New Homes - Bedfordshire

This ambitious development on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border is one of the South East’s most desirable places to buy.
With an increasing shortage of available land for housing and pressure from the government to take more care of the environment, making the most of existing space is high on developers’ list of priorities these days. And developments such as Fairfield Park do exactly that.

Fairfield Park is an imaginative project in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, breathing new life into a former Grade II Victorian mental asylum and its 173 acres of grounds. The hospital was closed down in 1999 and became derelict, and is now the centre of a multi-million-pound scheme in which a consortium of builders will provide around 1,000 new homes.

The regeneration aspect of Fairfield Park is not its only attraction. Villages are racing back into fashion, popular with those who are tired of the anonymity of the cities and keen to be part of a community; and this collection of homes is perfect in that respect. Not only does it offer communal space and facilities for all residents, it also offers proximity to excellent transport links so that those who work in the cities can have the best of both worlds.

The setting is fantastic – Fairfield Park is situated in mature parkland just a short drive from the towns of Letchworth and Hitchin, and is only two miles from junction 10 of the A1(M). There is easy access to London via railway stations at Hitchin, Letchworth and Arlesey – all of these stations run regular services to King’s Cross. And for frequent flyers, Luton Airport is just over ten miles away.
Fairfield Park is ideal for families. Educationally, the area is served well with pre-school, nursery, primary and secondary schools in Stotfold, Arlesey, Letchworth and Hitchin, as well as North Herts College, which offers further education opportunities. These nearby towns also offer a wealth of leisure, entertainment and shopping facilities, including cinemas, swimming pools, sports centres, golf courses, restaurants, bars and clubs.

Stamford Homes offers wonderful homes in a prime Fairfield Park setting. There is a range of stunning three- and four-bedroom terraced and detached family homes, including the impressive three-bedroom Newton design, which currently has a series of special offers available on plot 137.
Living and sleeping areas are spread over three spacious floors and can be adapted to suit individual requirements and lifestyle needs. Priced at £375,000, the Newton comes with free carpets throughout, as well as turfed and landscaped gardens. Stamford Homes is offering three per cent deposit paid, which marks an extra saving of £11,250.

Prices at Stamford Homes’ development at Fairfield Park start at £255,000. The sales office and show home are open daily from 10.30am to 5pm. Contact the sales team on 01426 835192.
Bryant Homes has just launched its Fairfield Park development. The selection of unique one-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom homes is available for house hunters to buy off-plan. A show home is planned for later in the year.

Bryant Homes’ prestigious development will offer a wide range of house styles to suit all needs. The Barns is an imaginative refurbishment on the grounds of the 19th-century Fairfield Hospital – a magnificent Grade II listed landmark featuring one bedroom apartments and two bedroom homes. Three-bedroom homes will also be available, along with a single four-bedroom property called the Farmhouse, a spacious family home with contemporary styling and features, two en-suite bathrooms, three reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room.
All the homes are built to a high specification with double glazing, gas central heating, fitted kitchens with oven, hob and hood, integrated appliances including fridge freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher and ceramic floor and wall tiles. 

This exclusive new development from Bryant Homes follows on from the company’s other successful developments in the area including Northfield Grange and Grange View.
Regional senior sales manager, Heather Holl, said: ‘We expect our Fairfield Park development to attract a great deal of attention from house hunters as Bryant is well known in the area. Not only will purchasers be attracted to the unique lifestyle and stunning surroundings that the development will have to offer, there is also the added convenience of great commuter links.’
Prices for these stunning new properties start from just £175,000. Call the marketing suite, open daily, on 01462 733785.

Miller Homes currently offers properties ranging from two to five bedrooms. With two-bedroom apartments priced from £189,950 and ready to move into, there will definitely be a lot of interest from first-time buyers. These are ‘detached’ apartments built over garage blocks and finished to an excellent specification.
The range of houses includes the popular Alice design, a three-bedroom terraced home, available from only £229,950. There are also four-bedroom houses, many including such features as a garden room or family room, priced from £334,995. Top of the range is the Victoria five-bedroom home, priced at £549,995.
Miller Homes at Fairfield Park is located off the Hitchin Road out of nearby Stotfold. The sales centre is open daily from 10am to 5pm and can be contacted on 0845 676 0171.
Charles Church has a wide range of homes at Fairfield Park, including two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom homes, each designed in keeping with the Victorian style of the development.
Prices currently range from £179,995 to £619,995. The sales office is open 11am to 5pm. For further information call 01462 835407.

Charles Church has announced the launch of a second phase of luxurious new homes. The
selection of 28 newly designed properties with include some with beautiful views of the surrounding parkland. The homes offer purchasers the opportunity to buy a Charles Church home designed specifically to complement its natural surroundings and established properties in the area.
Each home features superb levels of specification, including a well-planned and imaginatively-designed kitchen fitted with a luxurious range of units including oven, hob, and hood, as well as integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The spacious living area is ideal for the family to relax in together and boasts superb French doors which flood the room with natural light.
The lavish master bedroom comes with its own en suite shower room for added convenience. Further bedrooms will be served by the main family bathroom featuring sleek white sanitaryware and enhanced by chrome fittings.
For further information or to register your interest please contact Charles Church North London on 0845 121 2211 or visit charleschurch.com.

Twigden Homes will be developing over eight acres of the Fairfield Park project, creating a variety of Victorian-style houses and paying particular attention to detail. Care has been taken to ensure that the development is sympathetically designed to blend with surrounding countryside and architecture.
Twigden’s contribution to Fairfield Park will be built in four phases and will offer a range of house types from two to six bedrooms, terraced to detached. Interiors will include both traditional Victorian-style and contemporary designs.
The sales office is open daily. Call 01462 683537.

The county of Bedfordshire has the best of town and country. Johnny Turner sees what’s available for buyers.

Bedfordshire is blessed with a number of advantages, including proximity to some of Southern England’s most beautiful scenery, good transport, thriving towns and – importantly – property prices that are much kinder than you will find in the capital and its immediate surroundings.
Recent research by NatWest has shown that many first time buyers now have to wait until they're 35 to get on the property ladder!* In response to this startling revelation Bryant Homes are holding a First Time Buyer weekend at their Mill View development in Stotfold, on 7 and 8 October.

