New Homes - March, 2005

Camberley, Surrey

The CALA development Focus is a vibrant collection of 98 one- and two-bedroom apartments built on the site of a former petrol garage. The apartments range in size from approximately 400 to 1,000 sq ft. The fittings are contemporary and the homes will benefit from a select range of quality kitchen units and integrated appliances. Prices start at £178,500. Contact the marketing suite on 01276 675341.

Luton, Bedfordshire

Unicoin Homes currently has one- and two-bedroom apartments available at Seamarks Court, a development comprising 38 apartments. The homes include fitted carpets, and kitchens with oven, hob and cooker hood. The location, between the town centre and junction 11 of the M1, is ideal for commuters. Thameslink trains into King’s Cross take just over half an hour. Prices from £109,500. Call 01582 566510 for more information.

Ealing, London

The Curve is an innovative development of ten apartments and four duplex apartments with a striking 180-degree bowed frontage which echoes the shape of a wave. Many of the apartments have multi-aspect windows and three have almost completely circular features, resulting in panoramic views. Designed and built by Osborn Securities and on sale through Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, priced from £395,000. Call 020 7491 2055.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Grange by Bellwinch Homes offers eight different home designs in a development of just 18 homes. There are one- and two-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom maisonettes and three- and four-bedroom town houses. Each house has its own private garden and all homes will have either garages or allocated parking. Prices range from £184,995 to £399,995. To find out more call 01892 863928 or visit bellwinchhomes.co.uk.

Grays, Essex

Fairview is offering attractive incentives, such as five per cent deposit paid, to first-time buyers at The Courtyard, a collection of 86 one- and two-bedroom apartments near Grays town centre. Rail services from the nearby station connect with District Line tubes and offer a journey of just over half an hour into Fenchurch Street. Two-bedroom apartments start at £149,950. Call 01375 372366 or visit fairview.co.uk.

Peckham, London

Chandler Mews, the second phase of Countryside Properties’ Southquarter2, offers a wide choice of one- and two-bedroom apartments, with over eight different apartment layouts. There are also chic and innovative three-bedroom town houses and mews houses. Prices start at £161, 995 for a one-bedroom apartment, £189,995 for a two-bedroom and £239,995 for a two-bedroom duplex. Attractive incentives are also available. Call 020 7703 8693.

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Village Heights is the latest phase at Bolnore Village, the impressive sustainable new community created by Crest Nicholson. This new phase of 21 apartments and houses, as the name suggests, enjoys a prominent position elevated above the majority of the other homes. The new apartments start at £197,500, while the houses are priced from £225,000 and £360,000 for two- and three-bedrooms respectively. Call 01444 440052.

Putney, London

Antler Homes presents West Hill Gate, a development set behind mature trees near Putney High Street. The three- and four-bedroom houses have a full home technology system that allows for computer and telephone networking, as well as the ultimate in home entertainment systems. Each home has gated off-street parking for two cars. Four-bedroom houses are priced from £1.1 million. Call 020 8874 3050 for more information.

A family needs a home with good space and flexibility. Johnny Turner sees what imaginative developers are offering today’s family unit.

The key to maintaining equilibrium in a family is striking a good balance between togetherness and ‘me time’. And the current crop of newly built family homes proves to be a great help, providing the amount and quality of space that makes it possible both to participate in family rituals and retreat from them. The areas in which these homes are located are also solid family locations, which is very important in terms of amenities, landscape and opportunities for socialising.
Fairclough’s Viceroy Court in Northwood, Middlesex, features large four-bedroom town houses in the Arts & Crafts style. The homes are built around a beautifully landscaped court with a mature oak tree as its centrepiece.

