Homes in the countryside offer a relaxed lifestyle. Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s available
Mulbarton, Norfolk Mulberry Gardens comprises 366 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses.
Internally the homes are of a classic yet contemporary design and are finished to the very highest standards. Purchasers can choose from a selection of designer kitchen cupboards and work surfaces, subject to stage of construction, and selected homes include a range style oven. Bathrooms are fitted with white suites with chrome fixtures and fittings.
The pretty village of Mulbarton is just seven miles from Norwich and gives easy access to the M1. The village has a primary and middle school, post office and village store, a traditional pub, farm shop and a medical and dental surgery.
Prices start from £179,995 for a three-bedroom house, from £284,995 for a four-bedroom house and from £499,995 for a five-bedroom house. For further information contact the marketing suite on 01508 578078 or visit hopkinshomes.co.uk.
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex Comprising spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments and two bedroom duplex apartments, St Johns offers the comfort of modern design while being surrounded by the tranquillity of the stunning historic village.
Inside, the duplex apartments boast a beautiful wooden spiral staircase, with chic chrome features which leads up to the bedrooms. The open living area in each apartment is benefited by exceptionally high ceilings and French doors which lead out to a balcony.
The open plan Urban Myth kitchen is fitted with Smeg appliances which include a stainless steel electric oven, stainless steel electric gas hob, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. The stylish bathrooms are fitted with crisp white Ideal Standard sanitary ware. The security features of each apartment include a video entry phone system and electric gate to the developments secure underground garage.
Stansted Mountfitchet is conveniently positioned just 50 minutes away from London’s Liverpool Street Station, Cambridge is less than 30 miles away and Stansted airport is seven miles away, making it the ideal location for travel connections both nationally and internationally.
Show apartment open daily between 10am-5pm. Prices for duplex apartments start from £275,000 for a two-bedroom, two bathroom apartments with balconies. Standard one-bedroom apartments are priced from £179,995 and two-bedroom apartments from £232,500. Contact Higgins Homes on 01279 813 986 or visit higginshomes.co.uk.
Farnham Royal, BerkshireThe Grange is a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.
The Grange is very well connected with direct trains from Burnham Railway Station to London, as well as the M40, M4 and M25 motorways all within a few minutes drive of the village. Homes in Farnham Royal are highly sought-after, not only by professionals, but also families who benefit from a village lifestyle while still having easy access to Slough and Beaconsfield town centres, as well as a host of reputable schools.
Prices start from £330,000. For further information contact the sales and marketing suite and show
home, which is open daily 10am–5pm, on 01753 647 400. Alternatively visit lindenhomes.co.uk.
Worth, West Sussex Banner Homes is to create an up-market new collection of fourteen houses and apartments on the site of the former Barnwood Hotel.
The development will comprise of five four- and five-bedroom detached homes and some exclusive two-bedroom apartments. The homes are set to appeal to professionals and families who are looking for quiet village living combined with access to great transport links.
The detached homes include a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with French doors that open out onto the garden, a separate lounge, dining room and a cloakroom. Upstairs, there is a master bedroom complete with an en-suite and either fitted wardrobes or a dressing area, the second bedroom comes complete with its own fitted wardrobes and in some instances a en-suite and a further family bathroom is also available, along with plenty of storage space.
The two bedroom apartments consist of a contemporary kitchen, spacious lounge, master bedroom complete with en-suite and fitted wardrobes, family bathroom and a second bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes.
All the homes at Barnwood Place will also benefit from a garage or allocated car parking.
For further information about the properties now available off-plan, contact Banner Homes Wessex on 0870 1978822 or visit bannerhomes.co.uk.
Kirdford, West Sussex Bourn Meadows is a stunning collection of traditional-style two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes set around a lovely village green. .
Homes at the development are fitted to a high specification. Each kitchen is fitted with granite worktops and a full range of integrated appliances including a double oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine whilst the elegant bathrooms and en suites are fitted with white sanitaryware from Twyford’s Galerie range.
Prices start from £315,000 for a two-bedroom terraced home. Show home now open. Contact Rydon Homes on 01403 820824 or see rydonhomes.co.uk for more details.
Newell Green, Nr Bracknell, Berkshire The cottages at Newell Green Farm feature light, spacious accommodation.
Fitted kitchens boast a comprehensive range of appliances in a stainless steel finish. Each of the three bedrooms has built-in wardrobes and the master benefits from en-suite facilities while the remaining two are served by the main bathroom.
Externally, gardens are beautifully designed and each of the properties has its own garage – something that is increasingly rare in today’s new homes.
Prices for the remaining three-bedroom, cottage-style properties start at £415,000. For further information visit millgatehomes.co.uk.
Ashtead, Surrey Warren Court comprises a selection of one- and two- bedroom apartments exclusively for the over 65s.
The apartments offer classically proportioned rooms finished to an exceptional specification. Home owners benefit from an elegant drawing room, beautifully landscaped communal grounds and a concierge service.
The development is situated off the Leatherhead Road, less than half a mile from Ashtead’s bustling village high street.
Prices at Warren Court range from £249,950 to £360,000. For further details on the homes and of the Assisted Move scheme visit the sales and marketing suite, open daily from 10am–4pm, or call 01372 276098. Outside of these hours, call selling agent Patrick Gardner & Co on 01372 360832 or visit millgatehomes.co.uk.
Great Baddow, Essex Clarion Gate will consist of 119 two- and three-bedroom cottages, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and 74 one- and two-bedroom apartments, all centred around a striking village green.
The development, due to launch early this year, is conveniently located on Beehive Lane, just 1.5 miles from the centre of Chelmsford and the mainline train station. The A12 is also within easy reach, providing excellent access to the M1 and M25. Alternatively, Stansted Airport is just less than twenty miles away.
Prices have not yet been set but are likely to range from approximately £165,000.
For more information and to register interest for the forthcoming launch, contact Crest Nicholson on 01277 693230 or visit crestnicholson.com.
Little Canfield, EssexThe Thatchams is the first phase of homes at Priors Green occupying a prominent position within the village. Two village ponds front the development and the two-, three- and four-bedroom houses flank tree-lined boulevards. There are also two landscaped children’s play areas at the heart of the development.
Internally great emphasis has been placed on creating well proportioned, light and airy living spaces. Houses feature open plan kitchen/breakfast or kitchen/living areas, with doors leading onto a garden. Master bedrooms have either fitted wardrobes or dressing rooms and an en-suite shower or bathroom fitted with sleek white sanitary ware and chrome fixtures and fittings.
Bishop’s Stortford is just over six miles from The Thatchams and has a wide range of high street and boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as excellent local schools. Priors Green is conveniently located just four miles from junction 8 of the M11. There are regular trains to London Liverpool Street from Bishop’s Stortford train station, taking approximately 43 minutes. London Stansted Airport is just under three miles from the development.
Prices at start from £200,000 for a two-bedroom house, from £236,000 for a three-bedroom house and from £350,000 for a four-bedroom house. Contact the Marketing Suite on 0845 071 2072 or visit thatchams.net.