First time buyers struggling to get onto the ladder will be able to visit the development and speak to the homes consultant and a professional mortgage advisor about the financial deals available and the steps they need to take to move into their own home.
Heather Holl, senior sales manager for Bryant Homes, said: ‘It can be extremely difficult for first time buyers to find a deposit for a new home, let alone secure a mortgage to pay for it. This event is intended to provide them with an opportunity to come along and talk to professionals about the different elements involved in buying a first home, and the best ways to go about choosing a suitable property, securing a mortgage, and getting a good deal.’
Mill View is a collection of 96 properties, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom detached homes, situated on the Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire border and surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Ideal for commuters, Mill View is close to the A1(M) and there are good train services to London Kings Cross from stations in nearby Letchworth and Hitchin. The development is also handily placed for the airports at Luton and Stansted.
For more information about the First Time Buyer weekend taking place on October 7th and 8th, or the homes available at Mill View in Stotfold, visit the marketing suite on Queen Street open daily from 9.30am - 5.00pm, call 01462 735 246, or log onto bryant.co.uk/millview.
The Wharf, Redrow’s brand new waterside development near Leighton Buzzard, has been making a splash since it launched.

The flagship development, in Linslade, has been a real success story with home buyers - seven of the stylish two-bedroom apartments were sold within two weeks of the impressive show home opening its doors.
Fashioned by Redrow’s chosen interior design company, Connections in Design, the two-bedroom show home has been individually crafted to fuel the imagination of home buyers who want ideas for their dream home.
Dawn Kitchener, managing director of Connections in Design, said: ‘The look we were going for at The Wharf was ‘hotel chic’. The easy-living promoted by the relaxed canal-side development suggested we needed a neutral organic scheme to emphasise the feeling of tranquillity.
 ‘Throughout the apartment mirrors and light reflective wallpaper imitate the glassy effect of the water, creating the element of space and adding to the minimalist theme.
 ‘In the first bedroom, the focal point is provided by an unusual light fitting created from a giant feather, promoting the ‘younger’ aspects of the apartment. This is continued in the lounge, which features a cream corner sofa, African art work and a sheepskin rug.’
The show apartment has been created with young couples in mind. Modern canvases are hung on the walls and the fusion of browns, creams and whites of the décor work together to create a light living space.

Suzanne Irons, sales director for Redrow Homes (South Midlands), says: ‘The popularity of the development is the result of the fantastic waterside location alongside the Grand Union Canal and the wonderful show apartment, which allows buyers to envisage their future at The Wharf in detail. Ideal for young couples seeking the perfect start in their first home or for investors who wish to invest in the best, The Wharf allows for a range of buyers to find their perfect property.’

The Wharf has been traditionally styled to complement its setting. The buildings feature rich red brick with black wood cladding, mirroring the colours of the long boats that pass by the apartments on the canal, creating a warm and welcoming backdrop to water-side living.
Leighton Buzzard is just a 35 minute train journey to Euston, London making it an excellent commuter link for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital after a hard day’s work.
The area provides fantastic transport links to nearby Dunstable and Milton Keynes. The M1 and M40 are also within easy reach.
Prices for properties at The Wharf start from £168,995 for a two-bedroom home. These include an ensuite to the master bedroom, a free single parking space, a balcony overlooking the area and on ground floor properties feature French doors.
For your chance to sample waterside living, visit the show apartment at The Wharf, on Mentmore Road, or call the sales consultant on 0845 676 0514. Alternatively, you can log on to the Redrow website at redrow.co.uk.

Also in Leighton Buzzard, The trio of show homes at a George Wimpey South Midlands’ Pages Priory development in Leighton Buzzard have won a top award.
Together, the two-bedroom ‘Beaumont’, three-bedroom ‘Dorset’ and three-storey three-bedroom Quainton show homes scooped the regional Showhome of the Year award, in an annual company competition run by the leading housebuilder.
The judges were impressed by the interior design team’s attention to detail and use of eye-catching colours combined with imaginative designs.
The stylish three-bedroom ‘Dorset’ showhome – which features accents of lime green, hot pink and orange to create a contemporary feel - was singled out for special mention.

The George Wimpey award is the second accolade to be won by Pages Priory in recent months – the development also scooped the ‘Best Value for Money’ category in this year’s Hotproperty magazine awards.
And award-winning Pages Priory has proved so popular with purchasers that the first phase of new homes is sold out.
Second phase properties currently available comprise three and four-bedroom designs starting from £224,995.

All properties benefit from a high standard specification including gas central heating, double glazing, and a fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.
Pages Priory is ideally located just over a mile from Leighton Buzzard town centre, offering a wide choice of high street and independent stores and leisure amenities.
Schools for children of all ages and health services are also nearby.
For commuters, the A5 and M1 are within easy reach - putting London just over 40 miles away by road - while the town rail station offers regular services to London and the north.
George Wimpey enjoys an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction, having recently received a four star rating in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation and the National House Building Council.
The housebuilder’s easymover programme offers a range of incentives for purchasers of selected properties including support for first time buyers - while customers with a house to sell can reserve their new home and then sit back and relax while George Wimpey finds a buyer for their current property and pays the estate agents’ fees.
Alternatively, customers can take advantage of George Wimpey’s House 2 Home bespoke moving package - free UK removal regardless of distance or size of property, full packing and unpacking service and insurance cover.

Incentives can be tailored to homebuyers’ circumstances and are subject to availability. Further details are available from the Sales Executive.
Further information is available by visiting the Sales Centre, located off Johnson Drive in Leighton Buzzard, and open seven days a week from 11am to 5pm. The Sales Executive can be contacted by calling 01525 850949.
Alternatively, information on George Wimpey developments across the region is available by calling 01908 544800, or by visiting the web site at newhometobuy.com, where homebuyers can register to obtain £10,000 discount off any new George Wimpey South Midlands home.
Bellway offers ‘one stop shops’ for first time buyers at its luxury apartment developments in Luton and Dunstable.

