Bachelor pads are back
They have long been every single man’s dream – boasting plasma screens and flashy sound systems – the masculine flat-for-one is back and now with a more affordable price tag.
With prices at the popular Dakota House in Croydon starting from just £31,875 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment, London’s bachelors can finally afford to get onto the property ladder in one of the most flourishing urban areas in the country.
Dakota House is a collection of 22 stunning one, two and three bedroom apartments by Family Mosaic, available for sale through shared ownership, situated less than a mile from the thriving centre of Croydon. This contemporary conversion of a former office building provides budding bachelors a fantastic first home, minutes away from the brand new East London Line Extension and the hub of Croydon’s vivacious night life.
Chris Roads, Sales and Marketing Director at Family Mosaic, comments: “Dakota House is the perfect development for young professionals . The specification and finish are contemporary and stylish appealing to those who are seriously thinking about finally making that first step onto the property ladder. Dakota House could not be in a better location, minutes away from the new East London Line, connecting Croydon to the tube for the first time and less than a mile from the centre of Croydon with its wonderful array of shops, bars and restaurants.”
Croydon, often referred to as ‘London’s Third City’, is one of the main arts and culture hubs in south London. Numerous venues support the very best in local, national and international events, making Croydon a truly multicultural district.
From Fairfield Halls to The Warehouse Theatre, there is something for everyone while the award winning Clocktower cultural centre provides a home for a variety of venues including an art house cinema, museum, bar and cafe. Croydon is also home to the Croydon Summer Festival, Fashion Festival and Food Festival, providing a real sense of community.
As with any other city centre, Croydon High Street attracts shoppers from miles around. Home to the popular, modern Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres, Croydon offers a fantastic range of high street brands that rivals London’s West End. An eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and cafes are central to the area’s vibrancy and provides residents with whatever cuisine they could wish for.
Dakota House is in arguably one of the best locations to benefit from the East London Line Extension at West Croydon. Just minutes away from the first stop on the line, you will first in line for a seat to trendy areas of London including Hoxton and Shoreditch. East Croydon station also has fast and frequent services to London Bridge and London Victoria in just 16 minutes and Gatwick Airport is also only 16 minutes away. Croydon also has a state of the art tram system providing services to Beckenham Junction and Wimbledon.
Apartments at Dakota House are available on a part-buy, part-rent basis. To be eligible for the scheme, purchasers will need to be living or working in the London Borough of Croydon, earning less than £60,000 and purchasing an apartment as their first and only home.
Prices start from £31,875 for a 25% share based on a full market value of £127,500. For further information visit: familymosaicsales.co.uk
