Live and play in Harrow

Notting Hill Home Ownership has a limited number of one bedroom, shared ownership apartments available at Roxeth Corner. This newly built development offers first-time buyers a property with both class and character in the prosperous and diverse metropolitan borough of Harrow, Northwest London.

Roxeth Corner, situated on the corner of Northolt Road and Shaftesbury Avenue is a mixed-tenure scheme, built by Mizen. The development comprises a total of 27 apartments, of which eight were being marketed for shared ownership through Notting Hill Home Ownership. There are only a limited number of one-bedroom apartments available for sale

Mark Vaughan, Director of Home Ownership for Notting Hill Housing comments: “Situated only ten miles from central London yet on the border of rural Hertfordshire, Harrow provides an excellent base for young professionals looking to set up home in a green and leafy retreat from inner city London, yet with all the everyday essentials and amenities they could ask for right on their doorstep. Roxeth Corner offers a specification that is both stylish and contemporary, whilst providing practical and adaptable living standards at affordable prices.”

The development features glazed private balconies, terracotta cladding and stow render which gives it a striking external appearance, while the impressive internal features make each apartment a home to be proud of.

Each contemporary apartment benefits from ceramic floor tiles in the kitchens and bathrooms, Swiss Plank Platinum Oakwood effect laminate flooring in the living/dining room and hallway as well as carpeted bedrooms. Kitchens are fully fitted and come complete with all mod cons including a stainless steel oven, hob and integrated extractor hood. Sky + points are available in the master bedroom and living area and for added security the apartments benefit from an audio door entry system.

Situated on the border of leafy Hertfordshire, Harrow boasts more than 50 different parks areas, with 25 per cent of the borough made up of open greenbelt space. In addition to the many playgrounds offered, the parks are set up for a range of recreational activities including walking, cycling, tennis, football, rugby, and bowls. The area is also home to a variety of woodlands and golf courses, not to mention many health clubs and leisure centers.

For those looking to socialise and shop there's no need to brave the crowds and congestion of central London, as there is such a wide variety of entertainment to enjoy in Harrow with St Ann’s and St George’s shopping centres being the key attractions. It is also home to many community facilities, bars and international restaurants offering authentic Southern Italian, Afghan or Asian cuisine.

Harrow benefits from great transport links. Located in London travelcard zone five Roxeth Corner is well connected by bus, rail or tube, with the nearest tube station being South Harrow on the Piccadilly line providing direct services to Kings Cross. There are further underground services at Harrow and Wealdstone on the Bakerloo line and Harrow on the Hill’s Metropolitan line. Northolt Park overground station is a short distance from the development taking you directly into London Marylebone and High Wycombe. Harrow is also easily accessible by car from the M25 and the M1 and Heathrow Airport is less than 15 miles away.

Roxeth Corner is available to purchase through shared ownership (New Build HomeBuy). To qualify, you must live or work in any London borough but priority will go to existing Harrow residents, existing Harrow council or housing association tenants, those in high priority need on Harrow councils housing register and key workers living or working in the area.

You must also be earning from £27,500 (single applicant) or from £33,000 (joint applicants). Applicants will also need access to £3,000 to cover the cost of buying the home plus a 10-15% deposit on the share they are buying.

Purchasers looking to buy at the development have the opportunity to buy an affordable share of between 50% and 75% of the property’s full value and pay a subsidised rent on the remainder, with the option to purchase additional shares later on. Prices for the last remaining one-bedroom homes which are at full market value, start at £165,000 Shares will be available to purchase between 50% and 75% meaning that you can move in for just £82,500.

For further information visit nottinghillhousing.org.uk/roxeth.