HomeBuy Direct for waterside living at The Wharf

Award-winning house builder Redrow is offering home buyers the chance to move to a stylish new apartment in a desirable waterside location, close to lovely countryside but near enough to town.

The Wharf development of spacious two-bedroom apartments in Linslade offers the ultimate in tranquil living, located alongside the Grand Union Canal, yet only a few miles south of Milton Keynes and just a 35 minute rail commute from London.

Young professionals and downsizers alike have recognised the potential of these apartments, the latter in particular drawn by their peaceful waterside position, the fact they are easy to maintain and economical to run, plus the ease with which local amenities in Leighton Buzzard can be reached on foot.

However, first time buyers have also been getting in on the act by taking advantage of HomeBuy Direct, a Government-backed scheme that enables eligible purchasers with a household income less than £60,000 to take out an equity loan for up to 30% of the purchase price.

Just 25 apartments now remain for sale and buyers have their final chance to secure a new home before the development sells out.

Priced from just £155,000 – or an initial outlay of only £108,500 for those eligible for HomeBuy Direct - these spacious apartments are very affordable.

The equity loan of up to 30% is interest free for the first five years and, as purchasers only need to apply for a mortgage which represents 70% of the home’s value, they should get access to some of the better mortgage interest rates around without the need for a large cash deposit.

“With two good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious, open plan kitchen and living area, the apartments have a lot to offer a range of buyers, including those starting out or starting over,” said Dawn Dolloway, area sales manager of Redrow Homes (South Midlands).

Redrow’s apartments are built to a high-specification and provide the ultimate in low-maintenance living, with top of the range features including prestige Moores kitchens and Smeg appliances.

The nearby market town of Leighton Buzzard, characterised by quaint streets and historic buildings, provides great restaurants and a range of shops, while Milton Keynes and London are an easy commute.

For more information about the apartments available at The Wharf, visit the sales office and show home, open daily from 10am to 5.30pm.