New Homes - November, 2003

Hampton Wick, Middlesex

Beechcroft Developments is bringing its unique style to Hampton Wick with the exclusive Thameside Place development on Lower Teddington Road. The site is within a conservation area and less than a quarter of a mile from Hampton Wick station. When complete the development will offer ten one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments in the original villa building and a new west wing, and three one- and two-bedroom cottages in a new orangery. Each property will boast private garaging and residents will enjoy a mature landscaped setting. For further information and to obtain guide prices call 01372 363172.

Brentford, Middlesex

Crest Nicholson is currently offering Watermark, a brand new scheme of three-bedroom three-storey town houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments in Brook Road South offering flexible modern living. Brentford is conveniently located close to Ealing, Richmond and Chiswick and boasts excellent transport links; and as one of London’s newest residential hotspots it is also undergoing widespread regeneration, to bring shops, restaurants, hotels and new homes to the canal area. Prices at Watermark start from £399,950 for a three-bedroom house. Call 020 8569 9474 or email watermark@crestnicholson.com.

Westminster, London

Galliard Homes is currently selling a stunning collection of three-bedroom apartments and duplexes at its New Palace Place development in Monck Street. Ranging from 1,200 sq ft to 1,400 sq ft in size, the homes at New Palace Place offer purchasers substantial and flexible living space within one of the most convenient London locations and are ideal as a modern city base. Residents will benefit from 24-hour uniformed security and porterage plus CCTV surveillance. Prices start from £740,000. Call 020 7222 7512 for further details.

Braintree, Essex

Bovis Homes has now opened a fully furnished four-bedroom show home at its The Courtyard development, which features a generous selection of properties from two-bedroom apartments through to spacious five-bedroom family homes. The selection also includes Bovis’ modern three-storey town houses and room-in-the-roof property designs, which offer flexible family living accommodation. Internal features include fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances and en suite shower rooms to master and second bedrooms. Call 01376 552524 to find out more.

West Malling, Kent

Environ Sunley is now celebrating the completion of its fist five-bedroom house, the 3,542 sq ft Bethpage, priced at around £925,000. located in the Kings Hill Park development, the distinctive home picks up design cues from the light and airy country houses of New England, combining a sense of space with an established Kentish village atmosphere. For further information call 01732 871872.

Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Twigden Homes is offering to pay the five per cent deposit and legal fees (excluding disbursements) on a new home at its The Grove development, subject to completion before Christmas. For purchasers who already have a mortgage, Twigden is offering the option to part-exchange their property, thus minimising the hassle of moving. The Grove is a collection of 32 new homes in a variety of designs on the site of the former Hillmead School. Prices start from £215,000 for a three-bedroom house. Call 01279 652432.

Horsham, West Sussex

There are just two family homes remaining at Try Homes’ The Ridings in Faygate, priced at £395,000 and £465,000, each benefiting from a brick and oak feature fireplace to keep buyers warm throughout the winter months. Accommodation at The Ridings has been thoughtfully planned, with large bay windows and French doors in the lounge offering a light and airy feel in the summer, and a solid oak mantel and open brick fireplaces adding warmth as the cooler months move in. For more information call 01293 852990.

Docklands, London

The last of the luxury apartments overlooking the Thames Barrier have now been unveiled at Barratt’s Tradewinds, the spectacular new riverside development of 250 apartments at Silvertown. Over 220 of the homes have already been sold. Tradewinds offers contemporary living in an ultra-modern apartment complex which boasts magnificent views along the river – to the City in the west and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge in the east. Prices start from £419,995. Call 020 7476 2819 to arrange a viewing.

South London is now overtaking north London in terms of style and popularity. Anna Bowden looks at some new homes that are really doing this up-and-coming area justice.

South London is one of the most up-and-coming destinations of the moment and one of the city’s most talked about areas. It has almost overtaken north London in terms of popularity and has money pouring into it left, right and centre from many different sources for regeneration and cosmetic improvement. No wonder, then, that prices are rising in this newly-desirable part of the world.
As always, new homes developers have been quick to see the potential and demand for quality homes in this area, and there is now a plethora of great new developments springing up in all corners, offering high-specification living for all types of purchaser.

Bellway’s new Meridian South development in Hither Green, Lewisham, is set to bring a massive regeneration and economic boost to the area. Meridian South is the redevelopment of the former Hither Green hospital, and will retain the clocktower made by Queen Victoria’s clockmaker as its central feature, along with a new central piazza and water tower. The Historic Quarter of the development was officially opened just two weeks ago by the Mayor of Lewisham, Steve Bullock and will, when complete, comprise a mixed-use scheme of 442 new homes plus offices, a doctor’s surgery, health and leisure facilities, a children’s nursery and landscaped parking. The nursery is being funded by the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative and by the New Opportunities Fund, which provides lottery funding to community projects, and will provide full day care for up to 40 children between the ages of three months and five years.

Apartments are spacious and designed in a variety of styles. Prices for phase two of the Draco House building start from £147,000 for a one-bedroom ground-floor apartment and range to £227,000 for two-bedroom fourth-floor apartment. For further details or to arrange a viewing call the sales office on 020 8695 9856.

Copthorn Homes is furthering the regeneration of Peckham with the release of another phase of apartments and town houses, known as SouthQuarter2. Designed to maximise the use of space and light, this latest Peckham scheme will sit sympathetically within the local landscape by matching the Victorian style and proportions of Copthorn’s two existing Peckham developments, South Quarter and Coleman Square.

Neil Armstrong, marketing director for Copthorn Homes, says, ‘We are very pleased to be able to announce our continued presence in Peckham. We’ve built over 150 new homes already in the area and we are looking forward to providing the next phase.’
Consisting of 189 one- and two-bedroom apartments and a choice of three-bedroom town houses, the latest project is designed to appeal in particular to shrewd investors who are keen to reap the benefits of a conveniently located home which offers excellent rental prospects.
Neil Armstrong continues, ‘The Camberwell College of Art is situated nearby in Peckham, providing the ideal market for people who want to attract potential tenants from the student market. Kings College Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital are also nearby, bringing opportunities to let to medical professionals too.’
Peckham offers excellent transport links, with New Cross and Elephant & Castle providing an efficient tube service. Prices at SouthQuarter2 range from £140,000 to £300,000. For further information or to arrange a visit call the sales office on 020 7703 8693, or email information@copthornhomes.co.uk.

Laing Homes is offering funky, modern living in Putney at its SW15H development, a landmark development of 66 contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartments, penthouses and duplexes as well as an express supermarket, first floor office space, a restaurant and seven two-bedroom social housing units.
Situated virtually on the doorstep of East Putney tube station, SW15H is extremely well connected for commuters, allowing swift access into the West End via the District Line. Putney mainline station is also accessible, allowing an easy transfer into Waterloo. Sports enthusiasts are also well catered for, with the development’s proximity to Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park as well as the number of local gyms and fitness centres; and those who love shopping will enjoy Putney and Wimbledon’s excellent options.

Apartments at SW15H are contemporary and high-specification, boasting super-sleek streamlined spaces with Alno fully fitted kitchens and Villeroy & Boch bathrooms. Laing is also offering its sophisticated upgrade options, which include built-in cappuccino maker, TV screen in the bathroom, built-in steam oven, mood lighting, wooden floors and a multi-room hi-fi system.
Prices at SW15H start from £315,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and from £380,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. For more information call 020 8874 6536.

Laing is also currently offering its Milieu development in Barnes, a unique collection of just 19 new and partly refurbished one- and two-bedroom apartments that combine traditional architecture and values with a contemporary approach and design style. The development consists of two constructions – the River Terrace Apartments, a striking glass structure comprising six beautifully refurbished and extended apartments together with three brand new apartments, all boasting unbroken views across the Thames; and the Village Apartments.
The River Apartments have a stunning specification, boasting Alno continental designer fully fitted kitchens, with a choice of corian or granite worktops and Bosch stainless steel integrated appliances. Bathrooms feature Villeroy & Boch contemporary sanitaryware and fittings, including a double-ended bath and walk-in shower area.
The Village Apartments offer a different perspective, comprising ten newly-created high-specification designer apartments fronting Barnes High Street. The majority of the apartments boast a deck, a terrace or a balcony, and all have private allocated parking within the central courtyard.
Prices at The Village Apartments start from £330,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and at the River Terrace Apartments from £590,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. For more details call selling agent 020 8487 1417.

Berkeley Homes Southern is currently transforming the former Wandsworth Boys School in Southfields into a collection of luxury apartments and town houses called Arcadian Place. The school building itself will be converted into 29 apartments, while a further 12 town houses and eight mews houses, with two-, three-, four- and five-bedrooms, will be built in a contemporary design down a tree-lined boulevard. Four generously-proportioned Arts & Crafts style semi-detached houses will be built at the entrance to the driveway, boasting four-and five-bedrooms respectively, and these will be the first released for sale, at prices from £750,000.

