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L&Q launch Shared Ownership houses at family-friendly Bedford development
Houses remain the most popular property choice for new buyers across the UK market, with three-bedroom houses currently the most sought-after property type in 2023, according to data collected by The Guild of Property Professionals.
Meeting this demand, L&Q is launching a new collection of six attractive two- and three-bedroom Shared Ownership terraced and semi-detached houses at L&Q at Willow Grove on 3rd June. Creating a pocket of affordability in this attractive suburb of Bedfordshire, homes at L&Q at Willow Grove are available exclusively through Shared Ownership, with deposits for the new homes starting from just £6,150.
Located on the outskirts of the historic town of Bedford, L&Q at Willow Grove is a stylish new residential quarter nestled within the growing neighbourhood of Wixams, a major new development formed of four separate villages.
An affordable route to home ownership in the charming community of Wixams, L&Q’s homes add to the already flourishing community settled at the development. The new village has been designed to offer a truly family-friendly new neighbourhood complete with local shops, schools, a playground, ponds and a village green.
Willow Grove, Bedfordshire
Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q comments,
“Bedford is becoming an increasingly popular choice for buyers with its vibrant town centre, proximity to green spaces and status as a desirable commuter hub.”
“Interest for larger family houses in the area continues to grow, and our upcoming launch of Shared Ownership homes at L&Q at Willow Grove will cater for this growing demand. With this new collection of properties, buyers can expect spacious and light-filled houses in a development which perfectly balances traditional village life and modern convenience.”
All the homes located at L&Q at Willow Grove have a fully inclusive specification throughout, meaning buyers can move straight in without worrying about hidden additional costs for fixtures and fittings. Stylish, modern kitchens are kitted out with gloss units and soft close drawers as well as integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, hob, washing machine and oven. Amtico flooring is included in living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms whilst main bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes with full height mirrored doors. Delivering on all important outdoor space, every home has allocated parking, a shed and a turfed garden with paving.
Just a 15-minute drive from the development, the charming historic town of Bedford awaits. With a history that dates to Saxon times, the town has always benefited from a thriving market and today, new residents enjoy a tantalising choice of restaurants, bars, cinema and live music. For those who like keeping active, Bedford has several gyms, football, a famous athletics track, swimming pools, rowing club and local golf. Perfect for keeping the whole family entertained during the summer holidays, the town is also home to the world’s largest indoor sky diving centre as well as a wealth of parkland to explore and towpath walks to enjoy.
As part of the green belt, buyers at L&Q at Willow Grove are well catered for when it comes to getting out to enjoy activities in the fresh air. Priory Marina Country Park and the charming Embankment Gardens are great for summer weekends, whilst residents do not need to travel far to reach the Forest of Marston Vale, with its wetland nature reserve, bridleways and footpaths.
Well-connect by road, rail and air, L&Q at Willow Grove is ideally located for residents to make the most of an array of convenient transport links. From Bedford station, regular services run to Luton in just 14 minutes whilst capital commuters can reach London St Pancreas in just 38 minutes. By car, Milton Keynes is accessible in a 25-minute drive and for adventures further afield, Luton Airport Parkway, Stansted and Heathrow are all less than an hour away. Providing further convenience in a picturesque country location, construction work on a new train station or Wixams will commence this year, reducing journey times across Bedfordshire and further afield.
Shared Ownership prices for the new launch start from £123,000 for a 40% share of a two-bedroom house (full market value: £307,500) and £147,000 for a 40% share of a three-bedroom house
(full market value: £367,500).
For more information, please visit: https://lqhomes.com/willowgrove/
