The Point makes SE19 the perfect choice for young professionals

When it comes to the two main factors in buying a new home- price and location- young professionals are finding SE19 ticks all the boxes. Just a short distance to both city amenities and lush green spaces, Intro Homes’ The Point development in West Norwood, SE19 is a collection of 43 stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Purchasers who act quickly will be making a solid, long term investment in a fine residential offering.

For first-time buyers, Intro Homes is offering two initiatives to help them get on the property ladder at The Point. New Build MyChoice HomeBuy is the latest government funded scheme which offers a contribution of a loan of up to 50% towards the purchase price up to a maximum of £100,000 for brand new home. The equity loan is specifically for first-time buyers and, unlike past government initiatives, is available to households with incomes of up to £60,000. This is an ideal opportunity for struggling first-time buyers to receive assistance into full home ownership.

Intro Homes is also offering first-time buyers ‘Step Up’, an excellent equity share scheme, whereby selected plots are being offered on a shared equity basis, with one bedroom apartments starting from just £146,250 based on purchasing a 75% share of the property. With interest only payable on the remaining 25%, this portion can be acquired in the future as the purchaser’s circumstances allow.

The Point is a welcome addition to the vibrant SE19 area and an ideal choice for young professionals in a location with numerous benefits. With plenty of dining and entertainment choices, open green spaces and convenient access to central London, The Point is an excellent place to be able to enjoy all that this area of London has to offer.

SE19 lies in the heart of what was once the Great North Wood, the natural oak forest which stretched from Camberwell to Croydon. Today, the many large green spaces of Norwood Park, Dulwich Common and Crystal Palace Park provide a peaceful and gloriously green haven where residents can quickly escape from the hectic London lifestyle.

However, by also being close to the Crystal Palace Triangle, an area bounded by Church Road, Westow Hill and Westow Street, residents can choose from an area renowned for its exciting restaurants, bars and pubs. From Portuguese to Indian and Chinese to Mediterranean, there is a large variety of global cuisines to choose from, as well as similarly varied choices of fashionable bars and pubs.

The Point consists of 11 one-bedroom apartments, 29 two-bedroom apartments and three three-bedroom apartments within a gated development, ranging from 495 to 1,119 square feet in size. The modern interiors are in keeping with the design of the building and purchasers benefit from a choice of Symphony kitchens complete with integrated appliances including stainless steel gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer as well as recessed halogen lights, concealed wall lighting and vinyl flooring. White bathroom suites, chrome fixtures and fittings, wall tiling and vinyl flooring ensure the bathrooms provide a relaxing retreat.

The Point’s location benefits from easy access to both West Norwood railway station and Gypsy Hill railway station, with fast and frequent services into London Bridge and London Victoria with journey times of approximately 25 minutes. For those with a car, the development, which has numerous secure underground parking spaces, is easily accessible by road – with the A23/M23 which links to Gatwick Airport and the M4/A205 which links to Heathrow Airport. A further major transport benefit is due in 2010, with the extension of the East London underground line stopping in nearby Crystal Palace. This new service will provide regular trains to Hoxton, Shoreditch, and Whitechapel and down to Anerley, Norwood Junction and West Croydon.

Martin Sharp from selling agents Spicer Haart comments: “With the bars, pubs and restaurants of the Crystal Palace Triangle and the forthcoming East London line station close by, as well as the abundance of tranquil parks; the up-and-coming area of SE19 is very sought after by young professionals. The Point is the ideal base from which to enjoy all these benefits and with assistance for first-time buyers being offered, now is the perfect time to get on the ladder.”

Prices start from £180,000 for one-bedroom apartment. For further information on the development, log on to Introhomes.co.uk.