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Great-value first time buyer flats in Anerley

18th April 2011 Print
An artist’s impression of Taylor Wimpey’s Scholars Court development in Anerley.

Taylor Wimpey’s Scholar’s Court development of apartments for sale in Anerley offers potential monthly savings for South London property-seekers living in rented accommodation.

Aspiring homebuyers stuck in a rental rut are being urged to visit Taylor Wimpey’s Scholar’s Court development of flats for sale in Anerley, South London, to discover how they could cut their monthly outgoings by owning a brand new home!

One-bedroom South London apartments for sale within this sought-after collection of stylish properties are available now from as little as £154,995, which could mean mortgage repayments of less than £470* per month.

Jason Stokes, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey South East, says: “The fantastic value for money on offer with our high-quality apartments for sale in Anerley at Scholars Court really does explode the myth that renting is cheaper than buying a property.

“When you consider that the average cost of renting a one-bedroom flat in the SE20 postcode area is more than £680** a month, it’s clear to see that homebuyers could be thousands of pounds better off each year by choosing one of these stunning new Anerley apartments.

“The only note of caution I would sound is that with prices this good, the great-value flats for sale in South London at Scholar’s Court won’t be available for long – so first-time buyers will have to act quickly if they want to avoid missing out!”

Just one of the contemporary one-bedroom apartments available is Plot 29 in Isis House, priced at only £154,995. This gorgeous home features a modern kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood, and spacious open-plan living/dining room with attractive Juliet balcony. A beautiful double bedroom and a main bathroom are also located off the private entrance hallway.

Alternatively, two-bedroom apartments start from only £190,000 at Scholar’s Court and many feature luxurious en-suite bathrooms to the master bedrooms. All two bedroom apartments also come with secured underground parking.

For commuters, Scholar’s Court offers excellent links to the heart of the capital, with the extension to the East London tube line linking Anerley to Canada Water and the main underground network. Both Crystal Palace and Anerley railway stations are each within walking distance of the development.

There is also easy access to the A212, A214 and A215, while for those travelling further afield, Heathrow and Gatwick airports are each just over 20 miles away.

Located in a quiet, leafy residential area of Anerley, Scholar’s Court provides the perfect urban hideaway for professionals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of central London, yet enjoys a rich variety of amenities close at hand.

A choice of shops, bars, leisure facilities and a vibrant local street market are all within easy reach of the development, while Beckenham, just over a mile away, boasts plentiful quality restaurants and night spots. Meanwhile, The Glades shopping centre in Bromley and The Whitgift Centre in Croydon are each less than four miles from home.

Croydon University Hospital, which employs 3,500 people, is less than four miles away, making Anerley an attractive area for NHS staff and other key workers in search of their first home, as well as for potential investors looking for buy-to-let properties.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, which has recently benefited from £20 million investment, is right on the doorstep. This offers a fantastic range of sporting opportunities, including one of London’s premier 50m swimming pools. Open to people of all ages and abilities, the centre is also a training ground for world class athletes and hosts national and international events throughout the year.

To leave renting behind and save money with a brand new home at Scholar’s Court, potential purchasers can visit the Scholar’s Court Sales and Marketing Suite, located off Versailles Road, Anerley, and open Thursday to Monday from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

* Assumes borrower is aged over 18. Price guide for monthly repayments on an interest-only mortgage of £139,495 over 25 years based on an interest rate of 4% and 10% deposit of £15,500, is £464.98. Not including application and arrangement fees. All loans subject to status and valuation.

** According to the independent property search website findaproperty.com, the average monthly rent on a one-bedroom flat in the SE20 postcode area was £680 on 27th March 2011.

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An artist’s impression of Taylor Wimpey’s Scholars Court development in Anerley.