Buying a home, with all of the associated legal and financial arrangements, can seem like a daunting experience to those preparing to step onto the property ladder for the first time. Bellway Homes is offering to make the experience that much easier for first time buyers in Bedfordshire by holding dedicated ‘First-time buyer’ weekends at its new apartment developments in Luton and Dunstable later this month.
Designed to provide first-time buyers with access to free expert advice, with advisors on hand to provide answers to all the questions they might want to ask, the open events will take place on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October at The Academy on Luton’s Castle Street and at Regent’s Quarter off Court Drive in Dunstable, from 10am to 5pm.
 In addition to the first class independent advice on offer, people attending will be offered a host of deals and offers tailored to first-timers in a friendly, ‘no pressure’ atmosphere. They will also have the opportunity to view show apartments at both developments and refreshments will also be on offer.

The Academy is a development of 117 one and two-bedroom apartments located five minutes from Luton town centre. One bedroom apartments offer secure underground car parking, a terrace or balcony and lifts to all floors. They are priced from £145,000; 2-bedroom apartments with the same facilities and en-suite to the master bedroom are priced from £176,000.
Regents Quarter is a gated development of 157 stylish and contemporary apartments set in a picturesque parkland location just a short walk from Dunstable town centre, with its thriving amenities. An Asda supermarket is also located nearby. A leisure centre is right opposite the development and within walking distance is a brand new arts and entertainment complex comprising a theatre, new bars and restaurants, due to open in 2007.
One-bedroom apartments in Regent’s Quarter are available from £150,000 and two-bedroom apartments from £176,000. Most apartments boast a balcony or terrace.
Apartments at both developments feature an entry-phone system, double glazed UPVC windows, communal Sky TV system and a choice of fitted kitchens and wall tiling.
Bellway Northern Home Counties Sales Director Chris Edginton said:
 ‘Buying a new home can be a stressful process at the best of times, but for first-time buyers the whole experience can seem scary. Feedback from first-time buyers suggest that the jargon and legal terminology involved can be off-putting.
 ‘We have organised these events as a response to this, as a one-stop shop for young people who could really benefit from putting their hard-earned money into property of their own rather than into a landlord’s pocket.
 ‘One of the offers buyers can take advantage of is our popular ‘Move in for £99’ deal whereby buyers pay £99 to reserve their apartment and we then pay the 5% deposit, 1% stamp duty and legal fees up to £750 on their behalf.
 ‘The offer is perfect for first time buyers who find it impossible to save for a deposit and have to live in rented accommodation, or at home with their parents. The money they save can be spent on stylish new furniture and electronic goods for their new homes!
 ‘We are making it as easy as possible for people to own a stylish, spacious apartment of their own.’
For further details about the first time buyer weekends please contact a sales advisor at Regents Quarter on 01582 667457 or The Academy at 01582 451013.

We take a look at some exciting new homes in a very ambitious development.

With increasing numbers looking for a more balanced lifestyle, with more time for enjoying life, it is no wonder that developments bringing luxury and nature together are so popular. A good example of this trend is Fairfield Park, an imaginative project in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, near the Hertfordshire border. The scheme breathes new life into a former Grade II Victorian mental asylum and its 173 acres of grounds. The hospital was closed down in 1999 and became derelict, and is now the centre of a multi-million-pound scheme in which a consortium of builders will provide around 1,000 new homes.
The regeneration aspect of Fairfield Park is not its only attraction. Those who are tired of the thankless bustle of the city and keen to be part of a community have led the demand here; and this collection of homes is perfect for a lifestyle that makes room for the workaday world but also provides a contrasting experience that lets you recharge your batteries.

Fairfield Park, with all its natural beauty, also offers proximity to excellent transport links so residents really can have the best of both worlds. For commuters to London, Letchworth is a mile and a half away, from where regular trains run to King’s Cross (journey time approximately 35 minutes). There are also train links to Cambridge, Stevenage, Bedford and Luton. Meanwhile, motorists will be only two miles from the A1(M).

The new development is bringing about £4 million of investment to the local area, including a new lower school, the provision of a convenience store, a regular bus service and education contributions totalling £2.2 million. There will also be tennis courts, trim trails and play areas, in addition to the existing cricket and bowls amenities which have club membership facilities.
 ‘There is little doubt that Fairfield Park will be a great place to bring up your children,’ said project director Peter Sutton. ‘The whole design philosophy is to ensure that we create a strong sense of community.’

Educationally, the area is served well with pre-school, nursery, primary and secondary schools in Stotfold, Arlesey, Letchworth and Hitchin, as well as North Herts College, which offers further education opportunities. These nearby towns also offer a wealth of leisure, entertainment and shopping facilities, including cinemas, swimming pools, sports centres, golf courses, restaurants, bars and clubs. Transport-wise the area is lucky, with proximity to three mainline stations (Letchworth, Hitchin and Arlesey), which offer direct services into London King’s Cross and the North. And the major town of Stevenage, with its extensive transport links and leisure facilities, is within a 20-minute journey.
Bellway Homes is offering something special at Fairfield Park is Bellway Homes. Its Oakdene scheme presents 20 three-, four- and five-bedroom houses that offer not only wonderful indoor space but also ample opportunities to connect with nature. Set in mature parkland, the development has the advantage of offering plenty of space for everything from child’s play to ‘green exercise’, from quiet contemplation to brisk walks.

Cars are put in their place at Fairfield Park; necessary though they may be to modern living, a community is better served when the infrastructure of a community gives priority to cyclists and pedestrians. And this is exactly what has been done here; pedestrian walkways and a web of cycle paths throughout the mature parkland setting will enable residents to reach nearby Arlesey, Stotfold and Letchworth without the stress of being behind the wheel.
Chris Edginton, sales director of Bellway Northern Home Counties, says, ‘Oakdene has been designed to be in keeping with Fairfield Park and connect with the surrounding parkland area. The standard house design of modern living space will vary across the development with the use of reconstituted stone, generating a strong visual focus.’

Green policies are given more than lip service, Edginton points out. ‘Each house will have a water butt and water meter, compost bins, and bike storage facility, plus energy-efficient boilers and light fittings.’
Houses at Oakdene are priced from £330,000 for three bedrooms, £300,000 for four bedrooms and £400,000 for five bedrooms. All houses will have landscaped rear gardens. The marketing suite is open Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm. Call 01462 731580.

