New Homes - Sussex

From bustling market towns to tranquil villages, this county has plenty to offer. Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s on offer

Pulborough
With a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, Sandpiper Place is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers and families. Prices start at a modest £175,000, with the first phase of detached houses from £325,000.
The show home on Stane Street is open daily for 10am-5pm. For more information contact Connells Horsham office on 01403 256331.
Brighton
Only three apartments remain at Ruston heights, an exclusive development of just eight exceptionally large apartments.
Located between two of Brighton’s most exclusive districts, Withdean and Tongdean,
Ruston Heights has been carefully designed for those seeking an aspirational living environment, and buyers who wish to downsize from a family house will find these limited edition apartments an effortless transition.
The three remaining apartments have two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and fully-fitted walk-in dressing rooms, and each with a luxurious en-suite bathroom. There’s plenty of storage throughout, with masses of cupboard space, generous airing cupboards and a special underground storage room.
All the apartments have large south-facing balconies or patios and an underground parking space. Preston Park station is within easy walking distance, and exclusive and challenging golf clubs are plentiful on the nearby South Downs.
A new show apartment is available to view. Prices start at £545,000.
Call The Grenville Homes Group on 014583 469500 or Mishon Mackay City Land & New Homes 01273 829300.

West Chiltington
Located in Common Hill, Castlewood occupies a prime location in a well established, residential area of prestigious homes.
The property has many fine features including beamed ceilings, a hand built open fireplace, Oak country style doors and a staircase boasting ornate balustrading.
The fully integrated 28ft country style kitchen/breakfast room includes a multi burner dual fuel cooking range, granite work surfaces and Spanish ceramic tiled floor which has underfloor heating as standard.
The bathrooms follow this traditional theme and appearance yet afford the very latest in continental white sanitaryware with classic touches of chrome.
In house technology includes the latest in TV/Hi-Fi satellite home entertainment wiring and a full security system.
The house is approached via a five bar gate with split post and rail fencing and affords excellent seclusion set behind a mature laurel hedge. The rear garden faces south west.
Castlewood is on the market for £895,000.
Visit charlesjameshomes.com for more information.

Hassocks
Clayton Mills, set on the edge of the historic village of Hassocks in West Sussex, offers two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.  
Each property has been carefully designed with traditional exterior and contemporary interiors. Designer fitted kitchens are complemented by a range of state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings and bathrooms are modern in design with co-ordinated suites.
A community within a community, Clayton Mills has four play areas, a large feature pond and a network of informal footpaths for residents to enjoy.
The village of Hassocks has plenty to offer including five pubs, two restaurants, a small supermarket and a variety of shops and banking facilities as well as a park and tennis courts. Brighton is just under nine miles away with its lively cultural activities, eclectic mix of shopping, nightlife and beaches.
A good selection of both primary and secondary schools are within a five mile radius and the beautiful South Downs with its network of paths and bridleways used by ramblers, walkers and riders can be accessed directly from the Clayton Mills development. 
Hassocks station is on the main London Victoria to Brighton line and provides fast and frequent trains; Brighton is a ten minute train-ride away and the journey to London takes approximately one hour. Via the A23, the London orbital M25 (J7) makes traveling further afield very easy, with London Gatwick airport less than 23 miles away.
Prices start from £239,995 for a two-bedroom home and range to £629,995 for a five-bedroom home.
Contact the sales and marketing suite, open seven days a week from 10am-6pm, on 01273 846418 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.

Eastbourne
Belle Toute Lighthouse, which sits on the edge of Beachy Head in East Sussex, has enjoyed a
colourful history.
Petitions for a lighthouse on this potentially dangerous stretch of water were made to government from circa 1691 and in desperation, tired of burying so many dead sailors, a local clergyman, Parson Darby, set up his own warning system by excavating a cave in the face of Belle Toute cliff, which used a lantern as a warning light.  In 1828 a small wooden building was erected on top of the cliff, which was replaced by a permanent stone lighthouse in 1834.  
Sold by Trinity House in 1903, Belle Toute Lighthouse became a tea-house and changed hands several times before being bought in 1923 by a surgeon who made some improvements, which included adding an extra storey and turning the lantern into a solarium.
During World War II, the lighthouse was requisitioned by the military. Badly damaged by shelling, it was then given to Eastbourne Council, later being taken over by a London doctor who rebuilt it as a family home.
Sold again in 1987, its new owner was the BBC, who used it in the making of Fay Weldon’s ‘The Life and Loves of a She-Devil’. In March 1999, due to coastal erosion, the lighthouse was raised two feet into the air by hydraulic jacks, and moved away from the cliff edge.
Priced at £595,000. Contact selling agents Strutt & Parker on 01273 475411.

Kirdford
Bourn Meadows comprises of 20 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses clustered around a village green.
Internally homes boast kitchens fitted with granite worktops and upstands, a stainless steel integrated double oven and ceramic hob, fully integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The stainless steel sink includes a Hansgrohe monobloc mixer tap and pop-up waste.
Bathrooms and en-suites include white sanitaryware from Twyfords Galerie range, with matt white panel, Hansgrohe Ecostat 1001 thermostatic bath/shower mixer and monobloc basin mixer with pop-up waste.
Eight of the 13 homes in the first phase of development have already been sold. Homes are priced from £315,000 for a two-bedroom house.                                                                                  Contact the Rydon Homes sales team on 01403 820824 or visit rydon.co.uk.

