HomeBuy Direct helps family meet space requirements in Henlow, Hertfordshire

October 5, 2009 by OPPE News

Meadow Walk, garden With the recent report from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) stating that new-build homes are too small, one family found that the homes at Crest Nicholson’s Meadow Walk development in Henlow, Bedfordshire, met all their space requirements when they were looking to upsize, as well as being able to take advantage of the fantastic government backed HomeBuy Direct scheme where purchasers can own 100 per cent of their new home for just 70 per cent of the price.

When Neil Flynn (36) and his partner Satu Pohjola (33) were looking to upsize from their current two bedroom home, to accommodate their three boys, Brandon (4), Jordan (8) and George (10) they were not originally looking for a new-build house as they didn’t think there would be enough room to accommodate them all. However, when viewing the brand new homes at the Meadow Walk development, they were impressed by the size and the layout and on learning that they would be able to take advantage of the HomeBuy Direct scheme on offer, decided to upsize to a three bedroom family home immediately.

Neil comments, “As a family we like to spend time together and we really wanted a space that would allow us to do that. When we saw Meadow Walk, we really liked that there was enough room in the kitchen to eat together as a family, and a good sized living room for us all to be able to socialise together. As Satu and I had both previously owned properties before, we were pleased to learn that we were still eligible to use HomeBuy Direct, meaning we could get a property with enough bedrooms for all of us to live comfortably.”

Tracey Brady, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson (South) Ltd comments: “Meadow Walk is a perfect development for families, not only are the houses a great size to accommodate a young family, but the development is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac against a backdrop of open countryside, ideal for raising a family. Also, as Neil and Satu found, the HomeBuy Direct scheme is not solely for the use of first time buyers, but can help buyers who are unable to buy a suitable property on the open market, meaning that an affordable home is within reach for all types of homebuyers at Meadow Walk.”

Neil continues, “We have been living in a village near Henlow up until now and a move to Meadow Walk is great for us as two of the boys are at Henlow Middle and Henlow Lower School, meaning we don’t have to uproot them, and they can stay at these two great schools.”

Nestled in rural Henlow, Meadow Walk comprises three, four and five bedroom houses. These traditionally designed detached, semi-detached and mews style homes blend in perfectly with the local vernacular.

Henlow offers wide appeal for first time buyers, young professionals and families alike, and Meadow Walk is perfect for buyers looking to move closer to schools and good transport links in the area, as well as local buyers looking to upgrade to a higher comprehensive specification. In addition to spacious fully fitted contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, Crest Nicholson also provides prospective purchasers with the opportunity to co-ordinate various features of internal finish to suit individual requirements, subject to stage of construction.

Commuters will be delighted to find that the development benefits from excellent links to surrounding market towns including Hitchin and Letchworth. Arlesey Station is within easy reach and provides links to Kings Cross in under 40 minutes. Road links include the A507 which leads to the M1, as well as the A1 and A1[M], providing links to the M25. London and Stanstead airports are also close by for international travel.

Prices at Meadow Walk start from just £214,950 for a three bedroom home which equates to £150,465 when purchased with government backed HomeBuy Direct scheme*. For further information please contact the Sales Advisor on 0870 755 1639, alternatively, you can email the development at meadowwalk@crestnicholson.com or visit www.crestnicholson.com/meadowwalk. The Sales and Marketing Suite is open Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm and is located off Dove House Drive, Henlow.