David Orchin, sales and marketing director for Berkeley Homes Southern, says, ‘Arcadian Place offers an outstanding collection of highly desirable homes, with off-street parking, in a prime London location. The prices are very competitive with those of comparable properties in and around the Wimbledon area. This type of development sells very well off-plan, so we would recommend purchasers register their interest early to ensure they have their pick of the plots.’
This combination of old and new buildings, with traditional and classic styles complemented by contemporary designs, provides an attractive choice of house styles and sizes not often found in the area, thus making Arcadian Place perfect for professionals, those with young families and those in the vicinity looking to upsize to a high-specification, high-quality new home.
Prices at Arcadian Place range from £250,000 to £950,000. To register interest contact the sales and marketing suite, open weekdays from 11am to 7pm and weekends from 10am to 5pm, on 020 8704 5517.

Taylor Woodrow has just opened a superb new show apartment at Bombay Wharf, a Thames-side scheme of 70 apartments and one house in historic Rotherhithe, to showcase the 103 Rotherhithe Street section of the development. International design team Connections in Design has created the show apartment to perfectly reflect the unique design and high quality of the development, using original wooden beams as a significant feature to provide character and sophistication. Di Franklin, sales manager at Connections in Design, says, ‘We aimed to create an oasis of understated sophistication in the area of Rotherhithe; a bohemian flavour, used with natural, earthy colours combined with rich textures to contribute to the intrinsic quality of the scheme. We have avoided using window treatments because we felt there should be no distractions from the amazing views. You need to visit the show apartment to fully appreciate the uniqueness of this development.’

Bombay Wharf is accessed from St Marychurch Street and is grouped into five main buildings, which are surrounded by contemporary landscaping and timber decking. Each of the buildings has a distinctly different feel, derived from their unique architectural features, and apartments are given character by timber flooring, exposed brickwork and timber ceiling buttresses. The specification differs for each building to preserve the individual characteristics of each part of the scheme. However, all apartments boast sleek stainless steel integrated appliances and bespoke units in the kitchens, giving a stylish and contemporary feeling. Many apartments also have balconies or terraces, allowing for full appreciation of the spectacular riverside views of Tower Bridge, or the impressive Canary Wharf skyline.
Bombay Wharf occupies a prime Thames-side location and is perfect for commuters, being close to the Jubilee Line at Bermondsey, taking travellers to Canary Wharf within ten minutes. Prices range from £240,000 for a one-bedroom home to £595,000 for a large three-bedroom duplex apartment. One four-bedroom house at £1.1 million (freehold) is also available. For further information call 020 7064 4897.

Worthing, West Sussex

Berkeley Homes Southern has just one home remaining at its Trinity Mews development – the superb four-bedroom show home known as The Farmhouse. Bordering the fairways of Worthing Golf Club, the property has been beautifully decorated by professional interior designers and boasts a range of striking features including fireplace, carpets, curtains, matching cushions and light fittings, plus a landscaped garden – so buyers can move in immediately. The development itself is exclusive, offering just eight luxury four- and five-bedroom homes in a variety of elevations. The Farmhouse is priced at £545,000. For further details call 01903 268961.

Worcester Park, Surrey

St James Homes has now launched The Hamptons, a 60-acre New England style development of 480 one- and two-bedroom apartments and four-, five- and six-bedroom houses. Over 50 per cent of the land will be made into Mayflower Park, open to the public, and the development will also feature a central community building boasting a fully equipped gym, a business suite and a function room. A nature reserve, two tennis courts, cycle paths and children’s facilities will also appear. Prices range from £380,000 to £750,000 for the first phase of houses. Call 020 8337 3425.

Ashingdon, Essex

Customers who snap up the final two properties at Redrow’s Trinity Mews development will be able to take advantage of the part exchange scheme and thus move in by Christmas, a hassle-free move. Available properties include the Shelley, an attractive three-bedroom family home priced at £205,995, or the Eastney, a three-storey three-bedroom town house priced ay £222,995. Both properties are spacious and offer flexible living accommodation. For further information call the sales office on 01702 548994.

Windsor, Berkshire

KingsOak Thames Valley has reported huge public interest in its new Trevelyan development, where a choice of nine two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom penthouse is currently available for purchase. The development will ultimately feature elegantly styled, contemporary town houses, fitting in well with the surrounding architecture of Royal Windsor. Prices start from £264,995 for a two-bedroom second-floor apartment. Call the sales office, open Thursdays to Mondays from 10am to 5pm, on 01753 869429.

Ascot, Berkshire

FairBriar Plc is currently offering its Heronsbrook development on the fringe of Windsor Great Park, a prestigious development of 14 properties comprising seven town houses and seven apartments within a restored and converted Grade II listed building. The homes are set around a landscaped courtyard and are surrounded by two and a half acres of landscaped grounds. Prices start from £425,000. Call selling agent FPD Savills on 01344 626162 to arrange a viewing.

Chatham, Kent

Redrow has recently opened a new show home at its latest Kent development, The Eye, a stylish collection of 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments arranged to form a large crescent. Homes at The Eye have been designed with creative layouts and stunning views and the show home reflects this with a fresh, contemporary feel. Prices at The Eye start from £139,950 for a one-bedroom apartment. Call 01992 655800.

Tring, Hertfordshire

Linden Homes Chiltern has recently received planning permission to build an eighth new home at The Gables, where just three homes of the current release remain for sale. The developer is offering part exchange on the remaining homes, which include two four-bedroom family homes. Prices at The Gables start from £480,000. For details call 01442 890290.

Englefield Green, Surrey

Crest Nicholson South is celebrating the outstanding success of the official launch of Charter Place, an exclusive new development of four elegant and distinctive five-bedroom homes. Living accommodation features high-specification, sophisticated and adaptable space and is perfect for families or couples who enjoy entertaining. Prices at Charter Place cost from £875,000 in price. Call the sales office on 01784 471463 to find out more.

Beckenham, Kent

The Mayfair Apartments, part of Berkeley Homes’ Langley Waterside development, have been specially designed to bring a touch of central London to rural Beckenham. The modern glass and white façades are distinctly urban in style, as are the winged roofs and cantilevered glass-fronted balconies and terraces. The apartments are generous in size, some spanning the entire depth of the building. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and each home features a drawing/dining area of over 27ft. Prices start at £390,000. Call the marketing suite on 020 8658 4751.

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Over 80 per cent of the apartments at Barratt’s City Gates have been snapped up, leaving just a dozen two- and three-bedroom apartments on the market. First occupations are due in February. The homes have streamlined, contemporary interiors and offer terraces or balconies. The development is accessed by electronic entrance gates and there is a secure entryphone system, making City Gates as secure as it is stylish. The popular bars and restaurants of Chequer Street are only 250 metres away. Prices start at £320,000. Call 01727 855820.

Royston, Hertfordshire

Twigden Homes has widened the choice of homes available at the Templars Gate development, with the recent launch of a choice of two-bedroom apartments. Twigden is currently offering to pay the five per cent deposit, as well as the stamp duty and legal fees (excluding disbursements). Apartments start at £145,000; two-bedroom houses are priced from £165,000. Call 01763 249136.

Isleworth, Middlesex

Bryant Homes offers Mill Parc, a collection of apartments, duplexes and three- and four-bedroom houses. The distinctive properties are within easy walking distance of the Thames and all are high-spec. Duplexes have lovely roof terraces and each house offers an integral garage and private drive, as well as a conservatory. Apartments start at £245,000 and houses are priced from £360,000. Call 020 8568 9812.

Thamesmead, London

The Gateway, a Fairclough development of apartments and town houses, is currently being built on a Thames-side site off Miles Drive. Non-riverside apartments are for sale at prices from £159,950 – ideal for those who want a stylish one- and two-bedroom apartment near the river but don’t want to pay a premium. Call 020 8317 9555.

St Mary’s Island, Kent

Countryside Maritime offers a range of highly distinctive apartments at The Fishing Village. Eight one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses are being created from timber rendering clad in bold colours, creating a contemporary interpretation of traditional Kentish homes. Prices start at £150,000. Call 0845 071 2070.

Harlow, Essex

A spectacular new show home has been unveiled at Copthorn’s Abode development in Newhall, Harlow. The development will include one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes. Prices for two-bedroom homes start at £247,000. Call 01279 639309.

Colchester, Essex

Bovis Homes is currently offering a special autumn package at its Woodland Vale development for homes purchased before 30 November. Home buyers can benefit from a range of offers including part exchange, five per cent deposit paid, free fitted carpets and stamp duty paid. The range of properties at Woodland Vale includes three-storey modern town houses, traditional two-storey family homes and five-bedroom room-in-the-roof properties. Prices start from £165,950. For details call 01206 752668.

Middlesex is the Home County that wears the trousers, says Anna Bowden.

Middlesex has a great many draws – a reputation for good schools plus all the attractions of London while boasting property at a fraction of the price – but it is probably the balance between city and country living that makes it most attractive to house buyers. Offering a diverse mix of rural delights and cosmopolitan chic, plus some excellent and convenient transport options, Middlesex is proving to be a tempting proposition for today’s purchasers.

The first phase of homes at Chantry Park, Barratt’s new development on the old Hillingdon Hospital site is now almost half sold, months ahead of the building programme, and a second phase has already been released, supported by the opening of two fully-furnished show homes. The development, which will eventually comprise 120 high-specification apartments and houses, is being built on 6.5 acres of land acquired after becoming surplus to NHS requirements.

