August 27th, 2010
The wait was finally over for eager purchasers in Beaconsfield when Banner Homes officially opened its latest development Pinehurst Court, Station Road, Beaconsfield last week. Such has been the demand for these stunning apartments in this Buckinghamshire town, that 5 have already been sold off plan prior to the launch.
The show apartment was officially opened by Linda Petrons, Partnership Fundraiser at Iain Rennie Hospice at Home. Banner Homes have sponsored Iain Rennie Hospice at Home’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations at West Wycombe Park on 4th September 2010.
Comments Shelley West, Sales Director for Banner Homes Central, “Purchasers will not be disappointed with the quality of the apartments at Pinehurst Court. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality of build and this is certainly demonstrated at this development.
“I am delighted that Linda was able to officially open our show apartment and we are pleased to support such a worthy charity in the Chilterns area.”
Linda Petrons, Iain Rennie Hospice at Home comments, “I am thrilled to officially open this stunning development which will be a great addition to the Beaconsfield area. We are also very grateful to Banner Homes for their sponsorship of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Our Hospice at Home service is offered to patients and families free of charge. It costs £4.8 million to provide this service, but less than 10% of this is funded by local Primary Care Trusts. We work hard to raise the balance, relying on donations from companies such as Banner Homes, fundraising events, legacies and the overwhelming support we receive from our local community.”
Pinehurst Court is a stunning, gated development of 14, two bedroom apartments within the quintessentially English town of Beaconsfield but with the modern amenities of the ‘New Town’ on the doorstep. Nestled within the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this sought-after town offers the best of both worlds: picturesque rural countryside, enviably placed just 25 miles from the capital.
Each apartment features two bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. There is also a professionally designed contemporary kitchen with built in fridge freezer, microwave oven or combination microwave oven, dishwasher and washer dryer. The apartments feature large spacious living rooms with French doors leading to a patio or balcony, making the living space light and airy. Some apartments also have a separate study which could also be used as a dining room depending on your requirements and a utility room.
The apartments are set within landscaped grounds which provide an attractive setting but don’t have the upkeep so many purchasers wish to leave behind. However for those still keen to maintain their own garden, some apartments have a private garden. Each apartment will also benefit from two parking spaces and some to a car port.
Pinehurst Court is perfect for those who want to ‘lock up and leave’, or for people who want all of the benefits of a brand new apartment without the worry of modernising or maintaining an older property.
The apartments are perfectly positioned halfway between the picturesque ‘Old Town’ and the modern ‘New Town’ of Beaconsfield, both of which boast their own unique character and charm. The ‘Old Town’ is steeped in history and features boutique shops, traditional tea rooms, pubs, wine bars and restaurants that serve everything from Italian to Chinese cuisine. In addition, there’s also a weekly market and monthly farmers’ market where you can buy a wide range of freshly grown produce. The ‘New Town’ is home to the majority of Beaconsfield’s shops which include Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Sainsburys, designer clothes boutiques, Space NK and plenty of cafés where you can enjoy alfresco dining.
For a wider choice of shops, Windsor, High Wycombe and Watford are all less than an hour’s drive away. Also nearby are many quaint villages such as Coleshill, old Amersham and Great Missenden, each of which offers a great selection of pubs, local shops and picturesque leafy countryside.
Beaconsfield is fortunate to have a rich social and cultural calendar with both arts and horticultural activities on offer. There is a local tennis club, School of Lawn Tennis, and a thriving cricket club, as well as rugby and football clubs with their own grounds. There is also a David Lloyd Health Club in nearby Woburn Green, and an Odeon cinema in nearby Gerrards Cross. Beaconsfield’s proximity to London also means that you have an unlimited choice of shopping, leisure and entertainment just a train ride away. An excellent rail service will deliver you to London Marylebone in approximately 30 minutes and if you prefer to drive, the M40 and M25 are both easily accessible. International travel is similarly well served with London Heathrow Airport just 17 miles away. With so much on its doorstep, you’ll find Pinehurst Court the ideal choice for those who want the advantages and lifestyle of the country, yet also to be within easy reach of the city.
Prices at Pinehurst Court start from £650,000. The show apartment will be open Thursday through to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information please call 01494 680172 or contact the selling agents Tim Russ and Co on 01494 681122 or visit www.pinehurstcourt.co.uk You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc
August 27th, 2010
Banner Homes prides itself on delivering the best homes possible. So when a purchaser buys a second home from them, they know they have got it right. This is just the case with Matt Sellwood who has just bought a two bedroom terraced home with his girlfriend Lorraine Stratford at Banner Homes’ development The Lilies in Twyford near Reading.
