Taylor Wimpey flats in Smethwick near sell out

Discerning home-hunters have snapped up all but two properties at Taylor Wimpey’s Victoria Gardens development of property for sale in Smethwick.

Property-seekers are being urged to hurry to stand a chance of securing a stylish new apartment at Taylor Wimpey’s exclusive Victoria Gardens development of new homes in Smethwick.

The popularity of this sought-after development off Cape Hill means just a pair of two-bedroom flats in Smethwick remain available for sale.

The good news for first-time buyers in search of Smethwick flats is that both apartments are available through Taylor Wimpey’s fantastic Easy Start initiative, which lets qualifying purchasers secure their new home now for 85% of the full price.

Under this popular scheme the two-bedroom ‘Carlton’ apartment, priced £99,995, is available for just £84,996*, while the two-bedroom ‘Grosvenor’ apartment, priced £89,995, is available for only £76,496*.

Jan Titley, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Victoria Gardens has been a real success story, with a wide range of homebuyers choosing to settle in this wonderful new community of property in Smethwick.

“However, with just two homes now remaining for sale, I would urge those looking for a stylish, maintenance-free new property to visit the development as soon as possible, as they won’t be around for long!”

Subject to status, Easy Start customers only have to find a deposit of 5% – as little as £4,500 – and Taylor Wimpey’s appointed independent financial advisors will help arrange a mortgage covering 80% of the price.

The remaining 15% equity is provided by the housebuilder in the form of an interest-free 10-year loan which can be repaid in up to three instalments at the market value of the property.

Victoria Gardens is a peaceful development of just 68 homes set amongst pockets of green open space on the site of the former Cape Hill Brewery, which dates back to 1878.

Cape Hill is home to a range of small shops, plus the popular Windmills Shopping Centre with a range of high street stores, an Asda supermarket and an indoor market hall selling everything from fresh fish to beauty products.

Victoria Gardens is also within easy reach of Birmingham city centre with its wider choice of shops, bars, restaurants and museums.

Smethwick itself is an up-and-coming area that’s popular with first-time buyers, executive couples and families looking for a convenient location on the fringes of Birmingham city centre, with excellent links to the M5, M6 and M42 motorways.

The popular public spaces of Victoria Park and Summerfield Park are within easy reach of Victoria Gardens, as is Edgbaston Reservoir, a tranquil oasis that is perfect for fishing, rowing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, and a favourite spot for walkers and picnicking.

Smethwick's canals are among the most interesting and historic in England and the Galton Valley Canal Heritage Centre is less than two miles from home.

Parents will appreciate a wide range of schools for all ages can be found in the area.

Home-hunters interested in the final two properties at Victoria Gardens can find out more by visiting: taylorwimpey.co.uk

* Based on 85% of the full purchase price. Full details, including terms and conditions, are available from the Sales Executive.