Bellway North London has welcomed the first visitors to its premium new housing development in Cuffley. 

The housebuilder opened the doors to King George’s Vale, off Northaw Road East, where it is delivering a collection of 121 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes built to a high specification.

The developer unveiled a new two-storey sales and marketing suite at the 12-acre site, which is just to the north of the King George V Playing Fields.

Food and drink were provided by local businesses who were on hand to offer snacks and drinks. Staff from LL Cocktails & Bubbles served Prosecco and beer, and Coffee Trike provided hot chocolate, coffee and tea.

Greg Allsop, Bellway North London Sales Director, said: “It was great to welcome guests to King George’s Vale to see the range of homes available while enjoying snacks and a drink on us.

“The superior specification of these premium properties and the desirable location make this a particularly sought after development and there was an extremely good turnout for the event, with more than 50 people attending.

“Our impressive new sales and marketing suite features a 3D model of the development, allowing potential purchasers to see exactly where particular homes will sit within the site. The large interactive screen was also a big hit as it enables people to get a real insight into the layout and specification of the homes.

“In addition to this, the top floor houses a display kitchen which showcases a wide variety of  sample materials and potential additions. Buyers can peruse options for cabinet doors, worktops, flooring and more – seeing firsthand the quality of options available to customers when they purchase a home here.

“As well as providing much-needed new housing, King George’s Vale will generate substantial investment in infrastructure and local services for the benefit of existing and future residents of this thriving and vibrant village community.” 

As part of the planning agreement for King George’s Vale, Bellway North London is providing funding of more £2.2 million for local infrastructure and services. Contributions include £1,192,005 towards education, £156,332 for healthcare, £333,500 for highways and £444,215 for sports facilities.

The development will comprise 79 houses for private sale and 42 affordable homes for local people through shared ownership or affordable rent.

Properties will feature Google Nest smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging points and solar panels.

There’s currently a choice of two, three and four-bedroom homes available to reserve at King George’s Vale, with prices starting from £500,000. Express Move and Part Exchange schemes are available at the site.

For more information about the development, call the sales team on 01707 524334 or visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/north-london/king-georges-vale.

York Design Awards is inviting property and design professionals, enthusiasts, and creatives to join an evening of inspiration, networking, and celebration, to mark the launch of its 2024 awards.

The launch event will take place on Thursday 29^th February at St Peters School from 6pm to 9pm, with drinks, canapes, guest speakers and networking. With entries for the awards set to open in due course, the evening is a great opportunity for prospective entrants to learn more about this year’s awards.

Keynote speakers, co-founder of Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Neil Porter and non-executive director of the Office for Place, Esther Kurland will be in attendance to share their knowledge and experiences in the design sector.

Co-founder of Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Neil Porter, who was also a landscape design consultant for York Central, has a wealth of experience in delivering significant public realm projects in the UK and abroad. Esther Kurland, a planner by background who has worked in local authorities for 10 years, is currently a member of the Governments Local Authority Planning Capacity and the Office for Place Transition Board.

Throughout the evening, there will be opportunities for networking, an audience Q&A with the keynote speakers, with drinks and canapes provided.

Ann Reid, Chair of The York Design Awards Committee said: “We are thrilled to be launching our 2024 awards with our annual event at St Peters School.

The awards are a great opportunity for architects, developers, organisations and individuals across York to showcase their brilliant designs and high-quality projects which contribute to the diverse range of properties and developments we have in our city. I look forward to welcoming guests to network, make connections and hear from our brilliant speakers.”

The York Design Awards launch event will take place on St Peters School, Clifton, on 29^th February from 6pm – 9pm. To register for tickets and find out more about the event, visit York Design Awards Eventbrite page: York Design Awards Launch Evening Tickets, Thu 29 Feb 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes North East, has welcomed the first family to its Doxford Green development in Sunderland.

The development, a new community of four and five-bedroom homes set in the heart of Sunderland, has now seen its first happy family settle into their new forever home.

Colette and Ian Todd were keen to find a dream home, and set their sights on Doxford Green. After touring the well-designed show homes, the couple decided on the Drummond house type, which boasts an open-plan kitchen family diner with spacious living spaces, making it perfect for family living. 

Once they set their hearts on the home, the Todds took advantage of the housebuilder’s Part Exchange scheme. Combining two households into one, the scheme enabled them to sell their home to the existing developer, which eliminated the hassle of being in a property chain and paying estate agent fees. With David Wilson Homes as the guaranteed buyer for their property, the Part Exchange scheme made the process much smoother for Colette and Ian.