Comments Matt; “Seven years ago I was a first time buyer looking for an apartment and decided that Banner Homes’ development Victoria Place in the centre of Reading was just what I was looking for. I was very impressed with the quality of the apartment and the finish and have spent many happy years there.
“Lorraine and I decided that it was time to move home and get somewhere bigger and felt that Twyford was the best location for us. It is close to Reading to take advantage of all the city has to offer and has excellent transport links, but has the village atmosphere that we are both after. I work from home as an environmental consultant but my office in based in Southampton so I spend a great deal of time on the road. Lorraine is a financial advisor so also spends a great deal of time travelling so the location is perfect for us.
“We decided to have a drive around and saw that Banner Homes were building its new development in the village so decided to take a look. As soon as I saw that the development was Banner Homes I knew that it would have a good specification and the product would be built to a high standard. We were also attracted by the fact that it is a small development, so there will be a sense of community but we are not on top of each other. We visited the show home and were very impressed with the design and layout. After studying the homes available and ruling out a three bedroom home, we decided to make an offer on a two bedroom end of terraced home. It is perfect for us as provides the additional room we need and has a nice rear garden ideal for barbecues, as well as being more private as it is end of terrace.”
Matt and Lorraine are selling their apartment through Banner Homes Premier Part Exchange scheme. Continues Matt, “We decided to use the part exchange scheme as it takes away the worry of selling our own property and makes the whole process much less stressful. We now have no worries about completion dates being different and having to find somewhere else to live. Banner Homes handles the whole process for us and we will not complete on our old home until our new home is ready for us to move into.”
The Lilies is an exclusive collection of 15 two, three, four and five bedroom high quality homes located close to fields, farmland and woodlands. Already 70% of the development has been sold so those still interested in buying should visit before it is too late!
The day to day amenities of the village of Ruscombe are only a short stroll away from The Lilies and Twyford, which can be reached almost as easily as Ruscombe, features local shops and a Waitrose supermarket along with other essentials nestled between Tudor buildings and quaint cottages on the banks of the River Loddon.
Twyford’s King’s Arms coaching inn was once an important meeting place on the Bath Road. Nowadays the village is as highly regarded for its excellent choice of tempting cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants to appeal to all tastes. It’s still a fantastic place for good food, drink and company.
With the towns of Reading and Maidenhead just six and eight miles away respectively, you’ll never be short of exciting ways to spend your days or lively nights out either. The Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading, for example, offers a great choice of shopping and entertainment, including department stores, numerous restaurants and a multiplex cinema.
The A4, M4, M40, M3 and M25 are all within easy reach, ensuring getting out and about is never a problem and making The Lilies an ideal base for the daily commute. Twyford train station is less than a mile away from The Lilies and offers frequent services to London Paddington, with a direct journey taking around 30 minutes. Reading and Henley-on-Thames are also a short direct train journey away.
Ruscombe and Twyford are also home to a number of reputable schools, including The Piggott Secondary School and Polehampton Infants and Junior School, which is just a short walk from The Lilies. There’s also a popular youth centre and recreation ground within walking distance; the excellent facilities in a relaxed, scenic area making The Lilies a fantastic place to raise a family.
Prices start from £350,000 for the final three bedroom home; £510,000 for four bedroom home and from £625,000 for five bedroom homes. The showhome is open Thursday through to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information please call 01189 341488 or visit www.bannerhomes.co.uk/the-lilies and you can follow us on www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc
August 27th, 2010
Following on from its extremely successful development, Belwell Grange in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Banner Homes is pleased to announce it’s selling more stunning new homes at Edge Hill Grove, on Edge Hill Road from plan.
The select new development will comprise of just 11, 5 bedroom homes set in one of West Midlands most desirable areas. Ideally situated just six miles north of Birmingham city centre, the homes at Edge Hill Grove will blend beautifully into their leafy Four Oaks backdrop.
Comments Sarah Brunell, Sales Manager for Banner Homes Midlands; “We were overwhelmed by the success of Belwell Grange and are delighted to be able to provide another development in the area so soon. The homes will be of a similar specification and standard to those at Belwell Grange, so if you were too late purchasing there, I urge you to visit our marketing suite and view the plans before it is too late.”
Banner Homes has appointed local selling agents Hunters. John Ozwell, Chairman of Hunters Group with offices in Sutton Coldfield, comments: “We are thrilled to be instructed as selling agent for this development. There will be eleven spacious detached family homes all with five bedrooms and double garages. We know as always Banner Homes will pay close attention to detail, the fittings will be of high quality and the specification will include luxuriously appointed kitchens and sumptuous bathrooms. The demand for these homes will be high from families who want to live in a good quality residential location with first class schools within walking distance.”