Shoreham-by-Sea
Bridges Bank will comprise 16 spacious, three-bedroom townhouses and two, unique two-bedroom apartments available.
The homes at Bridges Bank have been carefully designed to reflect the character and charm of the surrounding Sussex vernacular; traditional materials such as wood, slate and clay have been combined to create stylish homes and the result is an array of attractive street scenes.   
The town houses will feature an integral double garage, or single garage and carport to the ground floor with access from the entrance hall. This level will also incorporate a guest cloak room along with a unique garden room that leads via double doors to a spacious rear garden.
The first floor of the houses will comprise an extremely spacious, double aspect living room and will benefit from features such as double doors to a continental styled Juliet balcony and a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area along with a flexible study or home office.
The bedrooms and the family bathroom will be located on the uppermost level.  Along with a spacious second and third bedroom, the master bedroom suite will be complete with fitted wardrobes and ensuite.  
The two-bedroom apartments will also offer very contemporary living.  Complete with a private entrance the apartment is dispersed across a single level and features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that gives the property the feel of loft style accommodation.      
Ideal for commuters, the scheme is situated just a short walk from Shoreham mainline station which provides efficient services to London Victoria and London Bridge in just over an hour.  Alternatively, Brighton is just 15 minutes away. 
Prices start at £215,000. For further information contact Crest Nicholson on 01959 564282 or visit crestnicholson.com/bridgesbank.

Uckfield
Sunnybrooke comprises a collection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes in a beautiful setting, fringed by mature trees and offering an abundance of green space and wildlife areas just half a mile from Uckfield High Street. 
The Wealden (pictured) offers a good-sized garden, plenty of really well-designed living space and an outstanding specification.
On the ground floor, the spacious kitchen/dining room is the hub of this house – the kitchen is separated from the dining area by a granite-topped island unit. Just across the hallway the drawing room, with its feature fireplace and doors onto the garden, is equally impressive.  On the first floor are four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. The second floor offers a huge amount of flexible living space. 
The Wealdon is currently on offer for £495,000.  For further details contact the Rydon Homes’ sales team on 01825 760770 or visit the website at rydonhomes.co.uk.

The county of Sussex is one of the South East’s most sought-after spots. Johnny Turner looks at what’s on the market.

I f any county can claim to have it all, certainly East and West Sussex fit the bill. With generous, high-quality coastline and a mix of landscapes, from chalky downs to gentle, rolling hills, there is something special about the natural beauty of the place. There is also plenty of opportunity to participate in the daily hustle and bustle for residents of Sussex: Brighton is a magnet for both workers and holidaymakers, while London is easy to reach by road or rail.
The homes in East and West Sussex run the gamut from smart seaside apartments to family homes in village or town settings. Indeed, the current market has something for every buyer type.

Crest Nicholson (South East) Ltd has just launched The Brackens, a development of 14 two- and three-bedroom homes in Crowborough. This is the only new-build development currently under construction in Crowborough, which makes it all the more sought-after. The Brackens is situated in the heart of the town centre and only eight miles from Tunbridge Wells. Prices start at £192,500 for a two-bedroom apartment and £255,000 for a three-bedroom house. For more information call 01892 665666 or visit crestnicholson.com.
For those in search of a sought-after seaside location, Rydon Homes has opened the doors to two stunning new show apartments at Avalon, which is situated on West Street in Brighton. Comprising a collection of 45 cool, calm living spaces, this prestigious development occupies an unrivalled and vibrant location that is under 100 metres from the sea yet right in the centre of the city.

The state-of-the-art development offers a rare opportunity to live in the heart of Brighton and offers a collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses with a superior specification. It is just a short walk from The Lanes and the seafront.
Natalie Flint, sales and marketing director of Rydon Homes, says, ‘The first two show apartments give visitors a true flavour of the lifestyle and ambience of Avalon. The location, designer specification and creative layout ensure that the apartments offer an ideal retreat after a busy day at the office. These show apartments have been incredibly well received by visitors which has inspired us to create a third show apartment which is also a duplex.’ This latest show apartment launched last month, and demonstrates even more clearly why Avalon is one of this year’s hottest buying destinations.

Situated on the first floor of this metropolitan style development, the main show apartment features a contemporary-style kitchen which is open-plan to a spacious living/dining. There is also a large terrace, offering the ideal entertaining space.
The master bedroom suite provides a pair of double-width fitted wardrobes suitable for two people to share, plus an en suite shower room. The second double bedroom also features fitted wardrobes and is ideal for a guest bedroom, study or leisure room. A separate bathroom features Phillipe Starck-designed sanitaryware, a bath by Kaldewei, Hansgrohe chrome monobloc mixer taps and a chrome heated towel rail.

One of the new show apartments also serves as the new marketing suite which is accessed off Middle Street. The duplex apartment offers 1,313 sq ft of living space plus a large terrace. In this apartment a kitchen complete with a full range of appliances is open plan to the spacious living/dining area. A door from the living area leads out onto the terrace, offering the ideal environment for al fresco dining during the summer months. A separate cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the master bedroom suite features an en suite shower room, plenty of fitted wardrobes plus access to a private balcony, ideal for morning breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening. The second double bedroom also provides a vast amount of wardrobe space and has access to a separate bathroom.

Each apartment has been designed and equipped to the highest specification with CAT5 cabling fitted for telephone, internet and satellite TV outlets in the kitchen/living room and bedrooms. Kitchens are contemporary in design and feature a high performance multi-function single oven with extractor hood, a halogen hob, combi fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and compact duo microwave oven and grill and a waste disposal unit.
Avalon is located just minutes from the sea, the city’s ‘restaurant row’ in Preston Street and The Lanes. It also offers excellent transport links from Brighton station, which is only 800 metres away. Those who commute to London will find regular 55-minute peak-time services to London Bridge and Victoria stations.

The two- and three-bedroom apartments are priced from £324,950. Visit the marketing suite, open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm, or call 01273 220730. Visit rydonhomes.co.uk.
With everything from two-bedroom starter homes priced at £202,950 to larger three-bedroom town houses priced at £299,950, Persimmon Homes’ Deerswood Green in the Ilfield area of Crawley offers the ideal home for a range of purchasers.
The three-bedroom Denbigh design is the pick of the properties on offer at Deerswood Green, providing a elegant living space split over three separate floors. On the ground floor are a reception room as well as a spacious kitchen and family room with access to the homes garden.
On the first floor is the main reception room in addition to the master bedroom with en suite facilities, while the second floor provides two additional bedrooms, a family bathroom and study. Priced from £290,000 the Denbigh represents excellent value for money.