A typical town house is arranged over four floors and has an integral garage. Other features include a sun room off the kitchen/dining room, a second-floor terrace large enough for entertaining and a Juliet balcony with glazed doors to the guest suite on the top floor.
Internal specification includes designer kitchens with granite worktops and an impressive array of AEG appliances. The three bathrooms/en suites are luxurious, and four rooms are pre-wired for an audio system.
Prices start at £660,000. Contact sales executives on 0845 676 0164 or Another Fairclough scheme that is sure to appeal to families is Oakhill View, located off Tattenhoe Street in west Milton Keynes. This development offers a wide range of new homes in attractive terraced, semi-detached and detached designs – and the piece de resistance is the six-bedroom detached Wren design, priced from £465,000.

The Wren is an impressive double-fronted design with a double garage and driveway. On the ground floor is a living room, separate study and family/dining room opening on to a beautifully fitted kitchen and a utility room. The master bedroom has its own dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor and two good-sized bedrooms with a shower room at second floor level within the roof space.
To make this home type even more attractive, Fairclough is offering a part-exchange scheme. For qualifying purchasers, the developer buys their present home at full market value, which eliminates much of the stress from the buying process.
The marketing suite and show homes at Oakhill View are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Call 0845 676 0166 for further information.

Wimbledon is an extremely popular buying destination for families. Combining the best in leafy suburban living with great transport connections, SW19 has long been one of London’s most sought-after spots. Antler Homes is currently building Home Park, which will comprise six three- and four-bedroom houses, each with an individual and secure parking space.

And these homes are well placed for one of the most important considerations for family buyers. Karen Lee-Brindle, sales director of Antler Homes Southern, says, ‘In addition to its superb location, the area also offers a number of excellent and highly reputable primary and secondary schools.’
The modern homes are laid out over three storeys. On the ground floor, alongside the family reception room and fully fitted open plan kitchen/dining room, is a study which could also be used as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen/dining room has French doors to the garden.
On the first floor is the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, along with a spacious sitting room. The two further bedrooms are on the top floors, along with a linen room and a family bathroom.
Wimbledon is full of top-quality amenities, including many high street shops and boutiques, wine bars, cafés and restaurants. The nearest tube is Wimbledon Park, and the nearby A3 gives access into central London and Guildford.
Homes are priced from £670,000. Contact the sales office on 020 8391 6670 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.

Banner Homes has been busy on the family homes front, with several developments that are ideal for the family unit currently under construction. In Bursledon, Priory Reach is a collection of 31 three-, four- and five-bedroom homes flanked by trees in the most desirable part of the village. These spacious properties have been professionally designed to the highest specification: kitchens feature downlighters, granite work surfaces and stainless steel appliances.
A marketing suite is open for viewing Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm. Prices start at £349,950. Call 02380 404967.

Darvells is another Banner Homes development which will appeal to families. Located in Chorleywood, this is a development of two refurbished farm houses and 12 other two-, four- and five-bedroom homes in this sought-after area. These homes are planned around three courtyards and several of the properties enjoy fantastic views over the surrounding countryside.
Prices range from £395,000 for a two-bedroom house to £1.4 million for a five-bedroom detached home. Contact the sales office, open daily, on 01923 285041.

In Winchester, Banner offers Chilbolton Court, a development of 33 two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom family homes just a five minutes’ walk from the historic city centre. Find out more about this scheme by calling the sales office on 01962 878440.
Linden Homes has had great interest in its new Langley Place development in Worcester Park, which comprises just 18 three- and four-bedroom homes. Each homes is arranged across two and three floors for the ultimate in flexibility.
Along with the desirable homes in a sought-after area, Linden Homes is offering innovative solutions to assist purchasers, including a part-exchange scheme in which Linden in effect becomes the buyer of your present home – a plan which saves the buyer estate agent fees!
Prices for the remaining homes at Langley Place start at £305,000. Contact the sales and marketing suite on 020 08335 5490.

