Top New Build Developments for First Time Buyers
Embarking on a journey to owning your first home can evoke a mixture of excitement and worry. How do you know what considerations need to be made before buying a home? What support is there available for first time buyers?
Abbey New Homes started as a family business three generations ago. The homebuilder, based in south east England, is on hand to help you make informed decisions and take your first step onto the property ladder. The company offers a scheme, the Abbey Saving Solution, which is designed to give homebuyers tips and tricks for money-saving ideas, as well as the opportunity to tailor an incentive package to help you get moving. This could be a deposit contribution, Stamp Duty contribution, or even your estate agency fees paid. Whether you’re eager to embrace the vibrant pulse of city life or are seeking tranquillity in the suburbs, Abbey New Homes’ developments have the best of both worlds.
Arcadia Park, Berryfields
The first phase of Arcadia Park provides 60 new homes, consisting of one and two-bedroom apartments – ideal for people stepping onto the property ladder. Berryfields boasts strong connections with London and the Midlands, with the new Aylesbury Vale Parkway station within walking distance. Major cities and towns in southern England – including Oxford, Reading, and Milton Keynes – are accessible within a one-hour drive, and trains reach central London in just over an hour. While you have the amenities of Berryfields and Aylesbury on your doorstep, Arcadia Park also offers the classic landscape of the Chiltern Hills. This National Park contains some of the best hiking and biking trails in the UK, offering hidden hilltop vistas, historic rural lodges, and pubs.
Havilland Park, Hatfield
There are 29 new homes on offer at Havilland Park, consisting of two, three, and four-bedroom houses, including charming coach houses, perfect for working professionals and families. Hatfield boasts strong connections with London, with trains from Hatfield station into London King’s Cross taking just 25 minutes, and the station is less than a 10-minute drive from Havilland Park. With the railway station being centrally located, Hatfield town centre is just as easily accessible.
Royal Gardens, Wixams
Royal Gardens is a contemporary collection of 57 new homes in Wixams, consisting of one and two-bedroom apartments and three, four, and five-bedroom houses. This brand-new community offers a central location between the A1 and M1 corridors, providing easy and fast access to London and the South, as well as being just a 10-minute drive away from the historic market town of Bedford. For commuters, direct trains from Bedford to London St Pancras get you into the city in 45 minutes. Beyond the amenities of Bedford nearby, Royal Gardens also offers the tranquillity and picturesque scenery of the Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve, just a 20-minute drive away.
Sholden Pastures, Sholden
There are 29 new homes on offer at Sholden Pastures, consisting of two, three, and four-bedroom houses – perfect for couples and young families. Sholden Pastures enjoys a scenic yet convenient location, less than a 10-minute drive away from the charming seaside town of Deal. The quintessential English seaside town brings you the best of both worlds, with a gorgeous seafront and pier, as well as an award-winning high street full of pubs, cafes, independent shops, and household names. Living at Sholden Pastures means you can choose a lifestyle, not just a home. As well as being a stone’s throw from the seaside, Sholden also offers beautiful country walks, with Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being less than a 25-minute drive away and Betteshanger Country Park just a 10-minute drive away.
To find out more about Abbey New Homes’ schemes and developments, visit abbeynewhomes.co.uk, call 01707 651 266, or email sales@abbeydev.co.uk.
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