Especially popular at Chantry Park is Barratt’s Home Exchange service, which enables buyers to trade in existing properties at full value and side-step the usual problems involved in selling a home. First-time buyers too have are being offered a good deal, with contributions towards stamp duty and a deposit.
All homes at Chantry Park include fully fitted bathrooms and kitchens with integrated appliances, as well as central heating and double glazing. Private parking is provided throughout. Prices start from £179,995 for a one-bedroom apartment, £209,995 for a two-bedroom two-bathroom apartment, and £315,000 for a three-bedroom house. For further details call the sales office, open Thursdays to Sundays from 10am to 6pm and on Mondays from 2pm to 6pm, on 01895 272096.

Barratt is seeing success with another Middlesex development, this time in Stonegrove, Edgware. Regency Court, a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments, is already two-thirds sold. Barratt North London sales director Michael O’Leary says, ’In a residential setting, close to all the amenities, with a choice of stations and a journey time into London of under 40 minutes, you couldn’t find a better location. Visitors are excited by what we have to offer and the development is becoming very popular.’
Served by impressive electronic gates, an entryphone system and a lift to all floors, these contemporary apartments are presented with designer kitchens, fully fitted with granite worktops and integrated stainless steel appliances. Master bedrooms have en suite power showers and all apartments have modern programmable central heating and double glazing. Outside, there is private parking and landscaped communal gardens. Prices at Regency Court start from £217,000 for one-bedroom apartments and £297,000 for two bedrooms. For further details call 020 8958 6136.

Weston Homes achieved 80 per cent of sales in just 24 hours at its Southern Place development in the desirable Sudbury Hill area of the county. Southern Place will, when complete, comprise 14 highly-specified one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments which will include fully fitted Oakwood designer kitchens with integrated appliances, fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom and secure car parking.
Bob Weston, managing director of Weston Homes, comments, ‘The outstanding success that we have had at Southern Place demonstrates the high quality of the properties that Weston Homes is building, and its ability to redevelop brownfield sites in prime locations.’
The development is conveniently located within easy reach of excellent local amenities, including shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, with Sudbury Hill Harrow mainline station offering services into London Marylebone and Sudbury Hill tube station offering access to the Piccadilly Line. For prices call Weston Homes on 01279 873333.

George Wimpey is currently offering its Ux Central development in Uxbridge, an exciting new lifestyle concept. Comprising a gated development of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments combined with the latest commercial enterprises at the heart of this convenient commuter town, Ux Central is definitely a must-visit.
Prices for currently available properties start from £180,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For more information call the marketing suite on 01895 259343.

Antler Homes currently has 11 stylish one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments remaining at its Cavalier Court development in Teddington. The available homes include a three-bedroom penthouse, which boasts spacious and contemporary living accommodation including a sitting/dining room with a balcony, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated stainless steel appliances as well as granite worktops and ceramic floor tiling, and two modern fitted bathrooms (one of which is en suite). The development is located less than a mile from Teddington town centre, which offers a number of boutiques, a supermarket, a wide selection of restaurants and pubs, a local post office, banks and a leisure centre.
Transport-wise, Hampton Wick station offers direct regular services into London Waterloo, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes. Junction 1 of the M3 is also close by, providing convenient access to the M25.
The penthouse is priced at £399,950. For further details about other homes at Cavalier Court or about any other Antler Homes developments, call 020 8391 6670 or visit website antlerhomes.co.uk.

Linden Homes Chiltern has now released Suede, a contemporary new development of 48 one- and two-bedroom apartments on Uxbridge Road in Hillingdon Heath, near Hayes. Gaynor Hookings, sales and marketing director for Linden Homes Chiltern, comments, ‘Due to a shortage of apartments in the area and the large number of people who have already enquired, we expect a range of purchasers. These include first-time buyers and young professionals who wish to commute to the city centre, and investors who are looking for low-maintenance new homes in up-and-coming areas.’
Suede is close to local shops as well as to Uxbridge town centre. And with the M25 and Heathrow Airport in close proximity, the development will prove popular with those who are looking for a second home or a British base if they live or work abroad.
Prices for the apartments at Suede range from £145,000 to £240,000. For further details call Linden Homes on 01895 827400 or visit the company website at lindenhomes.co.uk.

Crest Nicholson South’s new Pereshaw development at Isleworth perfectly captures the balance between old and new with its stunning collection of exclusive apartments and houses in the favoured residential area of Wople Road. ‘This distinctive location allows buyers to access a highly convenient network of road, rail and public transport links, as well as being close to the heart of “old Isleworth” and Syon Park,’ explains Claire Grove, sales manager for Crest Nicholson South.
Pereshaw has been designed to represent a contemporary slant on a traditional theme, featuring a choice of three- and four-bedroom town houses with character eves and other distinctive architectural details in addition to some highly contemporary features, such as gated security and private parking.
‘This development really has it all,’ concludes Claire Grove. ‘It is distinctive, attractive and highly exclusive, and with a real air of prestigious, refined living. It connects easily with the modern world and equally well with the rich history of the area.’
Isleworth boasts quick and easy transport links into west London and Heathrow Airport, making Pereshaw the perfect base from which to pursue business interests and travel quickly to the heart of central London. However, those looking for the quieter life will also benefit from the development’s location, near the local beauty and interest spots of Syon Park and Syon Park House.
Prices at Pereshaw currently start at £360,000 for a Blakeney three-bedroom house. For further information regarding prices and availability as well as Crest Nicholson South’s part exchange scheme, call the sales office on 020 8847 5058. Alternatively, visit the website at crestnicholson.com.
Barratt’s stunning development of 252 new homes on an eight-acre site in Sunbury-on-Thames is almost sold out, months ahead of completion – fewer than 30 apartments now remain for sale at Windmill Gate. Barratt Southern Counties managing director Trevor Sawyer says, ‘Windmill Gate offers tremendous value for the London area and is already proving immensely popular with first-time buyers. These are incredibly attractive homes in a very convenient and desirable location.

‘What’s more, our development recycles ex-industrial land which was considered something of an eyesore locally. In fact, it is a classic example of the sort of site the Government has said it wants to see recycled. In this way its regeneration is generally having a positive effect on local values.’
Windmill Gate stands in its own landscaped grounds and is accessed through impressive electronically-controlled entrance gates. Boasting a stylish central garden square, a children’s play area and new public open space, Windmill Gate is transforming run-down industrial land into a smart new community. Prices for remaining homes at Windmill Gate start from £148,995 for a studio apartment and range to £199,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. For further details call the sales office, open Thursdays to Mondays from 10am to 6pm, on 01932 787283.

Anna Bowden visits excellent new development Clapton Square, by Furlong  Homes

Imaginative house builder Furlong Homes has seen immediate success with its Clapton Square development in Hackney, a modern terrace of classic Georgian style town houses overlooking a Victorian square in the heart of a vibrant, upcoming and highly sought-after location. Comprising a range of 29 unusually spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments set within a series of four-storey buildings, the development occupies over half the length of the east side of Clapton Square.

The apartments at Clapton Square provide the perfect compromise between the old and the new, offering purchasers the benefits of living in a beautiful period style home but with none of the usual drawbacks (high heating costs, specialist builders, poor insulation and so on) and all the high-specification, low maintenance and contemporary facilities demanded by today’s hectic lifestyle set within living accommodation that is traditional in arrangement. Lounges and kitchens are open plan but bedrooms, bathrooms and storage areas are distinctly separate and lead off a hallway, a design touch that adds a feeling of privacy and space. Rooms boast wooden sash windows and moulded wood doors. And in terms of the exterior, the buildings perfectly reflect the surrounding architecture with an elegant brick façade, arched windows to the ground floor, wood dormer windows, entrance doors surmounted by fanlight windows, railed balconies to the first and top floors and a mansard roof. Surrounded by arrowhead railing and feature brick piers, the terrace is built from traditional Georgian materials including brick, slate, timber and render, resulting in a beautiful historical appearance but with all the benefits of modern building techniques.

In terms of the specification, homes at Clapton Square are unparalleled. Kitchens boast Spanish Porcelanosa tiled flooring, sleek contemporary units and a comprehensive range of Smeg integrated appliances including hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. All master bedrooms have en suite facilities, whilst those on the top floor open onto their own private rooftop terraces. On the first floor, reception rooms have French doors which lead out onto a private balcony overlooking the central Square. All bathrooms have Porcelanosa ceramic floor and wall tiles, which are complemented by Roca white suites and Hansgrohe fittings. Beechwood effect flooring can be found throughout the apartments, with other features including spotlighting and pendant lights, fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms and video entry phone security systems.

The quality and specification of the homes are, on their own, enough of a draw; however, it is the sense of space at Clapton Square that overwhelms the viewer and which, added to the area’s increasing trendy and cosmopolitan feel, makes it an excellent buy. Prices at Clapton Square start from £199,950 for a 555 sq ft one-bedroom apartment, and £239,950 for a 722 sq ft two-bedroom apartment. For further sales information contact either selling agent Copping Joyce on 020 7288 0330 or Furlong Homes on 01992 782201.

As more buyers find out about cosmopolitan, connected west London, demand for homes here continues to soar. Crest Nicholson have responded with a luxurious set of villas and apartments that mix cool with convenience

It is appropriate that the name of Crest Nicholson’s latest west London development is derived from the Latin word for ‘life’ – and not only because this was once the site of Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital. Vitae, an impressive set of homes at Ravenscourt Park, is the sort of place that allows you to make the most of life – beautiful parkland and good transport and amenities on the outside, combined with luxury, space and style on the inside.