Twigden is another presence at Fairfield Park, and at its latest phase of development purchasers can choose from two-bedroom houses at £229,995, three-bedroom houses from £299,995, four-bedroom houses from £450,000 and five-bedroom houses from £525,000. The gatehouse show house has also just been released for sale, priced at £695,000; this includes carpets, curtains, light fittings, alarm system and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Additionally, one purchaser will be able to buy a six-bedroom Elizabeth house, an impressive three-storey home in a one-off design.
All of Twigden’s homes at Fairfield Park benefit from a high level of care and detail. And at this development which has been externally designed to replicate an urban Victorian landscaped, these homes give purchasers the choice between Victorian or contemporary interiors, according to house design.
Twigden’s show homes are open daily from 10am to 5pm, and a detailed scale modern enables prospective buyers to envisage how this attractive development will look on completion. For further information call the site sales team on 01462 684687.

Persimmon Homes is offering a variety of homes at Fairfield Park, including two-bedroom apartments, priced from £169,950, and three-, four- and five-bedroom houses. Three-bedroom houses start at £189,950, while four-bedrooms are priced from £307,500. Prices for five-bedroom houses are to be released soon.
The Persimmon sales office at Fairfield Park is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Call 0845 676 0189 to find out more.

There is a lot to like in the current crop of new homes in Bedfordshire. Johnny Turner takes a look around.

Bedfordshire is a fine mix of the bucolic and the busy, offering both abundant natural beauty and plenty of big towns and easy connections to London. When buyers weigh up the size of property they can get for the price as compared to in the capital, it’s no wonder so many are flocking slightly north. There are currently a number of fantastic properties of many sizes and varieties in this very welcoming county.
KingsOak North London’s Eleanorfields development offers two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom houses, along with three-and four-bedroom town houses with plenty of flexible living space. The homes have contemporary fitted kitchens, integrated appliances and separate utility rooms in some of the town houses. All apartments and town houses feature a master bedroom with en suite.

Eleanorfields is conveniently close to the M1, Dunstable town centre and a fast train service to London. Prices for the apartments start at £169,995 while family homes are priced from £239,995. For further information on current incentives and availability, please contact the sales centre, open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01582 665850. Visit kingsoakhomes.co.uk.
George Wimpey South Midlands has just unveiled the luxury Lavenham show home at its Melford Park development in the picture-perfect village of Stone. The five-bedroom property is beautifully decorated and superbly styled by the house-builder’s team of interior designers and demonstrates perfectly just what can be achieved when using a brand new home as a blank canvas.

The Lavenham features a large lounge with French doors to the rear garden, a separate dining room and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with adjoining utility area. A guest cloakroom, an entrance hallway and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard can also be found on the ground floor. Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts a dressing area and en-suite facilities, and there is a second double bedroom and the family bathroom.
On the top floor, the landing leads to two further large bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, and a fifth room which is suitable as a single bedroom or study.
Like all new homes at Melford Park, the Lavenham enjoys a high standard of specification, including gas central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

Two Lavenham homes are currently available at the development. One, Plot 34, is on the market for £472,995 and comes with a range of valuable additional extras including carpets and flooring throughout as well as a stainless steel oven and hob, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer in the kitchen. Outside, the rear garden is lawned. Other four and five-bedroom properties are on the market starting from £375,995.

The developer’s easymover programme offers a range of special incentives on selected properties, including support for first time buyers, while customers with a house to sell can reserve their new home and then sit back and relax while the KingsOak finds a buyer for their current property and contributes to the estate agents' fees.
Alternatively, customers can take advantage of the House 2 Home bespoke moving package, comprising free UK removal regardless of distance or size of property, full packing and unpacking service and insurance cover. Incentives can be tailored to homebuyers’ circumstances and are subject to availability. Further details are available from the sales executive.

Melford Park is ideally located on the edge of the attractive village of Stone and offers breathtaking views of the nearby Chiltern Hills. The village has a wide range of everyday facilities including two traditional inns, a sports and social club, a primary school and a large public park, along with a mini supermarket and post office located just over half a mile away.
A wider choice of shopping, leisure and health facilities can be found in Aylesbury, less than three miles away, along with secondary schools. For commuters, Melford Park is within easy reach of the region’s major transport routes, including the M40.
Further information is available by visiting the sales centre, located on St John’s Drive in Stone, just off the A418 Aylesbury to Oxford Road. It is open daily from 11am to 5pm. Call 01296 749904.

One of Bedfordshire’s big success stories is, of course, Fairfield Park, an imaginative project near Stotfold, Bedfordshire, breathing new life into a former Grade II Victorian mental asylum and its 173 acres of grounds. The hospital was closed down in 1999 and became derelict, and is now the centre of a multi-million-pound scheme in which a consortium of builders will provide over 900 new homes.

The village feel will strike a chord with those who are tired of the anonymity of the cities and keen to be part of a community. This ambitious development offers communal space and facilities for all residents, as well as proximity to excellent transport links so that those who work in the cities can have the best of both worlds.
The setting is fantastic; Fairfield Park is situated in mature parkland just a short drive from the towns of Letchworth and Hitchin, and is only two miles from junction 10 of the A1(M). There is easy access to London via railway stations at Hitchin, Letchworth and Arlesey – all of these stations run regular services to King’s Cross. And for frequent flyers, Luton Airport is just over ten miles away.

Fairfield Park is ideal for families. Educationally, the area is served well with pre-school, nursery, primary and secondary schools in Stotfold, Arlesey, Letchworth and Hitchin, as well as North Herts College, which offers further education opportunities. These nearby towns also offer a wealth of leisure, entertainment and shopping facilities, including cinemas, swimming pools, sports centres, golf courses, restaurants, bars and clubs.
Charles Church is currently selling a wide range of homes at Fairfield Park, including two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom homes, each designed in keeping with the Victorian style of the development.

Each home features superb levels of specification, including a well-planned and imaginatively-designed kitchen fitted with a luxurious range of units including oven, hob, and hood, as well as integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The spacious living area is ideal for the family to relax in together and boasts superb French doors which flood the room with natural light.

The lavish master bedroom comes with its own en suite shower room for added convenience. Further bedrooms will be served by the main family bathroom featuring sleek white sanitaryware and enhanced by chrome fittings.
Prices currently start at £184,995. The sales office is open 11am to 5pm. For further information call 01462 835407.

