While this week’s wintry weather has been very bracing in the open air, coming in to a well-specified and heat-retaining new home would be a pleasure for many. Here, we help your search for the right new home with our summary of launches, offers and events on developments over the next few days…
View home opens in Gloucestershire this weekend
Barratt Homes will be showcasing the flexibility of a modern townhouse in the Bristol area when it opens a view home at its Park Farm development in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, around 12 miles north of the centre of the city.
The four-bedroom ‘Woodbridge’ is unveiled on Saturday March 3. Priced from £339,995, it is a house type that has a quality fitted kitchen, cloakroom and a spacious lounge/dining area with French doors on the ground floor, with two double bedrooms, one single room and a family bathroom on the first floor and a top floor dedicated to the large master bedroom, complete with its own en suite and dressing area.
Barratt sales director Andrea Pilgrim says: “Townhouse living provides tremendous flexibility for people whether they want space to work from home, often have visitors or would love a floor for teenage children. The beauty of three-storey living is that the way rooms are used can alter over the years to accommodate the changing needs of modern families.”
Park Farm has plenty of open space and St Mary’s C of E Primary School – rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – within walking distance. Barratt Homes offers Help to Buy and a number of its own purchase assistance schemes.
Find out about Park Farm from Barratt Homes
Apartment scheme in Iver to launch next week
Next Thursday sees the launch of a brand new development in Iver, Buckinghamshire from Howarth Homes, which is likely to appeal to anyone looking to make the most of the commuter connections offered by the upcoming Elizabeth Line/Crossrail.
Opening to off-plan buyers at 3.00pm on Thursday 8 March, the ‘first come, first served’ event for The Link will take place at Howarth Homes' Head Office, Waterside House, 20 Riverside Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2YF. The properties start at £249,995 and solicitors will be present to enable purchasers to exchange contracts with a £2,000 deposit on the day.
The Link comprises 21 one- and two-bedroom apartments all within easy reach of Iver station. All properties come ‘home office equipped’ with fibre optic cabling fitted to deliver high-speed internet access, and they all have fully fitted kitchens and stylish bathrooms. There is secure parking and landscaped gardens for residents to use, too.
Linzie Howland, head of sales for Howarth Homes, says: “The Link offers a superb investment opportunity for both owner-occupiers and landlords alike. The anticipated rental yields are high due to the superb Crossrail rail services right on the doorstep. Plus with the new fast London train link due for completion at the end of 2019 and the homes ready early 2020, research shows there is also the potential for a rise in capital value prior to completion.”
Find out more at www.thelinkiver.com
Last phase of townhouses released at Enfield site
Lovell Homes has released the last collection of three-bedroom townhouses at The Electric Quarter in Enfield, north London, with just one four-bedroom townhouses remaining for sale on the previous phase.
Priced from £479,995 and available on the Help to Buy London scheme, these homes offer up to 1,259 sq ft of space over three levels. On the ground floor, a fitted kitchen/dining space gives access to the rear garden through French doors, and there is also a shower room too on this level. The first floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom, while the third bedroom is on the second floor with a generous living space.
Simone Dhanjal, regional sales director for Lovell Homes [https://www.whathouse.com/housebuilders/lovell/], says: “The Electric Quarter is very popular with young professionals and families who are attracted by the spaciousness and high specification of the homes, combined with quick travel links into central London. The starting price is very accessible and made even more attractive with the availability of London Help to Buy.”
The Electric Quarter is close to a good range of restaurants, cafés and other amenities on the high street, with a number of leisure facilities and schools within easy reach.
Find our more at www.lovellnewhomes.co.uk
Part Exchange offered at Crickhowell development
House-hunters looking for a way to avoid the property chain when buying their brand new home are being offered the option of Part Exchange by Edenstone Homes on selected properties at The Green, a new build site in Crickhowell, Powys.
Located close to the town centre and to the A40, there are two styles of homes available – the ‘Flint’ and the ‘Brecon’, both four-bedroom detached designs, with prices from £415,950. One of the ‘Flint’ homes has been decorated as a show house, giving visitors to the site a chance to see the layout and specification for themselves. Part Exchange mean buyers secure the home they want and the housebuilder acts as a cash buyer for their old home, which is valued independently to ensure a fair price.
