A spectacular new show apartment for Hitchin

Discerning homebuyers are being invited to view stylish riverside living at its very best with the unveiling of an exquisite new show apartment at Imperial Place in Hitchin.

This latest development from leading UK housebuilder Gladedale comprises a boutique collection of just 24 luxurious one and two-bedroom contemporary apartments, with some overlooking the picturesque River Hiz in Hertfordshire.

A charming medieval market town, Hitchin is steeped in history and is home to a collection of fabulous Tudor and Georgian era buildings, particularly around its market square, which is famed throughout the county.

In keeping with tradition, the sympathetic design of Imperial Place – nestled within an exclusive gated community – blends seamlessly into the local surroundings, which include the beautiful 16th century building, The Priory, at the heart of 19 acres of Hertfordshire parklands.

The development itself is set within a conservation area and occupies the site of the old Crown and Scepter building on Bridge Street. Designed for life in the 21st century, the show apartment has been professionally dressed by Gladedale’s in-house interior design agency, Flair, and perfectly encapsulates the cosmopolitan ethos of Imperial Place.

Each apartment offers refined living with high specification as standard. Laufen Pro bathrooms and en-suites are finished with Hansgrohe chrome taps, a chrome thermostatic bather shower mixer and Nobo chrome heated towel rails while recessed down lighting and high quality double-glazing are just some of the features which ensure the development stands out.

To further take advantage of the beautiful surroundings, some apartments are double aspect, allowing light to stream in from both sides of the room giving it a bright and spacious feel while many have outdoor space, river outlooks or views over Bridge Street.

Imperial Place is situated within walking distance of Hitchin town centre and benefits from the extensive range of facilities the area has to offer, including shops, bars, restaurants, leisure facilities and outdoor spaces not to mention the traditional street market on a Saturday.

Hitchin is also the perfect town for commuters, with London Kings Cross only half an hour away by train, and boasts excellent links to the M1 and A1. Luton Airport is just 15 minutes away by road, offering flights to a variety of sunshine destinations, while Cambridge is less than 45 minutes away in the car and is home to Grafton Shopping Centre, which contains popular stores such as Debenhams, H&M and Next.

Gladedale’s sales and marketing director, Elaine Dufaur, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our new show apartment at Imperial Place this weekend and we’ve paid great attention to detail to meet the needs and expectations of today’s modern homebuyers.

“The focus, through the creation of this unique development, has always been on the regeneration of the riverfront and bringing people back to its banks. Location is the key to the success of Imperial Place, as it’s one of the most sought after addresses in Hitchin.

“It’s a beautiful town with unrivalled commuter links, which ultimately offers buyers the best of both worlds. Combined with our attractive incentive schemes, I would encourage prospective buyers to take advantage while they are still available.”

The new build property market is certainly a buyers’ market at present and at Imperial Place, Gladedale is offering a variety of incentives to help those thinking of moving land their dream home.

Part-exchange is available to save buyers the worry associated with marketing their existing property and a shared equity* option is also available on selected plots. This means that buyers own 100% of their new home, backed by a 25% interest free loan from Gladedale for up to 10 years.

For first time buyers, shared equity can really help in securing a mortgage and it is possible to borrow 100% of the remaining 75% payable on the property, meaning you won’t require a deposit.

Elaine Dufaur added: “We recognise at the moment that it’s a buyers’ market and smart buyers are those who don’t wait until the best deals are gone.”

Prices at Imperial Place start from £149,950. To find out more about this exclusive development, log on to Gladedale.com.

* Through shared equity, Gladedale offers an interest free loan for up to ten years on 25% of the purchase price of selected new homes. Homeowners can repay 25% of the market value at any stage within ten years.