Savvy house hunters head for The Bridge in Dartford

Savvy house-hunters just can’t keep their hands off the stunning houses and apartments at George Wimpey’s The Bridge development – where 2009 properties are almost sold out.

But the good news for would-be buyers still hoping to become part of this talked-about development in Dartford, Kent, is that a brand new collection of homes is now available to reserve for a 2010 move.

By securing their property off-plan, purchasers can take advantage of today’s low prices at a time when the housing market is rapidly recovering and the value of homes is expected to continue to increase.

And not only can customers expect to sit back and watch their investment grow before they’ve even been handed the keys to their new home, but they can also choose from a host of interior finishing touches to ensure it is completed to their specifications, including flooring, carpets, kitchen units and worktops, lighting and tiles.

Paula Carter, Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey South East, says: “Demand for homes at The Bridge has been incredibly high this year, with our sparkling range of stylish designs at great-value prices proving a real draw.

“But while we’re now almost sold out for 2009, buyers can still make the most of the fabulous benefits made possible by taking their pick from the highly-desirable range of properties now ready for off-plan purchase.”

Only one two-bedroom home remains on phase one and is now available to reserve for 2010 at The Bridge, the exceptional ‘Barnes’ showhome priced at only £224,995.

Combining cutting-edge design with the functionality required by modern family lifestyles, the ‘Barnes’ features a fitted kitchen and spacious living/dining room opening through French doors to the private rear garden, with the entrance hallway leading to a handy guest cloakroom.

Upstairs, the accommodation is generously laid out – a light and airy living room with the master bedroom, one further bedroom and a family bathroom.

Like all new homes at The Bridge, the ‘Barnes’ showhome is completed to a high standard specification including double glazing, central heating and fitted kitchen with all appliances and flooring fitted throughout.

Part of the ongoing Thames Gateway regeneration, The Bridge enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of Dartford and offers stunning views across the River Thames to the iconic QEII Bridge.

As well as offering sustainable living in a wide range of homes boasting unique contemporary architecture and gorgeous interiors, the community will also benefit from a primary school, nursery, youth centre, library and meeting rooms – all part of the Learning and Community Campus due to be completed in January – plus shops, a hotel, a gym and 80 acres of public open space, parks and lakes.

The development is supported by excellent public transport, pedestrian and cycle links including a Fastrack bus service to Dartford, where zone 1 travel is free for residents of The Bridge, Bluewater shopping centre and railway stations at Dartford, Greenhithe, Gravesend and Ebbsfleet.

This month, Ebbsfleet International will begin frequent, 17-minute services to London St Pancras and is the UK’s fastest route to mainland Europe – just 125 minutes to Paris, 101 minutes to Brussels and 70 minutes to Lille.

For more information about the brand new homes and facilities at The Bridge, visit the Sales Centre, located off Bob Dunn Way, Dartford, and open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.

Information on all George Wimpey developments across the region is available at georgewimpey.co.uk.