Berkshire
Seeing is believing at Kendrick Gate
Having attracted over 150 visitors during its opening week and encouraged a substantial number of these to put their homes on the market in the hope of making their dream move, Kendrick Gate is certainly causing a stir. So, apart from a fantastic location in sought-after Tilehurst, what makes these homes so special?
A home with history & a designer twist
At Millgate Homes’ Upcross Gardens off Berkeley Avenue, just two 2 bedroom apartments remain in the converted ‘Upcross Wing’, representing the final opportunity to buy a slice of Reading history. And in addition to a beautiful apartment in a landmark building, the lucky purchasers will get an interior design package worth £10,000 to help put the finishing touches to their new home.
New Millgate development to open this weekend
After the success of The Pastures, Millgate Homes’ collection of family homes in Woodley, a brand new development of just ten 2, 3 and 5 bedroom homes off Rances Lane in Wokingham is set to launch on Saturday 6th December along with the opening of a stylish Show Home.
Show home style that simply has to be seen
House-hunters looking for style and sophistication will get all that and more inside the new showhome at George Wimpey's The Parks development in Bracknell Forest. Not only has the four-bedroom ‘Oak' housetype been professionally decorated and furnished to feature fawn and white walls with glorious accents of gold and elegant black - it's also a house that's completely upside-down inside.
Celebrate Christmas in a brand new home
Set in a highly sought after location and offering a choice of charming two bedroom apartments and impressive four bedroom detached homes, Kidmore Place is sure to tempt any househunter. With selected plots available for Christmas occupation, now really is the time to buy at this exclusive Charles Church development.
100% of your new apartment for 75% of the price
Situated around an expanse of lush greenery and within walking distance of the town centre, Fairview New Homes' Celsius development in Bracknell offers purchasers the best of all worlds. With this housebuilder currently offering these exclusive apartments for sale with their Flying Start scheme, and with 90 per cent of apartments already sold, there are plenty of reasons to pay the development a visit.
Fundraising success for David Wilson Retirement Homes
A series of events at David Wilson Retirement Homes developments in the region has netted Macmillan Cancer Support more than £2,000. Events ranging from a dedicated coffee morning through to a Strictly Come Dancing event with TV presenter and former contestant Bill Turnbull were held to mark the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
Celebrating one year at The West Village
Barratt Thames Valley is celebrating the first anniversary of The West Village, its flagship development in Portman Road, Reading. To mark the occasion, the housebuilder hosted a festive community event at the scheme on Wednesday 26th November, attended by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Reading Councillor Peter Beard.
Barratt donates £2000 to Compton school
Barratt Thames Valley recently donated £2000 towards a dining room extension at The Downs School in Compton, Newbury. Daniel Cooper, commercial director at Barratt Thames Valley, says: "We have just started building a collection of homes in the High Street at Compton. When we heard the school wanted to extend their current dining hall, we were delighted to help."
Cooking up Christmas at Hollybush in Reading
Chef Jody Palmer will be cooking Christmas canapés on Saturday 29th November, from 11 am to 4 pm, in the showhome at Hollybush, a new development by David Wilson Homes in Burghfield Common, Reading.
New home sales in Bracknell outstrip national second-hand figures
Brand new homes at George Wimpey's developments in Bracknell are bucking the national trend this year, selling at the exceptional rate of eight a month. Since the start of 2008 the leading housebuilder has sold 88 homes at The Parks and Jennett's Park, with customers choosing low-maintenance homes with no forward chain over properties on the second-hand market.
Couple swap apartment living for four-bedroom family home
When homeowners Alan Quinn and Sara Sheavills needed more space, they didn't have to put their property on the market - instead they simply traded it in for a brand new four-bedroom home. The happy couple, each owned an apartment, but dreamed of having a detached home where they could raise a family in the years to come.
The chance of a lifetime at New Crown Mile in Ascot
After an exceptional response from purchasers, there is now only one luxury bungalow remaining at Charles Church's New Crown Mile development in Ascot. With this last home reduced to only £499,950 and available for Christmas occupation, this really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in a highly sought after location next to Ascot Racecourse.
Sharing the wealth at Royal Walk
Charles Church understands that in the present financial climate, those eager to move house or own their first property may need some assistance. To alleviate purchaser concerns, this esteemed housebuilder is currently offering their FairShare shared equity scheme on selected homes at their Royal Walk development in Bracknell.
Pamper yourself at showhome launch this Friday
Barratt Thames Valley is launching a three-bedroom showhome at its striking College Green development in Cippenham this Friday 14th November and it's your chance to indulge yourself.