The location is superb. Nestled between thriving Goldhawk Road and the green expanses of Ravenscourt Park, Vitae lets your life be as bustling or as quiet as you want it to be. Nearby King Street is awash with top-quality restaurants, shops of all descriptions, good pubs and upmarket bars. Transport is particularly good here, with District Line Underground stations at Stamford Brook and Ravenscourt Park just moments away, as well as nearby Hammersmith station for the Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City Lines. The West End is also convenient by car – and the A4 is just around the corner for a direct route to western destinations.

Entertainment possibilities in the area are infinite. You have a choice of high-profile rock gigs at the Hammersmith Apollo or the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, plus more restrained jazz, classical and acoustic performances at Bush Hall. There is outstanding live theatre at the Lyric on King Street and the Bush Theatre at Shepherd’s Bush Green. Riverside Studios near the Thames hosts art-house cinema as well as cutting-edge stage productions. Big-screen delights await you at the UGC Cinema and Warner Village Cinema. Other leisure options include comedy, sporting events and clubs.

For relaxation, walks along the nearby Thames are wonderful in any season. And for cyclists, the immediate area will be well represented in forthcoming London Cycle Network, making cycling a safer and more viable alternative to driving. The natural beauty of Ravenscourt Park is the jewel of the local area – and in built-up west London the close proximity to such well-kept green space is a major selling point for Vitae.

Vitae has been sought-after by buyers from the off-plan stage and it is easy to see why. Both the four-bedroom three-storey villas and the two-bedroom apartments show an extremely high level of design and meticulous attention to detail. The apartments feature a living/dining room with balcony, plus master bedrooms with en suites and wardrobes. The four-bedroom villas offer master bedrooms with en suite bathroom and terrace balcony and a garage.

Prices for two-bedroom apartments start at £380,000 and four-bedroom villas are priced from £975,000. Contact Crest Nicholson on 020 8741 3334 for more information.

Worthing, West Sussex

Berkeley Homes Southern has just one home remaining at its Trinity Mews development – the superb four-bedroom show home known as The Farmhouse. Bordering the fairways of Worthing Golf Club, the property has been beautifully decorated by professional interior designers and boasts a range of striking features including fireplace, carpets, curtains, matching cushions and light fittings, plus a landscaped garden – so buyers can move in immediately. The development itself is exclusive, offering just eight luxury four- and five-bedroom homes in a variety of elevations. The Farmhouse is priced at £545,000. For further details call 01903 268961.

Worcester Park, Surrey

St James Homes has now launched The Hamptons, a 60-acre New England style development of 480 one- and two-bedroom apartments and four-, five- and six-bedroom houses. Over 50 per cent of the land will be made into Mayflower Park, open to the public, and the development will also feature a central community building boasting a fully equipped gym, a business suite and a function room. A nature reserve, two tennis courts, cycle paths and children’s facilities will also appear. Prices range from £380,000 to £750,000 for the first phase of houses. Call 020 8337 3425.

Ashingdon, Essex

Customers who snap up the final two properties at Redrow’s Trinity Mews development will be able to take advantage of the part exchange scheme and thus move in by Christmas, a hassle-free move. Available properties include the Shelley, an attractive three-bedroom family home priced at £205,995, or the Eastney, a three-storey three-bedroom town house priced ay £222,995. Both properties are spacious and offer flexible living accommodation. For further information call the sales office on 01702 548994.

Windsor, Berkshire

KingsOak Thames Valley has reported huge public interest in its new Trevelyan development, where a choice of nine two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom penthouse is currently available for purchase. The development will ultimately feature elegantly styled, contemporary town houses, fitting in well with the surrounding architecture of Royal Windsor. Prices start from £264,995 for a two-bedroom second-floor apartment. Call the sales office, open Thursdays to Mondays from 10am to 5pm, on 01753 869429.

Ascot, Berkshire

FairBriar Plc is currently offering its Heronsbrook development on the fringe of Windsor Great Park, a prestigious development of 14 properties comprising seven town houses and seven apartments within a restored and converted Grade II listed building. The homes are set around a landscaped courtyard and are surrounded by two and a half acres of landscaped grounds. Prices start from £425,000. Call selling agent FPD Savills on 01344 626162 to arrange a viewing.

Chatham, Kent

Redrow has recently opened a new show home at its latest Kent development, The Eye, a stylish collection of 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments arranged to form a large crescent. Homes at The Eye have been designed with creative layouts and stunning views and the show home reflects this with a fresh, contemporary feel. Prices at The Eye start from £139,950 for a one-bedroom apartment. Call 01992 655800.

Tring, Hertfordshire

Linden Homes Chiltern has recently received planning permission to build an eighth new home at The Gables, where just three homes of the current release remain for sale. The developer is offering part exchange on the remaining homes, which include two four-bedroom family homes. Prices at The Gables start from £480,000. For details call 01442 890290.

Englefield Green, Surrey

Crest Nicholson South is celebrating the outstanding success of the official launch of Charter Place, an exclusive new development of four elegant and distinctive five-bedroom homes. Living accommodation features high-specification, sophisticated and adaptable space and is perfect for families or couples who enjoy entertaining. Prices at Charter Place cost from £875,000 in price. Call the sales office on 01784 471463 to find out more.

Elements of the traditional village are being used to create some very desirable newly built communities, finds Johnny Turner.

The idea of what constitutes a village can vary from person to person, but the overriding image one has when picturing a village is the interaction of the people within it. The traditional village is a community of neighbours who all know each other - famously, this can be both a blessing and a curse. Today’s village, however, has moved on from the limited idea of a village as a small hamlet with a shop, church, post office and pub. What today’s home buyers want is the feeling of community and self-sufficiency that a village is known to provide. Modern additions mean even greater choice within the neighbourhood itself, and the quality of the homes being built these days in a village-type setting are the icing on the cake of what can be called ‘neo-traditional’ living.

One hallmark of this new type of village is that it is open to a wide range of influences in terms of design. A good example of this trend is The Hamptons, where North American influence pervades the design of the homes but where the provision of amenities is a modern take on the principles of community and shared experiences that are central to village life. Officially launched just a couple of weeks ago, The Hamptons is a development in Worcester Park, Surrey, where 480 brand new homes are being built, along with generous parkland and an impressive array of amenities.
Over half of the 60-acre site will be given over to landscaped parkland, called Mayflower Park. The Hamptons will also feature Maple Lodge, a central community building which will house a fully equipped gym, business suite and function room. Mayflower Park will feature a large sculptured hill incorporating a natural amphitheatre, 15,000 new trees and a sculpture park with pieces lent by the Royal Society of British Sculptors. A nature reserve, two tennis courts, cycle paths, children’s facilities, four acres of lakes and a fitness trail round out the very impressive amenities available to the resident. Homes at The Hamptons draw from the style of New England, with the timber-clad look in a combination of whitewash and a palette of complementary colours.

Prices in the first phase range from £380,000 to £750,000 for the three-storey four-, five- and six-bedroom houses with private gardens and garages. There are also apartments – and although all the one-bedroom apartments have been sold, there are two-bedroom apartments, located in landscaped grounds with parking, at prices from £305,000. Call 020 8337 3425 or visit thehamptonssurrey.co.uk to find out more.

For discerning home buyers looking to live in a country village with all local amenities and commuter links close to hand, Appledore Developments presents the Village Collection. This array of vibrant, villagey locations provides purchasers with a choice of high-quality homes with a quintessentially English character in a number of locations in Kent and Sussex. Yvette Brotherton, sales and marketing director at Appledore, says, ‘We have a wide selection of developments based on the “English Country Village” theme. All of these developments feature an impressive level of specification, combined with external rustic charm and the character from the original buildings they have replaced. Appledore takes pride in building a small number of select developments at any one time, and we believe that this helps us to achieve high standards of finish.’

A fantastic example of the Village Collection is Wheelwrights in Plaxtol, Kent, which represents the quality that is achievable when a developer with vision sets out to make a beautiful community out of brownfield land. The homes at Wheelwrights enjoy the setting of a small rural village between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. The perfect rural retreat, these homes have the advantage of stunning views of the surrounding hills as well as a location that is perfect for commuting to nearby towns or the capital.
Also included in the Village Collection are Old School Court in Lindfield, Bourne Place in Hildenborough and Meadow View in Flimwell, as well as developments in the market towns of Wadhurst and Tenterden. Call Appledore Developments on 01732 469888 for more information.

From Redrow Homes comes The Eye in Chatham, Kent, a trend-setting collection of apartments on Barrier Road. The brand new fully furnished show apartment will give prospective buyers an idea of the standard of style available here – in the show apartment Redrow's in-house interior designer, Pôche, has created the ultimate bachelor-pad look.
The Eye is a development of 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments arranged to form a large crescent, surrounded by private terraced landscaped areas. All apartments have access to an external balcony or terrace and two levels of car parking will be provided. Current prices at The Eye start at £139,950 for a one-bedroom apartment and £174,950 for a two-bedroom property. Call the regional sales office on 01992 655800 or visit theeye.redrow.co.uk.

