AFFORDABLE HOMES
GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK IN LONDON’S ZONES 4-5
It’s no secret that London is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, with property prices increasing the closer your search tiptoes towards the central zones. According to Rightmove, the average price of a home in the capital’s Zone 2 and Zone 3 currently sits at a whopping £972,618 and £840,187 respectively* – firmly outside of the typical first time buyer’s budget ownership apartments. One of Guinness’ most popular developments to date, Signal Park is already 80% sold and occupied, with interest continuing to grow. Situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Tolworth is a growing property hotspot for first time buyers. Close to a plethora of green spaces, an array of high street and luxury shopping and independent restaurants, plus fast trains into the city, Signal Park offers the perfect blend of countryside and city living, perfect for cosmopolitan commuters. Highly commended for Best Large Development at the First Time Buyer Awards 2024, Signal Park offers premium yet affordable living. Bright and airy open-plan kitchen/living rooms are fitted with a built-in oven, integrated fridge- freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer, while bathrooms are complete with sleek white sanitaryware, a steel bath and light stone tiling. Spacious bedrooms offer fitted wardrobes and plush neutral carpet. All homes come with a private balcony and access to attractive communal gardens. Perfectly situated for commuters, Tolworth station is just a three-minute walk from Signal Park, with services reaching Waterloo in just 31 minutes. En route, travellers can change at Clapham Junction for onward connections to Gatwick, Brighton and Portsmouth. For drivers, the A3 links conveniently to central London and the M25. Prices start from £88,125 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment (full market value: £352,500) and £122,500 for a 25% share of a two bedroom apartment (full market value: £490,000). Homes at Signal Park can be reserved for just £99.
The One Hundred
also be opening soon on-site. Spacious, airy apartments at The One Hundred have been thoughtfully designed for modern city living. Fully integrated Symphony kitchens come complete with a fan-assisted electric oven, induction hob and Zanussi fridge-freezer, while contemporary bathrooms are fitted with a chrome bath and shower mixer and white sanitaryware. Each home offers a large private balcony or terrace, ideal for al fresco dining or Saturday morning yoga. For commuters, Stonebridge Park and Alperton stations are both easily accessible on foot, providing direct train and tube links to the City and West End – reaching Euston, Paddington and Oxford Circus in less than 30 minutes. Prices start from £84,375 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment (full market value: £337,500), £116,875 for a 25% share of a two bedroom apartment (full market value: £467,500) and £138,125 for a 25% share of a three bedroom apartment (full market value: £552,500).
Sometimes overlooked by buyers, homes slightly further along the railway line can still offer vibrant neighbourhoods, buzzing local high streets and much more bang for your buck – all just a mere half an hour from central London. Offering a collection of chic shared ownership apartments at a much more affordable price point, housebuilder Guinness Homes is currently marketing two exciting developments in Zones 4 and 5 – Signal Park and The One Hundred. THE ONE HUNDRED, ALPERTON A brand new canalside development in the heart of Alperton, The One Hundred is a collection of 51 one, two and three bedroom shared ownership apartments, with all homes ready to move into straightaway. An exciting offering for the north west London neighbourhood,The One Hundred comprises two seven-storey buildings, tranquil outdoor meadows, a network of paths and parks, cycle parking, as well as 12,000 sq ft of light industrial spaces for creatives and makers. Next door, residents can easily access an Anytime Fitness gym, a large Co-op supermarket, a nursery and a trendy canal barge selling coffees and crepes. A brand new Tesco supermarket will
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SIGNAL PARK, TOLWORTH
A major development in the heart of Tolworth, Signal Park offers an attractive collection of one bedroom shared
*Rightmove December 2024 – rightmove.co.uk/house- prices/zone-2-93814.html and rightmove.co.uk/house- prices/zone-3-93883.html
48 First Time Buyer February/March 2025
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