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DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE Willowbrook Park
Applications are now open for a range of two and three bedroom homes, including a further phase of houses in November, further apartments in December and more houses in early 2025. Located in a thriving town, with the town centre less than a mile away, this development has excellent road and rail links. Didcot Parkway station, which is well served by regular trains
Aimee , 26, has recently purchased a one bedroom Countryside Homes apartment for £228,000 at Base at Newhall in Harlow. The highly driven personal assistant began saving for a deposit at the age of just 18 whilst living with her parents and her younger sister in Great Dunmow. “I knew what I wanted to do,” she said. “I didn’t want to go to university and get saddled with debt. I wanted to get a job and save to buy a home of my own. So that is exactly what I did.” She left school on a Friday, started her job as a personal assistant the following Monday, and immediately began putting money away. In 2023, Aimee began her property search. She says, “I wanted to live somewhere not too far away from mum and dad and close to a railway station which could me get into central London easily for my job in the City, whilst still being able to enjoy the green spaces around the area. I was looking at older properties because I thought they might be more affordable, but mum spotted Base at Newhall, a Countryside Homes development in Harlow.” Having conducted some further research, Aimee realised that a new build was a great option for her; it would offer savings in both the short-term, on renovation and DIY costs, and the long-term, on energy bills. She decided to view a show apartment at Base at Newhall. “It was lovely and Nicole the sales advisor was fantastic,” recalls Aimee. “I knew they were offering a deposit contribution which brought a one bedroom in the Nova Apartments building to within my budget.” Aimee promptly reserved an apartment off-plan which meant she was able to put her stamp on the place even before moving in, choosing the carpets, ooring and kitchen. She was even able to visit and see the progress of her new home, building her excitement for completion day. “I owe so much to my parents who allowed me to live rent-free at home so I could save up to buy my own place,” a grateful Aimee acknowledges. She is now loving having a space of her own to entertain, from enjoying a Chinese takeaway with her mum on the rst night in her new home to hosting friends. She concludes, “Some nights, I look around this stylish modern apartment and have to remind myself that it’s actually my own home. That is a great feeling.” for a deposit at the age of just 18, while living Dunmow in Essex. easily for my job in the City, while still being able short term, on renovation and DIY costs, and the long term, on energy bills. She decided to was lovely and Nicole the sales adviser was
to London, Reading and Bristol, can be reached on foot. Upon completion there will be a picnic area, benches and a proposed play area to be enjoyed by residents and visitors. A local connection to South Oxfordshire is required for the houses only.
sovereignliving.org.uk/developments/willowbrook-park 0300 330 0718
*Based on a 40% share of the full market value of £250,000
BROADSTAIRS, KENT Lanthorne Place
Minutes from the beaches and bays along the Kent coastal path, this development comprises 53 new homes in a range of styles, including one and two bedroom apartments. The one to four bedroom homes have been carefully designed for modern life, with contemporary interiors, spacious layouts and exteriors that effortlessly blend into their coastal surroundings. Lanthorne Place is a 20-minute walk from the amenities in the coastal town of Broadstairs. Broadstairs station offers direct services into London St Pancras in 80 minutes, and London Victoria in just under two hours.
eliviahomes.co.uk 01843 880430
HOVE, EAST SUSSEX Lyon Quarter
Lyon Quarter is a contemporary collection of stylish homes featuring studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. These homes offer high-speci cation interiors and quality nishing touches, with contemporary designs to suit modern living. Residents will enjoy landscaped podium gardens in addition to a private balcony
or terrace. Hove station is a four-minute cycle or drive away or a 14-minute walk, with trains to Clapham Junction in under an hour and London Victoria in just over an hour. It takes only a few minutes longer to reach London Bridge. Brighton station is walkable in 19 minutes or an eight- minute cycle or drive away, with even more commuting options.
lyonquarter.co.uk 01273 051 477
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £320,000
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