From bustling towns to sleepy suburbs, Middlesex has it all. And, finds Johnny Turner, the new homes there are well worth a look.
For a genteel, convenient place to live, more of those in the know are looking west. The pretty towns of Middlesex offer everything today’s buyer wants – and the currently available new developments present a plethora of options. Here are just a few of them.
Persimmon Homes’ latest development in the area is The Chase, located in Harrow. Set behind a gated entrance with private parking, The Chase is ideally located for City commuters – and, thinking more locally, is within walking distance of local shops and amenities.
With striking elevations and flexible accommodation, the Ascot and Windsor town houses take three-storey living to a whole new level. Each design provides convenient living space on the ground floor with a well-planned kitchen, cloakroom and lounge leading out to the patio and rear garden. The first floor has two perfectly sized bedrooms with quite a few possible uses: they are ideal either for similar-aged children or as a stunning TV room or workplace along with an elegant guest room. The second floor is a sanctuary, with a spacious master bedroom, adjacent dressing area and en suite shower room.
The location, off Lower Road in South Harrow, is near both the M40 and M25. South Harrow tube is approximately an hour from King’s Cross on the Piccadilly Line. Prices for a three-storey town house start from £349,950. Contact selling agents Colin Dean on 0845 676 0184 or visit persimmonhomes.com.
Laing Homes has several high-quality developments currently on the market. Starting in Enfield, Jerome Walk is a stylish collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom houses. Located close to local amenities and with good transport links – and priced from just £155,000 – these properties are ideal for first-time buyers looking for a contemporary new home. Jerome Walk is also perfect for investors; prospective tenants will be impressed by the easy commuter options, with Brimsdown station and the bus terminus just two minutes’ walk away.
Purchasers also have the ability to design the home of their dreams, with Laing Homes’ unique Homestyle service. This allows buyers to upgrade and design their property to meet their needs. And the opportunity to view the home at the architect’s-drawing stage puts buyers in a strong position from the standpoints of price and choice. Those interested in finding out more about Jerome Walk should call 020 8804 1036.
Another Laing Homes development is Woodgate Court, located in sought-after Ruislip. This collection of highly individual one- and two-bedroom apartments offers the irresistible combination of attractive contemporary architecture, inspired interior design, high specification and landscaped grounds.
The select development is superbly placed to take advantage of Ruislip’s wide selection of bars, eateries and shopping facilities. And commuting to London is simple; from South Ruislip tube station a journey to Tottenham Court Road takes only 35 minutes. By road, the A40 gives a direct route into London and connects to the M40.
For more information on Woodgate Court contact the sales and marketing suite, open daily from 10am to 5pm, on 020 8845 2475.
In Edgware, meanwhile, Laing Homes is selling Greenacres, located in Gibbs Green, Edgware. The development of two four-storey blocks in a quiet residential area which features very desirable apartments. A secure gated driveway and ample private parking to the rear are two definite pluses, while there is also a lift to all floors.
Interior specification includes fitted kitchens with Bosch stainless steel integrated appliances, classic white bathroom sanitaryware, towel warmers. There are also recessed downlighters to kitchens, bathrooms and en suites.
Situated less than a mile from Edgware town centre, between Edgware and Mill Hill, Greenacres is positioned to take advantage of good local transport connections and handy shopping and leisure facilities. Edgware Northern Line tube station is less than a mile away, while the A41 and A1 road links can be accessed in under half a mile.
All of the one-bedroom apartments have now been sold, but two-bedroom apartments are currently priced from £299,950. Call estate agent Preston Bennett on 020 8954 8626. And for more information on these and other Laing Homes developments visit laing-homes.co.uk.
Try Homes has three very impressive schemes currently on the market in Middlesex. Starting with Metro in central Uxbridge, this collection of just 20 contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments has what today’s busy professional needs from a home.
All of the apartments, with the exception of two, have open-plan kitchen/living rooms which are ideal for dinner entertaining. Designer kitchens come complete with integrated stainless steel appliances. Some apartments have an additional en suite shower room, designed with clean, modern lines with contemporary white sanitaryware.
Metro has a lift to all floors, which adds even more convenience. Find out more about these ideal town centre apartments by calling local agent Turbervilles on 01895 201777.
Mayfields is a fine new development of just 16 contemporary two-bedroom apartments located on Swan Road in West Drayton. Mayfields lies just a short walk from a range of amenities and shops along Station Road. Layouts at this development vary widely; however, all except one of the penthouses offers the very popular attribute of open-plan kitchen/dining/living rooms. Ground floor apartments all have French doors from the living room leading to a private patio, while the majority of properties on the upper floors have balconies. Most of the apartments have central hallways from which the various rooms lead, and this creates an immediate feeling of light and space.
Residents at Mayfields will benefit from gated landscaped ground which provide privacy and seclusion, and there is also a convenient parking court for residents and visitors located to the rear of the building. A lift serves all floors. To find out more about Mayfields call local agent Charles Cameron on 01895 444424.
