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Parkside, in Garston, Watford, is a brand new community of one, two and three bedroom shared ownership apartments from Thrive, perfectly positioned with direct access into the 16-acre Garston Park right next door. Whether you fancy an early morning run, a walk with the dog or a place to keep the kids amused, Garston Park has everything you need, from a children’s playground with accessible equipment to an outdoor gym, a skate park, table tennis tables and a football pitch. For those who prefer to relax, half of the space is given over to wildlife, with a stream and woodland area perfect for a quiet summer picnic. As well as all that nature on the doorstep, residents at Parkside can also enjoy the spacious communal garden with areas to grow vegetables as well as sit and relax. Nature is encouraged here too, with insect hotels, bat boxes and log piles, all helping to increase the biodiversity of the area and provide a peaceful haven for everyone to enjoy. The new homes at Parkside feature light-filled open-plan living spaces, complete with their own private balcony or terrace, contemporary handleless kitchens with a range of integrated appliances, and good quality flooring throughout. All two and three bedroom homes also feature an en suite to the main bedroom and every apartment has an allocated parking space as well as free car club membership. The apartment options available include a stunning three bedroom duplex apartment with an L-shaped terrace, open-plan living, Thrive’s new shared ownership development in Hertfordshire is just steps away from a country park, bringing together the best of town and country
dining and kitchen area, and WC on the lower floor, plus a main bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The new development on St Albans Road has plenty of amenities within a short stroll, including a bakery, pharmacy and convenience store, while the centre of Watford is a convenient 10-minute drive away. In Watford itself there is a wealth of entertainment possibilities including a multiscreen cinema, bowling and the late- night dance bar Popworld. Just up the road, Watford Leisure Centre features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, gym, squash court, athletics track and fitness classes, while Atria Watford is home to more than 140 shops, restaurants and leisure attractions, including Cineworld, Puttshack, Rock Up indoor climbing and Hollywood Bowl. Commuters will find that Parkside is in a very convenient location. Garston station is an 11-minute walk away, with rail services to Oxford Circus in 23 minutes and London Euston in 29 minutes. Alternatively, Watford underground station has Metropolitan Line services to King’s Cross in 49 minutes. Local buses run from St Albans Road to Luton, Harlow, Stevenage, Heathrow airport and St Albans among other routes. Garston is a fabulous location for families, with a good selection of local schools – the two nearest primaries, both a short walk away, are Coates Way School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, both rated as Good by Ofsted. And
there’s plenty of space for the kids to burn off steam afterwards as Watford, with a grand total of 17 parks and open areas, is famous for the quality of its green spaces, with more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire. As well as the adjacent Garston Park, Leavesden Country Park is also within easy walking distance and features a heritage trail, beautiful specimen trees, the brand new Woodlands Café, an exciting play area, cycle hub, inclusive sensory garden and new outdoor sports facilities. Shared ownership apartments at Parkside in Garston start from £124,000 for a 40% share on a full market value of £310,000. T&Cs apply. Thrive owns and manages more than 5,500 homes throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. For more information visit parksidewatford.co.uk
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