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FROM CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW TO COLINDALE: REDEFINING OUTDOOR LIVING FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS Whether looking for a spot to wake up with that first cup of coffee in the morning, or for somewhere to unwind and watch the daylight fade after a busy day, there’s something irreplaceable about a well-designed balcony. As the summer season starts and the warmth of the sun shines down on the capital, many aspiring homebuyers dream of an outdoor haven of their own. With a little help from Man About Gardening (Luke Newnes), NHG Homes has showcased how first time buyers can achieve the best of blended indoor/ outdoor living, delivering a vibrant balcony for the show home at Heybourne Park in Colindale
who prefer their outdoors blue rather than green, the Welsh Harp’s magnificent wetland landscape and bountiful water sports offering is just 3.2 miles from Heybourne Park. Taking centre stage at the heart of Colindale’s inspiring regeneration, the Shared Ownership homes at Heybourne Park are helping aspiring buyers unlock this leafy north London suburb. In addition to meticulously crafted homes, the development provides access to superb new neighbourhood facilities. The bustling community will include a new community plaza alongside a library, outdoor gym and cafe. Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s Local are all incorporated into the finished development and located just moments from residents’ front doors. Beyond the development, urban connectivity ensures the boutiques, artisan coffee shops and restaurants of Colindale town centre and Mill Hill Broadway are within strolling distance. For journeys further afield, Colindale tube station opens up access via the Northern Line and Night Tube services, including direct routes to the City and the West End. Placing modern apartments, spacious balconies and access to green space within easy reach of London’s first time buyers, apartments at Heybourne Park start from £87,000 for a 25% share, with a monthly estimated cost of £1,182. To find out more and visit the show home with its blooming balcony designed by Man About Gardening, see nhghomes.com/heybournepark
Looking beyond the balcony’s railings, it is easy to see the outdoor living extends outside these private spaces. Heybourne Park, from which the development draws its name, provides a beautiful green space and pretty lake right on the doorstep. To the north of the park sits Cultivate Colindale, designed by Wayward and delivered in partnership with Notting Hill Genesis. This community-focused project brings together gardens, creative space and hands-on activities centred around sustainability, recently supporting the reuse of the plants showcased during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show through distribution to those in the local community. Further greenery cements the development as a tranquil oasis ideal for those who enjoy spending time in nature. The open grassland, children’s playground and stunning rose garden of Watling Park are just a mile away, while the 12-hectare Hendon Park is also nearby, providing basketball and tennis courts, a multi- sports court and an outdoor gym. For those
Known for his transformational approach to outdoor spaces, green-fingered influencer Newnes teamed up with NHG Homes to highlight how easy it is to turn an urban balcony into a blooming sanctuary on a first time buyer budget. Taking inspiration from the beautifully imaginative gardens at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the balcony layers foxgloves, salvia and other flowers chosen to deliver colour, movement, sound and scent. With every apartment at Heybourne Park featuring at least one balcony or terrace area, the development offers inspired buyers the chance to create their own outdoor retreat. Operating as a gateway between the open-plan interiors and the surrounding greenery, the generous balconies are designed to offer practical, usable space. Alongside the rich colour and texture added by the diverse planting, Newnes incorporated comfortable seating into his design, perfect for al fresco dining, relaxed afternoons in the sun or simply delighting in nature.
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