George Wimpey City’s imaginative Battersea scheme, Falcon Wharf is drawing to a close with the news that over 80 per cent of the highly visual riverside scheme is now sold out and just 23 apartments now remain.
These include a collection of just eight two- and three bedroom split-level ‘Premier Collection’ apartments which are set apart from the rest of the scheme by their impressive size and the spectacular river views.
‘This has been a phenomenally successful development for us,’ confirmed Emma Freeman, Sales and Marketing Director for George Wimpey City. ‘Falcon Wharf has attracted potential owner occupiers and buy-to-let investors in their droves, all attracted by the potential in living at what has become a fast-paced, cosmopolitan area with excellent amenities and transport connections. We anticipate a great deal of interest in the remaining apartments and our Limited Edition selection.’
Created to maximise views over the river, the City of London and Canary Wharf, Falcon Wharf is one of the latest addition to London’s skyline. With 17 floors of curvilinear glass, aluminium and timber, it will become one of the tallest riverside residential towers in Battersea. Designed by renowned architect James Burland, the unique shape of Falcon Wharf with its four curved towers facing North, East, South and West will also undoubtedly make it a very distinctive landmark in London.
Both of the new show apartments are split over the ninth and tenth floors and have had the interiors creatively designed by Suna Interiors. Their brief was to create apartments that exude glamour and dignity, where executive couples, families or people enjoying a pied a terre would aspire to live and entertain in. With the elegant furniture in rich colours and exquisite accessories, they have certainly managed to do this.
Falcon Wharf now boasts an on-site marketing suite, so visitors can now not only view the existing one bedroom apartment, they can also see the new show apartments and also sit down with a member of the sales team to discuss reservations all in one place.
Battersea has excellent connections and transport links, a wide choice of amenities and a fast-paced waterside buzz which is making it popular with shrewd investor buyers and tenants alike.
Centrally located Thameside; around Battersea Square and Battersea High Street the development has excellent commuter links to central London: approximately 5 minutes on the train to Victoria Station and 8-10 minutes to Waterloo. With a prime position on the Thames, the City and the West End readily accessible and the vibrant Kings Road and Sloane Square just a short stroll away, Battersea has become a popular social spot dubbed as the New Chelsea, with a chic array of shops, bars, restaurants and the Victorian splendor of Battersea Park.
Current prices for the remaining homes start at £335,000 for a one-bedroom apartment whilst the Limited Edition duplex apartments are priced from £804,000. For full information on viewing the Limited Edition apartments or to stake your claim to other remaining homes, please contact the Falcon Wharf Marketing Suite which is open seven days a week from 10.00am-6.00pm on Tel: 0870 990 7599 or visit www.falconwharf.co.uk or come to the marketing suite in Flat 409, 34 Lombard Road, Battersea, SW11 3RF.
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In Bushey, Denham Homes is selling a truly special collection of apartments. Herne Mansions, originally built in the 18th century and then remodeled in the 19th, is now being restored and converted into 14 apartments, all of which are fitted with luxury kitchens with granite worktops and smart tiling. There is a residents’ lift and plenty room for you and your visitors to park.
Now resplendent with a re-roofed and redecorated exterior, Herne Mansions is once again an impressive structure, and another incredibly special aspect of this development is the way the house rests elegantly in its beautifully propositioned grounds. It sits in a verdant three acres of lawn and mature trees. And after a long day’s work, that is a fine thing to come home to.
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Beaufort Park Press Information October 2006 Beaufort Park is a groundbreaking new mixed-use development situated in Hendon, NW9, on the historically important RAF Hendon Aerodrome site.
The latest phase at Beaufort Park, The Alexander Apartments, offer a range of studios, 1 bedroom Manhattan style apartments as well as elite, and Premier apartments.
The one-bedroom Manhattan apartments are unique, offering customers the opportunity to purchase a one-bedroom apartment with the flexibility of open space living. A sliding partition creates separate living and sleeping zones, optimising both space and light.
The spacious and luxurious Premier apartments offer an even higher level of specification. Design detail in these stunning apartments, include items such as custom designed fitted kitchens and walk in wardrobes. Each of the Premier units affords a spacious balcony with breathtaking vistas across Beaufort Park and North London.