Andrea Nippe, sales director for Edenstone Homes, says: “The limited availability at The Green means there’s a real sense of urgency amongst potential purchasers, particularly if they’re yet to sell the property they want to move from or are entangled in a chain.
“The simplest way for those people to be able to secure one of the final properties is with Part Exchange or a chain breaker. What this means is that we will buy the customer’s property so that they can buy a beautiful brand new home from us. Or if they are being held back from moving because of a chain, we may be able to break the chain by buying the property that’s causing the issue. Both schemes are designed to make life easier for our customers so that they can move to a brand new home at the earliest opportunity.”
Find out more at edenstonehomes.com
New show home opens this weekend in Middlewich
Saturday 3 March sees the unveiling of a new show home by Elan Homes at its Canalside development in Middlewich, Cheshire, to give house-hunters the chance to see one of the completed properties there first-hand.
While some properties have been reserved off-plan since the development’s launch last autumn, the four-bedroom ‘Brandon’ show house is now open with the marketing suite on site. It is set over two storeys, with 1,298 sq ft of living space, which includes an wen suite to the master bedroom and a utility room to complement the fully fitted kitchen. Prices at Canalside start from £239,995 and all of the properties fall within the threshold for Help to Buy.
Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, says: “The homes we’re building at Canalside are located in an affluent part of Middlewich, where people want to live. ‘When is the show home opening’ is perhaps the question our sales executives are asked most and we’re glad to be able to confirm that from this weekend buyers will be able to view a finished example of the ‘Brandon’.
Canalside is located on Croxton Lane, within easy reach of schools, shops and cafes, as well as the canal, with its pleasant towpath for leisurely walks.
Find out more at www.elan-homes.co.uk
HomeMovers event at Bampton development this weekend
CALA Homes is inviting anyone looking for a new home in Oxfordshire to come to its Oakwood Gate development in Bampton, where the housebuilder is hosting a HomeMovers event this weekend, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March.
It’s a chance for potential purchasers to meet the CALA team and to look at the choice of property and buyer assistance schemes available, such as Part Exchange and Help to Buy. The housebuilder will be offering special incentives for reservations placed over the weekend, including carpets and flooring throughout, as well as £1,000 John Lewis vouchers on selected plots.
Helen Colman, sales and marketing director at CALA Homes (Chiltern), says: “CALA doesn’t just build dream homes. We also do everything possible to make your move happen. From guiding you through the whole process and putting you in touch with the right people to helping you settle into your new home. Whatever you need, our HomeMovers Weekend is the perfect time to ask any question and get the advice you’re looking for.”
The current Home of the Month at Oakwood Gate is ‘The Lenham’ on Plot 42, a four-bedroom detached home priced at £464,950. It isavailable with carpets, flooring and turf included, as well as a £5,000 stamp duty contribution.
Find out more about Oakwood Gate from CALA Homes
Launch of new homes scheme in Midlothian
Miller Homes has launched Shawfair, a development in Danderhall, which will be offering a number of its most popular house types to cater to a wide spectrum of buyers.
Among the choices available is the ‘Munro’, with an open-plan kitchen/family/dining room, separate lounge, and an en suite master bedroom with built-in wardrobes. It is available on Plot 11, priced at £229,995, and it also comes with flooring throughout, turf, £500 towards legal fees and another £500 towards removal costs. The four-bedroom ‘Mitford’ is currently available for £314,995, the four-bedroom ‘Yeats’ starts at £354,995, and right now buyers can reserve plot 17 for just £99, with Miller Homes including £1,000 towards options to customise the property.
This development is ideally placed for those looking to enjoy city life while living in a scenic urban setting, being within easy reach of Edinburgh’s city centre and just a few miles from the City Bypass. The brand new community that is coming to this part of Scotland will be home to three new schools, shopping, leisure and health facilities.
Miller Homes will be selling on site at the marketing suite on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and from nearby development Lady Victoria Grange on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 11.00am to 6.00pm.