As locations go, Four Oaks is up there with the best. This is complemented perfectly by the 11 superbly finished five bedroom homes Banner is building with accommodation spreading over two or three floors. Each home will feature a large professionally designed contemporary style kitchen with a breakfast area and family room. The kitchen boasts two single ovens, two built-in fridge freezers, an integrated dishwasher, microwave oven and coffee machine. Each home will also comprise sitting room, dining room, study and utility room or first floor laundry room, with some of the homes featuring an additional TV room, either on the ground floor or second floor.
One the first floor the homes will feature master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and some having the luxury of a separate dressing room. There are three or four additional bedrooms, with en-suite shower rooms to two of the bedrooms. The three storey homes feature three bedrooms on the first floor with further bedroom and en-suite shower room plus a separate TV room on the second floor.
Four Oaks sits on the borders of Sutton Park, a national nature reserve regarded as the largest urban park in Europe. It’s the perfect place to relax, to enjoy country walks, horse riding, cycling, angling and golf. Breathe the fresh air in the peace and quiet of this tranquil setting, amid acres of woodland, heathland and lakes, and it’s difficult to believe you’re just a few miles from the heart of England’s second city. Vibrant and cosmopolitan Birmingham, less than 10 miles away, is home to the widest selection of retail and leisure facilities outside London. From the world famous Bullring Shopping Centre, the internationally renowned Symphony Hall and the NEC, not to mention a huge choice of galleries, theatres, sports clubs, restaurants and shops, you’ll never be short of things to do or see.
Closer to Edge Hill Grove, both Four Oaks and neighbouring Mere Green offer local shopping, including Waitrose and Sainsburys supermarkets, while the historic Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield and its Gracechurch Shopping Centre feature major high street names, department stores, leisure centres, cinemas and places to eat, all just 2 miles away. Educational facilities are excellent, with Arthur Terry and Ley Hill first and middle schools closest to home, Bishop Vesey and Sutton Girls grammar schools within five minutes by car and the highly regarded independent school Highclare around five miles away.
Getting out and about poses no problem. Both Butlers Lane and Four Oaks train stations are within walking distance, with frequent rail services running to Birmingham New Street station in just 20 minutes. The city centre is also around a 20 minute drive away and there’s easy access to the road networks for journeys around the UK, including the M6 toll, M42, M40, A5 and A38. What’s more, Birmingham International Airport is conveniently close by for travel overseas. There’s no doubt that Edge Hill Grove is very well connected.
With affluent communities nestled among golf courses and open spaces, the quality of the area is clear to see. In the traditional comfort and modern sophistication of Edge Hill Grove, you’ll feel perfectly at home.
Prices start from £575,000 rising to £825,000. For further information about the new homes at Edge Hill Grove please call 0121 5808960 or visit the website at www.edgehillgrove.co.uk or call selling agents Hunters on 0121 355 0555. You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc
August 10th, 2010
Banner Homes is delighted to be awarded the Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety 2010 by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). This is the fifth consecutive year that Banner Homes has been awarded this prestigious award and demonstrates their commitment to health and safety.
Fifth consecutive year for winning health and safety award
Dirk McCaffrey, Health & Safety Director of Banner Homes comments, “We are extremely delighted to receive this award for the fifth year in a row. Here at Banner Homes we are committed to health and safety across the whole organisation. We have a very committed management team who hold regular meetings to review our safety performances. They demonstrate excellent leadership throughout the Banner group which is crucial in implementing a positive safety management culture to all members of our staff. “
Banner Homes’ committment to health and safety is demonstrated through award win
“Good health and safety management does not just happen, it needs commitment from all. Here at Banner Homes we pride ourselves on our high quality homes and the attention to detail that we put into these homes. The challenge is to deliver our product at this high standard, safely and on time. I hope the team is proud of what we have achieved.”
The RoSPA Awards are not just about reducing the number of accidents and cases of ill-health at work; they are also about ensuring that organisations have good health and safety management systems in place. They help to reinforce the message that good health and safety is good business and clearly demonstrate an organisation’s commitment to the achievement of high levels of performance in this crucial area.
Health and Safety is of paramount importance in the UK, particularly in the construction industry. Every year in the UK we face the challenge of reducing the fatalities and accidents in our industry. The role of RoSPA is to focus their resources in ways which will help to reduce these fatalities and accidents to contribute to sustainable safety change.