In Mill Hill, a very popular part of north London, Oak Tree Place is an exclusive development of just four unique five-bedroom houses – ideal homes for a growing family. The development is a joint venture from W E Black and City & County. These homes combine the benefits of a new homes with the character and individuality associated with older properties.
The generously proportioned homes boast a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with the latest integrated appliances, including an American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The ground floor of each house comprises a cloakroom and three spacious reception rooms: a dining room, drawing room and study/TV room.
With four bathrooms, these homes are perfect for the growing family as well as those who need plenty of room for houseguests. Each is fitted with a luxurious white suite, exclusive ceramic floor and wall tiles and thermostatically controlled Trevi shower.
Other family-friendly touches include advanced CAT-5 cabling, sophisticated alarm system, smoke detectors, wiring for five-zone audio system to principal rooms and an integral garage. Landscaped front and rear gardens designed by Caroline Hay, with an extensive patio in Cotswold paving slabs, complete the picture of the must-have family home.
The homes are priced from £995,000. Contact Preston Bennett New Homes on 020 8954 8626 or visit prestonbennett.co.uk.

Croudace Homes has three homes remaining at its gated Courtyard development in Chichester, just down the road from the world-famous Festival Theatre.
The development is an enclave of 24 Georgian-style town houses and other family homes in a courtyard setting near the city centre. Only three of the stylish Juniper town houses remain for sale, each offering flexible family accommodation over three floors as well as an integral garage.
The kitchen/dining room is breathtaking in its spaciousness and specification – it includes quality Paula Rosa units and contemporary stainless steel AEG appliances, including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The versatile first-floor living area has large French windows opening on to two Juliet balconies, while the master bedroom to the rear has a contemporary en suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes.
Rail travel from Chichester to London Victoria is via Horsham, while the A3 offers motorists access to London and Gatwick Airport.
Prices for the remaining homes start at £310,950. Call the marketing suite on 01243 774597.

Crest Nicholson is offering part-exchange on the range of exclusive homes at its Chantry Cross development in Wickham Bishops, Essex. The deal is available on all remaining homes – a prestigious mix of four-, five- and six-bedroom detached family houses.
‘Our part-exchange scheme takes the stress out of moving home by doing away with the need to find a purchaser for your existing home and, crucially, the uncertainties of the property chain,’ says Helen Moore, sales and marketing director of Crest Nicholson (Eastern) Ltd.
Prices for the four-bedroom homes start at £575,000. For further information contact the sales and marketing suite on 0870 755 1628 or visit crestnicholson.co.uk.
Also from Crest Nicholson, Heartwood Place in Milton Keynes includes the ‘room in the roof’, which is ideal for families. This ingenious use of space provides ‘me’ time for family members, which helps the family dynamic stay on an even keel.
The Cadogan house type, of which only five remain, is a conventionally designed three-storey, five-bedroom home which provides just under 2,000 sq ft of stylish living space. These properties currently start at £389,950, while four-bedroom homes are priced from £249,950. Call 0870 755 1626.

In Southfields, a very sought-after area of south London, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward offer for sale Chalfont Mews, an exclusive gated development which offers four four-bedroom semi-detached houses which benefit from allocated parking and landscaped gardens.
Arranged over two floors, the properties boast four double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms (one en suite), a spacious lounge and dining room, as well as a kitchen/breakfast room. Each also has a downstairs cloakroom and utility room.
The location could not be more ideal, with its proximity to Wimbledon Village’s wonderful shops and restaurants and upmarket Putney for even more amenities.
These four-bedroom homes are available for sale priced at £599,950. Call 020 8871 9655 for sales information.

Central London has always been a popular place to live, and it is easy to see why. Johnny Turner examines the choice of high-quality homes to be found in the heart of the capital.

Central London is a whole world in a few square miles. World class entertainment, big business, fantastic shops, fascinating history and the winding River Thames are just a few of the things that make so many choose to make the centre of the capital their home. And the current selection of newly built homes gives today’s busy Londoner instant access to a high-energy, low-maintenance lifestyle.
Charles Church has the ideal answer for those who are looking for a stylish new apartment in the heart of London, but don’t want to live in a broom cupboard or pay exorbitant service charges as many of the capital’s residents famously do. The Pimlico Apartments, located on Vauxhall Bridge Road, near the Thames in popular SW1, is a contemporary development of 77 apartments offering extraordinary value for money.

