For first-time buyers who are on the hunt for an affordable route onto the property ladder, that also provides easy access to fast transport links into London, St Arthur Homes’ new collection of Shared Ownership homes at Willow Place in Welwyn Garden City could be the ideal solution.
It’s a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments in one of Hertfordshire’s most sought-after commuter hubs, around 30 minutes into King’s Cross by rail, with the station and high street within an easy walk. Residents will have a home that is surrounded by attractive tree-lined boulevards, grass verges and impressive landscaped communal gardens.
Louise Mills, sales and marketing director for St. Arthur Homes commented: “Our new collection of Shared Ownership apartments at Willow Place, in partnership with Crest Nicholson, offer a unique location for first time buyers looking for their first home, especially those who still want or need access to London. Welwyn Garden City is host to some of Hertfordshire’s best green spaces and countryside, a well-stocked town centre and local amenities – along with the road and rail links means getting into the capital couldn’t be any easier. With a number of our homes already reserved, we would urge any interested buyers to contact us now to discuss reserving one of these fantastic properties!”
Each of the 15 properties at Willow Place have been completed to a high specification and designed to deliver both flexible and spacious open-plan layouts. Symphony kitchens come complete with a full range of integrated appliances, and provide a spacious area for dining. Two-bedroom properties feature both a main bathroom and an en suite to the master bedroom, and all homes benefit from fitted wardrobes. All apartments also benefit from a secure allocated parking space and bicycle storage.
Moments from Willow Place, there are plenty of outdoor ventures to choose from, and once government restrictions are eased the town of Welwyn offers a thriving hub of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Located in the heart of the town centre is The Howard Centre which is just a 20-minute walk from home and is host to a selection of high-street retail brands as well as a 24-hour gym and hairdressers. For those who enjoy the opportunity to get outside, Welwyn Garden City boasts three golf courses and a number of green spaces and parks to enjoy. Nearby Lagoon Park is less a mile from Willow Place and Stanborough Country Park offers 126 acres of beautiful green space to explore, two lakes with a range of watersports, open water swimming and nature trails. Gosling Sports Centre is host to plenty of indoor and outdoor activities including tennis, football, a velodrome and trampoline park.
In addition to railway services to the capital, Cambridge and Peterborough in less than an hour, the A1 and A414 are a short distance from Willow Place and offer easy access to the M25.
Prices for Shared Ownership homes at Willow Place start from £122,500 for a 50% share of a one-bedroom apartment (with a full market value of £245,000). Find out more www.starthurhomes.com.
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