Other developers involved in the Fairfield Park scheme include P J Livesey, Miller Homes, Bellway Homes and Stamford Homes. Visit their respective websites to see what they currently have available in this wonderful location.
Also in Stotfold, house hunters who love modern, stylish homes are invited to the launch of Mill View, Bryant Homes' latest development in the area, to be held on Saturday 27 May.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a glass of wine and some nibbles as the homes consultants celebrate the launch of the first phase of properties.
When complete Mill View will offer a collection of 96 properties, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom detached homes. It will be a vibrant new development surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Heather Holl, Bryant Homes' regional sales manager said: ‘Bryant is very excited about this fantastic new development. Mill View is well placed for local amenities and schools and it will offer buyers the best of both worlds, a rural setting that is close to the A1(M).
‘We've already received a great deal of interest in this development and we urge anyone keen on moving to Mill View to come along to the launch to see for themselves the selection of properties we have on offer.’

For more information on the homes coming soon to Mill View in Stotfold visit the marketing suite on Queen Street from 27 May from 9.30am to 5pm. Call 0800 028 8888.
KingsOak is selling Admiral Gardens, set in the village of Oakley, one of the most desirable locations in the Bedfordshire countryside. Located on Pavenham Road, this select development of high-specification homes caters for a variety of purchasers and offers the chance to become part of a thriving village community in beautiful rural surroundings.
Construction has now begun on-site, and KingsOak plans to build 37 new homes in all. The sales centre is now open to the public, and visitors can see plans for the 2.75-acre site as well as individual house types and floorplans. A range of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and houses are available at Admiral Gardens, with several reservations already taken and first completions scheduled for May.

Jan Ruston, sales director of KingsOak Milton Keynes, says, ‘Oakley is a highly regarded area and offers an aspirational lifestyle to its residents. The development is small and discreet, which will appeal to those purchasers who are put off by the idea of large housing estates.’
Purchasers will benefit from the amenities of the village itself while the A6 is within easy reach, providing quick access to Bedford and neighbouring towns. The M1 is also nearby, ideal for those commuting to work. Two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom homes are currently available to purchase, priced from ££175,995 to £256,995.
The sales centre at Admiral Gardens is open from Thursday to Monday, 10.30am to 5.30pm. For further information call 01234 825925.

Also from KingsOak is Bedford Central, which caters to busy commuters by providing well placed apartments within walking distance of a quick route into central London. The wide range of homes available includes one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom properties.
With Bedford town centre and train station only a five-minute walk away, prospective buyers will be bowled over by the development’s convenience. Midland Mainline trains from Bedford station get into King’s Cross in as little as 37 minutes, while Thameslink services are also available, serving Luton Airport, London, Gatwick and Brighton. Bedford also has a thriving centre with a wide array of retail options.
Two show homes are currently open for viewing, and currently availability includes one-bedroom apartments from £135,995, two-bedroom apartments from £152,995 and three-bedroom houses starting at £233,995. A good range of buyer incentives is currently available on selected plots. For more information call 01234 272032. For information about KingsOak’s full range of homes in Bedfordshire and beyond visit kingsoakhomes.co.uk.
In Leighton Buzzard, George Wimpey South Midlands presents the award-winning Pages Priory, an impressive collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, high on style and surprisingly low in price.

Pages Priory is conveniently located just over a mile from Leighton Buzzard town centre, which puts residents within close proximity of a thousand choices, from transport to leisure, entertainment to sporting activities, schools to workplaces – indeed all of life is very nearby.
The town centre combines the character of a traditional market town with the convenience of modern-day facilities. And for commuters, there is excellent proximity to the A5 and M1, making any destination, from London to Milton Keynes, Luton Airport to all points North, easily accessible. The capital is just 40 miles away by road.

Regular trains from Leighton Buzzard station into London Euston take just over half an hour. Euston is within walking distance of Bloomsbury and just a short tube ride from the City and West End. This makes for a quick, comfortable commute.
Current availability includes the Milan and Seville two-bedroom apartments, priced from £149,950 and £154,950 respectively, as well as three-bedroom terraced houses priced from £195,995. To find out more about the homes at Pages Priory call the sales centre, located off Johnson Drive and open daily, on 01525 850949.

Those who are looking to move to greener pastures will find plenty to like in this popular county.

With excellent transport and a wealth of amenities, Bedfordshire’s market towns and villages are finding favour with a new generation of buyers. There is a wide range of homes currently available at some surprisingly kind prices.

Starting in Dunstable, KingsOak North London offers an unbeatable deal for those who want to move in a hurry. At Eleanorfields in Dunstable the house builder is offering a swift seven-day part exchange offer on selected properties.

Eleanorfields has a wide range of homes, from two-bedroom apartments to three- and four-bedroom houses. The specification combines low maintenance with high style. En-suites to master bedrooms, designer fitted kitchens with integrated appliances and private parking are all part of the package.
Prices for the two-bedroom apartments start at £164,999, while two-bedroom houses are priced from £199,996. Three-bedroom houses are priced from £239,995 and four-bedroom houses start at £259,995. The marketing suite is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 6pm. For full details call the sales office on 01582 665850.

Also from KingsOak, Admiral Gardens is set in the village of Oakley, one of the most desirable locations in the Bedfordshire countryside. Located on Pavenham Road, this select development of high-specification homes caters for a variety of purchasers and offers the chance to become part of a thriving village community in beautiful rural surroundings.

Construction has now begun on site, where KingsOak plans to build 37 new homes. The sales centre is now open to the public, and visitors can see plans for the 2.75 acre site as well as individual house types and floorplans. A range of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and houses are available at Admiral Gardens, with several reservations already taken and first completions scheduled for May.
‘We are well known around Bedford for our two major schemes in the town centre, and so it is good for us to be able to demonstrate the breadth of our expertise with this very different development,’ explained Jan Ruston, sales director of KingsOak Milton Keynes.
‘Oakley is a highly regarded area and offers an aspirational lifestyle to its residents. The development is small and discreet, which will appeal to those purchasers who are put off by the idea of large housing estates.’