For those in search of a smaller home, the Boyton home may provide the ideal solution. Priced from just £202,950 it provides a spacious living room and kitchen as well as and two double bedrooms, with en suite facilities to the master bedroom and a second bathroom.
Deerswood Green is located in a quiet residential area which is well placed for excellent facilities and amenities. Nearby Crawley offers a host of restaurants and bars as well as the County Mall Shopping Centre which is home to a wide selection of high street stores.
Commuter links could not be better, with junction 10 of the M23 less than four miles away and the M25 also within easy reach. And for frequent flyers, Gatwick airport is approximately five miles away, while for rail commuters the local station runs a regular express service to London.
For more information about Deerswood Green contact 01293 613731 or visit persimmonhomes.com.

In Eastbourne, Sovereign Harbour is a very popular development involving several home builders, situated near Europe’s largest man-made marina. The Boardwalk by Redrow Homes is a scheme that appeals to a range of buyers, from owner-occupiers to investors and even those in search of a second home at which they can spend off-time relaxing in a stylish coastal location.

When complete The Boardwalk will offer a selection of 260 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including 18 deluxe penthouses. With London under two hours away, the development is great for busy commuters who want to balance a hectic work day with a peaceful off-time environment. There are also great transport links bringing Brighton and Hastings within easy reach.

The bold exterior design draws on maritime influences, reflected in the eye-catching facades of the six buildings which feature splashes of blue and yellow and utilise an unusual combination of aluminium, canvas and wood. A timber-decked walkway will separate the buildings and enhance the character of the development.

All apartments will boast an 'a la carte' specification including kitchens fit for a cordon bleu chef, with designer units by Bluestone and equipped with a range of Electrolux appliances, stainless steel sink and taps, concealed worktop lighting and a choice of ceramic flooring.
Current availability at The Boardwalk includes one-bedroom apartments from £179,000, two-bedroom apartments starting from £226,000 and three-bedroom apartments priced from £300,000.Call the sales team on 01323 472194.

Also at the cosmopolitan location of Sovereign Harbour, near the wonderful marina, Chatsworth Strand is a stunning new development from Jones Homes that makes the most of its maritime location. The stylish two-bedroom apartments all enjoy uninterrupted sea views, giving them a wonderfully relaxed ambience.

Just a short walk from the colourful marina with its selection of restaurants and boutiques, Chatsworth Strand enjoys an unrivalled location, close to the elegant seaside town of Eastbourne. Natural beauty is all around, with not only the blue expanse of the Channel but also the gorgeous South Downs providing rolling hills and wonderful white cliffs.
Eastbourne offers a fabulous choice of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, theatres and leisure facilities. The apartments are priced from £225,000 and selected plots offer garages. Reservations are now being taken on the latest phase of the popular Cavendish and Devonshire apartment styles. The show home is open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Call 01323 471030.
Further east along the coast towards Hastings is Churchwood Place, also from Jones Homes. Only three units are now available at this popular development, which is close to the seaside town of St Leonards. Arranged over three floors, these attractive Richmond town houses are priced from £225,000. Each property features three bedrooms, an en suite to the master bedroom, a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area, utility room, study, cloakroom and integral garage. St Leonards, a picturesque fishing town with a fascinating history, has a range of shops and facilities, while nearby Hastings and Bexhill offer superb shopping, dining and leisure opportunities.

The show home at Churchwood Place is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5.30pm. Call 01424 852091 to find out more. In St Leonards, a particularly sought-after section of Hastings, Another St Leonards scheme is Persimmon’s Bracken Heights, a distinctive development set in a quiet elevated position. The homes come in a variety of sizes and layouts; currently available are two-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom houses.
Prices for the two-bedroom apartments start at £149,950, while the four-bedroom houses are currently priced from £315,000. Call 01424 854871 for more information.

Also from Persimmon, in the popular Bolnore Village development near Haywards Heath, Sylvan Hollow offers homes ranging from two-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom town houses (the latter priced from £320,000). All of the pluses of Bolnore apply here, including gorgeous scenery and easy connections to London by train.

A marketing suite and beautiful show home are open, and the detached is 50 per cent sold, so best hurry. Call 01444 473631 to find out more.
George Wimpey Southern Counties is well aware of the importance of first-time buyers as the bedrock of the housing market. That’s why, despite reports of house prices moving ever higher this spring, the developer is still offering homes perfect for first-timers priced within the national average, and offering great deals for current home owners looking to move. Kestrel’s Keep in Chichester is a good example of this policy.

Suzie Magness, sales and marketing director for George Wimpey Southern Counties says, ‘At George Wimpey we feel it is important to keep prices at some developments around a certain level, giving first-time buyers the opportunity to enter the market. As part of our easymover scheme, we also offer a range of deals to make entering the housing market easier for first time buyers such as deposit paid, stamp duty paid, move in for £99 or a contribution towards their legal fees.

‘Our sales executives on site are also always at hand to help with the buying process, which can be daunting for even the most experienced home owner, let alone a first time buyer!’
Kestrel’s Keep offers a great opportunity for first-time buyers or couples looking to buy a first home together. Less than two miles from Chichester city centre, this selection of 34 detached three-bedroom homes is set in beautiful landscaped grounds and offers all the benefits of living in one of England’s most prestigious cathedral cities.
For more information on Kestrel’s Keep visit georgewimpey.co.uk or contact the sales and marketing suite on 01243 771572.

