Sussex is the dream county for those looking for a peaceful, rural retreat
as well as easy access to a wide range of amenities, says Anna Bowden.
As life gets busier and more hectic by
the minute it is often hard to see past the grind of our working lives. Few of
us are lucky enough to work rurally; most have to make that daily trek across
town, whether by public transport or car, getting stuck in traffic and dealing
with the hordes of others around us. What we need to remember, however, is that
although our working lives are stressful our home lives don’t have to be as
well. How much better would you feel if, once you left the office, you could
head out of town into the country? To a peaceful, green environment?
If this is your dream then Sussex is your
county. Green, leafy and close to the sea, Sussex boasts beautiful, peaceful
living with access to an enormous range of amenities. And not only that: it
also boasts a plethora of high-quality new home developments, where lucky
buyers can enjoy the best of both town and country living.
Only five apartments now remain for sale
at Sunley’s The Manor in Horsham, a
collection of apartments on the site of the former RSPCA headquarters in
Sussex. Four of the apartments are located in the actual Grade II listed
headquarters building and feature an extensive amount of space: up to 2,000 sq
ft, which allows as much room as possible to incorporate furniture from a large
family home. All the rooms include many of the original features, retaining
carefully restored original doors and windows.
Contrasting strongly, internal features
of the refurbished apartments are chic, contemporary and high specification.
Kitchens include granite worktops, integrated appliances and Amtico flooring,
while bathrooms boast contemporary white sanitary ware with Aqualisa shower units
and heated towel rails. The apartments also provide pre-wiring for IT, audio
and video entry system as well as allocated parking and a gated entrance.
The fifth remaining apartment has three
bedrooms and boasts a spiral staircase up to a mezzanine floor above, creating
a penthouse feel and overlooking Horsham town centre. The dining area has an
atrium window, contributing to the feeling of space and light.
Prices at The Manor start from £425,000
for the new build penthouse and from £670,000 for the refurbished three-bedroom
apartments. Call 01403 211466 to find out more.
Millwood Designer Homes has recently
received planning permission for Lordswell
House, an individual new home on the outskirts of Crowborough. The house is
an exquisite Yeoman style five/seven-bedroom detached home on a one-acre plot.
Located in a sought-after position, set back from Lordswell Lane, the house
benefits from a south-facing rear garden.
Tony Lynn, sales and marketing manager
for Millwood, comments, ‘We are delighted to have received planning permission
for Lordswell House. It is a remarkable home that will, of course, benefit from
traits indicative of all Millwood Homes, with a luxurious interior, meticulous
attention to detail, a high level of quality, impressive specification and a
traditionally styled exterior.
‘We have enjoyed previous success in
Crowborough with the remarkable Chilington Manor, which was sold in record
time, and I am sure that Lordswell House will prove to be just as successful.’
Early purchasers at Lordswell House have
the opportunity to take advantage of Millwood’s Design and Build scheme, which
allows home buyers to personalise their new home and tailor it to their
individual requirements. Working closely with Millwood’s experienced design
team purchasers can choose preferred floor plans and specification, subject to
the usual planning consents.
Lordswell House is priced at £1,025,000.
For further information contact selling agent Wood and Pilcher on 01892 665666.
Millwood is also offering a stunning new
show home at its Henley Park
development in Sovereign Harbour North, Eastbourne, which has been so
successful that two reservations have been taken since its recent launch. The
new show apartment will be located within the recently completed block of apartments
which overlooks the picturesque residents’ waterside gardens and seating area.
Millwood’s Tony Lynn comments, ‘The
Henley Apartments have enjoyed a superb sales success with over 50 per cent of
the apartments now sold, which is no surprise as they really do offer the best
of both worlds. Purchasers can relax in the landscaped gardens overlooking the
water that have been integrated into the development, take a stroll to the
vibrant harbour just minutes away and enjoy an al fresco meal at one of the many
marina bars and restaurants, or simply bask in the luxury of their new
apartment and enjoy a bottle of wine on their private balcony – it really is
the life!’
