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BRENTFORD Kew Bridge Rise
L&Q is offering one and two bedroom apartments at Kew Bridge Rise in a joint venture with housebuilder The Hill Group. Set on the border of Chiswick and Brentford, the apartments benefit from a modern finish throughout; open-plan layouts
Newlyweds Emma and Justin have gone from renting a one bedroom flat in Muswell Hill, north London, to owning a spacious two bedroom home in Hertfordshire. They are now starting married life having also realised the dream of owning their first home together. A chance drive-by of Durkan Homes’ Hatfield East development put Emma and Justin one step closer to their dream of homeownership. “My mum recommended looking in Hertfordshire,” explains Justin, “and we just happened to drive past Hatfield East when visiting family in the area.” Emma adds, “We viewed our new home the same day and instantly knew it was the one,” . The timing couldn’t have been better. After getting married in summer 2024, both Emma and Justin were keen to finish the year in their new home. “Excitingly, we completed, picked up the keys and flew off to Jamaica for our honeymoon on the same day,” says Emma. Once back from honeymoon, the couple were able to start making their mark. “We’ve already started adding our own touch to the property with a calming dark blue paint and built in wardrobes in the main bedroom,” says Emma. “We’ve also got French shutters being delivered soon, and love the classic look this will add to our home.” Emma reflects on the difference moving out of the capital has made to their lives, “We were living in a tired, ground floor, one bedroom flat and paying far too much for it. You just get so much more for your money here. Hatfield has everything we need right on our doorstep, including shops and restaurants. There are also plenty of green spaces to explore, and it’s a bonus that our new home is only a six-minute walk from the station, with direct trains into London King's Cross in under 35 minutes.” Perfect for Emma, who works in finance, and Justin, who works in digital PR, to be able to commute. The couple have an eye on the future, but the current focus is on settling in. “For the time being, we’re looking forward to hosting a hot tub party in our garden and entertaining family and friends,” says Emma. “The kitchen is perfect for this and it really feels like the heart of the home. It’s also significantly bigger than other properties we looked at, so there’s room for the whole family to join us.”
create a contemporary feel, while sleek kitchens are fully equipped with integrated appliances. Bedrooms are carpeted, with main bedrooms offering fitted mirrored wardrobes. Each home also offers private outdoor space. On-site facilities will include a brand new state-of-the-art gym, co-working space and an in-house concierge. Situated just a two-minute walk to Kew Bridge station and 10 minutes to Gunnersbury Overground station, Kew Bridge Rise is ideal for commuters, offering fast, direct links to Waterloo.
lqhomes.com/kewbridgerise 020 8189 0423
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £430,000
READING L&Q at Bankside Gardens
This collection of one and two bedroom homes offers modern living surrounded by 22 acres of open space and parkland. As well as contemporary homes, the development features the Resident’s Club 51, which includes an on-site
residents’ gym, private cinema and co-working space. Most homes offer a private balcony or terrace, and residents can make use of secure bicycle storage and car parking. Reading Green Park railway station is just three minutes away, with services reaching Reading station in just six minutes. Direct services on Crossrail from Reading will reach Heathrow in 38 minutes, Bond Street in under an hour and Canary Wharf in just over an hour.
lqhomes.com/banksidegardens 0333 242 2045
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £277,500
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA Kingston Wharf
This new waterfront development of 163 one, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership apartments is situated in an exciting regeneration area along the River Adur in the historic coastal town of Shoreham- by-Sea. Homes at Kingston Wharf prioritise
sustainability and have been built in line with "The Hyde Difference", offering contemporary kitchens, integrated appliances and quality flooring at no extra cost and a high specification as standard. The development offers easy connections to Brighton, Portsmouth, Chichester and London by both road and rail. Allocated parking and electric vehicle charging points are available with selected homes, and cycle storage is provided for residents who prefer to travel on two wheels.
hydenewhomes.co.uk/development/kingston-wharf 01273 766 071
*Based on a 30% share of the full market value of £232,500
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