In the sought-after Meads area of Eastbourne, Sunnymead is a luxury development by Fivewalk Homes. The development offers individually crafted two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, including both new build and converted homes. Here traditional architecture mixes with modern design, fine detailing and an abundance of space and light.
Sunnymead’s four-storey building comprises six contemporary style apartments and one penthouse, all of which offer strong attention to detail. Aside from generously proportioned rooms and views as far as the eye can see, each apartment is distinguishable by exclusive one-off kitchen designs, careful finishes, superior fixtures and fittings and luxurious granite worktops. Door framing is impeccable and tiling is of the highest quality.
The penthouse, a duplex apartment set on the third and fourth floors, has direct elevator entry into a private lobby and two perfectly placed balconies for spectacular downland views. The extensive space, designer kitchen and spiral staircase to a spare library or games room, makes this penthouse one to be seen.

Nearby is Royal Eastbourne’s 18-hole golf course and there is complimentary entry into the neighbouring Brighton University health and leisure centre and golf course. The beach is only half a mile away, and local facilities, shops and the town centre are nearby.
he luxury Sunnymead apartments are now available for viewing but only a few remain, priced from £695,000. Call 01323 416897 for further information.

Looking towards the future, Persimmon homes is set to unveil the new Green Point development in Eastbourne this summer.
The scheme will comprise three and four bedroom homes on Green Street in Eastbourne. And with just 18 properties available, Persimmon is encouraging potential purchasers to register their interest either by calling the sales hotline on 01329 514300 or registering their details online at persimmonhomes.com.
Registered parties will be updated on progress at the development by post and email and will be the first to know when a definite launch date is scheduled, to which they will receive an exclusive invitation.

First occupations are expected in October 2006 and prices are to be released shortly. For further information on Green Point contact the sales team on 01329 514300.
Appledore Developments has only one home remaining at Rameslie, a development that enjoys an enviable setting in the quaint market town of Rye with its cobbled streets and fine period architecture.

The remaining town house is priced at £275,000 and benefits from a stunning specification that includes a fully fitted designer kitchen complete with a full range of state-of-the-art appliances, including a stainless steel oven, a stainless steel hob, sink and integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Stylish floor tiling from Porcelanosa completes the look. Bathrooms have pristine white sanitaryware with contemporary chrome fittings and an Aqualisa shower.
For further information or to arrange a viewing call appointed selling agent Calcutt Maclean Standen on 01797 229922. Or contact Appledore Developments Ltd on 01732 469888. Visit appledoredevelopments.co.uk.

At Antler Homes’ Birklands, a collection of ten apartments and five cottages built in a traditional style, just two apartments remain for sale. The properties are set in landscaped grounds, planted with mature shrubs and plants for year-round colour and variety. Each property has an allocated parking space.
Fully fitted kitchens are equipped with a range of high-spec appliances, including multi-functional stainless steel oven, gas hob with chimney hood, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washer-dryer. Master bedrooms feature fitted wardrobes, while luxury bathroom suites feature classic white sanitaryware with premium quality fixtures and fittings.
Storrington is a bustling market town with a comprehensive range of shops and local amenities. The larger towns of Chichester and Brighton are also close at hand, offering a wider choice of shopping and entertainment. The countryside surrounding Storrington has a wealth of walks and country pursuits as well as areas of historical interest, such as the ancient Cissbury Ring standing stones and Arundel Castle and Cathedral.

Transport links from Storrington include the A24 which offers good access to the M25, the South East motorway network and Gatwick Airport (approximately 30 miles). Mainline trains run from nearby Pulborough, about four miles away, with a journey time of one-and-a-quarter hours to London Waterloo.
Prices start at £289,950 for a two-bedroom apartment. Call 01903 742535.

With lush countryside, access to the sea, good commuting and beautiful homes, Sussex is the jewel of the South East. Johnny Turner takes a tour of the local new homes market.

Sussex is blessed with a wonderful combination of natural beauty and 21st-century convenience. It’s no wonder buyers are making a beeline for the newly built homes springing up in East and West Sussex’s leafy villages, market towns and coastal locations.

Starting in Eastbourne, where a renaissance is under way, Sunnymead is a luxury development by Fivewalk Homes in the highly sought-after residential area of Meads. The development offers individually crafted two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, including both new build and converted homes. Here traditional architecture mixes with modern design, fine detailing and an abundance of space and light.

Sunnymead’s four-storey building comprises six contemporary style apartments and one penthouse, all of which offer strong attention to detail. Aside from generously proportioned rooms and views as far as the eye can see, each apartment is distinguishable by exclusive one-off kitchen designs, careful finishes, superior fixtures and fittings and luxurious granite worktops. Door framing is impeccable and tiling is of the highest quality.

The penthouse, a duplex apartment set on the third and fourth floors, has direct elevator entry into a private lobby and two perfectly placed balconies for spectacular downland views. The extensive space, designer kitchen and spiral staircase to a spare library or games room, makes this penthouse one to be seen.

Nearby is Royal Eastbourne’s 18-hole golf course and there is complimentary entry into the neighbouring Brighton University health and leisure centre and golf course. The beach is only half a mile away, and local facilities, shops and the town centre are nearby.
The luxury Sunnymead apartments are now available for viewing but only ten remain, priced from £299,950 to £695,000. And Fivewalk Homes is now offering all the designer showroom furniture in the penthouse absolutely free. Call 01323 416897 for further information.

In response to the current shortage of detached homes, Rydon Homes is creating Fairborough Lawns, a small yet spacious development in Folders Lane, Burgess Hill. The development offers a superb collection of three-, four- and five-bedroom family homes within commuting distance of the City and not far from the coast – a wonderful combination for those planning to expand their family.

The development is approached via a block-paved driveway, and these classically proportioned homes each feature traditional craftsmanship and interiors designed for today’s contemporary lifestyles. Some of the homes benefit from views to the South Downs over the surrounding countryside. The homes have been carefully designed with spacious layouts and a high level of specification.
Trains from Burgess Hill station offer services to London Bridge in under an hour, or to Gatwick Airport in 25 minutes. The A23 is just minutes away, with its easy access north to the M23 and M25 or south to the coast.