Speaking on their move, the Todds said: “We are delighted with our new home on Doxford Green, especially as the process was made so much easier with the Part Exchange scheme. Our Sales Advisor, Matt, was so helpful and made sure that we were kept updated with the process the entire way. We would recommend anyone thinking of using the Part Exchange scheme with David Wilson Homes to go ahead.”

Lucy Holmes-Mongan, Sales Manager at Doxford Green, added: “We’re so pleased to be welcoming Colette and Ian Todd onto the Doxford Green development, as one of the first residents to move in. It’s really exciting seeing this community begin to grow, and we look forward to welcoming other households over the coming months.”

Doxford Green offers a stunning community of four and five bedroom properties located in the very heart of Sunderland. Surrounded by open fields, the exclusive collection of 60 homes within phase 1 are available to purchase from £339,995. 
For those who may be interested, please pop into your local Sales Office or visit the website, www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/doxford-green

Häfele UK has bolstered its appliance offering, by partnering with Samsung to supply its built-in cooking, refrigeration, and laundry units to the KBB and merchant sectors.

As one of the UK’s largest appliance brands, Samsung has teamed with Häfele on the provision of its major domestic appliances (MDA) to consolidate its position in the market, taking advantage of Häfele’s expansive and trusted network.

The addition of Samsung to its roster of appliance partners further strengthens Häfele’s portfolio, with brands including Smeg, Rangemaster, Hoover, Candy and Mercury already available through the distributor.

Since establishing the partnership, Häfele’s team members have undergone training at Samsung’s Concept Store at Kings Cross, London, to ensure they serve customers with the highest quality product knowledge, service and assistance.

Häfele will display a selection of the Samsung products it has available on its stand (S72) at the KBB Show, held in March at the NEC, Birmingham.

Commenting on the partnership, Gareth Bevan, Chief Sales Officer at Häfele UK, said: “Samsung is renowned for its modernity, innovation, and ability to push boundaries with technology, so it’s the perfect fit for our customers.

“The smart capabilities of Samsung’s MDAs are changing the way consumers use their homes and now, we’ll be able to arm our networks with these products, enabling them to keep up with ever-changing market demand. Establishing this partnership is testament to the hard work we put into adapting our service and product range to meet the needs of our KBB and merchant customers, and we’re looking forward to building on our relationship with Samsung even further with this in mind.”

Jonathan Hartley, Channel Manager for UK Kitchen Retail at Samsung UK, said: “Häfele is the market leader when it comes to relationships within KBB and merchant networks, and we believe that the business will prove to be an effective channel for distributing our products and solutions. 

“Our two brands share the same high levels of dedication to service
and expertise, so this is a very natural fit and we’re excited about the future, working together.”

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway has exceeded all expectations at its prestigious Millstone Park development on Swallownest’s Park Hill, as it edges into its final countdown stage.

Just four homes remain at the development, showing why this area of South Yorkshire is such a highly sought-after suburban location.

Emma Fitton-Cook, Bellway’s sales manager, said: “We knew we had created something fantastic at Millstone Park which has quickly become a lovely community. The people are welcoming, the house prices are competitive and the development is focused on providing something for everyone; from first time buyers to growing families; property ladder climbers to downsizers.”

Millstone Park boasts a variety of leisure and entertainment options nearby including Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park and is within walking distance of Aston Fence J&I School, Aughton Junior Academy, and Aston Academy.

“Add in the links to Sheffield, and the incredible leisure, cultural, sport, retail and transport links the city provides and my advice is simple – act quickly or miss out on calling Millstone Park home,” added Emma.

Prices on the remaining homes currently range from £374,995for a four-bed Bowyer, to £419,995for a fully furnished Cutler showhome.

Situated in a suburban location just off Park Hill, Millstone Park is within walking distance of the village centre. It features a host of excellent local amenities and is only a short drive from family favourite attractions such as Rother Valley Country Park, Tropical Butterfly House, and Magna Science Adventure Centre.

To find out more about Millstone Park and Bellway’s other Yorkshire developments visit www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/Yorkshire or call 01144 930 012.

Bellway North London has welcomed the first visitors to its premium new housing development in Cuffley. 

The housebuilder opened the doors to King George’s Vale, off Northaw Road East, where it is delivering a collection of 121 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes built to a high specification.

The developer unveiled a new two-storey sales and marketing suite at the 12-acre site, which is just to the north of the King George V Playing Fields.

