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Brook Valley Gardens shows off its’ gardens

6th July 2015 Print
The Lancaster at Brook Valley Gardens

Research from the University of California has proven the long held belief that gardening can have a positive impact on people’s health and well-being. Researchers have found that everything from smelling roses and pulling up weeds to simply just enjoying looking at a garden or green open space, can lower blood pressure, increase brain activity and produce a general upbeat feeling. Therefore with the summer months and the lighter evenings, there’s no better time to reap the benefits and enjoy the outdoors; from a stroll in the park to simply sitting in a garden and soaking up the serenity.

Buyers looking for their own unique green space in London need look no further than Countryside’s Brook Valley Gardens development in Chipping Barnet. Inspired by the original garden suburbs of the early 20th Century to provide residents with a modern interpretation of the traditional garden suburb, the three and four bedroom houses all enjoy rear gardens, whilst the overall development is bordered by leafy residential areas, playing fields, open space and golf courses.

Richard Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside’s Partnerships division said: “We have designed Brook Valley Gardens to create a modern garden suburb, with gardens for each house where buyers can enjoy gardening, as well as simply relaxing at the end of a busy day. Once complete, the development will also include shared communal gardens, children’s play areas and public open space for the community to enjoy. Whilst residents can also make the most of the extensive green open space surrounding the development which includes a diversity of landscapes, habitats, wildlife and walks, from parks and woodland to meadows.”

A new show home, The Lancaster has just opened its doors. Comprising a four-bedroom, three-storey home, the property features a rear garden where buyers can sit and simply enjoy relaxing in the sun, or create their own oasis of tranquility with lots of plants, flowers and even vegetables. There is also a patio area, which is a perfect place for dining al fresco.

Featuring a stylish kitchen, dining room on the ground floor, with French doors leading out onto the rear garden, there is also a guest cloakroom, storage cupboard and car port on this floor.

Providing another place to enjoy the great outdoors, the first floor of the house features a decked terrace leading from the living room, with views over the garden. This floor also features two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Two further bedrooms, including the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, and an extensive storage room are on the second floor. A generous-sized home office space is also located on this floor.

Like each of the homes at Brook Valley Gardens, The Lancaster boasts an architectural eye-catching design and internally it provides a modern living environment completed to the highest specification. It features large windows that allow natural outdoor light to flood in and substantial-sized rooms in which to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.

A high specification throughout ensures the home exudes modern style. The sleek and stylish kitchen features solid composite stone worktops and comes equipped with double oven and single microwave, a full range of A-rated energy efficient appliances including an integrated fridge and freezer, and dishwasher. The contemporary bathrooms and en-suites feature white sanitaryware and are accented with features such as chrome heated towel rails and porcelain floor and wall tiles.

Eco features have been incorporated into the development such as rainwater harvesting and community recycling, together with measures to promote local biodiversity and water saving fittings, helping create an environmentally friendly place to live.

Brook Valley Gardens is replacing the former Dollis Valley Estate, which had been identified as one of Barnet’s priority regeneration schemes. Based on the principles of green open space, community, imaginative design and healthy living, Brook Valley Gardens will be a vibrant and inclusive place to live.

Regenerating over a period of eight years and in five phases, Brook Valley Gardens will be a vibrant and inclusive place to live. In total the development will comprise some 600 new homes, alongside excellent facilities including a community centre, nursery, shared communal gardens, children’s play areas and public open space.

Brook Valley Gardens is poised to blend well into its attractive North London surroundings where residents will benefit from excellent local amenities and schools, as well an easy commute into central London and convenient road links. Nearby, Barnet High Street bustles with local retail and coffee shops including a Waitrose supermarket and a thriving weekly market. A wide range of sports and leisure facilities are close by, as well as abundant open spaces, parks and woodlands.

Prices for a three bedroom house start from £560,000 and from £699,950 for a four bedroom property. For more information, visit brookvalleygardens.co.uk.

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The Lancaster at Brook Valley Gardens