In the picturesque village of Fishbourne, West Sussex, Wilson Connolly has released a range of new homes called Flavian Fields. The latest phase consists of a flexible Boxgrove house type with an attractive starting price of £258,000. The three-storey, three-bedroom town house offers the purchaser spacious, flexible living space with the added luxury of south-facing rear gardens, plus views of a pond and an area of open space from the front of the house.
Building work has just begun on the Boxgrove, with completion due in 2004. However, the Stenning house type, a three-bedroom semi-detached home, is now ready for occupation and, due in part to a starting price of £245,000, is selling fast.

Flavian Fields offers homes ranging from three- to six-bedrooms – this development is ideal for families of any size. The six-bedroom Billingshurst is perfect for the larger family – but those interested in this house type should hurry as there is only one remaining. This home has enhanced security features; it is gated and located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Flavian Fields is situated approximately two miles from Chichester and 22 miles from Worthing. Find out more about the wide selection of homes available by ringing the sales office on 01243 775139.

Berkeley Homes is offering the Harvard Collection, a stunning collection of eight detached five-bedroom homes in the picturesque Leybourne Lakes development in Larkfield, Kent. Situated within 250 acres of parkland with 11 lakes, this scheme offers the perfect combination of stylish country living and an easy commute to the capital. The homes here are of American-influenced design and span three floors. The kitchen and family area opens out into a large garden to the rear, providing a very open feel which lends itself perfectly to entertaining, both large and small scale. The first floor has a master bedroom suite including en suite facilities and a walk-in dressing room. The fifth bedroom can also be used as a study, playroom, gym or even a shower room. The local area is villagey as well as convenient; there is a 24-hour Tesco just across the road and for those times when major shopping is necessary, Bluewater is only 20 miles away. Prices for the Harvard Collection start at £372,500. For further information call the Leybourne Lakes sales and marketing suite on 01622 791723.

Countryside Maritime is currently creating a range of highly contemporary new homes on St Mary’s Island in Kent. The striking apartments at The Fishing Village are a successful attempt to build a new development that reflects exactly what the name says – a traditional Kentish village. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments at The Fishing Village are now available for sale, with prices starting from £150,000. For sales enquiries contact Countryside Maritime’s sales centre on 0845 071 2070 or visit fishingvillage.co.uk.

Asprey Homes is selling an exclusive new development of four- and five-bedroom homes in Ickham, near Canterbury. Ickham Court Farm is set to be one of Kent’s premier addresses. Bruce Walker, chief executive of Asprey Homes says, ‘We are extremely proud of the homes at Ickham Court Farm, both in terms of the appealing external designs and the thoughtful and imaginative internal layouts.’
Each of the homes has a gated entrance and sits within a substantial plot. There are two country mansion-style properties, each with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as two rustic barn-style homes offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The majority of the homes have a detached garage with additional accommodation above – this offers great flexibility for busy families or for those who wish to work from home.

That these homes are something special is evident in every aspect of the design and build quality. A state-of-the-art specification and appealing features such as vaulted ceilings, full-height windows and white shiplap boarding to the barn-style homes combine to put the homes at Ickham Court Farm into a category all their own. The location is extremely convenient, being only minutes by car from Canterbury and the M2, which leads to the coast and the M25.

Prices at Ickham Court Farm range from £750,000 to £1,135,000. For more information contact appointed selling agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 451123 or Cluttons on 01227 457441.

Buyers are finding that they can have it all – style inside and space outside. Johnny Turner finds some very desirable new homes with an emphasis on the outdoors.

Every buyer wants to feel at home inside a new property. But another important consideration is the feeling you get when you step outside your home. Space is scarce in London and the South East but there are many homes now on offer that have outside space that adds greatly to the resident’s enjoyment. Whether you’re looking for acres of space in which to wander, a smart courtyard area or a traditional garden, today’s developers are working hard to provide an outdoor dimension to the homes they build.

Berkeley Homes has released the first eight new homes at a striking development in Sundridge, Kent. The properties are all spacious five-bedroom detached homes and boast a fabulous setting – Birchfield commands an elevated position above the village of Sundridge and is set within ten acres of mature ground that include formal gardens.
‘This is a residential haven, a perfect escape for those searching for space and tranquility,’ says Sam Pullen, marketing manager for Berkeley Homes (Southern). ‘Even parking is discreetly located underground for those homes without integral garages.’
Birchfield will comprise a mix of 23 new and refurbished homes, including the conversion of the Grade II listed Birchfield House, formerly Sundridge Park Hospital. A three-storey show home is now open. Prices for the first eight new build properties range from £730,000 to around £865,000. For further information contact the marketing suite on 01959 569205 or visit berkeleyhomes.co.uk.

For those who desire a high-quality home in a courtyard setting, it would be hard to imagine a more successful combination of privacy and style than Stables Yard, a new venture by Balmanton Land Ltd. Stables Yard is an exclusive development of just four very individual two-bedroom houses set in a private cobbled courtyard. Ideally located off Southfields Road, within walking distance of East Putney, Southfields and Wandsworth, this attractive gated development retains the feel of the original stables and yard while offering all the benefits of modern living.
The homes are built by Balmanton Land in conjuction with architect Richard Holden of Holden & Partners. Each house has a different architectural style maximising space and light. There is excellent security – the development is gated and has a video entry system. Each home also features private parking.

The granite cobbled courtyard and landscaped private gardens, created by award-winning landscape gardeners Sweet Leaf Garden Design, have been planted with growth in mind. Each garden offers a high degree of privacy, with high walls to all sides, and mature trees surround the development.
Prices range from £449,950 to £589,950. Contact Mattherw Graham at Balmanton Lane on 020 8877 1716 or selling agents Quinton Scott on (020 8971 6780) or Foxtons (020 8355 1000).

Langdon Park, Wilson Connolly’s collection of 31 new homes in Teddington, is set in 32 acres of parkland. With a landscaped village green and a wealth of mature trees, the development inspires a true feeling of country living. The location, near the River Thames, Kingston town centre, Bushy Park and Hampton Court, is unrivalled for transport, natural beauty, sporting possibilities and cultural pursuits.
The homes at Langdon Park consist of three types of town houses as well as the exclusive Oakgrove apartments. The town houses are set over either three or four floors, with rooms designed for relaxation and separate areas for entertaining. The main reception areas, on the second floor, provide open plan living/dining space which leads through glazed doors to a kitchen/breakfast area. Attention to detail is superb, with a high standard of fixtures and fittings, classic white bathroom suites, attractive timber staircases and polished chrome door furniture.
Prices for the remaining three-bedroom apartments start at £387,000 and the town houses are priced from £575,000. Get further information from the sales centre by calling 020 8977 8552 or visiting wilsonconnolly.co.uk.

In Wandsworth, Antler Homes has created Pavilion Square, an elegant development of 16 three-bedroom houses and 14 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The Georgian-inspired homes are situated behind electronically operated gates and offer either integral garages or off-street parking.
One of the big attractions of Pavilion Square is that it offers fantastic outdoor space – the homes have been designed around a traditional 18th century-style courtyard and within creatively landscaped grounds. Another is ease of access for commuters, with Tooting Bec tube station only 650 metres away for a quick journey into the City or West End.
Apartments are priced from £225,000, while town houses start at £595,000. Call Antler Homes’ sales and information centre and show home, open Thursday to Monday 11am to 5pm, on 020 8767 2503 or selling agent FPDSavills on 020 7409 8756. Visit pavilionsquare.co.uk.

A recent survey by the Halifax has identified a garden as a prime requirement for prospective home buyers. Meanwhile, we are working longer hours than ever and the average buyer finds that there is little time to devote to garden maintenance. In response to these trends Countryside Properties has incorporated low-maintenance roof terraces into each of the five three-bedroom Georgian-style town houses at its Queen Charlotte’s Place development at Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent. Buyers of these beautifully designed homes will have the best of both worlds – great outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining as well as ease of upkeep.

The town houses take their architectural cue from the Georgian style, with elegant cornices of white stone and trimmings of white-painted woodwork porticoes, railings and sash windows; some of the properties also incorporate Juliet balconies. Living space is spread over four storeys, with a basement level that provides additional storage space. There is also a utility room.
Set in a 650-acre landscaped environment, Kings Hill has hundreds of acres of undulating terrain which extends across large areas of protected heath, parkland and mature woods. There is also a 6,600-yard golf course, the ultimate perk for outdoor enjoyment.
The town houses at Queen Charlotte’s Place are available for sale at prices from £299,950. The marketing suite is open weekdays from 10am to 8pm and weekends from 10am to 5pm. Call 01732 875182.

At Emblem Homes’ Altham Gardens development in South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, three delightful two-bedroom homes have just been released for sale. The Jasmine style homes have good-sized bedrooms, family bathroom with integrated shower, downstairs cloakroom and lounge/dining room. Prices start at just £189,950 and purchasers can take advantage of incentives such as five per cent deposit paid on selected plots.
Altham Gardens has been carefully designed to offer an attractive living environment, with spacious landscaped surroundings including over an acre of recreational space with wooded areas, multi-activity facilities and parkland. Call the sales office on 020 8421 3748 or selling agent Connells on 01923 230403.