Find out more about Miller Homes developments in Midlothian
Shared Ownership homes released and sold at East London development
Peabody, one of London’s leading housing associations, has successfully launched the Shared Ownership scheme at Fish Island Village, its development in Hackney Wick, east London.
With all five of the initial phase snapped up at launch, the firm is now putting together plans for a further release of properties to be made available on a ‘part-buy/part-rent’ basis. The second phase will be released in Spring 2019 with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Debbie Coombs, director of sales and marketing at Peabody, says: “We’re thrilled to provide Shared Ownership homes at such an iconic development in Hackney Wick, and we’re not surprised they were reserved so quickly. This has shown us there is great demand for affordable homes in the area, and we look forward to the next phase of Shared Ownership homes at Fish Island Village in Spring 2019. Fish Island Village is a vibrant canalside community, with unique places to live and work, and we’re excited for its future residents to settle in.”
Find out more at www.peabodysales.co.uk
Release of new homes in East London
Ballymore is releasing a brand new collection of apartments at Goodluck Hope, its Thameside development on the Leamouth Peninsula, this Saturday 3 March.
The properties being released are a mix of suites and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from £392,500. Each offers an open-plan interiors, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, with views that take in the O2, Canary Wharf and City skyline. Goodluck Hope will provide 804 new homes in all, with residents having the benefit of a 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, steam room, fully equipped gym and business centre, as well as several places to entertain, such as a private cinema, restaurant and a viewing lounge on the 29th floor.
John Mulryan, managing director of Ballymore UK says: “This part of East London is traditionally known for its rich links to maritime heritage but with the transformation and regeneration taking place it is set to become a world class destination and desirable place to live. The vibrant cultural community alongside excellent transport links are helping to shape its popularity and we’re excited to be able to offer buyers this rare chance to reside in this unique riverside address.”
These new homes are ideally placed for the area’s many transport connections and practical/leisure amenities.
Find out more at www.goodluckhope.com
Launch of Droitwich development this Saturday
William Davis Homes continues its busy start to 2018 with another new development, The Grange, which is being opened to visitors for the first time on Saturday 3 March.
Located in Droitwich, Worcestershire, this exclusive part of the Copcut Rise scheme is in an elevated position with countryside views stretching across to the Malvern Hills and will comprise 24 four- and five-bedroom properties in six stylish designs. Available with Part Exchange and Help to Buy, prices start from £370,000.
“We’re anticipating homes at The Grange will be highly sought-after; they are all large, detached properties with good-sized gardens and private, off-road parking meaning they are ideal for growing families,” says sales consultant, Annie Wheeler. “In addition, they’ve been traditionally designed and crafted to suit modern living and feature some of the latest trends in smart home technology as well as premium-brand appliances such as Smeg, Hive, Porcelanosa and Roca.”
Viv Aldridge, sales manager at William Davis Homes, adds: “The Grange has been carefully planned to offer potential purchasers something different. Each of the homes here benefits from generous and flexible living space including open-plan kitchen/diner, spacious lounge, separate study or snug, family bathroom and good-sized bedrooms including en suite and fitted wardrobes to master. With some attractive three-storey designs also available, we’re encouraging house-hunters to make an appointment to join us on Saturday 3 March.”
Find out more at www.williamdavis.co.uk
Show home coming soon to development in Great Bourton
With housebuilder Hayfield Homes partnering will award-winning agents Hamptons International, the pair are pleased to let homebuyers in Oxfordshire know that they can soon see a show home at the Hayfield Views development currently under construction on the edge of Great Bourton.
The project will act as an ‘extension’ to the historic village, with great thought put into layout and design to bring the latest standards while respecting the established surroundings.
Christopher Scott, area sales director at Hamptons, says: “This partnership is a perfect fit due to our and Hayfield Homes’ synergy in ethos, and our understanding of what purchasers are looking for in a new home. We’re delighted to work on this project - Hayfield Views is superior to anything we’ve have seen on the market.”
Kelly Sharman, sales and marketing director of Hayfield Homes, adds: “It’s an exciting time for Hayfield Homes and we are proud to bring this next collection to the market after the successful launch of our first development in Tiddington, and we have worked hard here to provide our customers with the ultimate living quarters.”
Find out more at www.hayfieldhomes.co.uk