, New Wave, bringing 18 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to the market under the government-backed Shared Ownership scheme.
All buyers of these new homes will enjoy high-quality fitted kitchens with handleless units, resin worktops and integrated appliances, Hyperoptic fibre broadband, undercroft cycle storage and the use of an attractive landscaped communal garden for all residents. For these one-, two- and three-bedroom properties, prices start at £112,000, £136,000 and £176,000 respectively for a 40% share (full market values £280,000, £340,000 and £440,000 respectively).
New Wave is just a six-minute walk from Hove station, from where it’s just four minutes into Brighton and around an hour into London. It is close to Hove’s main shopping precinct and a host of pubs, restaurants and amenities. Hove Park is just a few minutes’ walk away from the development and around 15 minutes from the beach.
Find out more at www.hydenewhomes.co.uk
Imminent launch for major new development in Exmouth
Taylor Wimpey will soon be opening the doors for the first time at its Plumb Park development in Exmouth, Devon as it launches this development of 264 properties with two to four bedrooms, comprising 198 private homes and 66 affordable home.
Plumb Park is under two miles from the centre of Exmouth, designed to cater for a range of homebuyers through its variety of house types and sizes. The town’s station is also less than two miles away, and the homes are conveniently located for access to the A376, leading to the M5. Exeter airport is less than half-an-hour away.
Melissa Cloke, head of sales for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, says: “We are pleased to announce that Plumb Park will be opening its doors to residents interested in buying a home at this new development very soon. Due to its great location, we have already received a huge amount of interest, so as soon as the the Sales Information Centre is set up both existing homeowners and first-time buyers will have the opportunity to visit us so we can help them on the way to finding their dream home in Exmouth.
“We would encourage anyone interested in buying a property at Plumb Park to register their interest now to make sure they are kept up to date with the latest information ahead of the official launch.”
Find out more about a range of Taylor Wimpey’s current developments
Luxury development launched in Shoreditch
Regal London has unveiled the marketing suite and show apartment at Shoreditch Exchange, its new development of 184 new homes situated on Hackney Road, a well-connected location in the East End of the capital within easy reach of the City of London.
Shoreditch Exchange comprises a series of attractive mid-rise blocks, with a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments complemented by landscaped and enhanced public realm space that will provide green courtyards, shops, cafes and restaurants. Each home has its own balcony and has been designed with an open-plan layout, floor-to-ceiling window and contemporary, fully fitted kitchens. The development also provides residents with a 24-hour concierge and a range of facilities: a state-of-the-art gym, a cinema room, an exclusive lounge and a series of landscaped roof terraces.
Sought-after Shoreditch is home to many fashionable cafés, boutiques, restaurants, bars and galleries. A range of stations – Hoxton, Old Street and Shoreditch High Street – are all easily reached from this new development, opening up the transport network to residents. There are also a number of open spaces at hand, such as Shoreditch Park, Haggerston Park and Victoria Park.
Prices at Shoreditch Exchange start from £785,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
Find out more at shoreditch-exchange.co.uk
Show home up for sale in Angus
Miller Homes has released the show home for sale at its Ashluide Grange development in Monifieth, Angus, the last of the houses there to come to the market as time runs out for buyers to secure a home there.
Entering the five bedroom ‘Jura’ house reveals a stunning staircase in the hallway. At the front of the property is a lounge with bay window with French doors leading to the dining room. There is an open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room as the hub of the home, with patio doors leading to the rear garden. Upstairs is the master bedroom with en suite and double wardrobes, another en suite bedroom and three other rooms served by a family bathroom. This property also comes with a double garage. All this comes to the market at £369,995 and comes with decoration, flooring and tiling throughout, window dressings, landscaped gardens, an upgraded kitchen and numerous accessories.
Monifieth is close to the city of Dundee – well connected to the rest of Scotland – and to a number of renowned beautiful beaches. It is also well placed for Monifieth Golf Links and the legendary Carnoustie course.
Find out more about Ashludie Grange from Miller Homes