FairBriar has recently launched properties at Buckswood Grange in Uckfield, East Sussex – and one-third of the 22 properties have already been snapped up. The development is a conversion of one of Britain’s finest early Victorian estates into homes for the 21st century.
The house is set in 5.4 acres of mature grounds and benefits from some spectacular views to the South Downs. A vast area of landcaped open space is available for the quiet enjoyment of residents.
Properties for sale include apartments and four-bedroom houses. Internal specification is first-rate, and the homes boast a contemporary feel. High-tech treats include CAT5 cabling to principal rooms and bedrooms, audio entry system and electronically operated vehicle security gates.
The project is due for completion in September 2004. Prices start at £295,000 for a two-bedroom duplex apartment in the original building. Find out more by calling selling agent Lampons on 01825 767777.

Middlesex is the Home County that wears the trousers, says Anna Bowden.

Middlesex has a great many draws – a reputation for good schools plus all the attractions of London while boasting property at a fraction of the price – but it is probably the balance between city and country living that makes it most attractive to house buyers. Offering a diverse mix of rural delights and cosmopolitan chic, plus some excellent and convenient transport options, Middlesex is proving to be a tempting proposition for today’s purchasers.

The first phase of homes at Chantry Park, Barratt’s new development on the old Hillingdon Hospital site is now almost half sold, months ahead of the building programme, and a second phase has already been released, supported by the opening of two fully-furnished show homes. The development, which will eventually comprise 120 high-specification apartments and houses, is being built on 6.5 acres of land acquired after becoming surplus to NHS requirements.

Especially popular at Chantry Park is Barratt’s Home Exchange service, which enables buyers to trade in existing properties at full value and side-step the usual problems involved in selling a home. First-time buyers too have are being offered a good deal, with contributions towards stamp duty and a deposit.
All homes at Chantry Park include fully fitted bathrooms and kitchens with integrated appliances, as well as central heating and double glazing. Private parking is provided throughout. Prices start from £179,995 for a one-bedroom apartment, £209,995 for a two-bedroom two-bathroom apartment, and £315,000 for a three-bedroom house. For further details call the sales office, open Thursdays to Sundays from 10am to 6pm and on Mondays from 2pm to 6pm, on 01895 272096.

Barratt is seeing success with another Middlesex development, this time in Stonegrove, Edgware. Regency Court, a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments, is already two-thirds sold. Barratt North London sales director Michael O’Leary says, ’In a residential setting, close to all the amenities, with a choice of stations and a journey time into London of under 40 minutes, you couldn’t find a better location. Visitors are excited by what we have to offer and the development is becoming very popular.’
Served by impressive electronic gates, an entryphone system and a lift to all floors, these contemporary apartments are presented with designer kitchens, fully fitted with granite worktops and integrated stainless steel appliances. Master bedrooms have en suite power showers and all apartments have modern programmable central heating and double glazing. Outside, there is private parking and landscaped communal gardens. Prices at Regency Court start from £217,000 for one-bedroom apartments and £297,000 for two bedrooms. For further details call 020 8958 6136.

Weston Homes achieved 80 per cent of sales in just 24 hours at its Southern Place development in the desirable Sudbury Hill area of the county. Southern Place will, when complete, comprise 14 highly-specified one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments which will include fully fitted Oakwood designer kitchens with integrated appliances, fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom and secure car parking.
Bob Weston, managing director of Weston Homes, comments, ‘The outstanding success that we have had at Southern Place demonstrates the high quality of the properties that Weston Homes is building, and its ability to redevelop brownfield sites in prime locations.’
The development is conveniently located within easy reach of excellent local amenities, including shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, with Sudbury Hill Harrow mainline station offering services into London Marylebone and Sudbury Hill tube station offering access to the Piccadilly Line. For prices call Weston Homes on 01279 873333.

George Wimpey is currently offering its Ux Central development in Uxbridge, an exciting new lifestyle concept. Comprising a gated development of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments combined with the latest commercial enterprises at the heart of this convenient commuter town, Ux Central is definitely a must-visit.
Prices for currently available properties start from £180,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For more information call the marketing suite on 01895 259343.

Antler Homes currently has 11 stylish one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments remaining at its Cavalier Court development in Teddington. The available homes include a three-bedroom penthouse, which boasts spacious and contemporary living accommodation including a sitting/dining room with a balcony, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated stainless steel appliances as well as granite worktops and ceramic floor tiling, and two modern fitted bathrooms (one of which is en suite). The development is located less than a mile from Teddington town centre, which offers a number of boutiques, a supermarket, a wide selection of restaurants and pubs, a local post office, banks and a leisure centre.
Transport-wise, Hampton Wick station offers direct regular services into London Waterloo, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes. Junction 1 of the M3 is also close by, providing convenient access to the M25.
The penthouse is priced at £399,950. For further details about other homes at Cavalier Court or about any other Antler Homes developments, call 020 8391 6670 or visit website antlerhomes.co.uk.

Linden Homes Chiltern has now released Suede, a contemporary new development of 48 one- and two-bedroom apartments on Uxbridge Road in Hillingdon Heath, near Hayes. Gaynor Hookings, sales and marketing director for Linden Homes Chiltern, comments, ‘Due to a shortage of apartments in the area and the large number of people who have already enquired, we expect a range of purchasers. These include first-time buyers and young professionals who wish to commute to the city centre, and investors who are looking for low-maintenance new homes in up-and-coming areas.’
Suede is close to local shops as well as to Uxbridge town centre. And with the M25 and Heathrow Airport in close proximity, the development will prove popular with those who are looking for a second home or a British base if they live or work abroad.
Prices for the apartments at Suede range from £145,000 to £240,000. For further details call Linden Homes on 01895 827400 or visit the company website at lindenhomes.co.uk.

Crest Nicholson South’s new Pereshaw development at Isleworth perfectly captures the balance between old and new with its stunning collection of exclusive apartments and houses in the favoured residential area of Wople Road. ‘This distinctive location allows buyers to access a highly convenient network of road, rail and public transport links, as well as being close to the heart of “old Isleworth” and Syon Park,’ explains Claire Grove, sales manager for Crest Nicholson South.
Pereshaw has been designed to represent a contemporary slant on a traditional theme, featuring a choice of three- and four-bedroom town houses with character eves and other distinctive architectural details in addition to some highly contemporary features, such as gated security and private parking.
‘This development really has it all,’ concludes Claire Grove. ‘It is distinctive, attractive and highly exclusive, and with a real air of prestigious, refined living. It connects easily with the modern world and equally well with the rich history of the area.’

Isleworth boasts quick and easy transport links into west London and Heathrow Airport, making Pereshaw the perfect base from which to pursue business interests and travel quickly to the heart of central London. However, those looking for the quieter life will also benefit from the development’s location, near the local beauty and interest spots of Syon Park and Syon Park House.
Prices at Pereshaw currently start at £360,000 for a Blakeney three-bedroom house. For further information regarding prices and availability as well as Crest Nicholson South’s part exchange scheme, call the sales office on 020 8847 5058. Alternatively, visit the website at crestnicholson.com.
Barratt’s stunning development of 252 new homes on an eight-acre site in Sunbury-on-Thames is almost sold out, months ahead of completion – fewer than 30 apartments now remain for sale at Windmill Gate. Barratt Southern Counties managing director Trevor Sawyer says, ‘Windmill Gate offers tremendous value for the London area and is already proving immensely popular with first-time buyers. These are incredibly attractive homes in a very convenient and desirable location.

‘What’s more, our development recycles ex-industrial land which was considered something of an eyesore locally. In fact, it is a classic example of the sort of site the Government has said it wants to see recycled. In this way its regeneration is generally having a positive effect on local values.’
Windmill Gate stands in its own landscaped grounds and is accessed through impressive electronically-controlled entrance gates. Boasting a stylish central garden square, a children’s play area and new public open space, Windmill Gate is transforming run-down industrial land into a smart new community. Prices for remaining homes at Windmill Gate start from £148,995 for a studio apartment and range to £199,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. For further details call the sales office, open Thursdays to Mondays from 10am to 6pm, on 01932 787283.

With today’s affluent lifestyle many of us can afford to spend more time away from home, on holiday, weekends away and evenings out. In addition, we own increasingly expensive possessions. All this adds up to one thing – the fact that security in the home is essential. Anna Bowden reports.

These days, we feel more able to have the kind of lifestyle we want. By and large, we are more affluent – and more inclined to take extended breaks from work – than we were even a decade ago. Time away from home – once a rare luxury – is now, for many of us, thought of as something of an entitlement. Perhaps we regularly jet off to spend time in a sunnier climate, as millions of us do each year. Or maybe we have taken the plunge and bought a second property abroad – over one million Britons, after all, own second homes in other countries. Either way, a big consideration in choosing a main residence is how secure it will be while we’re away.

On top of this, we have more disposable income nowadays to spend on toys and gadgets, expensive furniture and clothes, and nice things for our home, all of which we need to protect.
Today’s developers are aware of this shift and are taking steps to provide the type of home that is not only beautifully appointed but also safe to leave empty for short or long periods of time. Delph Property Group is currently offering a stunning combination of safety and beauty with its Bonhomie Court development in Hurst, Berkshire, a collection of homes set amongst secluded woodland. The development is a gated community and all apartments feature security alarms and video entry systems.
Other noteworthy features at Bonhomie Court include stylish top-of-the-range fittings, spacious open-plan kitchen/dining rooms and 3.5 acres of beautiful, fully maintained grounds for residents to enjoy. Prices at the development range from £325,000 to £425,000. For details call 020 7907 5555 or visit website delphpropertygroup.com.