This scheme offers unashamedly modern design, outside and within. Specifically designed for permanent residents rather than the investor market, these generously proportioned one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments offer a high standard of finish and outstanding levels of internal specification. As typified by the show apartment, properties at the Pimlico Apartments incorporate the current ‘must-haves’ in interior design, including pale ash veneer internal doors with satin chrome fittings, kitchen with sleek black granite worktops and a full range of stainless steel and integrated appliances. Many apartments have private terraces and balconies for al fresco entertaining.
There is linked CCTV surveillance, video entryphones, on-site concierge and, for each apartment, a secure allocated parking space included in the purchase price. Prices range from £410,000 to £820,000. Call 020 7630 5785.

Moving eastward, the very chic EC1 area is home to Persimmon Homes’ Clerkenwell Central, a development of 32 modern warehouse-style properties. The range of accommodation includes one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses, maisonettes and three-storey mews houses with roof terraces.
The location is fantastic; this hip urban village is home to many media and high-tech workplaces, offers some of London’s best bars and restaurants and is also steeped in history. Just on the border of the City of London, Clerkenwell is a great starting place for London walks, which can take in anything from a stroll to the West End or the Thames to an educational meander through the lanes of the City. And the Barbican Centre is very nearby, offering a broad range of cultural pursuits every night of the week.
The development is gated and private, providing a quiet escape right in the middle of town. Parking is available by separate negotiation. Prices currently range from £300,000 to £597,500. For further information on Clerkenwell Central contact agent Hurford Salvi Carr on 0845 676 0183 or request a brochure online at persimmonhomes.com.

Furlong Homes has just released the two penthouses at its landmark Fusion development near Canary Wharf, the newest member of the ‘central London club’. This centre of commerce is expected to see 100,000 employees by the end of the decade, and this is the latest – and one of the most impressive – of many developments that have provided homes for London’s new professionals.
All the other apartments in this stunning contemporary building have now been snapped up, and only these two penthouses remain. Each of the homes is set over two levels with private terraces leading from the living/dining area on the lower level and the master bedroom on the upper level.
Fusion offers the best London has to offer – not only wonderful amenities in the immediate area but extremely easy connections to the rest of the capital via the nearby Docklands Light Railway.
Prices start at £499,995. To make an appointment to view contact Furlong Homes on 01992 782222.
One central London area that is set to see a complete transformation is Elephant and Castle, previously known for its garish shopping centre and roundabout but soon to be seen as a smart Zone 1 location that is great for transport – and home.

Oakmayne Properties is spearheading the regeneration plans for the Elephant and Castle with South Central, a flagship urban scheme that will boast stylish architecture by Piers Gough. Behind the remarkable tiered façade will be stylish apartments and penthouses with full-length terraces and floor-to-ceiling glazed doors. South Central West, given planning permission in February, is Oakmayne’s second phase and will complement the existing residential buildings on Crampton Street.
There are approximately 40 apartments remaining in South Central East, priced from £269,000 to £475,000; secure underground parking spaces are priced at £15,000. The premier collection, encompassing apartments from the fifth floor upwards, will be launched this month at prices from £265,000. Completion is expected in November. Call 020 7403 6644.
Back to SW1, where LCR Developments and FairBriar are working together to transform the historic Grade II listed Westminster Police Station and Magistrates Court, built in 1901, into a scheme of 49 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments including duplexes and penthouses, overlooking the capital’s largest green square.