Purchasers will benefit from the amenities of the village itself while the A6 is within easy reach, providing quick access to Bedford and neighbouring towns. The M1 is also nearby, ideal for those commuting to work. Two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom homes are currently available to purchase, priced from £171,950.
The sales centre at Admiral Gardens is open from Thursday to Monday, 10.30am to 5.30pm. For further information call 01234 825925. For information about KingsOak’s full range of homes in Bedfordshire and beyond visit kingsoakhomes.co.uk.

George Wimpey South Midlands’ Pages Priory development is located just over a mile from Leighton Buzzard town centre, which offers both traditional charm and contemporary facilities.
The glorious surrounding countryside is within easy reach and the county’s cultural heritage offers a number of wonderful family days out. Commuters will appreciate the excellent road links, while the town’s rail station runs regular services to London and the North.
Properties currently available at the development include brand new two-bedroom apartments available from £142,950, as well as three- and four-bedroom homes from £186,995. Further information is available by visiting the sales centre, located off Johnson Drive in Leighton Buzzard and open daily. Call 01525 850949.

From the same developer, Michaelmas Green is set on the edge of the picture-perfect village of Clifton, near Shefford. The development offers a range of high-quality new homes ranging from three- to five-bedroom properties.
The village centre is just a few minutes’ walk away, home to a post office, general store and a butcher’s, plus a primary and secondary school. Shefford is also within easy reach, offering a wider choice of amenities, including a supermarket, a bank, chemist, bakers and library. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to the A1(M), while the nearby rail station offers regular direct services to London King’s Cross.

Three- and four-bedroom properties are currently available, with prices starting from £197,995. Further information can be obtained by visiting the sales centre, located off Pedley Lane, Clifton, and open Thursday to Monday from 11am to 5pm. Contact the sales executive on 01462 817576.
In Dunstable, Laing Homes’ Chiltern Park is a stylish collection of beautifully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom house set in one of the town’s most desirable residential areas. With excellent transport connections to the A5050 link road between Luton, Dunstable and the M1, these very affordable apartments represent the perfect purchase for first-time buyers and investors. Chiltern Park backs onto Blows Down, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Two-bedroom apartment are currently available, priced from £129,950. Call selling agents Connells on 01582 661265.

A second Laing development worth investigating in Bedfordshire is Eden Gardens in Leighton Buzzard. This recently launched development of 24 two-bedroom apartments and 16 four-bedroom detached houses offers style and a wide choice of home types. The location is extremely convenient, being less than two miles from Leighton Buzzard town centre and boasting a wide variety of local shops and everyday facilities such as banks, newsagents and greengrocers.
There are superb transport links into London from Leighton Buzzard railway station. This link, along with the nearby M1, means commuting into the capital is a very viable option. There are also good schools nearby, a definite attraction for families looking into the four-bedroom houses.
Prices start at £147,500 for two-bedroom apartments and £265,000 for four-bedroom houses. For further details regarding Eden Gardens call 020 8207 6000.

A very special location in Bedfordshire, in Stotfold, near the Hertfordshire border, is Fairfield Park. Here a variety of developers are creating a community characterised by wonderful amenities, proximity to natural beauty and a fine range of high-quality homes.
Stamford Homes offers wonderful homes in a prime Fairfield Park setting. There is a range of stunning three- and four-bedroom terraced and detached family homes, priced from £255,000. There is also an incentive package currently available, which makes these homes even more of a bargain. Call 01426 835192.

Bryant Homes has recently launched its Fairfield Park development. The selection of unique one-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom homes is available for house hunters to buy off-plan. A show home is planned for later in the year. Prices for these stunning new properties start from just £175,000. Call the marketing suite, open daily, on 01462 733785.
Miller Homes currently offers properties ranging from two to five bedrooms. With two-bedroom apartments priced from £189,950 and ready to move into, there will definitely be a lot of interest from first-time buyers. These are ‘detached’ apartments built over garage blocks and finished to an excellent specification.
The range of houses includes the popular Alice design, a three-bedroom terraced home, available from only £229,950. There are also four-bedroom houses, many including such features as a garden room or family room, priced from £334,995. Top of the range is the Victoria five-bedroom home, priced at £549,995.

Miller Homes at Fairfield Park is located off the Hitchin Road out of nearby Stotfold. The sales centre is open daily from 10am to 5pm and can be contacted on 0845 676 0171.
Charles Church has a wide range of homes at Fairfield Park, including two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom homes, each designed in keeping with the Victorian style of the development.
Prices currently range from £179,995 to £619,995. The sales office is open 11am to 5pm. For further information call 01462 835407.

And finally at Fairfield, Twigden Homes will be developing over eight acres of the project, creating a variety of Victorian-style houses and paying particular attention to detail. Care has been taken to ensure that the development is sympathetically designed to blend with surrounding countryside and architecture.

Twigden’s contribution to Fairfield Park will be built in four phases and will offer a range of house types from two to six bedrooms, terraced to detached. Interiors will include both traditional Victorian-style and contemporary designs. The sales office is open daily. Call 01462 683537.

Bovis Homes' Shambrook development in Fordsham Wood is located close to the A6 and within eight miles of the town of Bedford. Here a variety of homes, from apartments to detached homes, is currently on the market, suitable for a wide range of buyers.

Properties include the two-bedroom detached Sheraton coach house-style apartment, which offers stylish, spacious accommodation. The home includes a well-equipped kitchen incorporating an integrated oven and hob as well as a fridge freezer. A washer/dryer is housed within a separate utility area adjoining the garage. There is a sitting/dining room, and both bedrooms feature fitted wardrobes. There is an en suite to the master bedroom and an additional bathroom.
The Sheraton house type is priced from £199,950, while three-bedroom town houses start at £254,950 and four-bedroom detached homes are priced from £399,950. For more information on the homes at Fordsham Wood contact 01234 782349 or visit the development, open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Go online to bovishomes.co.uk.

There’s plenty to like in the current crop of new homes in Bedfordshire. Johnny Turner has a look around.