Food and drink were provided by local businesses who were on hand to offer snacks and drinks. Staff from LL Cocktails & Bubbles served Prosecco and beer, and Coffee Trike provided hot chocolate, coffee and tea.

Greg Allsop, Bellway North London Sales Director, said: “It was great to welcome guests to King George’s Vale to see the range of homes available while enjoying snacks and a drink on us.

“The superior specification of these premium properties and the desirable location make this a particularly sought after development and there was an extremely good turnout for the event, with more than 50 people attending.

“Our impressive new sales and marketing suite features a 3D model of the development, allowing potential purchasers to see exactly where particular homes will sit within the site. The large interactive screen was also a big hit as it enables people to get a real insight into the layout and specification of the homes.

“In addition to this, the top floor houses a display kitchen which showcases a wide variety of  sample materials and potential additions. Buyers can peruse options for cabinet doors, worktops, flooring and more – seeing firsthand the quality of options available to customers when they purchase a home here.

“As well as providing much-needed new housing, King George’s Vale will generate substantial investment in infrastructure and local services for the benefit of existing and future residents of this thriving and vibrant village community.” 

As part of the planning agreement for King George’s Vale, Bellway North London is providing funding of more £2.2 million for local infrastructure and services. Contributions include £1,192,005 towards education, £156,332 for healthcare, £333,500 for highways and £444,215 for sports facilities.

The development will comprise 79 houses for private sale and 42 affordable homes for local people through shared ownership or affordable rent.

Properties will feature Google Nest smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging points and solar panels.

There’s currently a choice of two, three and four-bedroom homes available to reserve at King George’s Vale, with prices starting from £500,000. Express Move and Part Exchange schemes are available at the site.

For more information about the development, call the sales team on 01707 524334 or visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/north-london/king-georges-vale.

REDD is pleased to announce the sale of 7 Charles Street on 16/01/24. Dressed with fine art from great to modern masters, interior designed by Taylor Howes Designs, furnished using British brands and over 2 years in development by REDD – London’s leading high end developer and property investment partner –  7 Charles Street, the landmark development that channels ‘Modern Mayfair’, sells to an American buyer after asking £11.5 million. MSMR Architects worked on the design and total re-modelling of the property.

Marketed fully turn-key with artwork curated by Tanya Baxter of Tanya Baxter Contemporary, the property typifies prime London. It is the first ‘big ticket’ sale of 2024 in Mayfair, according to agents Beauchamp Estates, who introduced for the purchaser and comes at a time of renewed buoyancy in the London prime and super prime marketplaces. The property was on sale via the new Sotheby’s team in London during the time of purchase.

7 Charles Street is the first property to market and sell within the larger development plan REDD has for this pocket of prime London, where it owns and is developing out several addresses on Charles Street; the sale sets a new standard and benchmark for the area. One rooted in a mindful approach to procurement and contemporary buyer sensibilities. 

The two-storey, 3,400 sq ft apartment pays homage in its design to the surrounding area and the building’s Arts & Crafts pedigree. Inspired by the tailors, couturiers and fashion houses that historically have resided in the area and anchored in celebrating British craftsmanship and design, the apartment features some 15 different UK design brands. From Chesneys fireplaces and Samuel Heath bathrooms to Bert Frank lighting and Havwoods flooring – to name a few – the apartment is a testament to the enduring design prowess of British designer-makers. 

The property comprises three bedrooms, all ensuite, study, living room, dining room (with three metre table), kitchen, balcony, courtyard-outdoor living room and secondary entrance, with kitchenette and laundry facilities accessed via a discrete lower- level entryway. 

Mark Tredwell, REDD’s Head of Development, commented: “We’re thrilled to be kick-starting 2024 on such a positive note. The apartment created and the quality of the finish of 7 Charles Street is only matched by its locality and lifestyle offering, we’re proud of what’s been achieved. We’re forever mindful and watchful of our approach at REDD and we’ve seen a real dynamic shift in this area, to deliver a project that speaks to the newer, more modern sensibilities of the buyer is key to our success. Attention now turns next door to 6 Charles Street, where we are on site developing a further 10 properties and One Palace Green, with both schemes due for completion in 2025.” 

Karen Howes, CEO & Founder of Taylor Howes Designs, commented: “This has been an exciting project for the studio to work on and has allowed us the opportunity to work with the finest brands, to create a fully turn-key home that epitomises British luxury. Our design sought inspiration from the storied streets of Mayfair, its heritage and design prowess. We are delighted its story will continue with the new owners”.