Leading development of new homes and new apartments in Midlands, Southern Homes Counties and Northern Home Counties
Banner Homes is one of the country’s leading independent house builders. The business started in 1976 with the earliest developments being in and around High Wycombe. Since then it has grown to encompass three regional operational centres in the Northern Home Counties, the Southern Home Counties and the Midlands.
Banner Homes has over thirty years experience and know-how when it comes to building outstanding developments, targeting the full spectrum of home buyers at prices ranging from under £100,000 up to in excess of £4m. The company has a passion for perfecting their homes and maximising their value for its purchasers. Every home built receives individual, professional attention from the moment it first appears on the drawing board, right through to its build completion and final clean.
Banner Homes currently has the following developments in their Central region; The Lilies in Twyford near Reading, Pinehurst Court in Beaconsfield, Orchard Gate in Mill Hill, NW London, Radbourne Court in Stanmore, NW London, Rosemount Point in West Byfleet. It also has forthcoming developments in Teddington, Middlesex, Oxshott, Surrey, Burnham in Buckinghamshire and Northwood in Middlesex.
For further information about Banner Homes please visit our website at www.bannerhomes.co.uk or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc
August 10th, 2010
For many eager purchasers waiting to view Banner Homes’ latest development in Winchester, the wait was finally over when the showhome at Kirtling Place, was officially opened by the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Richard Izard. Such has been the demand for this development that already five properties have been sold off plan prior to the official launch.
Stunning new apartments and houses in Winchester
Kirtling Place is situated within the prestigious residential area of Chilbolton Avenue. The development comprises 10 two bedroom apartments and 3, four bedroom homes. It will be a stunning addition to this sought after city.
Nicki Dennis, Sales and Marketing Director for Banner Homes Southern comments, “We are delighted with the success of Kirtling Place so far; our previous developments in the City sold extremely well so we expect this development to follow the same success. We are very grateful to the Mayor of Winchester for officially opening our development.”
The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Richard Izard comments, “I am very pleased to officially open this development. It is nice to see such a mix of properties being built in the city. Winchester is an extremely desirable location to live in and we are pleased to have this addition of elegant homes to the city. It is important that we have a good mix of housing locally. The design and quality of these houses will help meet this and will be ideal for those wishing to downsize to a smaller property or expanding modern families.”
Spacious new apartments built to Banner Homes’ high specification
The apartments at Kirtling Place will comprise entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and built in wardrobes, second bedroom with built in wardrobes and a separate bathroom. The garden apartments are situated on the basement floor feature large kitchen/lounge room with French doors leading out onto a large terraced area.
New four bedroom family homes in Winchester
The four bedroom family homes feature the added bonus of a basement which features family room with French doors onto a large terraced area, study, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room and utility. In plot 12a the second bedroom has the added addition of a dressing room. The ground floor features large entrance hall, kitchen, lounge and cloakroom. The first floor is home to the master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobes, third bedroom with built in wardrobes and a fourth bedroom and family bathroom.
Winchester is a sought after place to live
Winchester boasts much to enjoy. Just a stroll from Kirtling Place, the city centre’s unique blend of the historic and the modern, on the banks of the River Itchen, is sure to appeal. Well-known high street stores and exclusive boutiques sit on quaint cobbled streets, while fine restaurants, cosmopolitan bars, leisure centres, museums and numerous theatres lie in the shadow of the landmark cathedral.
Winchester is home to the largest farmers’ market in the UK, held twice monthly and voted the UK’s best by The Guardian Food Magazine. Day-to-day needs are also perfectly catered for by nearby Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets and a choice of shopping centres.
Just along the road from Kirtling Place is The Royal Winchester Golf Club, one of the UK’s oldest and most highly regarded. The parkland, woodland and crystal clear streams and rivers of the scenic Test Valley are equally accessible. Further west, the New Forest’s breathtaking natural tranquillity, and to the south, all the attractions of the coast, are both within easy reach. For such a prestigious and thriving city address, Kirtling Place offers unrivalled access to the very best of the countryside.
From nursery to university, Winchester’s schooling is excellent, with state and independent schools earning outstanding reputations for facilities and results. The University of Winchester is located within walking distance of Kirtling Place. Having been established in 1840 it combines heritage with innovative learning by offering programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Winchester train station is conveniently under a mile away from Kirtling Place, offering direct rail links to London Waterloo in around an hour. With Winchester located beside the M3 motorway, London as well as Southampton and Bournemouth on the South Coast are easily within reach.
The showhome will be open Thursday through to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information please call 01962 863412 or visit the website www.kirtlingplace.co.uk or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc
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