Barratt Homes Southern has gone from success to success. We look at the currently available newly built homes from one of the industry’s giants.
Founded in 1958, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Barratt Homes is a major player in the newly built homes industry. Barratt Homes Southern, one of the company’s four UK regions, currently offers a great mix of homes for the buyer who wants quality as well as affordability.
In central St Albans, City Gates is a development of 60 apartments. Such has been the enthusiasm from the buying public that although the construction programme is still months from commencement, only a handful of the homes there remain for sale.
‘These homes are perfect for people who enjoy the buzz of city life, whether they are working in St Albans or London,’ says Michael O’Leary, sales director of Barratt North London, one of the six areas that make up the Barratt Southern region. ‘I am sure this has been the attraction for the majority of our buyers.’
The apartments have streamlined, contemporary interiors. They come complete with fully fitted designer kitchens and have spacious living/dining rooms, slimline heating and double glazing. The development is accessed via impressive electronic gates and includes private allocated parking and communal landscaped gardens. The location is superb – St Albans station is nearby and Chequer Street, with its popular bars and restaurants, is just 250 metres away. Commuters to London will find fast and frequent trains with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes into King’s Cross.
Prices at City Gates start from £315,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Call the sales office, open all day Thursdays to Sundays and afternoons on Mondays, on 01727 855820.
Another fine example of new homes in Hertfordshire can be found at Signature in Watford, where the homes will appeal to those who seek a thoroughly modern lifestyle. With these two-, three- and four-bedroom homes the emphasis is on contemporary elegance and low maintenance. The architecture uses strong roof lines, full-height glass walls on the upper floors, and sweeping terraces or balconies to most apartments.
Inside the homes there are modern fitted kitchens complete with integrated appliances, along with stylish bathrooms with classic white suites. Most master bedrooms offer en suite shower rooms. All apartments at Signature have private parking; each of the houses has a garage.
Signature is superbly located for commuting. From Watford Junction station you can get fast trains to London Euston, with a journey time of around 20 minutes; you also have the choice of Watford and Croxley tube stations, for quick connections to Paddington and the City. For motorists, the M1 is only two-and-a-half miles away.
Prices range from £219,000 to £330,000. Call 01923 297311 for more information.
There are two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses available at Orchard Gate in Ashford, Kent. This Barratt development is set in an excellent location just minutes from Ashford International station, from where either London or Paris is a quick trip. These homes feature designer fitted kitchens, spacious living/dining rooms a garage and/or parking space.
Nearby you will find some of the South East’s most picturesque towns, including the cathedral city of Canterbury, the seaside resorts of Margate and Broadstairs, and beautiful Tunbridge Wells. Prices range from £172,995 to £219,995. Contact the sales office on 01233 625192.
In Streatham, a leafy and lively area of south London, Barratt Southern has just launched a wonderful development of one- and two-bedroom apartments called Park View. Very well located for the shops, pubs and restaurants of Streatham High Road, the development is equally convenient for commuting into central London. Park View is less than a mile from Streatham station, with its frequent trains into Victoria giving a journey time of less than 20 minutes.
These apartments are stunning, with a superb specification which includes designer fitted kitchens and spacious living/dining areas. Most apartment designs feature a terrace or balcony. The homes at Park View range in price from £169,995 to £219,995. A sales office will open soon. Call 020 8522 5555 to find out more.
A show apartment has just been launched at Circa, a fantastic collection of 44 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in Camden. Luxury, security and convenience are the watchwords here. The location is excellent; not only is it right next to Chalk Farm tube, making for a quick and easy journey into the City or West End, but all manner of entertainment and natural beauty is available very nearby. Both Belsize Park and Camden Town are a short walk away, giving you a choice of fine restaurants, hip bars and endless shopping possibilities, plus good cinemas and music venues. Primrose Hill, one of London’s most beautiful spots, is just around the corner.
The apartments have fresh, contemporary interiors, and both the designer kitchens and bathrooms feature low-voltage downlighters. For added security there is underground car parking and each apartment has a video entryphone system.
Apartments at Circa are priced from £302,995 to £504,995. Call 020 7485 8443.
In Bromley, Kent, demand for homes at The ConneXtion has been extremely strong. Over half of the first release of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes have been reserved weeks ahead of construction.
A show home complex is now available, giving prospective buyers a feel of the design and space available in these two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses. All of the homes feature spacious living room, fully fitted designer kitchens, master bedrooms with en suite bath/shower rooms, separate fitted family bathrooms, gas central heating, double glazing and either a garage or private parking.
The ConneXtion is being built on the site of the old Bromley Hospital, a good illustration of Barratt’s dedication to regeneration. ‘This is a classic example of the sort of brownfield land the Government wants to see recycled for residential use,’ says Wayne Clarke, Barratt South London’s sales director.
Bromley South station is less than a quarter of a mile away and offers fast and frequent trains to Victoria and Blackfriars, making The ConneXtion ideal for commuters. The development is also perfectly placed for access to good shopping, leisure, nightlife and education.
The first occupations are taking place now; the entire development is scheduled for completion in mid-2005. The latest release of three-bedroom houses are priced from £329,950. Further releases of apartments and houses will follow. For further information call the marketing suite on 020 8773 2728.