From Big Ben to Burnham: well-connected living for countryside newbies
For the first time on record, 2021 saw first-time buyers make up nearly a quarter (24%) of Londoners buying outside the capital. The capital’s loss is the home counties gain with these buyers prepared to move 24% further out of the city than pre pandemic, as hybrid working looks set to continue. *
With this change in preference for first time buyers comes a huge demand for properties within commuting distance of London. Offering contemporary living in one of Buckinghamshire’s best-connected villages is Burnham Court by Chancery Homes, the mid-market brand from pioneering luxury developers Octagon Developments, comprising 58 brand new homes.
Situated in the village of Burnham, Burnham Court includes a collection of one and two bedroom apartments, available to purchase through the Help to Buy scheme. First time buyers need only to source a deposit totalling 5% of the property price and the government will support the purchase by providing an additional 20% equity loan. At Burnham Court, this means a one bedroom apartment can be reserved with a deposit from just £13,000. As a further incentive to make the move in 2022, Chancery Homes are offering a six month mortgage holiday to those who reserve in February.
CEO Tim Banks comments, “The move for city dwellers to quaint English villages is nothing new, yet this trend appears to be growing at a faster rate post-pandemic, where working in the capital is no longer crucial. Burnham Court provides buyers with all the benefits of a rural village setting - access to green space and a close-knit community feel – all the while being well- connected to London and beyond. A regular service from Burnham Station take residents into London Paddington in just 36 minutes, while nearby towns Reading and Windsor can be reached in less than 25 minutes, with Crossrail is due to arrive soon.”
Nearby Burnham village High Street has a comprehensive range of shops, including independent and family run shops alongside chain favourites. A weekly market operates on Wednesday mornings, selling fresh fruit and veg, flowers and local crafts, while gastro pubs, independent cafes and informal restaurants sit on almost every corner.
Ideal for weekend walks, National Nature Reserve Burnham Beeches, an area of outstanding beauty, is easily accessed by foot from the new homes, offering expansive woodlands filled with wildlife, while National Trust’s historic Cliveden House, once home to the aristocratic Astors, is less than a 15-minute drive away. Burnham Court is also well situated for fast access to the M4, M40 and A4, just 23 miles from central London and a short 25-minute drive to Heathrow Airport.
With a classic yellow stock brick exterior and sleek black railings, the brand new homes each come with private off-street parking, and a high specification finish including bespoke matt-finished kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances and contemporary porcelain tiled bathrooms. Prospective buyers can preview the finished product through a tour of the first floor one-bedroom show home – launched in late 2021.
Prices for apartments start from £249,950 (available through Help to Buy) - £345,000.
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