Prices range from £449,950 for a four-bedroom home to £769,950 for a five-bedroom home. Contact the sales and marketing suite on 01444 258130or selling agents Mansell McTaggart on 01444 235665. Visit rydonhomes.co.uk.

Redrow Homes has recently launched its fourth phase of apartments apartments in the Orvis building at the striking apartment venture, The Boardwalk. The scheme, located in Sovereign Harbour, is a hit with a range of buyers from professional couples to those in search of a holiday home.
There are three penthouse apartments atop Orvis, one of which is a spectacular three-bedroom duplex. It features two fabulous sun terraces which offer glorious views of the sea and will be a great platform from which to see the sun rise, shine and set.
The most prestigious penthouse has a £750,000 price tag and comes with a wealth of space on two floors and absolutely top-level specification – not to mention the two-storey sun terrace with spiral staircase.

The two other penthouse apartments available offer equally fabulous living, but on one level, with three double bedrooms and a spacious living/dining room that leads out onto a personal balcony with stunning sea views. These are priced at £650,000 and £700,000.
Other homes on release include a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from just £179,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and from £230,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Three exceptional show apartments are open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Call the sales team on 01323 472194.

More rooms with a view can be found in the pretty village of Bury. The Norchester Partnership offers Bury House, a carefully restored and converted Grade II listed property once owned by the celebrated novelist, playwright and poet John Galsworthy. Within this beautiful building stunning apartments have been created, and two new stable cottages have also been built.
The views to the South Downs are spectacular. The development, located just off the A29, is approximately five miles south of Pulborough. Arundel is a similar distance to the south and Chichester is about 12 miles away. For travel to London, Pulborough’s mainline station provides a frequent service with a journey time of approximately 70 minutes.

Two-bedroom apartments at Bury House are priced at £370,000 and three-bedroom cottages are priced at £399,950. Contact The Norchester Partnership on 01243 543085 or joint selling agents Cluttons on 01798 872432 or Henry Adams on 01798 872432. You may also visit norchester.co.uk.

Thornhurst Gardens in Rowplatt Lane, Felbridge incorporates just seven elegant three-, four- and five-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes in spacious landscaped gardens.
The homes will feature open-plan kitchens with adjoining family breakfast rooms to some, perfectly suited to a large family. Larger properties benefit from separate dining rooms. All of the homes feature plenty of storage space.

The small village of Felbridge is near open country, with a network of historic and winding lanes. The well-regarded Felbridge Primary School is within close proximity of the development, a superb benefit to a young family. Both Crawley and East Grinstead are within easy reach, offering a wide range of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and traditional pubs.
The M23 is conveniently close, providing direct access to Gatwick Airport, the M25 and central London. East Grinstead station has a regular train service that runs directly to London Victoria with a journey time of 58 minutes.

Prices at Thornhurst Gardens start at £309,950. For further information call Antler Homes South East on 01342 410802 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.

The very desirable counties of East and West Sussex offer a wealth of high-quality newly built property for the discerning buyer. Johnny Turner looks south.

East and West Sussex are rightly lauded for their very inviting mix of natural beauty, commuter connections and charming homes. Buyers who are in the market for a home in the South East would do well to have a look at what’s available near the south coast.

In desirable Chichester, Seaward Homes presents The Wharf, an exclusive collection of highly individual two- and three-bedroom newly built waterside homes and apartments and a choice of warehouse style properties. Together they create an intriguing juxtaposition of highly contemporary designs within a traditional Georgian city. Also in the scheme is a Grade II Listed flint-faced Customs House which is also undergoing extensive renovation and refurbishment by Seaward.
Poised on the edge of the canal basin within yards of the pretty towpath walk, The Wharf is also just a few minutes walk from the centre of town and the Chichester Gate Leisure Complex which features a Cannons Health Club, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a hotel. From this position, you can soak up the ever-changing scenery of the waterfront or access the excellent shopping, restaurants, nightlife and transport connections of Chichester within minutes.
Homes at The Wharf are currently priced from £375,000 for a two-bedroom house with additional study/third bedroom. For further information please contact The Wharf on 01243 790 581. The marketing suite and show home are open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Another winning Chichester development is Kestrels Keep, a superb selection of homes in five different styles. The scheme, from George Wimpey Southern, is wonderfully situated for the beautiful, thriving town centre yet still enjoys the quiet countryside surroundings of Donnington, only two miles from the town centre.
Kestrels Keep consists of 34 three-bedroom detached homes which include fully integrated kitchens, en suite to the master bedroom and a garage with parking space. The homes are finished to the absolute highest standard.
Chichester is one of the premier towns on the south coast, a traditional cathedral town boasting a fantastic selection of shops, eateries, bars and entertainment venues. There are good transport links to London and the rest of the south coast.
Prices currently start at £288,000. For more information contact 01243 771572.

Redrow Homes has several high-quality developments in East and West Sussex, offering both apartments and houses. In popular Eastbourne, The Boardwalk now has three superb show apartments, where visitors will find luxury styling in this unbeatable waterside location.
The waterfront development lies at the heart of Sovereign Harbour, a relaxing marina development. The Boardwalk’s individually designed show apartments are all located in the Rapala building, one of six striking structures that make up the development. Rapala has 36 apartments in a stylish mix of one- and two-bedroom designs, including three very special three-bedroom penthouses and one duplex design.

Specification includes designer kitchens, fitted bathrooms and the two- and three-bedroom apartments feature an en suite to the master bedroom. And because of the combination of perfect location and design within Sovereign Harbour, a majority of the homes also enjoy a waterfront view, a feature which has encouraged owner-occupiers, holiday home buyers and investors alike to buy here.
The show apartments are open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Call 01323 472194.