The impressive specification at the
development includes fully fitted designer kitchens by James Theobald, with
modern stainless steel integrated appliances; luxury white bathroom suites with
tiling from Porcelanosa, contemporary chrome fittings throughout, contemporary
wardrobes from Portico and pre-wiring for surround sound.
Prices for The Henley Apartments start
from £159,950. Call 01323 472882 to find out more.
Appledore Developments has created four
new mews cottages and converted an original oast house into a magnificent
four-bedroom home at its Oast Place
development in Wadhurst, on the Kent/Sussex border. Yvette Brotherton, sales
and marketing director at Appledore, comments, ‘Appledore always strives for
the best at its developments, and Oast Place is certainly no exception. With
fully fitted designer kitchens and stainless steel integrated appliances,
hardwood flooring, luxury bathroom suites and high quality internal decoration,
all you need to do it move in!
‘Furthermore, in the Oast House we have
installed a magnificent master bedroom suite complete with a galleried dressing
area and en suite bathroom that has pristine white sanitary ware and stylish
tiling. I would urge potential buyers to visit Oast Place – this is a
specification that really must be seen to be believed.’
The development is also perfectly located
just off Wadhurst High Street and close to excellent transport links, while at
the same time enjoying peaceful immediate surroundings. For further information
contact selling agent Humberts on 01892 782424.
The first show apartment at Berkeley
Homes’ Bournemouth development Devonshire Court
attracted more than 300 visitors in just one weekend at its recent opening,
leading to the sale of a remarkable 58 properties out of the 89 available.
Jason Stokes, sales and marketing
director for Berkeley Homes Southern, says, ‘Many of those who came to view the
new show apartment had already reserved apartments off-plan, so this was an
opportunity to see exactly what they were buying, from drawing board to
reality. I am delighted to say that the design and specification exceeded their
expectations and their feedback was excellent.’
Devonshire Court comprises two new buildings that have been classically designed in
the style of traditional Victorian coastal architecture. The scheme features
elegant façades of cream render and key-scored stucco with a wealth of bay
windows and generous balconies. The focal corner of the front East Building
features a tower of bays capped by an octagonal turret roof, while the West Building to
the rear backs onto one of Eastbourne’s parks. Between the two will be a new courtyard garden for the
exclusive enjoyment of residents.
Interiors are high-specification and
luxurious as is fitting for Berkeley. Master bedrooms feature en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes
and there is also a main bathroom and a useful storage cupboard.
Prices at Devonshire Court start from £195,000. For details call 01323 748951.
Berkeley has five family homes remaining at Highleigh Fields in the leafy hamlet of Highleigh, near Chichester. All the homes have
been designed in the classic Sussex
style of architecture, with richly coloured brick elevations, clay tile hanging
and timber detailing. Large bay windows, first floor oriels and timber verandas
to selected homes add further touches of distinction.
Homes at Highleigh Fields cost from
£645,000. Call 01243 641393.
Crest Nicholson is offering a superb new
mortgage deal on selected plots at Central Square
in Bolnore Village; subject to terms and conditions buyers will pay 2.75 per cent for
the first 18 months followed by 4.99 per cent for a limited time. This means
that purchaser could, at first, be paying as little as £100 per week to live in
Bolnore Village.
‘This is a truly amazing offer, limited
to selected plots only,’ says Crest Nicholson South managing director Graeme
Milne. ‘If you were buying at a purchase price of £199,950 and using a five per
cent deposit, this would equate to just £435 on an interest-rate only, thanks
to the subsidised rate.’
The Central Square
apartments represent an opportunity to be at the thriving heart of the village
community and within easy access of every superb amenity it has to offer.
Situated directly above the newly created village shops, each apartment will
provide spacious and attractive living space for couples and single buyers.
Arranged on two floors above the village
shops, each apartment features its own uniquely designed frontage with Tudor
styling, render, timber and decorative brickwork all used to attractive effect.
The apartments – some with two bedrooms and some with one bedroom and a useful
study – enjoy various layouts to guarantee light, bright and spacious living
accommodation. Many apartments benefit from French casement doors opening onto
a Juliet balcony overlooking the attractive landscaped square, and en suite
facilities are provided with most designs.
Prices start from £199,950. Call 01444
440052 to find out more.