Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Barratt is marketing its brand new homes at its Thorpe Place development in the village of Kirby Cross, just a mile from Frinton. The mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses, together with a two-bedroom coach house, means there’s something for a wide range of buyers, from first-timers and investors to downsizers and growing families. There is excellent provision for parking, with garages or allocated spaces for all the homes. Just minutes away from Thorpe Place is Kirby Cross station, which offers services to Liverpool Street, via Thorpe, in less than an hour. Colchester, with its busy shopping centre, wealth of bars and restaurants, multi-screen cinema and popular Mercury Theatre, is just 20 minutes away. Families will also appreciate the excellent schools in the area. Barratt is assisting first-time buyers by offering to pay their five per cent deposit. And those who are trading up to a higher-priced home will appreciate Barratt’s popular part-exchange scheme, in which Barratt buys an existing home at up to full market value, giving a guaranteed sale and saving time, estate agent fees and worry. Off-plan purchasers can take advantage of Earlybird prices at Thorpe Place which range from £169,995 for a one-bedroom house to £379,995 for a five-bedroom house. For further information contact the Barratt sales office on 01255 679096.
Hammersmith, London
St James Homes has launched the second phase of its visionary new PumpHouse development, located midway between Chiswick and Hammersmith and between the Great West Road and the Thames waterfront. The gated development of 43 apartments boasts an extremely high specification. To register interest call 020 8878 9140. Prices range from £235,000 for a studio to £405,000 for two-bedroom apartments. Visit stjameshomes.co.uk.
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Plot 108 at Fairlands Mews, a development of apartments and houses backing on to the 120-acre Fairlands Valley Park, is currently available with a great investors’ offer: curtains, lighting and carpets are included, in addition to a guaranteed six per cent rental yield for 12 months. The apartment has two good-sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite. Conditions apply. Price £179,950. Call 0870 755 1644.
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
Linden Homes is selling Fernleigh, a popular development of apartments and three-bedroom houses. There is just on two-bedroom apartment remaining, along with a number of three-bedroom homes – and Linden offers part-exchange on the latter. The sole remaining apartment is on the market at £189,950, while the three-bedroom homes are priced from £299,950. For more information call 01494 484801 or visit lindenhomes.co.uk.
Woolwich, London
Corner Homes offers Mast Quay, a development of 158 one-, two- and three-bedroom riverside apartments. Woolwich has excellent transport connections to the City, Canary Wharf and the West End, allowing for less commuting and more enjoyment of life. The development has video entryphone, 24-hour secure parking and communal rooftop gardens with river and City views. Prices from £270,000. Call Knight Frank on 020 8317 9757.