Also from Redrow is Porterhouse, a new development in wonderfully connected Crawley. The exciting scheme of residential apartments is proving very popular with investment buyers as well as owner-occupiers, both of whom are swayed by the location, just a ten-minute train ride from Gatwick Airport.
Porterhouse will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties in four separate buildings that range from two to six stories. An electronic gated entrance will lead to secure surface and underground parking. Set in Station Hill Road, the development is adjacent to Three Bridges station, which means that besides Gatwick, Brighton and London are extremely easily accessible.
Buyers will be very impressed by the specification on offer. Designed for the modern lifestyle, the apartments will include open-plan living areas and contemporary kitchens featuring downlighters, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine, plus stainless steel oven, hob, splashback and sink.
Current prices range from £169,000 to £284,000; the first properties will be ready for occupation in June 2006. Call Chris or Clare at Halifax Estate Agents on 01293 523456.

In Hailsham, Redrow Homes is opening a three-bedroom Turner style show home at Millview. This popular house design includes a fitted kitchen/dining room with patio doors on to the garden, as well as a separate lounge and ground-floor cloakroom. The master bedroom includes fitted wardrobes.
All of the homes have Redrow’s Sapphire specification, which includes fitted kitchen with stainless steel oven, hob and chimney-style extractor, plus elegant white bathroom suites with a choice of tilting and complementary chrome-finish fittings, gas central heating and PVCu double glazed windows.
Mill View is situated in Upper Horsebridge Road on the edge of open countryside and about a mile-and-a-half from the centre of Hailsham, which offers all essential shops and services. This East Sussex market town also enjoys good road access via the A22

Besides the Turner design, Millview offers two- and three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes as well as three-, four- and five-bedroom detached houses. A selection of two-bedroom homes is due to be released shortly. Prices currently range from £183,950 to £209,950 for a selection of three-bedroom designs. Call 01323 441508 to find out more. And for more information on any of Redrow’s developments across the South East visit redrow.co.uk.

In the sought-after North Laines section of Brighton, George Wimpey is selling properties at The Vibe, a development of high-spec apartments. Such is the demand for this type of well-located and beautifully designed property that only two of its elite third-floor three-bedroom penthouses remain. There are also a limited number of one- and two-bedroom apartments available.
The Vibe is extremely well located for Brighton’s best shopping and is within seven minutes’ walk of the station and ten minutes’ walk of the sea. The properties themselves have the advantage of high-quality ‘extras’ fitted as standard. These include built-in wardrobes to all master bedrooms and fully integrated kitchens with dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, double under-counter oven and four-burner gas hob and extractor hood. Each of the sumptuous penthouses has a private roof terrace.
The Vibe is open seven days a week from 11am to 5pm. For more information call George Wimpey on 0845 676 0155.

Silver Homes offers a magnificent home in the village of Wadhurst, East Sussex, that is nearing completion. Wigram is designed in the Queen Anne style and is approached by a sweeping drive. The property enjoys southerly views over the High Weald, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Accommodation includes living room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study, cloakroom, en suite to both master bedroom and a second bedroom, family bathroom. There are also independent triple garages, plus a landscaped front garden and extensive rear garden.
The approach is contemporary, with a wealth of stylish work-saving innovations. In the kitchen here are real wood designer units complemented by soft-close drawers, gas lift doors on the wall cabinets, under-unit lighting and luxury polished granite worktops. Siemens integrated appliances include n American-style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, built-in coffee maker and ‘active-clean’ oven.

A second home, of a totally different design but with the same level of space and spec, is also being built in this location. Get a full-colour brochure for both homes by calling Knight Frank on 01892 515035. For more information on the range of beautifully built homes by Silver Homes visit silver-homes.co.uk.
Nearby, in another village location, Oakley New Homes is selling Fairlawn Manor, a one-off bespoke property of immense character. Quality materials, many individually sourced, are combined with the latest technology to create a home that is a perfect blend of classic architecture and state-of-the-art living.
The home is set in its own 0.6-acre plot on a quiet lane leading to the picturesque village of Mayfield, where you will find a good range of shops and amenities. Although quiet, this location is very well connected for commuters. From nearby Wadhurst station it is a one-hour train journey into central London, while drivers will find convenient links to the A21, M25 and other motorway networks approximately eight miles away.
Fairlawn Manor is for sale at a guide price of £1.2 million. For further information contact the sales department at Oakley New Homes on 01732 464044 or visit oakleynewhomes.com.

Crest Nicholson has a good presence in Sussex, with its very successful Bolnore Village development near Haywards Heath. Bolnore Village is a development styled after the traditional English village and offering a wide range of homes, from one- and two-bedroom apartments to three-, four- and five-bedroom houses. Careful planned to incorporate a range of amenities such as a local shop, village hall, social venues and recreational facilities, the development is a unique and very liveable environment.
Currently available homes in the Village Heights section of Bolnore Village include two-bedroom apartments with garage, priced from £199,950, as well as two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, priced from £215,000. In Central Square, apartments with parking start at £199,950, while in Lower Village II there is one remaining four-bedroom house with garage and covered parking, priced at £435,000.
Crest Nicholson is offering some attractive incentive packages at Bolnore Village. Call 01444 440052 or go online to bolnorevillage.com to find out more.

Also in Haywards Heath, Crest Nicholson is selling Princess Mews, a collection of 14 three-bedroom houses that are ideal for young families or professional couples. Situated near the town centre, this development gives residents access to a wide range of amenities, including a shopping centre, a wide range of excellent restaurants, parks and gold courses, the South Downs, and of course the train station.

The houses are finished to an excellent standard, as you would expect from this award-winning developer. Kitchens are fresh and contemporary, with stylish fitted units and integrated appliances including fridge/freezer. Bathrooms and en suites feature elegant white sanitaryware from Roca complemented by polished chrome fittings. Living spaces are bright and airy, extending out to the rear garden via French doors.
Prices at Princess Mews start at £265,000 for a three-bedroom house. For further information call 0870 752 1820 or visit crestnicholson.com.
A further Haywards Heath development is KingsOak’s Wellswood Park, which offers a choice of spacious town houses – ideal for a range of buyers. The accommodation is versatile and the location, just three-quarters of a mile from the town centre.
Prices start at £284,995 for a three-bedroom town house with dressing area, and £289,995 for a four-bedroom town house with garage and parking. Call 01444 473715.