Prices for a studio apartment start from £154,950. For further sales information, please contact the Sales and Marketing Suite at Beaufort Park on 0208 511 8600 or email sales@beaufortpark.co.uk or visit www.beaufortpark.co.uk
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Two floors are better than one’
Want the flexibility of a house but with all the low maintenance benefits of an apartment? Well now you can have the best of both worlds with the stunning 2 bedroom duplex apartments at Consort Place in Tonbridge. This contemporary development on Albert Road by specialist housebuilder Fernham Homes is a real breath of fresh air, in a town where duplex apartments are rare.
The number of new apartments being built in Tonbridge is growing faster than ever, but this stylish development of just 8, one and two bedroom apartments has a modern twist, with the two bedroom apartments being built over the top two floors.
While the elevations may be elegant, these apartments are innately practical, giving purchasers flexibility over the two floors, without having to compromise on space.
Mary-Anne Staddon, Sales Director for Fernham Homes Ltd comments: ‘Consort Place is very individual in its design and the duplex apartments offer buyers the opportunity to combine both functionality and great design. When you factor in its central location, high specification and tasteful Georgian townhouse elevations, it’s easy to see why there has been significant interest in the homes, without a brick even being laid.’
Very close to the mainline station, Consort Place is perfectly placed to enjoy the best of the towns amenities and first-rate transport links, making it ideal for investors, commuters and first time buyers. The A21 is just a mile away, which links up with the M25, only a 20 minute* drive from the development.
Two of the duplex apartments enjoy attractive Juliet balconies with floor to ceiling windows, to create a light and airy feel within the apartment. The interiors will benefit from a high specification, with designer kitchens featuring integrated appliance, while the bathrooms will be fitted with contemporary suites and modern chrome fixtures.
Register your interest for these superior apartments with Fernham Homes now, on 01622 755388, or visit the Fernham Homes website at www.fernham-homes.co.uk
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GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE AT MONTACUTE MEWSAccording to research from Halifax Estate Agents, property prices in spa towns are 26% higher than those in surrounding areas. Royal Tunbridge Wells in particular has enjoyed a 67% price increase over the last five years and this popularity can be seen at the stylish Montacute Mews development built by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes where there are now just three highly specified apartments remaining.
To celebrate the sales success Millwood is also offering purchasers a host of incentives on what is the last chance to buy at this sophisticated development. The remaining homes are now ready to move into and buyers who reserve at Millwood’s incentive weekend on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November will receive their Stamp Duty paid, £500 towards legal fees in addition to carpets if they are able to complete by 31/03/07.
During the Georgian period the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells was the place to be seen in amongst royalty and the aristocracy. Today its reputation as a sought after town has been further validated by being selected as the third best place for a home in the recent television programme ‘Best and Worst Places to live in the UK’ fronted by Phil Spencer and Sofie Allsopp. The town still exudes charm and elegance and the homes at Montacute Mews have been designed in a classic Georgian style, reflecting the surrounding architectural vernacular.
Tony Lynn, Associate Sales & Marketing Director for Millwood Designer Homes comments: ‘Royal Tunbridge Wells offers homebuyers so much in terms of history, culture, entertainment and numerous renowned restaurants. Furthermore, it boasts excellent transport links to London, which is why it is such a popular place to live. The remaining apartments, one of which benefits from a private garden, offer purchasers the opportunity to buy into this prestigious address, assured that the capital appreciation will be great and with the current incentives there has never been a better time to buy.’
The homes at Montacute Mews feature elegant designer kitchens by Inca with a host of Siemens appliances. Bathrooms and en-suites feature luxurious sanitaryware in white, as well as a heated towel rail in chrome. In addition to the incentives, plot 13 has the added benefit of being sold complete with curtains, blinds, fixed lighting, wall coverings, pictures and mirrors, perfect for those who have fallen in love with the styling in the Show Apartment.
Commuters are well catered for with the easily accessible train station providing fast and frequent links to London’s Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo stations. The A21 is also within close proximity and links to the M25 and M20 motorways.
Air travel is just as convenient with Gatwick and Heathrow airports just 24 & 55 miles distant respectively and Ashford International Station just 23 miles away, which offers regular services to the continent.
The remaining apartments are priced from £308,000 to £397,000. For further information call the Marketing Suite and Show Apartment open Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm on 01892 538534. Alternatively call the appointed selling agent Kings on 01732 464658 or visit Millwood’s website at www.mdh.uk.com
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Bellway launches Robson Place at Willesden Green, north west LondonAward-winning housebuilder Bellway North London has launched its latest development in the attractive suburb of Willesden Green. Robson Place is a scheme of 82 new homes, comprising two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhouses, elegantly designed in a style reminiscent of the architecture of Georgian London.