68 Vincent Square will have apartments designed around two private gardens, complete with balconies, terraces, concierge facilities, a rotunda, lift access and secure underground parking. All have a spacious sitting room, some dual-aspect. Around 80 per cent of the homes will overlook the ten-acre Vincent Square, and a selection of the sitting rooms have dramatic circular drawing rooms, following the contours of the existing period police station building.
Fully fitted designer kitchens are either traditional or open-plan, incorporating a breakfast/dining area in the larger apartments. Around 70 per cent of the homes will benefit from additional outside living space in the form of private balconies or terraces. All master bedroom suites and some principal guest suites will have luxurious en suite facilities.

Scheduled for completion next year, these apartments are priced from £340,000, £460,000 and £650,000 for one-, two- and three-bedrooms respectively. Penthouses are priced from £1.1 million to £1.4 million. Contact DTZ Residential on 020 7630 9333.

‘I need some space’ is a commonly heard cry of prospective home movers. Johnny Turner sees new homes with relaxing outdoor areas.

With spring well and truly here, those who had put up with their dissatisfaction with their home’s outdoor amenities will now find cause to resume their search for a garden or other outside space. This is buying season, and as prospective buyers look at their potential next homes, ease of access to the outdoors, whether a private garden or a public footpath, is highly desirable. The current lot of new homes have a lot to recommend them in the outdoor stakes.
These lengthening evenings are ideal for dining or entertaining in a pretty external space. And Charles Church’s Launceston Gate in Epping offer five-bedroom homes in which French doors from the dining room open on to wonderful outside space that includes a garden and patio area.
These homes span two floors, with the ground floor offering a spacious lounge and separate kitchen and dining room. Upstairs there is a master bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, plus four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Beyond the development, Epping offers the gorgeous natural space of Epping Forest, which includes an abundance of footpaths and bridleway to explore, and there are also many well respected nearby golf courses.
Launceston Gate is the ideal location for enjoying a lifestyle that has a healthy divide between workday stress and leisure enjoyment, as commuters by car or tube have a quick trip into central London from the nearby town centre.
The new show home is now open. Call the sales office, open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm, on 01992 561565.

Leybourne Lakes, the beautiful community near Larkfield in Kent by Berkeley Homes, is already famed for its lovely lakeside position. Residents are finding that the natural beauty of the area adds significantly to the quality of life, particularly in these spring months.
There are still panoramic vistas over the adjacent parkland, as there are during winter and early spring before the trees are in full bloom. Leybourne Lakes will provide just over 300 homes, including two-bedroom apartments, two-, three- and four-bedroom terraced homes and four- and five-bedroom houses, fronting onto a 225-acre country park with 11 beautiful lakes. All of these newly built homes feature state-of-the-art measures to ensure high energy-efficiency and low carbon dioxide emissions – so this environment is not only lovely but also environmentally friendly!
Homes at Leybourne Lakes are priced from £179,950 for a two-bedroom apartment and £269,950 for a duplex apartment. The four-bedroom Hampshire is priced from £364,950 and the four-bedroom Baltimore starts at £389,950. The last Vermont four-bedroom show home is on the market at £384,950. Call the sales and marketing suite, open daily, on 01622 791723.

To the south-east of Sittingbourne, Kent, David Wilson Homes has just released Eden Village, which will delight home buyers for whom a village vibe and good outdoor space are important.
The scheme will comprise a mix of 180 homes, including apartments and three-, four- and five-bedroom houses. It covers a 50-acre site, of which only two-thirds will be developed for residential use. There will be 20 acres of open public space, a community orchard and a cycle and footpath network.
Glyn Hopping, managing director of David Wilson Homes Eastern, says, ‘Retention of a Grade II listed farmhouse in an orchard setting, preservation of the historic “half-mile path” that dissects the site and the use of avenues, squares and greens as part of the overall design will result in a development of design-led properties set in a distinctive village identity.’
Find out more about Eden Village by calling 0800 234455. And information about other currently available schemes visit davidwilsonhomes.co.uk.

