It’s another very busy week for potential buyers in the new homes sector, with housebuilders across the country launching new developments, hosting events and introducing some special offers.
VIP event to launch new Romsey development
This Thursday 19 July, David Wilson Homes is unveiling its latest Hampshire development with a special VIP launch event at Kings Chase in Romsey, with a public launch this coming weekend.
House-hunters are invited to register to attend the event (call 07824 526539), taking place between 4.00pm and 8.00pm at the development site.Kings Chase will offer a choice of three-, four- and five bedroom homes that will suit buyers across a range of budgets and requirements. The launch will be the first time to hear about the range of homes, their prices and the assistance schemes that will be offered to buyers. Visitors will also be able to explore two show homes, one a three-bedroom property, the other with four bedrooms.
David Wilson Homes sales director, Michelle Storer, says: “Our team here is excited to begin showing potential buyers all that this outstanding development has to offer. These new homes offer all the style and quality people come to expect from David Wilson Homes, and interest is increasing among those wishing to put down roots here. This attractive location close to the beautiful market town of Romsey is an added bonus, so it’s no surprise that demand is so high for homes here at Kings Chase.”
Kings Chase will bring 104 new homes to the site, as well as brand new football and rugby pitches, a fitness and running trail, an ecological trail and play area. The site is just a few minutes from local independent shops, larger supermarkets and a regular farmers’ market
Find out more about all David Wilson Homes developments
New homes in Woolwich set for release this weekend
Developer Lovell is launching 12 new townhouses at its Trinity Walk development this Saturday 21 July, with a collection of three- and four-bedroom townhouses the latest properties to come to the market at the site in Woolwich, south-east London.
Priced from £650,000, this is the final phase of homes at Trinity Walk. Keen house-hunters will be able to see in detail the specification and layout they can expect at a brand new show home, one of the three-bedroom units. Externally styled to complement the historic walls which surround the former barracks nearby, each new home will have a thoroughly modern interior, with open-plan, fully fitted kitchen/dining room, en suite master bedroom and ‘Jack ‘n’ Jill’ shower room to two further double bedrooms. Each home comes with its own designated secure parking space, with bicycle storage also available.
“The townhouses offer the complete package for modern living in a great location – the stunning showhome provides an exciting opportunity for buyers to see the layout, high specification and stylish interiors for themselves,” says Simone Dhanjal, regional sales director at Lovell Homes. “The combination of excellent transport links, continuing regeneration in the area and the opening of Woolwich Creative District later this year means that Woolwich is fast becoming a sought-after area in which to live.”
TrinityWalk is a mile from the future Crossrail station in Woolwich and two stops on the DLR from London City Airport. A few one-bedroom apartments also remain available at the development.
Find out more at www.trinitywalk-woolwich.com
Worcestershire development now open for sale
Barratt Homes has now opened a brand new development near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with a sales centre now ready to welcome visiting house-hunters to see details of the new homes for sale there.
Henbrook Gardens brings a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes to the market, in a village on the southern outskirts of Bromsgrove. Prices currently range from £209,995 to £382,995, and there are a number of incentives to help purchasers.
Graydon Worthing, sales director at Barratt Homes West Midlands, says: “We are delighted to be releasing the first properties for sale at Henbrook Gardens and inviting purchasers to our sales centre for the first time ahead of our show homes opening later in the year. “With schemes such as Help to Buy and Movemaker available, I would encourage anyone interested to visit our new sales centre and speak to our expert sales advisers, who can help you find your dream home at Henbrook Gardens.”
The sales centre at Henbrook Gardens is open Monday from 12.30pm to 5.30pm and Thursday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.30pm.
Find out more about Henbrook Gardens from Barratt Homes
Help to Buy introduced on new homes in Reading
The government-backed Help to Buy scheme is now available on the selection of new homes offered at Verto, a tower development taking shape in Reading, Berkshire from CNM Estates.
Verto will become Reading’s tallest residential tower, 18 storeys high and it is due for completion this Autumn. It brings 103 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to the property market, including some penthouses. Properties vary in size from 461 sq ft to 1,349 sq ft. Some have the additional bonus of a balcony some of which have balconies from which to enjoy panoramic views of town and countryside.
Apartments are all served by underfloor heating and are fitted with high-specification contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. There are three roof gardens, and everyone living there can enjoy a residents’ lounge and gym, while the building also offers a riverside restaurant and café and 3,500 sq ft of additional retail space.
They are being sold through joint agent Haslams and Savills, with prices starting from £262,250.
Find out more a twww.verto-reading.com
Open Day for exclusive viewing in Essex
House-hunters in Essex are being given a one-off opportunity to view a three-storey, five-bedroom ‘Kensington’ house type at at a one-off ‘Open Day’ weekend event being hosted by Taylor Wimpey at its Maynard Park development in Great Dunmow, Essex on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
The available ‘Kensington’ home – the only one of its kind at this development – is on plot 91 and is priced at £684,995. On the ground floor it has a lounge, separate dining room, an upgraded open-plan kitchen/family room with utility room, and a cloakroom; on the first floor is the en suite master bedroom two other bedrooms and a ‘Jack ‘n’ Jill’ bathroom; on the second floor are another bathroom and two double bedrooms.