The development is located off Pound Lane in an established, cosmopolitan community with excellent commuter links thanks to the nearby main line and jubilee line underground stations. The A40 also offers easy access to central London.
A suburb characterised by tree-line avenues and a wealth of independent retailers, buyers at Robson Green will have a host of amenities on their doorsteps including the famous Roundwood Park, which has English Heritage Grade II Listed Status. The park boasts a wildlife area, playground and café making it a popular destination for lazy Sundays with the newspapers and a picnic, and for families with young children.
Gladstone Park, the grounds of nearby Dollis Hill House, is also a popular destination for locals. Dollis Hill was a much-loved retreat for Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone who lent his name to the grounds when they were opened to the public in 1901.
Residents can also avail of a selection of schools and a well-equipped library that is home to much more than just books. Willesden Green library centre is also the place to rent DVDs, surf the net for free, borrow toys, enjoy exhibitions and meet and greets with authors.
Local restaurants and bars are also numerous with many reputable restaurants in the area.
According to Bellway North London Sales and Marketing Director Ian Sloan, a high level interest is expected in the division’s latest development:
‘Willesden Green has the friendly atmosphere and community spirit often associated with the suburbs, yet is ideally placed for commuters to central London and is perfect for those who would like to live within easy reach of the city centre. We expect properties at Robson Green to be snapped up quickly so would urge people to come and see for themselves the homes we are building’.
All homes at Robson Green are designed to a high specification with luxury fitted kitchens and integrated appliances. Two-bedroom apartments, which all feature video entry phones, are priced from £264,995, and three-bedroom houses from £399,995.
A sales advisor at Robson Place can be contacted on telephone number 0845 676 0255 and the sales office is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information visit: www.bellway.co.uk and click on ‘North London’.
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Ovaltine has been a favourite family brand in the UK for over 100 years and is still going strong. It’s now made in Switzerland, but until quite recently it came from the Ovaltine Factory in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, now spectacularly converted by Fairview into a unique development of 215 apartments, called The Ovaltine Apartments.
The scheme’s unique qualities are proving very attractive to investors, especially as Fairview is currently offering a great investor deal. They guarantee investment purchasers a 7.5% rental guarantee for a year, given in the form of a cashback sum when they complete. So, for example, on an apartment costing £214,995, this equates to the tidy sum of £16,125. In addition, the investor can keep all the rental income they receive during that first year.
Fairview has transformed an iconic site into a really exciting new place to live. The original factory façade remains, a typical streamlined white Art-Deco-style edifice built around 1930. Behind it, Fairview has constructed a range of bright, modern apartments with two to three bedrooms and a choice of different sizes and floorplans. The second phase has just been released of two and three-bedroom apartments, with en suite facilities, fully fitted kitchens with appliances and granite-effect worktops, and many have balconies with views over the gardens. There is also underground and undercroft residents’ parking.
The location is idyllic: right on the edge of the Grand Union Canal. The factory was fired by coal brought by barges on the canal. Now it offers a delightful and tranquil scene for the enjoyment of residents: who can fish, stroll, picnic and cycle and environs. As well as the tranquillity of the canal, the location offers other benefits to appeal to investors: close to Hemel Hempstead and Watford, and 27 minutes by train to Euston.
Proof that Ovaltine is good for investment health – 7.5% rental income guaranteed/2
Prices start at £174,995 for a one-bedroom. For further details please call The Ovaltine Apartments sales office on 01923 268921 or visit the website sales@fairview.co.uk
Tensquared (this is currently down as pic 5 for NHRU 543)
Tensquared is an iconic development of 100 luxury studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, is located off Hogg Lane at the heart of Grays town centre, Essex, and is very much a flagship development for the town.
Each individual and stylish apartment comes with secure undercroft parking and prices start at £129,950, representing excellent value for money for those working in central London reluctant or unable to pay central London prices. Tensquared represents astonishing value as well as being a good investment for the future, thanks to its location 35 minutes from the heart of the city.
Bellway offers its bespoke package to buyers at Tensquared, giving them an extensive range of options to upgrade aspects of the interior fittings and décor or to include additional items, so each apartment truly can be tailored to suit the individual’s tastes and lifestyle.
