Bedfordshire home owners urged to ditch the car

With rising fuels costs and growing congestion, more people are ditching their cars in favour of greener and cheaper public transport - which makes Redrow's new development in Leighton Buzzard just the ticket.

According to a recent YouGov poll*, train use has increased dramatically since petrol prices rocketed this year and people are becoming more aware of their carbon footprint. So it's no wonder the Redrow @ The Wharf venture, situated within walking distance of the local railway station, is proving popular.

As well as being drawn to the stylish two-bedroom apartments, canalside living and the attractions of Leighton Buzzard, an historic market town, buyers are also sold on the fact that Milton Keynes is just 20 minutes away by train and London Euston can be reached in under an hour - commuting heaven for city workers in search of a home away from the rat race

Tonia Tyler, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South Midlands), says: "When it comes to letting the train take the strain, The Wharf venture in Leighton Buzzard couldn't be more perfectly located for people working in London or Milton Keynes, who appreciate the easy commute.

"Purchasers can use the journey to catch up with work, plan their day or simply unwind, which is impossible if you're behind the wheel. And what's more there's no ridiculous early rise with the journey to London; the train which leaves at 7.47am arrives at London Euston at 8.21am.

"Also, the close proximity of the station to our development means there's not even the need to park and ride. Commuters can leave their car at home - maybe even dispense with it altogether - and avoid the hassle of parking and any costs incurred."

The apartments at Redrow @ The Wharf, alongside the Grand Union Canal, offer something which is hard to find in the bigger cities - a spacious home minus the hefty price tag.

Prices start at £155,995 for a two-bedroom property. For this buyers get the opportunity to spread their wings in the spacious open plan kitchen and living area, and enjoy an en-suite to the master bedroom. A parking space is also included.

And prospective purchasers on the look out for the easiest route to owning their own home can speak to the on-site sales consultant about the number of flexible incentives available under the umbrella of ‘re:assure from Redrow'. These include the opportunity to defer 20% of the initial purchase price for up to 10 years on selected plots.

Leighton Buzzard itself is a bustling market town, boasting many shops, a post office, a medical centre and beautiful historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages.

To find out more about Redrow @ The Wharf, log on to Redrow.co.uk.