Time is of the essence at CDC2020’s Adurleys development in the beautiful South Downs village of Steyning. With only five apartments remaining, the developer has introduced a package of incentives that bring these desirable homes within reach of a wide range of buyers.
The remaining apartments are priced from £199,950 and have two bedrooms, two bedrooms and a high-quality kitchen. They are ready to move into and include fitted carpets throughout.
Now CDC2020 will pay both the five per cent deposit and the stamp duty – and will also make a contribution to the legal and survey fees.

Steyning is a very desirable village near the South Coast, rural but hardly remote. Brighton is only 14 miles away, while the A24 to Horsham and Worthing and the A283 to Shoreham-by-Sea are easily accessible. There are regular trains from Shoreham station to Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. Call CDC2020 on 01908 817058 or selling agents Churchlands on 01403 220800.

Try Homes offers the last house remaining for sale in the popular Trinity Gardens development on Church Road in Worth. The end terrace three-storey home has an integral garage, formal living room, combined kitchen and dining room with built appliances and a conservator overlooking the garden.
The property is ready to move into and includes curtains, light fittings and landscaped gardens – and as an extra incentive Try Homes will pay the stamp duty. This attractive development is located in a cul-de-sac off a well established residential road, ideal for transport connections.
The home is priced at £339,950. The development is open Saturdays and Sundays. Call 01293 886846 or visit tryhomes.co.uk.

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Coombe Hall Park, East Grinstead, West Sussex

Although space is a definite requirement for a growing family, a family home is about far more than just space. With this award we honour the developer that has thought most carefully about the nuances of family life and so provides families with the facilities that they need both within the home and at the surrounding development. The winner of this year’s award goes to Try Homes for its superb Coombe Hall Park, a stunning collection of unique family houses (and apartments) set within seven acres of stunning grounds.

The houses at the development are all different in design but provide the same family-friendly features. Generous kitchens and family rooms reflect the informal lifestyle of modern families, while drawing and dining rooms offer more formal entertainment space for when the kids have gone to bed. Extra rooms, for use for example as a playroom or homework room, combine with the gardens and additional bathrooms (in the five-bedroom Osbourne style house there are four, including the en suites) to ensure that each member of the family can have their own space for work or enjoyment and that in the rushed mornings there won't be rows over who gets ready first!

Specification at Coombe Hall Park is exclusive. Kitchens are fully fitted with a range of high quality integrated stainless steel appliances, including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Doors are solid wood and surfaces are either granite or timber edge and lit with pelmet lighting. Classic white bathrooms boast a contemporary feel, with vanity units built in to all en suites and main bathrooms. Stylish basins are manufactured by Villeroy & Boch.

Properties at Coombe Hall Park enjoy the benefits of a traditional home alongside all the conveniences needed for modern family life. Internet access is provided as standard, enabling harassed parents to shop online as well as allowing their offspring the necessary resources for studying. BT and TV points are fitted in all bedrooms as well as in the lounge, study, kitchen, family room and conservatory (where applicable).

East Grinstead itself is a pretty, historic Tudor town offering a variety of shopping and entertainment options, including a multi-screen cinema, a vintage steam railway and a range of museums. The main draw however is the surrounding countryside. Located on the fringe of the Sussex Weald, there are outdoor pursuits for all members of the family here, from walks among the flora and fauna of the landscape to bird sanctuaries, fishing, woodland and Lingfield Racecourse.

All houses at Coombe Hall Park are now sold but two apartments remain, priced from £249,950 for one bedroom. Call 01342 410972 for details.

Sussex is the dream county for those looking for a peaceful, rural retreat as well as easy access to a wide range of amenities, says Anna Bowden.

As life gets busier and more hectic by the minute it is often hard to see past the grind of our working lives. Few of us are lucky enough to work rurally; most have to make that daily trek across town, whether by public transport or car, getting stuck in traffic and dealing with the hordes of others around us. What we need to remember, however, is that although our working lives are stressful our home lives don’t have to be as well. How much better would you feel if, once you left the office, you could head out of town into the country? To a peaceful, green environment?

If this is your dream then Sussex is your county. Green, leafy and close to the sea, Sussex boasts beautiful, peaceful living with access to an enormous range of amenities. And not only that: it also boasts a plethora of high-quality new home developments, where lucky buyers can enjoy the best of both town and country living.

Only five apartments now remain for sale at Sunley’s The Manor in Horsham, a collection of apartments on the site of the former RSPCA headquarters in Sussex. Four of the apartments are located in the actual Grade II listed headquarters building and feature an extensive amount of space: up to 2,000 sq ft, which allows as much room as possible to incorporate furniture from a large family home. All the rooms include many of the original features, retaining carefully restored original doors and windows.

Contrasting strongly, internal features of the refurbished apartments are chic, contemporary and high specification. Kitchens include granite worktops, integrated appliances and Amtico flooring, while bathrooms boast contemporary white sanitary ware with Aqualisa shower units and heated towel rails. The apartments also provide pre-wiring for IT, audio and video entry system as well as allocated parking and a gated entrance.

The fifth remaining apartment has three bedrooms and boasts a spiral staircase up to a mezzanine floor above, creating a penthouse feel and overlooking Horsham town centre. The dining area has an atrium window, contributing to the feeling of space and light.

Prices at The Manor start from £425,000 for the new build penthouse and from £670,000 for the refurbished three-bedroom apartments. Call 01403 211466 to find out more.

