Feature Development – Ockford Park, Godalming

Ockford Park is a Shared Ownership development which was launched earlier this year and which is a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments to the much-loved Surrey town of Godalming.

Homes at Ockford Park are bright and spacious and feature contemporary living spaces that fuse modern design with smart technology that's essential for modern living. First floor apartments boast balconies which offer great views and that all-important space for al fresco living. Homes also feature spacious open-plan living, the ideal space in which to relax.

Situated on the outskirts of Godalming, in a leafy suburban area, Ockford Park is ideal for anyone who wants the green space of the surrounding Surrey Hills, but all the convenience of a commuter belt location. The area has strong rail connections – it’s only a ten-minute walk from home to the station, from where services run to London Waterloo (around 50 minutes), Guildford (eight minutes) and Portsmouth (around 53 minutes) – and the A3 runs nearby from central London to the south coast.

The Ockford Park development is also a great location for families with children and young adults, with many highly Ofsted-rated schools serving the Godalming area and within easy walking distance of the development.

A one-bedroom apartment at Ockford Park can make the perfect starter home and can be purchased from £101,500 for a 35% share (full market value £290,000). Like all the Shared Ownership homes here, there are qualifying criteria for using Shared Ownership, including a maximum household salary of £80,000 per annum. The 564-sq-ft ground floor home has an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room with double-door Juliet balcony, a double bedroom and bathroom, and some very useful storage cupboards off the hallway. Taking account of rent, service charge and estimated mortgage and living costs, the guidance income to purchase this home is just under £33,000 a year.

For more space, there’s a two-bedroom apartment on the first floor with 674 sq ft of living space that might fit the bill. There double-aspect kitchen/living/dining room leads to a private balcony, bedroom one is a double which comes with an en suite shower room, bedroom two is a single that could equally serve as nursery or office, and there’s a family bathroom. Taking account of rent, service charge and estimated mortgage and living costs, the guidance income to purchase this home is just under £41,000 a year.

Find out more about Ockford Park from Southern Home Ownership.

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