Michael O’Leary, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey East London, says: “I’m urging anyone that’s interested in finding out more about this very special property to make the most of this one-off ‘Open Day’ event. There’s already a great sense of community at Maynard Park and we’re confident that whoever decides to move into the ‘Kensington’ will feel right at home as soon as they do.”
Great Dunmow has a range of good shops and amenities of its own and is within easy reach of a number of well-respected schools. The village is well connected to Braintree, Chelmsford and Harlow.
Find out more at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
New phase of homes released in West Drayton
Following the success of its first release, developer London Green is launching the second phase of homes at its Union Park, a collection of apartments in West Drayton, which will soon be part of the Crossrail/Elizabeth Line connecting the east and west of London.
The new phase, planned for completion in October this year, comprises 133 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in a contemporary design. They all come with balcony, Juliet balcony or terrace and are located alongside the Grand Union Canal, with tranquil views over the water and surrounding leafy neighbourhood. Prices start from £260,000 for a studio apartment, with the Help to Buy London scheme available.
James Tregoning, director at London Green, says: “West Drayton has been the focus of many regeneration projects in recent years and is now a vibrant and thriving part of West London, offering an exciting place to live, work and play. The success of the continued investment into the area has been proven by the popularity of the first phase of homes at Union Park, which is now completely sold and all 118 purchasers are moving in over the next few weeks. We anticipate that these new homes will appeal to first-time buyers and families wanting to be at the heart of this thriving area, which will further benefit from the launch of Crossrail in 2019.”
Within an easy walk are a range of shops, supermarkets, outdoor spaces, schools and Brunel University. West Drayton and Uxbridge stations are both within a mile of home.
Find out more at www.unionpark.co.uk
Just two homes remain at East Sussex development
Only two large family homes remain for sale at the popular hamlet-style development called Lavender Fields, which won at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards in early July.
‘Smithers Barn’ and ‘The Farmhouse’ are five- and six-bedroom detached properties respectively. Common to both is generous space, open-plan kitchen/breakfast and family areas, French doors access to the rear garden and large drawing rooms which feature a brick-built fireplace and wood-burning stove; all also have spacious bedrooms, with fitted wardrobes and luxurious en-suite bathrooms to the master bedroom. Prices start at £1.295m.
Philip Brown, sales director at Millwood Designer Homes, says: “We are thrilled one of our developments has been crowned with a Large Scale Residential Award this year. Lavender Fields is an extraordinary project and we are delighted the judges were impressed by beauty and quality of the homes. We are extremely proud of Lavender Fields and to win this award, celebrating the 20th year of the Sussex Heritage Trust awards, is a huge honour.”
Isfield is located between Uckfield and Lewes, which offer a range of rail services towards London and along the south coast. The nearby A26 links to the A21 for London and the M25 via Tunbridge Wells.
Find out more at www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk
The latest launch of new homes in Watford
Agent Preston Bennett is looking after the sales of a development of new homes that is coming to Watford, Hertfordshire as part of the £400m mixed-use regeneration project in the centre of the town.
Prices start from £280,000 (with Help To Buy available) at Woodlands, the first phase of Watford Riverwell. An onsite marketing suite opens on Saturday 21 July where prospective purchasers can see in person the plans for the site and speak to the sales team about the 95 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments going on sale. Each has a balcony or terrace and an appealing interior specification including high-quality kitchens and bathroom, and engineered oak flooring. Some apartments get allocated parking.
Watford Riverwell will bring over 1,000 new homes to the town, a mix of private and affordable new homes, alongside a proposed primary school, community green space, new shops amd a large retirement village.
Woodlands is located close to Watford Junction, offering a journey time of 18 minutes into London Euston and an Overground service through Wembley Central and Kensington Olympia. Watford is at the end of the Metropolitan tube line, and by car,close to both the M1 and M25 and major London airports.
Find out more at www.prestonbennett.co.uk
Two new show apartments opened in Anerley
Fairview New Homes has unveiled two show apartments at Venue, its development in Anerley, in the London Borough of Bromley so that visitors to the site can see for themselves examples of the range of properties for sale there.
The doors are now open at both a one-bedroom and three-bedroom apartment. Each includes ‘standard’ features such as a fully integrated kitchen, an open-plan contemporary living/dining area and an en suite master bedroom. The three-bedroom home also has a private balcony with outdoor furniture. These are just two examples of the range of one-, two- and three-bedroom plots being offered Venue, all of which come with allocated parking and all of which are available on Help to Buy London. Prices currently start at £369,000.
