Great value prices at Academy Central
Homebuyers are being offered yet another reason to choose Taylor Wimpey’s exciting new Academy Central development in Barking – great value prices that undercut the average in the area by thousands of pounds.
Buyers can choose from the stunning range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in this up-and-coming London borough for up to £100,000 less than they would expect to pay for the equivalent sized second hand property.
- A typical one-bedroom property in Barking sells for more than £148,000* – yet brand new one-bedroom apartments at Academy Central are priced from only £129,995.
- The average two-bedroom property in Barking costs in excess of £178,000* – but beautiful two-bedroom apartments with en-suite master bedroom and allocated parking start at just £159,995.
- Three-bedroom properties in Barking typically sell for £244,000* or more – however three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with parking are priced from as little as £194,995, while three-bedroom ‘Quill’ houses are available from just £234,995.
- Four-bedroom homes in Barking cost an average £360,000*. Not at Academy Central, where a four-bedroom ‘Turner’ house with garage is priced from just £259,995 – an instant saving of £100,000!
Michael O’Leary, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Prices this good are difficult to beat in one of the fastest growing areas of London, so I would advise anyone looking for a new home in the Barking area not to pay over the odds, but to pay a visit to Academy Central.
“By choosing from the superb selection of brand new apartments and houses now, at a time when the property market is on the rise, customers receive a guaranteed price that won’t go up – even if the price of similar properties has increased by the time they are ready to move.
“And with a two-year Taylor Wimpey warranty plus a 10-year guarantee from the National House-Building Council (NHBC) on every Academy Central home, purchasers won’t have to worry about any of the costly maintenance or DIY headaches that are so often a feature of buying second-hand.”
Each apartment at the development benefits from a spacious lounge/dining room and open-plan fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood, while good-sized bedrooms and main bathrooms can also be found off the private entrance hallway.
Two and three-bedroom designs boast en-suite facilities to the master bedrooms and allocated parking outside, while selected plots enjoy private balconies to the living areas.
Homes at Academy Central are also designed to be up to 25% more energy efficient than properties built just three years ago. Plus, many homes feature ‘green roofs’ which help improve air quality, provide natural insulation and promote bio-diversity.
Hand-in-hand with the development, Taylor Wimpey and joint venture partner L&Q are investing millions in community facilities in Barking, including the creation of a new school and play facilities, adult education and training, and the expansion of local bus services in the area.
Located off Longbridge Road, stretching across to Mayesbrook Park and bounded by Lodge Avenue, the area has great opportunities for work and leisure, with Vicarage Field, The Mall and Exchange Mall shopping centres all within easy reach.
A choice of health and fitness centres is also located nearby, while Mayesbrook Park provides acres of green space on the doorstep, including football pitches, tennis and basketball courts, lakes and children’s playgrounds.
Goodmayes Railway Station is within walking distance of the development, offering regular services to London’s Liverpool Street in just over 20 minutes and to Stratford, home of the 2012 games, in approximately 13 minutes.
To find out more about new homes at Academy Central, visit the development at Lodge Avenue, off Longbridge Road, Barking, and open Thursday to Monday, between 10am and 5.30pm.
* According to independent property search website home.co.uk on 11th March 2010.