Bedfordshire is a fine mix of the bucolic and the busy, offering both abundant natural beauty and plenty of big towns and easy connections to London. When buyers weigh up the size of property they can get for the price as compared to in the capital, it’s no wonder so many are flocking slightly north. There are currently a number of fantastic properties of many sizes and varieties in this very welcoming county.
In Dunstable, Laing Homes’ Chiltern Park is a stylish collection of beautifully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom house set in one of the town’s most desirable residential areas. With excellent transport connections to the A5050 link road between Luton, Dunstable and the M1, these very affordable apartments represent the perfect purchase for first-time buyers and investors. Chiltern Park backs onto Blows Down, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The development is due for completion in 2006.

A second Laing development worth investigating the county of Bedfordshire is Eden Gardens in Leighton Buzzard. This is a stylish development of 24 two-bedroom apartments and 16 four-bedroom detached houses. The location is extremely convenient, being less than two miles from Leighton Buzzard town centre and boasting a wide variety of local shops and everyday facilities such as banks, newsagents and greengrocers.
There are superb transport links into London from Leighton Buzzard railway station. This link, along with the nearby M1, means commuting into the capital is a very viable option. There are also good schools nearby, a definite attraction for families looking into the four-bedroom houses.
Eden Gardens will be launching off-plan from next month. This is an ideal opportunity for prospective buyers to choose the pick of the plots. For details of either Eden Gardens or Chiltern Park visit lainghomes.co.uk or call 020 8207 6000.

A very special location in Bedfordshire, in Stotfold, near the Hertfordshire border, is Fairfield Park. Here a variety of developers are creating a community characterised by wonderful amenities, proximity to natural beauty and a fine range of high-quality homes. Within Fairfield Park, Fairclough Homes is developing a secluded section of the site, set among mature trees. The builder is seeing great success with the three-bedroom Alice house type. In fact, following the quick sell-out of the first phase of Alice homes a new phase of this design has just been released for sale, supported by a brand new interior-designed show home.

Priced from £229,950, the Alice is a sought-after terrace design with attractively planned accommodation. On the ground floor are a separate kitchen and living/dining room opening on to a ready-turfed rear garden. The first floor has bedroom two and three as well as the family bathroom. The top floor, meanwhile, makes good use of the pitched roof space; it is given over entirely to a master bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. This house type has a traditional exterior and a contrasting up-to-the-minute interior style.
The home is fully carpeted throughout and has stylish fitting and finishes. Kitchens, for example, come complete with a stainless steel oven, hob and extractor hood and offer integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

In addition to the Alice three-bedroom home, Fairfield’s contribution to Fairfield Park includes a range of other homes, offering between two and five bedrooms. Thus, there is something for every buyer type, from young couples to growing families. Fairfield Park is located conveniently close to the A1(M). Letchworth and Hitchin are only a few miles away; from the railway stations in these two towns you can reach London King’s Cross in between 30 and 40 minutes.
Fairclough is offering some very attractive incentives on homes at Fairfield Park. To find out more about these, or about the homes themselves, call the marketing suite, open daily, on 0845 676 0171.

Twigden Homes has seen high visitor numbers at the two fully furnished three- and four-bedroom show houses at Roman Place in Biggleswade. This attractive development offers homes to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets; purchasers can choose from one- and two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses, at prices ranging from £135,000 to £265,000. The first eight homes have already been reserved by people who have been impressed by the convenience of the location and the quality of the finish of these homes.

Ann Page, sales and marketing director of Twigden Homes, says, ‘Roman Place is an excellent location. It takes approximately ten minutes to walk to the town centre from here, and Biggleswade station, with its direct train service to King’s Cross, is also within walking distance. The A1, meanwhile, with its excellent road networks, is also within easy reach.’ Nearby school are also highly sought-after, points out Page. ‘Roman Place is near to both Edward Peake and Holme Mead Middle School and Stratton Upper School and Community College.’
All apartments at the development are fitted with an integrated washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and stainless steel electric oven and chimney hood plus gas hob. Each house, meanwhile, has en suite facilities and either a garage or allocated parking. The show homes at Roman Place are open daily from 10am to 5pm and visitors are welcome. Contact Gill Birks or Pauline Pickard on 01767 313080.

Barratt North London and the Guinness Trust are pleased to announce the build completion of 30 affordable homes at Kingswood Park in Leighton Buzzard ­ six months ahead of schedule! The popular development in Billington Road also includes 170 private homes, ranging from two-bedroom apartments to three- and four-bedroom houses, all of which have been sold.
Simon Dow, group chief executive of the Guinness Trust, comments, ‘We have been delighted to work with Barratt to produce the affordable rented homes at Kingswood Park. This is an excellent example of working in partnership. For information on other Barratt North London developments call the sales department on 01923 297300 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.

KingsOak North London has confirmed that it has acquired an exciting new site in Dunstable, where it plans to create a new community of apartments and houses surrounding a centrally landscaped area of open space. The new scheme will be located in Southfield Road, just a few miles from its popular Liberty Villas scheme at Markyate, on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border.
‘We are pleased to confirm that we will soon begin work on a new scheme of homes in Dunstable,’ says Philip Standen, land director of KingsOak North London. ‘This exciting new development will feature 148 units, many of which will be ideal for families. This was a former industrial area, so we are pleased to be revitalising a previously disused site and bringing much-needed private and affordable houses to the town.’ The new scheme will feature 148 one- and two-bedroom and three- and four-bedroom houses and town houses, bordered by mature trees. The scheme will cater to a variety of buyers ­ families, single buyers, professional couples and investors included. To find out more or register your interest call 01923 810880. Visit kingsoakhomes.co.uk.

Meanwhile, another KingsOak  development in Dunstable has won the award for best from garden in the New Homes Garden Awards for 2005. At Bramley Court, the area fronting the apartments and town houses at the entrance has been singled out as outstanding, with the leafy green outlook providing the perfect accompaniment to the attractive designs for the range of 103 homes.
Bramley Court is in a convenient location just outside Dunstable town centre, with the M1 within easy reach. One- and two-bedroom apartments are currently available, priced from £145,950 to £169,950. Find out more by calling 01582 608836.

George Wimpey South Midlands offers a range of high-quality new homes at its stunning Michaelmas Green development in the village of Clifton, near Shefford. Homes range from three to five bedrooms, and the scheme is set just a few minutes’ walk from the village centre, where residents will find a post office and general store, a butcher’s and primary and secondary schools. Nearby Shefford offer a wider choice of amenities.
Commuters will appreciate the easy access to the A1(M) as well as the nearby railway station, which offers regular direct services into London King’s Cross.

