Roman invasion marks launch of new development

Andover is welcoming a Roman invasion on Saturday 2nd May, to mark the launch of the exciting new Augusta Park development of George Wimpey homes.

House-hunters are invited to come along between 11am and 3pm to meet Roman soldier, Pacatianvs and his wife, Volusia Faustin, while children coming along with their parents can become an amateur archaeologist and hunt for coins and artefacts using proper metal detectors.

There will also be a free barbecue and refreshments for visitors, the opportunity to take a look around the trio of stylish new showhomes, and find out about special offers for first-time buyers and those with a home to sell.

Tim Betts, Sales and Marketing Director for George Wimpey West London, says: “The excavations carried out before construction began unearthed a number of Roman wells and corn-driers – fascinating finds which reveal that people have enjoyed living at Augusta Park for many years!

“The Roman-themed Open Day to mark the launch of the development promises to be great fun for families – and it’s a brilliant opportunity to find an amazing deal on a brand new home.”

Just one of the homes available to reserve on the day is the classically designed three-bedroom ‘Fullerton’ townhouse, characterised by a spacious living/dining room with French doors to the rear garden, a well-proportioned kitchen and a cloakroom off the entrance hallway.

Upstairs the landing leads to a spacious double bedroom and a further bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a main bathroom, while the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom sits proudly up on the top floor.

All George Wimpey’s new homes at the development enjoy a high standard specification, including central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

The selection of three-bedroom houses are priced from £194,995, while four-bedroom homes start at £269,995.

Househunters interested in making their move to the development can take advantage of incentives for first time buyers and George Wimpey’s easymover programme, through which customers with a house to sell can reserve their new home and then sit back and relax while the housebuilder helps to find a buyer for their current property.

Incentives can be tailored to homebuyers’ circumstances and are subject to availability. Further details are available from the Sales Executive.

Augusta Park enjoys a prime position to the north of Andover town centre, bordering the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

A new primary school, community centre, sports hall and playing fields are to be constructed alongside the homes, as well as employment areas which may include new local shops and leisure amenities.

The development area is also home to mature trees, which are being incorporated into the landscape to form small parks and green spaces dotted between the homes.

Currently, a range of shops including a supermarket are within easy reach of the development, a choice of primary schools are located within half a mile, while a good choice of secondary and further education can be found in Andover.

Andover town centre is home to the Chantry Centre for shopping, a cinema and a theatre, a leisure centre with pool and classes and activities for adults and children, and a choice of gyms.

Commuters will appreciate Andover Railway Station is also a five-minute drive from the development and provides regular services to Salisbury, Basingstoke and London Waterloo, while the M3 and M4 can be reached in 25 minutes.

To find out more about homes at Augusta Park – and how the Romans used to live – visit the development off Icknield Way, Andover, and open Saturday 2nd May from 11am to 3pm.

Further details are also available online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.