Tudor Rose Court is a unique development of one- and two-bedroom apartments especially for the over 60s market, situated in the heart of the City approximately 100 metres from Barbican station. The apartments are all fitted to the highest specification, with a 24-hour warden call-out system available for any emergencies and to ensure residents are truly safe in their home. Other features include automatic lifts, entryphone system and use of the communal gardens, residents’ lounge and dining room and a laundry room with separate washing machines and tumble dryers. Mobile support is also available out of hours via a link line.

Tudor Rose Court is perfectly placed to take advantage of the great health care facilities on offer locally: there is a doctor’s surgery, a number of dentists and several chemists within easy reach of the development, and in terms of shopping there is a nearby Marks and Spencer, Safeway and Tesco.
Prices at Tudor Rose Court range from £162,000 and £218,000. Call selling agent Frank Harris & Company on 020 7600 7000 to arrange a viewing.

KingsOak North London’s development Paragon N8 provides the chance for buyers to snap up a superb new home in north London with security features that include secure underground parking, in an area where parking is at a premium, and video entry system. Paragon N8, a highly visual landmark for the area, boasts one- and two-bedroom apartments in 14 contemporary and stylish designs and occupies a central position close to all the local area’s facilities.

Commuting is easy for residents at Paragon N8. For drivers the A10 is close; junction 25 of the M25 is around eight miles away and the A406 north circular is less than two miles away, allowing easy access to Heathrow Airport. For those travelling by tube or train, Turnpike Lane tube station is within walking distance, allowing direct access to the heart of the West End, and Hornsey mainline station connects travellers with Moorgate and the north-east of the country.
Prices for two-bedroom apartments start from £259,995. For more details call 020 8347 8251.

Greenwich Millennium Village has a number of security features to make residents’ lives easier and safer. Outside the homes, CCTV monitors public transport routes, cycle routes and pedestrian areas, and there is good lighting at night. All apartments have video entry system and key fobs, allowing restricted access to communal areas, and residents’ car parking is secure, with a 24-hour security patrol on the development.
Parkside, the latest phase of release, is located at the heart of the village and adjacent to the Southern Park area, from where fantastic views stretch across the landscape towards wetlands and the Thames. The buildings that form Parkside are set around enclosed landscaped courtyards.
Currently available homes include a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, with prices starting from £215,000. For further details contact the visitor centre on 020 8293 6900 or visit website parkside-gmv.co.uk.

Crest Nicholson South is now offering Watermark, a secure gated development of apartments and three-storey houses conveniently located in Brentford, Middlesex. Each home has been designed to offer freedom, social interaction and the opportunity for quality entertaining, and the development itself has been designed to meet the specific need for quality private homes in Brentford.
 
Brentford is conveniently located north of the Thames, close to Ealing, Richmond and Chiswick. One of London’s newest residential hotspots, it is undergoing widespread regeneration as part of the Brentford Regeneration Scheme, which will eventually include a dazzling array of hotels, shops, restaurants and homes around the high street and canal area. Commuters will find that Brentford offers them plenty of scope for travelling into central London and other parts of the South East. As well as the close proximity of the M3 and M4 motorways, Heathrow Airport is only ten miles away and there are numerous train and tube options.

Homes remaining for sale at Watermark include one- and two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom, three-storey Seymour style house. The latter is priced at £399,950. For further details or to arrange a viewing contact the sales office, open daily between 10am and 5pm, on 020 8569 9474.

Epping, Essex

Six Station Road is an exclusive development of just 11 two-bedroom apartments and one one-bedroom apartment by Michael Shanly, located just a few hundred yards from Epping Central Line station. Both first-time buyers and investors are taking an interest in this high-specification development, where prices start from £189,950. The show home and sales office are open Thursdays to Mondays between 10am and 5pm. Call 01992 572304 to arrange a viewing or obtain further details.

Woolwich, London

Over 250 homes have now been snapped up at Barratt’s Royal Artillery Quays, well ahead of completion. And buyers at this striking, modern development will further benefit from the government’s recent decision to regenerate the Thames Gateway, with a pledge to invest millions of pounds into the social and transport infrastructure of the region. Prices for the current phase of two-bedroom apartments start from £269,995. For further details call 020 8855 6636.

Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire

Charles Church has recently launched two superb new residential schemes in the area – Beechwood Gardens and Westcroft Park. The former is a collection of just 20 four- and five-bedroom executive homes designed to complement their village setting, while the latter will boast 43 three-, four- and fiv e-bedroom homes set out in a town square design. For prices call 01908 231551 (Beechwood Gardens) or 01727 828800 (Westcroft Park).

Merton, London

Countryside Properties is now offering a stylish development of one- and two-bedroom apartments called Merton Abbey Mills, located within easy walking distance of Morden Road and Merton Park tram links to Wimbledon, Croydon and Beckenham. The apartments are high-specification and offer residents proximity to a host of local facilities, including a fitness centre, two restaurants and the famous Merton Abbey Mills weekend market. Prices range from £189,950 to £285,000. Call 020 8543 6377.

Dorking, Surrey

There is now only one home remaining at KingsOak Southern Counties’ superb Bentsbrook Place development, a select choice of just 14 family homes at Westlees Close, Holmwood. Buyers interested in the four/five-bedroom family home could even benefit from the inclusion of quality carpets throughout as well as three per cent stamp duty paid. The remaining home is priced at £455,000. For further details call 01306 886816.

Beckenham, Kent

South East Living has now started work on a new development in a prominent location close to the town centre, with an emphasis on design, innovation and build quality. When complete MVS will offer a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments designed to provide generous open-plan living space and a high specification. Prices start from £249,950 for a two-bedroom apartment. Call South East Living on 020 8851 3938 or selling agent Charles Eden on 020 8663 1964.

        
Clapham, London

Barratt has now unveiled plans for a new development of apartments in Kings Avenue, The Altona Apartments, where construction is soon to begin on the site of a former 1960s residential block. The new block will rise to four storeys, comprise 20 luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and will complement the area’s fashionable and chic status, with glass-walled balconies and a host of surrounding bars and restaurants. Prices start from £229,995. Call 020 7737 6318.

Romford, Essex

Laing Homes has installed a cabling system in all its homes at Quarles Park in Chadwell Heath, a collection of two- and four-bedroom town houses. This provides for maximum flexibility within the home, enabling all members of the family to do whatever they want wherever they want, be it watching cable TV, listening to music while taking a bath or using the internet. Prices start from £217,000 for a two-bedroom terraced home. Call 020 8586 4091.

Quality is key with Appledore Developments, a Kent company with a mission to build the best. Johnny Turner finds out where Appledore has been and where it’s going.

Much has been made recently of the shortage of housing in the South East, as John Prescott’s office scrambles to concoct a workable solution to the problem – and to sell it to us in time for the next election. In this climate, which would seem to value quantity over quality, it is encouraging to see developers who take great care over the design, quality of build and specification of the homes they construct. One such builder is certainly Appledore Developments.

Founded in 1997, Appledore’s emphasis has been on quality homes in quality locations since day one. Yvette Brotherton, sales and marketing director, says of the early days, ‘At that point we had to find sites, which we did. We got planning permission for the first three sites at the end of 1999 and started actually building in 2000.’

The Appledore ethos is the same today as it was then, says Brotherton. ‘When we formed we decided that we wanted to be proud of everything we built. So we will never become a company that builds as many boxes as we can. We choose sites in pretty locations where we can enhance the area – and hopefully we can drive by in 20 years’ time and look at them and be proud of them.’
The developer’s dedication to quality influences the selection of sites; the decision on where to build is informed by not only the beauty of each location but also its accessibility from Appledore HQ in Sevenoaks, she says. ‘All of the sites are within an hours’ drive of the office so we can visit the sites and keep up with them.’ The prospective buyers Appledore appeals to vary from site to site. Bourne Place, for instance, attracted ‘an awful lot of empty nesters as well as families.’

Current Appledore schemes include Elmfield Place in Tenterden, Kent, which replaces a tired Edwardian house with ten luxurious apartments, including four stunning duplex garden apartments, four traditional apartments and two penthouses. Located a stone’s throw from the high street yet in a set-back position, the Elmfield Place will be equally ideal for professionals who commute and purchasers who are looking to downsize to a spacious property from which they can still visit family
Prices at Elmfield Place range from £305,175 to £670,250 for a penthouse.

Also available is Oast Place, in semi-rural surroundings close to Wadhurst High Street and excellent transport links. The development comprises an original oast which has been converted into an impressive village house, and four new mews cottages built in a sympathetic style. The cottages at Oast Place are priced from £375,000 to £395,000. The oast has not yet been released for sale.
‘And we’ve just started a development in Rye, East Sussex, which is a mixture of town houses and apartments. What we build varies according to the area.’

As for the future, Brotherton says the original ethos will guide any expansion. ‘Geographically, we probably won’t expand in the near future. Expand as a company? Yes we would like to. We haven’t got any specific aims – it has to fit in with the ethos. We won’t expand for the sake of it. We’ll expand because we find the sites we want.
For information on these or any other Appledore developments call 01732 469888.

