With house prices rising at a fast rate over the last few years, it is no wonder many homeowners are packing up and selling, opting for a new home in order to free up their cash. That’s what Alison Bradley, 44, decided to do in order to release more cash for holidays and a better lifestyle, while also reducing the term of her mortgage. The accounts director, upgraded from a 1969 three-bedroom, semi-detached home in Hazlemere Village that needed renovating, to her dream home in Bellway’s Kingswood, in High Wycombe.
Alison, lives with her daughter, Akira, 17, and sausage dog, Rolo. They were the first homeowners to move into the development in June. She put her former home on the market in October 2015 and it sold within a week. With a patient buyer, Alison had time to look for a home but after viewing a few second-hand properties she decided that she wanted to buy brand new. In December she had spotted the Kingswood development and was first through the door when it was launched in January, reserving her first ever brand new home.
Alison comments: “I had always dreamt of owning a brand new house and when I put my former home on the market I decided Kingswood would be an ideal location. Our previous home was too big for my daughter and I, and it would have cost me quite some money to refurbish. By buying new I was able to own a home that did not have costly repair bills.
“I love the fact the development has a variety of homes, so they do not all look the same. I fell in love with the look of the home as soon as I saw it. When we moved in, we realised there were even solar panels on the roof. Bellway have really thought of everything, there is some really nice, quality touches to our home.”
Alison, who had been living in her previous property for nine years, does not even mind that she has a longer drive into work because at Kingswood she has her dream home and its quicker to get into the town. She bought her home for £389,950 and cut down her mortgage term from ending at the age she turns 70 years, down to 60, releasing £60,000 and reducing her monthly outgoings.
Located in a leafy neighbourhood, the collection of 29 two, three, four and five bedroom homes at Kingswood offer a selection of modern homes finished to a high quality specification, set within the grounds of a former school. The new homes incorporate the history of the site with traditional touches including red brick exteriors and hanging tiles, combined with contemporary interiors ideal for today’s modern lifestyles. Interiors incorporate energy efficient windows and lighting, open-plan living spaces and contemporary bathrooms. All homes benefit from garages or off-street parking.
A great example of the new family homes at Kingswood is the three bedroom Hazlemere housetype, priced from £399,995. On the ground floor, the kitchen comes complete with integrated Zanussi appliances, while the spacious, open plan living and dining area to the rear of the property offers French doors that open to a private garden. On the first floor, two bedrooms share the family bathroom, while the master bedroom enjoys access to an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes.
Alison continues: “Since moving in I have had nothing to repair and that’s what I find so great about owning a new build property, you just don’t have to do anything.
“I would definitely recommend to anyone considering buying a new build home, to buy a Bellway home. I was even able to visit my new home during the exchange process whenever I wanted and the sales team kept me informed throughout, the customer service has been great.
“Since moving in I have put my own stamp on the home and I am now looking forward to going on a few more holidays during the year.”
Nestled within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, High Wycombe is a vibrant market town with plenty of local amenities, meaning London leavers won’t feel at a loss for things to do. Within two shopping centres, residents can find a broad range of well-known high street shops, independent boutiques, alongside a variety of cafes and restaurants. Larger supermarkets are less than 10 minutes’ drive from home for the weekly grocery shop.
Kingswood benefits from excellent road connections with easy access to the M40 linking to the M25, the A40 for London, and the A413. High Wycombe railway station is just over a mile from Kingswood, with frequent services to Bicester North, Banbury, Aylesbury, Wembley and London Marylebone. For international travel, Heathrow Airport is located less than 30 minutes by car from Heathrow Airport.
There is one three bedroom home left available at Kingswood priced from £484,995. For further sales information, please call 01494 448820 or visit www.bellway.co.uk.