A waterside location is a huge bonus when it comes to buying a home. Johnny Turner sees some wonderful new homes with an aquatic location.
The appeal of living by a body of water is timeless. Whether a river, lake or open sea, canal or small stream, being near water is automatically relaxing. Home buyers are very drawn to waterside locations, and South East England is a great place to find watery places. Developers have been very busy building near water, as the current selection of new homes shows.
Springfield Quay is a stylish development of luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments in a sought-after location overlooking the River Medway in Maidstone. With a location near the town centre and rail station, Springfield Quays is ideally situated for those who want to enjoy both an out-of-London living experience without giving up proximity to the buzzing business world of the capital.
These brand new apartments enjoy a fabulous specification, which includes designer fitted kitchen, spacious living/dining room (some with balcony or terrace). There is also an allocated parking space.
Prices at Springfield Quay range from £159,995 to £232,950. For more information contact the sales office, open seven days a week, on 01622 693252.
From river to sea, we go next to Gladedale Homes’ luxury development of seafront apartments at Shoebury Garrison in Shoebury, Essex. Outlook is an exclusive collection of two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses set on the beach and offering uninterrupted sea views.
The 30 apartments are located in three blocks, each having state-of-the-art specification, floor-to-ceiling windows, underground parking, spacious terraces and sweeping balconies – the ultimate in stylish living.
Besides the excellent advantage of a seaside placement, Outlook, as part of the exclusive Shoebury Garrison development, also has access to a lovely village environment, with beautiful surrounding parkland, chapel, coastal pathways, cricket pitch, old village square and pavilion. Prices start from £380,000. Call Gladedale Homes on 01702 290232 or selling agents Starfish Land & New Homes on 01277 204144.
For sheer view-power it is difficult to beat the River Thames. George Wimpey City presents the spectacular Falcon Wharf, located in an enviable Thames-side location in Battersea. The 124 apartments in the landmark 17-storey glass-fronted building is sure to be one of the most impressive sites on what is already one of the most breathtaking riverside stretches in the capital.
Find out about prices and availability by calling selling agents Hamptons International on 0870 990 7599.
Meanwhile, upriver in Maidenhead, Antler Homes is selling Taplow Quay, a development of eight three-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom house built on the site of a period villa. The scheme has stunning views across the Thames as well as access straight out onto the tow path which runs alongside the river.
Karen Lee Brindle, sales director of Antler Homes Southern, says, ‘At Taplow Quay the objective has always been very much about recapturing the traditional exterior while creating a sleek, modern interior. The atmosphere inside the properties is one of relaxed waterfront living, with views straight out on to the river. It really feels like you’re not in town yet the development is centrally located in the smart suburb of Taplow.’
Three-bedroom apartments are available for sale at prices starting from £435,000. For more information contact Antler Homes’ sales office on 01628 777395 or visit the website antlerhomes.co.uk.