Buyers can take advantage of the unrivalled commuter links, with nearby Grays train station offering a rail link to London Fenchurch Street in 35 minutes and the nearby A13 offering a link to the M25 and wider motorway network. In addition, Stansted airport is under 40 miles away.
Thames Gateway North Sales and Marketing Manager Maria Morris said:
‘Tensquared is the ideal address for first-time buyers not willing to compromise on quality and design but wanting to get a foot-hold on the property ladder.
‘We are offering purchasers the opportunity to reserve off plan which has a number of benefits. It means that buyers can choose from a selection of plots within the building and we can tailor aspects of the interior décor to suit their personal tastes including kitchen units, worktops and tiles.
‘This is a fantastic opportunity to reserve one of the most exclusive addresses in Grays and we are already seeing a very high level of interest in these apartments.’
As well as being an excellent commuter location, Tensquared offers a host of amenities on the doorstep. Local supermarkets, the Queensgate Centre and The Mall in Grays are perfect for those day-to-day necessities. The wider picture is even better, with Thurrock Lakeside three miles away and Bluewater, with its 300 stores and 13-screen cinema, 12 miles away.
Those suffering from retail fatigue can relax and unwind at one of the abundance of nearby green spaces including Davy Down Riverside Park with its wildlife and meandering water meadows and Langdon Hills Country Park, with its panoramic views over the Thames Estuary and across to London.
For further details on Tensquared please call 0800 043 7777 or 01375 374444 or visit www.bellway.co.uk and click on Thames Gateway North.
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There are just two apartments remaining for sale at Senses South - the current phase of Berkeley Homes (Central London) Ltd’s Chelsea Bridge Wharf development in Battersea, opposite Battersea Park. They represent the last opportunities to take immediate occupation at this successful riverside development for 18 months.
Although Chelsea Bridge Wharf is gearing up for the launch of phase 5 early in 2007, occupation on the last phase won’t take place until mid-2008. However, the apartments that remain for sale in Senses South are built and ready to move in to.
The final two apartments at Senses South also offer purchasers looking in the Wandsworth Borough high class living at a low running cost. Wandsworth has the lowest council tax in the country yet enjoys some of the best services. This fact has been recognised by the Audit Commission, who commented: “For Wandsworth to be in the top tier of authorities while at the same time delivering the country’s lowest council tax is a phenomenal achievement. It puts Wandsworth is a class of its own.”
The two remaining apartments at Senses South are in band H, which translates to a monthly council tax bill of £1,286.82. This is less than half of what you would have to pay for a band H home in some other London boroughs. For example, a band H home in Richmond incurs a monthly bill of £2,839.82, while you’d have to pay out nearly double the Wandsworth band H charge in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, where residents in band H pay £2,411.16 a month.
Residents at Senses South also pay one of the lowest service charges for a new build property in the local area – a real bonus considered the level of luxury and quality of communal upkeep at Senses South.
The Senses South phase of Chelsea Bridge Wharf enjoys an enviable position on the development, with each apartment enjoying views over Battersea Park or the landscaped internal water garden – maximised by a spacious balcony to each apartment.
Both of the remaining apartments have two bedrooms, and have been designed with spacious living areas and floor to ceiling windows to act as a focal point, which also let in as must light as possible.
The living rooms and master bedrooms have mood lighting, and dimmer light controls for the bedrooms and bathrooms. Low voltage down lighters and polished chrome light switches are also installed throughout the apartments.
The two-bedroom apartments boast ergonomically designed kitchens feature Italian Linea Quattro furniture, Kupperbusch stainless-steel appliances, limestone worktops, porcelain tile flooring (with underfloor heating in master and en-suite bathrooms) and independently-controlled comfort cooling.
For peace of mind and security at Senses South, there is a 24-hour concierge service and monitored CCTV. A video entry system and wiring for intruder alarms are fitted for each apartment, together with multi-point locking and a spy hole, and the underground car parking also benefits from CCTV monitoring. Lifts and lift lobbies feature carpeting, painted wall designs and glazed doors.
The two-bedroom apartments are priced from £545,000. For a more information, call the Chelsea Bridge Wharf Sales and Marketing Suite on 0207 720 4000, or e-mail sales.cbw@berkeleyhomes.co.uk. For more information about Chelsea Bridge Wharf and other Berkley Homes developments, visit www.berkeleyhomes.co.uk.