“Our one and two-bedroom apartments have proven particularly appealing to many first-time buyers, while our three-bedroom apartments have attracted a lot of interest from families and expectant parents looking for a quality home which offers more space in a good location,” says Jeremy Gee, main board director for Fairview, says: “With the first residents at Venue set to move in this month, I would encourage anyone looking for contemporary open-plan living in a well-connected location to visit our show apartments to see for themselves what the development has to offer.”
Located just a five-minute walk from Anerley Station, The Venue has a marketing suite which is open seven days a week from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Find out more at www.fairview.co.uk
Armed Forces discount with CALA Homes in Oxfordshire
CALA Homes is offering a special Armed Forces Discount for military servicemen and women who are looking to buy a new home at two of its Oxfordshire developments, which could see the buyers save thousands of pounds.
The offer is available at Oakwood Gate in Bampton and Vanbrugh Meadows in Long Hanborough. Serving or retired members of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces or those who have passed Phase 1 of training could be entitled to a discount of 1.5% on the purchase price at these developments and if they choose to use one of the recommended solicitors, £1,000 will be put towards purchase legal fees. This special offer can be used in combination with Help to Buy or Forces Help to Buy schemes.
Helen Colman, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes Chiltern, says: “As a company, we have helped many people who have served in the Armed Forces move into their dream new home. With this fantastic discount scheme we can help many more of these courageous men and women save money when they buy a property. Our staff are strongly supportive of the work our troops do and in our own very small way, we hope that this offer shows that we’re backing our words with actions.”
Oakwood Gate is a collection of three, four and five bedroom semi-detached and detached family homes around 10 minutes’ drive away from RAF Brize Norton. Vanbrugh Meadows comprises 32 four- and five bedroom semi-detached and detached homes.
Find out more about all CALA Homes developments
Summer show home launch for new Vauxhall development
The popular south London destination of Vauxhall, Lambeth, will soon see a brand new show home unveiled as Mount Anvil & FABRICA by A2Dominion, part of the A2Dominion Group, open a fully decorated two-bedroom apartments at the latest phase of Keybridge.
Designers Honky have provided the details, including a delicate, and at times dramatic, colour palette throughout, a bespoke brass wall sculpture at the entrance to the property, soft, velvet chairs around a modern, concrete table in the dining room and a bold, burgundy, velvet headboard in the master bedroom.
Keybridge Capital brings 125 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to Vauxhall, which is undergoing major regeneration. The development has a 24-hr concierge, Keybridge Club Lounge for home working and meetings, a luxury spa with boxing-style gym, a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, and secure cycle storage. Under separate negotiation, residents can secure an underground parking space.
Prices at Keybridge Capital start from £675,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Completions for the new phase are scheduled for 2021.
Find out more at www.keybridgelondon.com
Martin Grant Homes to open two new show homes at Stansted Mountfitchet
Martin Grant Homes is set to launch two new show homes at its new development in Stansted Mounfitchet. Walpole Meadows is just over 40 minutes from the capital and comprises 73 properties. The four- and five-bedroom show homes will be launched on 21 July and will give potential buyers a glimpse into life at the development.
The first show home is The Easton, a detached house offering five-bedrooms arranged over three floors, with almost 1,900 sq ft of living space. Three bedrooms, one of which is an en-suite master bedroom, are accompanied by a study and further family bathroom on the second floor, while bedrooms four and five as well as a dressing room and shower room are on the second floor.
The second of the show homes to launch is The Stortford. Also arranged over three floors, The Stortford’s ground floor includes an open plan living/kitchen/dining area in addition to a cloakroom and cupboard. Three bedrooms on the first floor share a family bathroom and the second floor includes a master bedroom with en-suite facilities.
Located on the edge of Stansted Mountfitchet village, Walpole Meadows benefits from an attractive countryside landscape with stretches of woodland and farmland surrounding the development, with a community woodland situated alongside it.
Find out more at walpolemeadows.com
First-time buyers event at Thornhill Fields
Prospective purchasers who want to purchase a new build home are being given a fantastic offer to do so at Westleigh Homes’ Thornhill Fields development in Wigston.
Offering a selection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, the development, which enjoys a semi-rural location on the southern outskirts of the town and is within easy reach of Leicester’s bustling centre, has proven hugely-popular with buyers.
The housebuilder is hosting a special weekend open event on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July, when potential buyers will be given the chance to take a look around plot 48, the stunning Elder home style. Anyone who reserves this magnificent two-bedroom home during the event will receive an exclusive offer of fitted flooring throughout, a free-standing fridge-freezer, a washing machine, a turfed rear garden, a solicitor’s fees contribution of £500 and Stamp Duty paid. The Stamp Duty offer is eligible only for those for whom this will be their main residence.
The government-backed Help to Buy scheme is available at Thornhill Fields, making this exciting development the perfect place for first-time buyers to call home.
To find out more about the Elder opening weekend, contact the sales executives at Thornhill Fields on 0330 058 0911 or visit the marketing suite, which is open daily between 10am and 5pm.
Find out more about the development at westleigh.co.uk/thornhill-fields