The first homes go on sale over the weekend
of 22 and 23 April at Kennet Island, St James Homes’ new £200 million urban village in south-west Reading. Proof that
this development is set to cause ripples in the local property market can be
found in the pre-interest would-be buyers have shown: there have been over
1,000 general enquiries, and more than 100 people have made pre-launch viewing
appointments. Also, several have expressed the intention of camping out the
night before the launch to ensure they get the pick of the plots. Kennet Island is Reading’s largest
ever single-site development and will feature 850 high-quality residential
dwellings set around a central piazza, along with commercial properties and
leisure facilities. Work is now underway and prices will start at just
£130,000. The first 26 homes will be available during launch weekend on a
first-come-first-served basis. Call 0845 603 4043 or see kennetisland.co.uk.
Reigate, Surrey
The very last home is
available at Barratt’s The Coppice & The Gables, located just minutes from
the town centre. The three-bedroom cottage, located in The Coppice, has a large
kitchen/dining room, ideal for entertaining. Transport-wise, the home has
allocated parking – but with the station just minutes away (Victoria 38 minutes) you have the choice of commutes.
Priced at £389,995. Call 01737 246311 for further information.
Coxheath, Kent
The
weekend of 22 and 23 April sees the launch of the exclusive Orchard Place. There are just 14 three- and
four-bedroom houses and a single two-bedroom apartment – all in a delightful
village setting. The M20 is nearby and Maidstone East station offers trains to Victoria taking less than an hour. Call
Fernham Homes on 01622 755388 or
selling agents RPC on 01622 691911 or Page & Wells on 01622 625129.
Englefield Green, Surrey
Fircroft in Bagshot Road is an exclusive gated development of 14 luxury
one- and two-bedroom apartments and nine desirable three- and four-bedroom
homes. The development provides privacy and security and the location has good
access to the M25 and M3, as well as Egham station. Prices range from £239,950 for a two
bedroom-apartment to £419,950 for a four-bedroom Thaxted home. Call 01784
435862 for more information.
Camberley, Surrey
Premier Properties
launched the Grasmere development last month and already sell-out
looms. The ten luxury apartments have American white oak doors, soft carpeting
throughout, solid granite kitchen worktops and private landscaped grounds.
Prices range from £265,000 for a two-bedroom ground floor apartment to £350,000
for a top-floor apartment with over 1,000 sq ft of living space. Call sole
agents Carson & Company on 01276 20804.
Purley, Surrey
Charnleigh
Gate is a unique collection of just four luxury five-bedroom detached homes
situated in a private gated cul-de-sac just off Russell Hill. Set in spacious
landscaped gardens, the high spec includes wiring for home cinema
entertainment. Purley is well placed for fast travel into central London or for a quick getaway to the
country via the nearby M25 and M23. Prices from £725,000. Call 020 8668 1211.
Chelmsford, Essex
Brookglade
Court Homes has created a collection of 12 individual homes specially
for over-55s at Little Orchards. Situated in the grounds of an elegant old town
house only a mile and a half from the town centre, these homes have been
constructed to the highest standard and provide plenty of space. Most of the houses
are on two floors, with large living rooms and dining rooms, as well as fitted
kitchens with a range of appliances. Each property has an allocated pergola
covered car parking space, while in the communal gardens there is a pavilion
and a cycle store. An assisted move package is being offered, which means
selling agents Savills will appoint an agent for your present home, provide
advice on offers, liaise with the solicitors and manage the whole process on
your behalf – and, subject to approval, Brookglade Court Homes Ltd will meet
the costs. A manager is on-site to help with such tasks as booking flights and
taxis, ordering and taking in supermarket deliveries and keeping an eye out
when a property’s owners are away. Contact Savills on
01245 293233.