Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s available in the picturesque county
WeybridgeGower House, situated in Gower Road on the edge of St George’s Hill, is a luxury gated development comprising 12 large two-bedroom apartments capped by a stunningly spacious penthouse.
The development will be set in landscaped gardens and benefit from underground car parking with two spaces for each two-bedroom apartment, and three for the penthouse.
Gower House will be ideal for those who want to make the most of the local area with its extensive selection of fashionable bars and restaurants, good shopping and excellent sporting amenities, including the renowned St George’s Hill Golf Club. For those who want to travel further afield, transport links are excellent. Nearby Weybridge station is only a 30 minute train journey from London and the A3 is also close by, offering easy access to London, the south coast and junction 10 of the M25.
Work has already started and it is anticipated that the homes will be ready to move into in autumn 2008. Prices are expected to start from around £600,000.
Ccontact Consero Homes on 01483 458875 or Helas Wolf estate agents on 01932 820222. Alternatively, visit conserohomes.com.
East MoleseyRotary Court is an exclusive development of 26 studio, one-, two and three-bedroom apartments in Hampton Court.
Once owned by the Crown Estate and used for a variety of purposes, Rotary Court has now been converted into stylish, residential apartments; many with balconies or terraces, and all with a high level of specification.
With its elegant, white-rendered façade and sash windows, the Rotary Court is undoubtedly impressive but the early Victorian building is only part of the development’s appeal. The fabulous lawned rear garden, with its mature trees, weeping willows and shrubs, sweeps down towards the River Thames providing a delightful oasis for the exclusive use of owners.
The location, within a few minutes of the shops and restaurants at East Molesey and approximately three and a half miles from Esher, is undoubtedly popular. Together, neighboring Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park span over 1,000 acres and, in addition to the social scene on offer at The Thames Motor Yacht Club, there are various sports clubs in the local area including Hampton Court Palace Golf Club. There’s a local fitness centre nearby and Hampton’s heated open air pool within easy reach. Hampton Court Palace, just across the road, offers easy access to the riverbank, gardens and events at the palace.
Only eight properties remain. Prices start from £175,000. Contact Beechcroft on 020 8979 8482 or visit rotarycourt.co.uk.
AshteadWarren Court consists of thirty one- and two-bedroom apartments exclusively for the over 65’s. The development will feature a superlative specification and beautiful landscaped gardens. In addition to the privacy of their apartments, homeowners will be able to benefit from a beautifully furnished residents’ drawing room with its state-of-the-art entertainment system and a concierge service that will be on hand to take care of things like taking deliveries, making restaurant and theatre reservations, and booking transport to and from airports.
Warren Court is less than ½ a mile from sought-after Ashtead’s bustling village high street and the Capio Private Hospital.
Prices at Warren Court range from £249,950 to £360,000. Millgate also offers an Assisted Move scheme. For full details, 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 alternatively visit millgatehomes.co.uk.
AddlestoneAbbots Croft comprises a mix of one- and two-bed apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses.
Internally, all of the homes have been finished with a fresh and contemporary feel, featuring open plan living areas to maximise the use of light and space. Apartments at Corner House and Abbeymede Court feature sizeable living/dining areas, with a fitted modern kitchen and co-ordinated laminated worktops.
The three- and four-bedroom houses have private gardens and are laid out across three floors, with a family room on the ground floor and separate living room on the first floor. Bathrooms feature white sanitaryware by Roca and chrome Hansgrohe mixer taps and fittings.
The two-, three- and four-bedroom homes all have en suite facilities to the master bedroom
Subject to the stage of construction, Crest Nicholson also offers purchasers the option to co-ordinate various additional features of the interior finish to create a personal space that meets individual requirements.
The M25 is less than a mile away and Guildford, Basingstoke, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports all within easy reach. From nearby Chertsey station, London Waterloo is under an hour away via Weybridge or Feltham.
Prices start from £184,950 for a one-bedroom apartment.
For more information or to book an appointment contact the Sales and Marketing Suite on 0870 751 3594 or visit crestnicholson.com.
ReigateOnly four apartments remain at High Cedars.
The gated and attractively landscaped development boasts generously sized two- and three-bedroom apartments that sit over two buildings, Chiltern Lodge and Malvern House.
The development is located off a leafy avenue in a peaceful part of town but close to amenities. Reigate offers a range of trendy shops and quality supermarkets and a number of pubs, bars, a club, cinema and restaurants. Reigate also has three secondary schools and a college, and excellent rail links into London.
Prices at High Cedars start from £365,000. Marketing suite is open daily from 10am-5pm. Call 01737 248842 or visit charleschurch.com.
CaterhamThis gated development for the over 60’s boasts just 32 new homes.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds and located just off Stafford Road, Reflections is within walking distance of Caterham town centre and railway station. In addition to 14 different styles of one- and two-bedroom apartment, the development offers a communal lounge and conservatory, a guest suite for visiting family and friends along with a warden call service.
Prices to be released shortly. Fairview New Homes can help with the sale of an existing property free of charge or will pay estate agents, legal fees and stamp duty on the purchase of a new apartment.
Contact the Anglia Secure Homes’ sales team on 07884 233569 or 07831 284006.
West MoleseyOnly seven new homes remain available in Mosaic, an attractive development of 21 three- and four-bedroom mews houses and town houses and 10 one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens with residents’ parking, it is ideally located for commuters being within reach of the M3, M24 and Hampton Court station.
One-bedroom apartments are priced from £191,000 and a two-bedroom at £225,000. A three-bedroom house remains, priced at £350,000 and four-beds from £360,000.
Incentives are available. For further information call 020 8979 8978 between 10am-5pm Thursday to Monday. Details of all Fairview New Homes’ developments are available on the website at fairview.co.uk.
EsherConsero Homes has received planning permission for ten four- and five-bedroom homes at More Lane. The development will include eight four-bedroom townhouses and two five-bedroom detached houses.
The development enjoys stunning views as it sits opposite Sandown Park racecourse and backs on to open countryside; yet is within walking distance of the centre of Esher with its excellent shopping facilities, cinema and renowned restaurants.
Esher is situated within the prosperous ‘stockbroker belt’. It boasts a large number of elegant homes, a wide choice of well regarded public and private schools, and a bustling high street. The station provides a quick link to London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes. The A3 is less than a mile away, giving swift access to the M25 orbital motorway, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Completion is scheduled for the end of 2008; prices are likely to start in the region of £1 million.
Potential buyers can register their interest by calling Consero Homes on 01483 458875
or the selling agents, Hamptons, Putney on 0845 6181230. Information on these and other Consero Homes’ developments is also available at conserohomes.com.
HindheadThe Beacon is a gated development of stunning apartments situated amongst Surrey’s exclusive areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Beyond the development’s wide, sweeping lawns and verdant parkland setting lie the breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills, one of England’s finest landscapes. The development itself is situated on top of Gibbet Hill, the second highest hill in Surrey, affording residents spectacular views across the Weald and on a clear day as far as Canary Wharf.
The Beacon is located in the quaint village of Hindhead, which offers a range of local amenities and excellent road links, which will be improved further in 2011 with the construction of the new A3 Hindhead tunnel. The pretty town of Haslemere, with its cobbled streets and selection of eateries, is approximately five miles away. Guildford, 15 miles from the development, offers leisure facilities and an array of restaurants and bars.
Prices for the two-bedroom apartments start from £269,950 and the three-bedroom apartments from £344,950.
For more information contact the sales and marketing suite on 0870 751 0496 or visit crestnicholson.com/thebeacon.