Young chef gets her shot at independence in Lightwater
Many young professionals dream of striking out on their own and finding the freedom that goes along with living in their very first home, but many also find the obstacle of price blocking their path to independence.
For chef Nicky Cottis (28), it had been a long-held ambition to move out of her parents’ home in Surrey and buy a place of her own – but she, too, struggled to find the right property in the right location for an affordable price.
That was until she discovered Grayshott Place in the quiet village of Lightwater. The range of stylish and comfortable apartments available at this popular George Wimpey development was exactly what she was looking for.
Now Nicky is looking forward to becoming a homeowner for the first time and moving into her brand new two-bedroom apartment in time for Christmas.
“Although I enjoy living at home with my parents, I’ve been looking for a place of my own for quite a long time,” she says.
“In the past, nothing seemed quite right both in terms of price and location, but then I saw a brochure for Grayshott Place and I knew it was just what I wanted.
“The apartment I chose is ideal and George Wimpey even included carpets and flooring in the price. Now I can’t wait to move in and it’s great to know I’m finally on the property ladder.”
Nicky’s ‘Byron’ apartment boasts two bedrooms, including one with en-suite, a spacious living room, a separate kitchen/dining room and a main bathroom.
Not only is it perfectly suited to her needs, but it is also large enough to allow her to be flexible if her circumstances change.
She says: “The apartment is nice and spacious and the separate kitchen and living room is a great feature. I know that if I want to rent a room out at any point in the future, there’s more than enough space to allow me to do that.”
But time is running out to secure a fabulous Grayshott Place home because eager buyers have snapped up all but three apartments at the sought-after development.
Just one of the two-bedroom homes available to fast-moving customers is Plot 11, a generously proportioned apartment featuring a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner/living room, a master bedroom with en-suite facilities and an allocated parking space – priced just £204,995.
The village of Lightwater is home to a range of amenities including a selection of shops, and is within easy reach of the M3, which offers great links to the M25, central London, the New Forest, Southampton and the South Coast. For those travelling further afield, Heathrow Airport is only 18 miles away.
Lightwater also has its own country park with some 100 acres of heathland and nature trails, while just four miles away is the town of Camberley with its wide variety of major high street shops, sports and leisure facilities, a theatre and a cinema.
Commuters will appreciate that Bagshot and Sunningdale railway stations are only three miles from Grayshott Place and provide direct links to Ascot, Guildford and Reading – and to London Waterloo in just 45 minutes.
To find out more about the final three new apartments at Grayshott Place, visit the development located off Guildford Road, Lightwater, and open Thursday to Monday from 10am until 5pm, or visit the website at georgewimpey.co.uk.