Three- and four-bedroom houses are currently available, priced from £197,995. For further information on Michaelmas Green call the sales centre, open Thursday to Monday, on 01462 817576. Also from George Wimpey, Pages Priory is conveniently located just over a mile from Leighton Buzzard town centre. The scheme offers a wide choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, and commuters will love the proximity to the A5 and M1, as well as the convenient connections to the capital and the North via the local railway station. Homes currently available at Pages Priory include the three-bedroom Dorset house type, priced from £185,995, and the three-storey, four-bedroom Kent from £249,995. Call the sales centre, located off Johnson Drive and open daily, on 01525 850949. In Sandy, Westbury Homes offers St Ivel Park, located on Woodpecker Way. Here buyers will find a range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. Only six home remain for sale; current availability is priced from £196,995 to £199,995. Call 01767 699016 for more information.

At Bovis Homes’ Shambrook development in Fordsham Wood, a selection of quality two-bedroom homes has just been released for sale. The homes would be equally well suited to singles, couples or investors.
Properties include the two-bedroom detached Sheraton coach house, which offers stylish, spacious accommodation. The home includes a well-equipped kitchen incorporating an integrated oven and hob as well as a fridge freezer. A washer/dryer is housed within a separate utility area adjoining the garage. There is a sitting/dining room, and both bedrooms feature fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room and there is an additional bathroom.

The Sheraton house type is priced from £199,950. For more information on properties at Fordsham Wood contact Zena on 01234 782349 or visit the development, open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Visit bovishomes.co.uk.

Bedfordshire offers a winning combination of countryside and commuter ease. Johnny Turner looks at what’s on the market in this popular location.

Far enough out of London to be free of the capital when it’s of no use, and near enough to dip in when the mood strikes, Bedfordshire is a county of rolling countryside punctuated by bustling commuter towns. There are many types and sizes of home available in this friendly, thriving county – and the current selection of newly built homes is indeed impressive.
In the attractive market town of Biggleswade, Twigden Homes is selling Roman Place, which is located just off Drove Road. Each one of the selection of three-bedroom homes, priced from £209,995, and four-bedroom homes, which start at £241,995, benefits from en suite facilities as well as either garages or allocated parking.
Those who reserve early will also have a choice from Twigden’s wide range of sanitaryware, wall tiles, kitchens and work surfaces at no additional cost. Meanwhile the developer’s Choices package offers an extremely comprehensive range of additional items that the buyer can also purchase – all of which will be in the home when it’s time to move in.
The location is excellent. The town centre in a ten-minute walk away, while Biggleswade station, with its direct train service to King’s Cross, is also within walking distance. The town centre, which was enhanced in 1998, is a pleasant place to live and work, with its busy Saturday market and plentiful shopping and leisure facilities.
Construction on the homes at Roman Place is underway and the first of the homes will be ready to move into in June. Potential purchasers are welcome to view the detailed plans and specification details at Twigden’s sales office, located within Wilson Peacock on the corner of Market Square in Biggleswade. For further information contact 01767 313080 or visit twigdenhomes.co.uk.

In Leighton Buzzard, Bovis is selling Billington Park, where just four luxury homes remain for sale. As a buyer incentive, Bovis is offering the Home Exchange scheme, which has been specially designed to help ease the pressures of selling an existing house when buying new at Billington Park. The scheme allows purchasers to opportunity to reserve their chosen plot immediately. Bovis will hold the property at an agreed price, with the purchaser’s existing home given in part-exchange. This means there are no costly estate agent fees to pay, nor any need to spend valuable time marketing a property and finding a buyer.
The development is ideal for the commuter, with excellent travel links via the nearby A5 and M1. Billington Park offers easy access to major business centres, with direct rail links straight into London, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Birmingham.
Prices start at £219,950 for a two-bedroom, three-storey Stretton design; the impressive five-bedroom three-storey Ellington home is priced from £339,950; and the four-bedroom Melville show home is currently on the market at £349,950. Telephone the sales manager on 01525 374208 or visit bovishomes.co.uk to find out more.

Also in Leighton Buzzard, Barratt is currently selling two, three- and five-bedroom homes at Kingswood Park. With a location near Page Park, close to both the town centre and the railway station, these homes are wonderfully situated.
All homes offer kitchens fully fitted with oven, cooker hood and hob, spacious living rooms and well-proportioned master bedrooms, some with en suite bathrooms or walk-in wardrobes. Other features include double glazing, energy efficient central heating, front and rear gardens and private parking or garages.
The traditional market town of Leighton Buzzard is a blend of medieval and modern, with old alleys of specialist shops alongside the better-known high street names. Europe’s longest shopping centre, offering an extensive collection of shops under one roof, is less than ten miles away at Milton Keynes.
Leighton Buzzard is excellent for commuters. Fast and frequent train services connect the town with London Euston, with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes, while air travellers to Europe can easily access Luton Airport, which lies ten miles east.
Call 01525 376730 for the latest information on prices and availability.

In Luton, Redrow’s Park View is situated opposite a park and beside an area that has been designated a nature reserve, yet is also within easy commuting distance of London and close to Luton town centre.
Both owner-occupiers and investors have opted to buy at Park View. The direct train link to London makes it much favoured by young professionals, while its competitive prices have attracted first-time buyers.
Homes include two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom terraced houses. The apartments have parking spaces, while houses benefit from a single integral garage. All apartments enjoy an open-plan kitchen/living area and, while the ground floor properties have private patios, those on the first, second and third floors have private balconies.
Prices at Park View currently start from £157,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. The three-bedroom Kingston house type is priced from £219,995. Call 01582 400211 for more information.

KingsOak’s Bedford Central is selling quickly. The collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom town houses is located off Hurst Grove in an enviable town centre location. This development is equally ideal for rail commuters using Bedford station or motorists who need easy access to the A6 trunk road or the M1 motorway.
And KingsOak is currently offering an investment package worth £17,000 on selected plots. Prices currently range from £122,000 to £210,000. Get more information by calling 01234 272032.