Lock up and leave in luxury style at Kingsworthy
As the downsizing trend continues to grow among the baby-boomer generation, Lloyd’s Bank has found that fifty two per cent of the UK perspective purchasers are in search of a smaller property. The research also found that twenty eight per cent were trading down to release equity from their current property, in order to enjoy spending time away, which the previous commitment of running a high maintenance family home typically prevented them from doing.
Baby-boomers looking for the perfect lock up and leave property, should look no further than Kingsworthy in Kingswood, Surrey. Created with convenience, style and security in mind, Millgate’s exclusive collection of seven, two and three bedroom apartments, are the ideal homes for those wanting to release equity from their larger family home, without compromising on luxury.
The gated development benefits from a hardwired intruder alarm, an audio-entry system and external lighting and each resident also has access to a private garage, so that downsizers can lock up and leave not only their belongings but also their cars with confidence.
Most of the apartment benefits from their own private patio area and main communal garden, designed by an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning landscape designer. Planted with immaculate lawns, attractive low maintenance planting and mature shrubs and trees, residents will never have to worry about coming home to an over-grown garden whilst jet setting around the world.
Sales and Marketing Director for Millgate, Jonathan Cranley, comments: “As the popularity of lock up and leaves rises among downsizers, demand continues to rise for low maintenance properties that can be left for months at a time without worry. At Kingsworthy, we have created seven high calibre apartments, set within a tranquil environment and in the finest of locations, meaning residents will be confident in the knowledge that their belongings are safe if they take frequent trips, or perhaps have a second home overseas and also for professionals who commute or travel internationally for work.”
Set within secluded private grounds on a peaceful tree-lined avenue, Kingsworthy combines the delights of village life with the luxuries of a modern lifestyle. The grand exterior façade blends classically inspired architecture with modern design, for a timeless and uniquely British style.
All of the properties are elegant and spacious, designed and finished to the highest standards, for which Millgate is renowned.
The interiors incorporate state of the art technology and every possible creature comfort. Light and airy kitchens are perfect for entertaining, featuring island units and bespoke hand-painted cabinets, complemented by granite worktops. They come complete with a full range of Miele natural steel appliances, including a five-burner gas hob, electric fan assisted oven, extractor hood, combination microwave oven and warming drawer, while larder fridge, waste disposal and wine cooler are also fitted, making them ideal for even the most ambitious home chef.
Stylish bathrooms and en-suites are equipped with white Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware with contemporary Vado chrome furnishings and bespoke vanity units finished with stone tops and large mirrors. Dressing rooms have ample storage with fitted oak effect shelves and hanging space. The highly efficient gas fired central heating and hot water system with underfloor heating throughout ensures the homes are always cosy.
Surrounded by green belt woodland and farmland, the village of Kingswood is characterised by its leafy lanes and its beautiful private homes. It offers several independent shops for every day needs, as well as the popular local watering hole, the Kingswood Arms. A couple of miles away, Banstead has a more extensive range of shops including Waitrose.
Kingswood train station is within easy walking distance, from where it is just 40 minutes into Central London direct to London Bridge, here many cultural, gastronomic and retail highlights of the capital can be enjoyed throughout the year. By car, junction 8 of the M25 is moments away and Gatwick Airport is only 10 miles away, making Kingsworthy perfectly located for everything from day trips to long-term stays abroad.
Prices for the two remaining apartments at Kingsworthy start from £700,000. For more information, visit millgatehomes.co.uk.