Riverside Gardens, meanwhile, is another Try Homes scheme in the Uxbridge area. Situated on Cowley Road, Cowley, this collection of homes is stylish and varied, making it possible for literally any buyer type to find the home of their dreams. The sensitive conversion of a former coach house has created four two-bedroom cottages, while there are also an elegant terrace of 11 three-bedroom town houses and eight splendid two-bedroom apartments set within a striking modern building.
With the wide variety of property on offer, it is no surprise that the layouts at Riverside Gardens are varied – but prospective buyers can rest assured that each of the homes conforms to Try Homes’ stringent standards of design and finish.
Get more information on this winning development by calling Turbervilles on 01895 201777 or Charles Cameron on 01895 444424.
Find out further details of Try Homes’ developments in Middlesex and the surrounding areas by visiting the website tryhomes.co.uk
From Martin Grant Homes comes Abinger Court, a collection of intelligently designed new two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom semi-detached house in an impressive Uxbridge location. The family homes have their own private gardens, while the stylish apartments overlook communal gardens. All boast their own allocated parking spaces within the development. Interiors feature the latest contemporary details, including stainless steel hobs in the kitchens and modern white bathrooms.
The location is excellent. Located on both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines, Uxbridge is home to the Grand Union Canal, parks and fresh air, and yet is less than 45 minutes from central London. For drivers, there are easy links to the M1, M4, M40 and M25. It is a thriving commercial town with two shopping centres, a nine-screen cinema, pubs, bars and restaurants. State schools in the area are also good, and for higher education Uxbridge College and Brunel University are based there. Nearby Stockley Country Park has lakes, wildlife and an 18-hole golf course.
Prices start at £199,995 for apartments and £279,995 for houses. For further information on Abinger Court call the sales office on 01895 239429 or Bernard Marcus’ Uxbridge office on 01895 237711.
George Wimpey currently offers two high-quality developments in the county. At Heathside, located in Hounslow, the developer is offering some very attractive incentives to buyers of selected plots. ‘Our easymover package enables purchasers to reserve their new home for just £250,’ says David Hodgson, sales and marketing director of George Wimpey West London. ‘We know how tough it is to save for the deposit in the prevailing economic climate so we have taken that burden away.’
With the easymover package, the developer pays the five per cent deposit and stamp duty, £1,000 towards legal fees and £250 towards survey fees – and it even offers a full removal service.
The incentive package is proving attractive to buyers, 20 properties have been sold in the last 12 weeks, in fact. ‘The first phase of homes has now completely sold out and the interest in this release is even higher,’ adds Hodgson.
Heathside is situated in Vickers Way, Hounslow and is open daily from 11am to 5.30pm. Call 020 8569 5637 or visit georgewimpey.co.uk for more information.
At George Wimpey’s The Grove development in Wood End Green Road, Hayes, there is just one apartment remaining, so those who want a chance to live in this well located and beautifully designed development should act very quickly. The ground floor one bedroom apartment is priced at £196,995. Contact the sales information centre on 020 8589 7810 go online to georgewimpey.co.uk, where you can explore site plans, view the development layout, get directions and even order a glossy colour brochure to be posted to you.
For those who want to know what’s coming up in the future, Linden Homes has acquired a site at Spring Grove Road in Isleworth. Formerly the location of a large factory building which has now been demolished, this is a great area for commuters – and, as Twickenham stadium is nearby, ideal for rugby fans. Linden has plans to build a collection of three-bedroom town houses and apartments, and these are sure to be popular with buyers.
High-quality amenities are all around, from the local restaurants and shops in the town to those in Richmond, Ealing and Twickenham. There is also a wealth of green space locally, including Osterley Park, Kew Gardens and Syon Park. Commuting from the upcoming development will be very straightforward, as nearby Hounslow East tube gives access to the Piccadilly Line (and placing Heathrow less than 15 minutes away). Osterley tube station is also a short walk away.
For further information call Linden Homes Chiltern on 01895 827447.
Bryant Homes’ stylish Grand Union Village (GUV) development from Taylor Woodrow has witnessed strong interest from Londoners wanting to end their working day in more tranquil surrounds. And the prices per sq ft compare favourably with other canalside developments around west London.
These price comparisons reveal that a typical two-bedroom canal-side apartment or warehouse conversion is selling from around £299,950 to £390,000 compared to just £199,995 at GUV. This inspirational regeneration scheme on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Northolt makes affordable canalside living a reality for many city workers needing a foothold on the tricky London property ladder.
Bryant Homes regional sales and marketing director John Inglis comments: ‘The attraction of living by the waterside has forced many canalside developments to reach an all-time premium. Fortunately, prices at GUV remain lower than other London equivalents – which is good news, particularly for west London’s first-time buyers and working families. Here Londoners will be able to enjoy affordable canalside living, providing the ideal escape from the inner city at a price within their comfort zone.’
Once complete, GUV’s 54-acre sustainable urban development will consist of a mixture of 700 houses and apartments, including 35 per cent of affordable houses for key workers such as teachers and nurses. Community provisions will include a health centre, retail outlets, a restaurant, 20 acres of public open space, community halls and new footpaths and cycle ways.
Prices at the Pointcentral phase currently start at £155,995 for a one-bedroom apartment and £199,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. For information on Grand Union Village visit the marketing suite, open seven days a week from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Call 020 8841 8247 or visit grandunionvillage.com.