Surrey continues to attract a wide range of buyers, who are drawn to its beauty and convenient position. Johnny Turner has a look at what developers are offering in this sought-after county.
With both green hills and mega-motorways, mansions and maisonettes, Surrey is an inspiring mix of city and country. Providing the perfect balance between modern bustle and timeless natural beauty, this is a county that offers all a home buyer could want. And the latest set of properties on the market is stirring up plenty of interest.
Starting in the centre of well-connected Croydon, Bryant Homes offers Ninety Park Lane, a development that will provide a total of 44 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes. These homes are proving popular with investment buyers, says John Inglis, Bryant Homes’ regional sales and marketing director. ‘Investors recognise that all the benefits of central London are close by, but without the premium prices and rents.’
The superb transport options are practically on the doorstep; access to a 24-hour train service into central London is less than a mile away at East Croydon station, while Brighton and Gatwick Airport are also extremely easy to get to. Motorists will also find very convenient connections, with access to the national motorway network via through the A23, M25 and M23. And there’s no need to leave Croydon to find excellent shopping, bars, restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs.
The distinctive exterior of Ninety Park Lane is combined with well-equipped contemporary interiors. Every apartment has a balcony or terrace and there is the security of an audio entryphone system. CAT5e cabling is in place, allowing for adaptable TV, audio and internet connections.
There is currently a variety of two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes available at prices ranging from £239,950 to £389,950. For further information call 020 8760 9283 or visit the sales office at 90 Park Lane, Croydon CR1. Visit bryant.co.uk.
For those who want a combination of value for money and excellent location, Gleeson Homes’ award-winning Netherne-on-the-Hill is a must-see. Set in 180 acres of park and woodland, Netherne-on-the-Hill provides natural beauty and solitude, ideal for those who work hard on weekdays and need a place to relax during their off time.
‘Working in the City, I wanted a quiet getaway – somewhere I could go to relax,’ says Jonathan Yap, who has bought not only a home to live in at Netherne, but also one for investment purposes. ‘Netherne is extremely quiet and it has so many facilities – especially the tennis courts, cricket ground and the upcoming leisure centre with swimming pool.’ Yap also cites the commuter links as a big plus for the development. ‘All of the London-Gatwick trains run 24 hours with a stop at Purley; anyone living here can commute into London very easily at any time of the day or night,’ he says.
Gleeson Homes is currently offering a choice of apartments and town houses. The apartments are unusually large – larger, in fact, than many houses – and are located within the beautifully designed Zig Zag building. Prices for these range from £250,000 to £430,000. For more information visit the development , which is open daily from 10am to 5pm, or contact the sales team on 01737 553444. You may also visit the website at gleeson-homes.co.uk.
Buyers who reserve early at Crest Nicholson’s new Woodside Road development in Sutton will get a bigger choice of plots as well as the chance to personalise their home, subject of course to the stage of construction.
Woodside Road features just 13 beautifully appointed town houses arranged over three floors, offering flexibility of space with great scope for entertaining or even working from home. The location is very convenient; central London is just 25 minutes away by train, and Sutton enjoys a wealth of shopping and entertainment options.
Guide prices start from £295,000. To find out more about Woodside Road or register interest ahead of completion call the selling agents on 020 8642 2295.
KingsOak has taken reservations on over 70 per cent of the superb apartments at Victoria Place in Woking, where for a limited time the developer is offering to pay the five per cent deposit on selected plots (subject to terms and conditions).
Victoria Place is only a ten-minute stroll from the centre of town, placing residents within easy reach of speedy commuting options. The fast train service to London Waterloo takes only 26 minutes, while junction 11 of the M25 is just five miles away.
Prices currently start at £162,995 for a one-bedroom apartment and from £204,995 for a two-bedroom apartment with en suite facilities. Victoria Place is open Thursdays to Mondays from 11am to 6pm. Find out more about the remaining apartments and the deposit paid scheme on 01483 755307.
Award-winning builder Asprey Homes has unveiled its exciting new development in High Street, Esher, called 110. For the first time the mesh covering has come off to reveal the elegant exterior. This, says Asprey’s chief executive Bruce Walker, ‘is complemented by a contemporary interior design and finish. We are delighted to be able to show purchasers around.’
Each of the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments includes a state-of-the-art specification; the stylish kitchen comes complete with granite worktops, brushed steel gas hob and electric oven, integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Prices for the homes at 110 start at £235,000. Get more information by calling selling agent Knight Frank on 01372 464496. You can also register your interest online at aspreyhomes.co.uk.
In sought-after Horley, Windsor Homes has just one of three homes remaining for sale. Located in Tarham Close, within a sought-after area just off Meath Green Lane, the high-specification four-bedroom detached homes are only half a mile from the town centre. From there, residents will find regular trains to Brighton and London, while motorists will find easy access to the M23 and M25 motorways.
Prospective buyers should call selling agent Connells on 01293 785346.
Blanford Mews, the new development by Bovis Homes in Reigate, is progressing well and the first selection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom properties is now available. The development features a unique collection of just 22 individually designed homes, including spacious two-bedroom homes, stylish three- and four-bedroom town houses and five-bedroom ‘room in the roof’ properties, which offer flexible living accommodation over three floors.
All properties on the development include Bovis Homes’ ‘all-inclusive’ specification package, with a variety of kitchen unit designs and an array of integrated modern appliances. Sales manager Barbara Airlie says, ‘Each property at Blanford Mews has been individually designed to create a development that is both appealing and distinctive. The interior of each property has been carefully planned to provide attractive and practical living areas, and to make the most of the available floor space.’
The sales office is open Thursdays to Mondays between 10am and 5pm. Call 01737 768418 for more information.
A brand new show home has just opened at Swan Hill’s Nightingale Place, a select collection of just eight two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes in popular Haslemere. The show home is designed to display the spaciousness and character of these stylish homes and is decorated with a palette of beige, brown and buttermilk and a combination of luxurious fabrics that make the interiors even more enticing.
Nightingale Place is set within the beautiful Surrey landscape and built around a central courtyard. Of the eight homes there are three different styles, each of which has its own decorative features, including attractive lead-covered roofs over both the bay window and porch.
The homes provide spacious, flexible accommodation which still maintains all the comfort and character of a country cottage. Specification is to the usual high standard that is expected of Swan Hill homes. High-quality designer kitchens by ALNO are set off with stylish stainless steel integrated appliances. Bathrooms and en suites feature classic white sanitaryware with quality chrome fittings.
Haslemere is ideal for commuting, shopping and entertainment, and its proximity to Guildford gives residents even more retail options. Current prices start at £345,000. For more information contact selling agent Hamptons on 01428 642307.
At Crest Nicholson’s Woodsome Grange development in Weybridge, the sales centre stays open until 7pm on Thursdays to cater for the increasing number of commuters who want to view these prestigious homes.
Woodsome Grange is one of the house builder’s newest and most sought-after developments. Located off St George’s Avenue, it features a choice of just 17 three-storey, four-bedroom terraced town houses and one detached two-storey gatehouse. Selected homes will feature garages and all will enjoy a secure setting with a high degree of privacy.
Prices at Woodsome Grange currently start at £495,000 for a four-bedroom detached home. Call 01932 845621 for further information.