In Tiptree, Essex, Westbury Homes is launching Park Lane Court, located on Newbridge Road. This new development will comprise a range of 18 detached properties, including three-, four- and five-bedroom homes whose unusually large plots incorporate good-sized gardens and garages.
The scheme has already generated high levels of interest, largely from professionals who want to escape the city and from families looking for a safe and convenient neighbourhood in which to raise children.
Now is an especially good time to investigate the homes at Park Lane Court, as pre-show home prices apply between now and the opening of the four-bedroom Forge house type in May.
The village of Tiptree is internationally famous for its fruit preserves, which have been made there since 1885. In addition this charming village has excellent local amenities and is only three miles from Kelvedon, which offers a direct rail link to London Liverpool Street. Historic Colchester and the attractive market town of Maldon are also easily accessible, while Stansted Airport is less than an hour away.
For further information about Park Lane Court contact Gemma Whatling on 01322 421862 or visit westbury-homes.co.uk.

A likeable balance between town and country has been achieved at Heron Court, a new development by Premier Properties located in Sandhurst. Set in private landscaped grounds, these stylish apartments are very conveniently located for Sandhurst’s shopping and amenities, while open countryside and areas of outstanding beauty are also within easy reach.
Julie Butt, new homes manager at selling agents Prospect, says, ‘Heron Court enjoys a prime location and offers buyers a rare combination of local amenities and country pursuits right on their doorstep.’ The homes are high-spec, she says. ‘These apartments have everything today’s buyers are looking for and are certain to attract a lot of interest.’
The homes feature Shaker-style kitchens, fully fitted with appliances including integrated dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and waste disposal unit. Bathrooms boast white sanitaryware, Hansgrohe taps, thermostatic showers and heated towel rails, while all master bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There is also allocated courtyard parking and an audio entry system.
For those who enjoy and active lifestyle, there are plenty of leisure opportunities close by: lakes for sailing and water-skiing, numerous golf courses and acres of land for walking or horse riding.
These apartments are priced from £179,950. Contact Prospect’s new homes department on 0118 979 7775 or the company’s Sandhurst department on 01276 609070.

Bisley, Surrey

Charles Church has just one property left to sell at Snowdrop Rise, a development of four four- and five-bedroom luxury homes. The pretty village of Bisley is located eight mile from Woking and Guildford, making it an ideal location for commuters. The remaining property, Henwood House, has four bedrooms and flexible space over three floors. Priced at £434,950. Call selling agents Waterfords on 01252 628831.

Peckham, London

Laing Homes South East Thames announces the launch of Evolution, a development of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom three-storey mews houses. With an on-site sales suite and show apartment, visitors can view the contemporary home designs on offer. Part of the Peckham regeneration programme, Evolution is adjacent to a landscaped ‘town square’; is also has gated car parking and video entry. Call 020 7708 8750.

Crawley, West Sussex

Construction has just begun on Highwood Park, Bellwinch Homes’ development on Crawley’s south side. There will be a selection of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, all of which will enjoy en suite facilities. All homes will be set in private gardens and many will have a garage. Register you interest to ensure you receive information as it becomes available. Call 020 8902 7838.

Stratford, London

The Lock is Barratt’s new scheme of 132 apartments in one of London’s most well connected areas. The one- and two-bedroom apartments are located on the corner of High Street and Blaker Road and are priced from £193,000. Two-bedroom apartments have fitted wardrobes and an en suite to the master bedroom, while a number of the apartments have balconies or terraces. Call 020 8221 2389.

Cricklewood, London

Fairview Homes announces the last chance to buy at The Avenue, located just four minutes from Cricklewood station. The scheme is ideal for City commuters as trains from Cricklewood to St Pancras take only 14 minutes. There are only four of the one- and two-bedroom apartments left, priced from £180,000 for one-bedrooms and £220,000 for two-bedroom apartments. Call 020 8830 5100 for more information.

Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex

Essex-based Sand Island Developments Ltd announces the forthcoming launch of two new high-specification semi-detached houses and a refurbished apartment. There is a extended and altered one-bedroom apartment due for completion in April; the 506 sq ft property is priced at £100,000. The 1,076 sq ft semi-detached houses, due for completion in the summer, are located on Ronald Park Avenue and offer integral garages. Cal 01245 290003.

Deptford, London

The new one-bedroom show apartment at St James’ flagship One SE8 development echoes the stylish and contemporary living to be found in the recently launched California Building. This building has 59 studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with the high standard of interior and specification found in all St James developments. Apartments in this new phase start at £163,500 for a studio. Call 020 8469 0077.

Gillingham, Kent

Centex2020 offers Visions, a hard-to-resist mix of convenience and style at a very attractive price. The 137 two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom town houses offers very high specification, with many features offered as standard that would be chargeable extras in other developments. Prices start from £129,950 and part-exchange is offered on some homes. Call the marketing suite on 0845 676 0219 to find out more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maidstone, Kent

Bermac Properties is soon to begin work on a new scheme of apartments on Knightrider Street, a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. The 24 two-bedroom apartments will range in size from 500 to 1,000 sq ft. First occupations are anticipated in spring next year and prices are expected to start at £155,000. For more information call Martin Perugini at Bermac Properties on 01245 344444.

Northwood Hills, Middlesex

Crest Nicholson has launched its Prestige Move initiative at its Aspen Grove development in this desirable suburb. The scheme, available on selected homes, consists of five per cent deposit or stamp duty paid, which could translate into a saving of £14,998 on a £299,950 home. Aspen Grove’s prices start £249,950 for a two-bedroom house and £299,950 for three-bedroom properties. Call 020 8429 5600.

Hoddeston, Hertfordshire

At its Imperial Heights development, Fairview is providing up to £10,000 cashback or part-exchange incentives. The 55 detached four- and five-bedroom houses are situated on a hill overlooking the Lee Valley, approximately a mile from the town centre. London commuters will find a 30-minute journey into Liverpool Street from nearby Broxbourne Station. Prices start at £329,95. For more information call 01992 441535.

Harrow, Middlesex

Persimmon Homes has recently launched the three-storey town houses at The Chase. Set within a gated entrance, each property has a parking space and audio door entry system. The M40 and M25 are both under ten minutes away, while South Harrow tube offers Piccadilly Line services into King’s Cross. Prices for the town houses start at £349,950. Call selling agents Colin Dean on 0845 676 0184.

Bromley-by-Bow, London

MiNC Property is offering for sale the final phase at Berkeley Homes’ Capulet Square development in Talwin Street E3. The location is ideal for those who work in the City or Canary Wharf. One-bedroom apartments start at £195,000, two-bedrooms are priced from £255,000 and three-bedroom apartments start at £340,000. Completions are expected this coming winter. Contact MiNC on 020 7536 2233 or visit mincproperty.com.

West Malling, Kent

Charles Church is selling a mix of two- and three-storey town houses at its Keepers Field development in Kings Hill. An example is the Stockbury design, a five-bedroom home with very versatile accommodation as well as a double garage, priced at £425,000. Find out more about Keepers Field by contacting the marketing suite, open daily, on 01732 873488. Or visit charles-church.co.uk.

Redbourn, Hertfordshire

Fairclough Homes offers 23 stylish family homes at its Cumberland Mews development near St Albans. Homes are built in the Georgian mews style, with sash windows and high ceilings, and are currently priced from £479,950, and the developer is offering its part-exchange scheme at Cumberland Mews, taking some of the stress out of the purchasing process. Contact sales executives on 0845 676 0167.

Faversham, Kent

Crest Nicholson is selling Kings Chase, a collection of 70 two- and three-bedroom houses located off Canterbury Road, on the edge of this thriving market town. These homes are ideal for professional singles, couples and families alike. Just minutes from Faversham station, Kings Chase makes for easy commuting. Prices start at £164,995 for a two-bedroom coach house. Call 0870 750 2720 for more information.