Millwood Designer Homes has recently received planning permission for Lordswell House, an individual new home on the outskirts of Crowborough. The house is an exquisite Yeoman style five/seven-bedroom detached home on a one-acre plot. Located in a sought-after position, set back from Lordswell Lane, the house benefits from a south-facing rear garden.

Tony Lynn, sales and marketing manager for Millwood, comments, ‘We are delighted to have received planning permission for Lordswell House. It is a remarkable home that will, of course, benefit from traits indicative of all Millwood Homes, with a luxurious interior, meticulous attention to detail, a high level of quality, impressive specification and a traditionally styled exterior.

‘We have enjoyed previous success in Crowborough with the remarkable Chilington Manor, which was sold in record time, and I am sure that Lordswell House will prove to be just as successful.’

Early purchasers at Lordswell House have the opportunity to take advantage of Millwood’s Design and Build scheme, which allows home buyers to personalise their new home and tailor it to their individual requirements. Working closely with Millwood’s experienced design team purchasers can choose preferred floor plans and specification, subject to the usual planning consents.

Lordswell House is priced at £1,025,000. For further information contact selling agent Wood and Pilcher on 01892 665666.

Millwood is also offering a stunning new show home at its Henley Park development in Sovereign Harbour North, Eastbourne, which has been so successful that two reservations have been taken since its recent launch. The new show apartment will be located within the recently completed block of apartments which overlooks the picturesque residents’ waterside gardens and seating area.

Millwood’s Tony Lynn comments, ‘The Henley Apartments have enjoyed a superb sales success with over 50 per cent of the apartments now sold, which is no surprise as they really do offer the best of both worlds. Purchasers can relax in the landscaped gardens overlooking the water that have been integrated into the development, take a stroll to the vibrant harbour just minutes away and enjoy an al fresco meal at one of the many marina bars and restaurants, or simply bask in the luxury of their new apartment and enjoy a bottle of wine on their private balcony – it really is the life!’

The impressive specification at the development includes fully fitted designer kitchens by James Theobald, with modern stainless steel integrated appliances; luxury white bathroom suites with tiling from Porcelanosa, contemporary chrome fittings throughout, contemporary wardrobes from Portico and pre-wiring for surround sound.

Prices for The Henley Apartments start from £159,950. Call 01323 472882 to find out more.

Appledore Developments has created four new mews cottages and converted an original oast house into a magnificent four-bedroom home at its Oast Place development in Wadhurst, on the Kent/Sussex border. Yvette Brotherton, sales and marketing director at Appledore, comments, ‘Appledore always strives for the best at its developments, and Oast Place is certainly no exception. With fully fitted designer kitchens and stainless steel integrated appliances, hardwood flooring, luxury bathroom suites and high quality internal decoration, all you need to do it move in!

‘Furthermore, in the Oast House we have installed a magnificent master bedroom suite complete with a galleried dressing area and en suite bathroom that has pristine white sanitary ware and stylish tiling. I would urge potential buyers to visit Oast Place – this is a specification that really must be seen to be believed.’

The development is also perfectly located just off Wadhurst High Street and close to excellent transport links, while at the same time enjoying peaceful immediate surroundings. For further information contact selling agent Humberts on 01892 782424.

The first show apartment at Berkeley Homes’ Bournemouth development Devonshire Court attracted more than 300 visitors in just one weekend at its recent opening, leading to the sale of a remarkable 58 properties out of the 89 available.

Jason Stokes, sales and marketing director for Berkeley Homes Southern, says, ‘Many of those who came to view the new show apartment had already reserved apartments off-plan, so this was an opportunity to see exactly what they were buying, from drawing board to reality. I am delighted to say that the design and specification exceeded their expectations and their feedback was excellent.’

Devonshire Court comprises two new buildings that have been classically designed in the style of traditional Victorian coastal architecture. The scheme features elegant façades of cream render and key-scored stucco with a wealth of bay windows and generous balconies. The focal corner of the front East Building features a tower of bays capped by an octagonal turret roof, while the West Building to the rear backs onto one of Eastbourne’s parks. Between the two will be a new courtyard garden for the exclusive enjoyment of residents.

Interiors are high-specification and luxurious as is fitting for Berkeley. Master bedrooms feature en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes and there is also a main bathroom and a useful storage cupboard.

Prices at Devonshire Court start from £195,000. For details call 01323 748951.

Berkeley has five family homes remaining at Highleigh Fields in the leafy hamlet of Highleigh, near Chichester. All the homes have been designed in the classic Sussex style of architecture, with richly coloured brick elevations, clay tile hanging and timber detailing. Large bay windows, first floor oriels and timber verandas to selected homes add further touches of distinction.

Homes at Highleigh Fields cost from £645,000. Call 01243 641393.

Crest Nicholson is offering a superb new mortgage deal on selected plots at Central Square in Bolnore Village; subject to terms and conditions buyers will pay 2.75 per cent for the first 18 months followed by 4.99 per cent for a limited time. This means that purchaser could, at first, be paying as little as £100 per week to live in Bolnore Village.

‘This is a truly amazing offer, limited to selected plots only,’ says Crest Nicholson South managing director Graeme Milne. ‘If you were buying at a purchase price of £199,950 and using a five per cent deposit, this would equate to just £435 on an interest-rate only, thanks to the subsidised rate.’

The Central Square apartments represent an opportunity to be at the thriving heart of the village community and within easy access of every superb amenity it has to offer. Situated directly above the newly created village shops, each apartment will provide spacious and attractive living space for couples and single buyers.

Arranged on two floors above the village shops, each apartment features its own uniquely designed frontage with Tudor styling, render, timber and decorative brickwork all used to attractive effect. The apartments – some with two bedrooms and some with one bedroom and a useful study – enjoy various layouts to guarantee light, bright and spacious living accommodation. Many apartments benefit from French casement doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the attractive landscaped square, and en suite facilities are provided with most designs.

Prices start from £199,950. Call 01444 440052 to find out more.