South London has much to recommend it – wonderful parks, lovely architecture and a laid-back feel. And the current crop of new homes is very impressive indeed, finds Johnny Turner.

Forget London’s north-south divide; both halves have plenty to offer. I find that south London, however, has a wide-open feel that the north can’t match. The streets seem more roomy, the hills more dramatic for being unexpected. Having lived both sides of the Thames, I can appreciate the broad but subtle differences. And home buyers who take a look around the area right now will find some excellent and varied delights.

One particular jewel is Greenwich, with its markets, green space and maritime flavour. This has been the destination of discerning home-hunters for centuries – and there continue to be new reasons to buy there. Berkeley Homes has unveiled its latest show home in Anchor Iron Wharf. Launched only last autumn, this has become a magnet for potential purchasers.

The six-storey development is situated in the heart of Greenwich and fronts on to the River Thames, giving spectacular views over major landmarks such as the Dome and Canary Wharf. The two-bedroom duplex show home has 924 sq ft of floor space and uses ‘Smartspace’, an intellectually applied method of creating and maximising internal space, natural light and views. The open-plan fully fitted kitchen has ceramic flooring, stylish units and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances. Bathrooms boast Villeroy & Boch suites. In the show home the bedrooms are situated on the bottom floor; stairs rise to the living and entertaining area, which benefits from a Thames-side location, and a balcony (included in all split-level apartments) provides a romantic river vista.

The external space makes excellent use of its riverside location. The Thames footpath adjoins Anchor Iron Wharf and this pedestrian link provides a five-minute walk past a rose garden and up to fashionable Greenwich town centre, with its abundance of cafés and bars.
Prices for two-bedroom duplex apartments start from £350,000. And for a limited time Berkeley is also offering to pay stamp duty on selected apartments. Find out more by calling 01732 227666.
Peckham is an area of south London that is changing rapidly and for the better. And with St James’ new Borland development, SE15 will be improved even more.
Borland bears all the hallmarks of the distinctive St James approach: great architecture, very high specification and lifestyle-enhancing features such as the Total Solutions concierge service.
The twin buildings contain apartments whose size is extremely impressive – and purchasers will get 1,000 sq ft of living space and three bedrooms for the same price you would expect to pay for a much smaller two- or even one-bedroom apartment in any of the usual postcodes. To arrange a viewing call 020 7732 8082.

Nicholas King Homes has just launched its new Isis development in Barmouth Road, Wandsworth. Consisting of only five luxury four-bedroom town houses, Isis is sure to sell quickly, such is the popularity of both this type of home and the area.

The traditionally designed façades mix well with the neighbouring Victorian homes, while internally these town houses offer a more modern mixture of space, light and flexibility. Add to this the up-to-the-minute specification and superb finish for which Nicholas King Homes is renowned and you get an amazing home indeed. In addition, purchasers who buy off-plan will have the opportunity to choose their own specification, allowing them to truly personalise their home.
Wandsworth is a buzzing bohemian area that offers excellent leisure, retail and natural amenities. Transport is also very convenient; Tooting Bec and Wandsworth Common stations provide quick access to both work and entertainment in central London.
Prices are expected to range from approximately £750,000. To register your interest call Nicholas King Homes on 01494 811800 or visit nkhomes.com.

Meanwhile, in Putney St George has announced the launch of Castle Court, the final phase of the award-winning Putney Wharf development. This stylish range of one-, two- and three-bedroom loft-style apartments and penthouses is arranged around a gated landscaped courtyard.
The design and the location are sure to appeal to a cross-section of young professionals and investors. Putney Wharf is nestled between the beauty of the river and the convenience of Putney High Street. The development overlooks a tranquil private courtyard with a thoughtfully designed landscaped garden, which includes a central water feature. And Castle Court residents will enjoy all the benefits that Putney Wharf has to offer, such as a continental riverside piazza accommodating a wide variety of riverfront bars and restaurants. The impressive list of eateries includes the renowned Rocket Riverside, as well as Carluccio’s and Tootsies.
Putney is perfectly placed for commuting to work or going out in the West End, with tube and mainline stations just a few minutes away. Prices for the apartments in Castle Court start from £249,950. For further information call the marketing suite on 020 8788 0212 or visit putneywharf-london.com.

Over half of the 57 new and refurbished properties at Copthorn Homes’ The Academy in Vauxhall have been sold. The regeneration project is seeing the transformation of an Edwardian school building into one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, the majority of which will have mezzanine levels that open out to striking double-height living areas. In addition a new building, designed by award-winning architects Rolfe Judd and known as the West Wing, will comprise contemporary one- and two-bedroom loft-style apartments.

The quality of design, attention to detail and excellent central location mean that these apartments are already a hit with buyers. The Academy is within walking distance of Vauxhall tube and mainline station; within a few minutes you can be either at Victoria station or Waterloo. Vauxhall Bridge is just moments away, allowing residents to explore central London the best way – on foot. Tate Britain is just across the river and all the history and culture of Westminster is right there for you.
The remaining properties at The Academy are priced from £380,000 to £665,000. For more information call the marketing suite, open Thursdays to Mondays, on 020 7735 4571 or register your details on the website theacademy.gb.com.

London’s garden squares have been much-prized addresses for centuries, and the arrival of a new one is cause for celebration. Antler Homes’ Pavilion Square, just one street away from Wandsworth Common, has been designed to incorporate a number of authentic features of the traditional garden square. A central communal courtyard and elegant Georgian-style architecture will be the focal point of this stylish development, which will comprise 14 one- and two-bedroom contemporary apartments and 16 three- and four-bedroom period-style town houses.

Stephen Allan, managing director of Antler Homes Southern, says: ‘In a highly unusual move, the elegant square we have developed has been allowed to retain its marketing name as its permanent postal address, making it London’s newest garden square. As such, not only will residents benefit from the exclusivity of living in this desirable city environment but will also profit from the prestige of a London square address.’
The high-spec apartments and town houses feature contemporary interiors with open-plan sitting room and kitchen, some of which have French doors leading on to a landscaped garden. Master bedrooms include fitted wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. The three-storey town houses offer fully fitted Manhattan kitchens with a stainless steel double oven and an American-style fridge/freezer. Sitting rooms feature wiring for a high-tech entertainment system. The town houses also have Juliet balconies overlooking the square.

Wandsworth is a much-loved residential area, with good schools and a villagey atmosphere. There is also good transport from a choice of stations, including Wandsworth Common mainline, Tooting Bec tube and Balham, which has both tube and overland services.
Apartments at Pavilion Square are priced from £224950 and town houses start at £595,000. For sales information contact the sales office on 020 8769 2503 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.

For those who are trying to get on to the property ladder and finding the bottom rung hard to grasp, Fairview has some interesting news. At its Rose Place development in Deptford, prices start at just £150,000 – an almost unheard-of deal for a London residence.
Rose Place will be a stylish development of 47 one- and two-bedroom apartments, located in this increasingly hip area just half a mile from vibrant Greenwich. Transport connections are excellent, with both Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich mainline station within walking distance.
All apartments have been designed with a spacious sitting room, a bathroom and a fitted kitchen which includes a washer/dryer. Some of the two-bedroom apartments also feature a balcony as well as an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom.
One-bedroom apartments are available for sale, priced from £150,000; two-bedroom apartments are priced from £180,000. Call the sales and marketing suite on 020 8694 8093 or visit fairview.co.uk.

In Kidbrooke, Fairview also offers a second south-east London development with a price tag that buyers will love. The Meridian will comprise 51 two-bedroom apartments, part of a half-billion-pound regeneration programme that will transform SE3. These contemporary-designed apartments come in four different styles; all feature an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom, a sitting room/dining room, fitted kitchen with washer/dryer, a guest bathroom and a linen cupboard.

The Meridian is well situated for the wealth of pubs, bars, restaurants and shops of Blackheath Village and Greenwich. Direct train services from Kidbrooke station to London Bridge take approximately 14 minutes. Prices start at £165,000. Call the sales and marketing suite on 020 8331 1157.

Those who want the best in south London living – and for whom money is no object – will be interested in Heath House, a stunning contemporary-style home in an exclusive private mews overlooking Putney Heath. Over one-third of the external elevations are glass, which makes for a uniquely light-filled home.
Accommodation includes five bedrooms, three reception rooms and a mezzanine area, as well as an open-plan Pedini-designed kitchen/dining room which has granite work surfaces and Miele aluminium appliances. There is also a separate utility room and a second downstairs WC. The first-floor master bedroom suite has one glass wall which overlooks the conservatory and garden – and there is an enormous dressing room and en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi.
Heath House is on sale through Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, priced at £2.6 million. Call 020 8780 0033 for more information.

Laing Homes will launch a new development in SE22 later this month. Altima, a gated development which is to be built in East Dulwich Road, will consist of one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as contemporary three-bedroom mews houses overlooking Goose Green.
East Dulwich is a particularly leafy part of London – and it has become increasingly hip and sought-after in recent years. There is a handy selection of local shops along East Dulwich Road and in Lordship Lane. East Dulwich station is only half a mile away, making for a convenient journey to London Bridge, the City or Docklands.

Guide prices for one-bedroom apartments start from £165,000; two-bedroom apartments are priced from approximately £210,000; and three-bedroom mews houses start from around £365,000. The launch is scheduled for 24 April. Call the Laing sales office on 0800 622298 to find o