New Homes in Mill Hill, London, NW7 1JA

Meeting Housing Needs in Barnet

Date of issue: 16th December 2009

Waiting lists for housing in the Borough of Barnet are at an all time high, as in many other areas in the country, and recent statistics show that it will take approximately 33 years – or until 2042, before Barnet council’s housing waiting lists are cleared. In spite of this gloomy prediction, work is being done to shorten the waiting time, and developers like Countryside Properties and their joint venture partners, Annington Developments, are not only building much needed affordable properties for housing associations through their combined development activities, but they are producing them to an exceptionally high standard and delivering them on time.

The first phase, of a total of 90 affordable homes, has just been handed over to the Notting Hill Housing Trust. The 25 houses and five apartments in this first phase will all be rented to local authority candidates, and the high quality materials and ecological credentials demonstrate that they have been designed and built to just as high a standard as the housing for sale around them.

Chris Crook, Director of Countryside Annington Mill Hill Limited, comments: “All of our new developments have to include a viable proportion of affordable housing these days, and a test of their success in design terms is our ability to integrate private and public housing tenures in such a way as to ensure that it is difficult to determine any difference between the two. The high level of design and the quality of materials make this phase at Ridgemont one the best examples of a tenure blind development I have ever seen.

“Furthermore, taking into account the environmental technology in each dwelling, we anticipate tenants could make substantial savings on their fuel and electricity bills. We are very proud to be providing such excellent housing to the Notting Hill Housing Trust and we look forward to working together to reduce the housing shortage. We have further plans to work with the London Borough of Barnet in delivering their housing ambitions for the Borough in the years ahead. ”

Liz Sargent, Senior Project Manager, Notting Hill Housing Trust, comments: “Ridgemont is a fantastic example of how housebuilders and housing associations are working together to produce much needed, well designed, family housing. It is obvious that great care and pride have gone into these properties and the feed back we have had from prospective tenants has been very positive.”

Ridgemont is located off Frith Lane in Mill Hill and comprises a selection of cosmopolitan apartments and houses. The new houses were built by Countryside Properties and joint venture partner, Annington Homes. 

In spite of its green surroundings, Ridgemont is just two miles from Mill Hill Broadway’s wide range of high street shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. There are many amenities in the local area, including leisure centres and facilities such as tennis courts, a cricket ground and playing fields. Residents also have easy access to scenic rural and riverside walks that feel a long way from busy London life.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, which run regular services into London and the surrounding area.

For private residential enquires, the marketing suite is open from Thursday to Monday from 10am-5pm. For further information contact telephone 020 8343 0990 or visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com 

* According to a survey from Shelter, December 2009

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Mill Hill’s leafy streets and excellent local schools are attracting a new influx of younger professional residents. New and more affordable developments, such as Countryside Properties’ apartments at Ridgemont, are opening the area up to new purchasers, such as Mark Wong, who are attracted by the great local facilities and the relaxed way of life.

Mark, a 35 year old software developer, comments: “My wife and I have recently become new parents, so we decided that now was the time to buy. Having lived in and around London for many years, I knew that I wanted to be in Mill Hill now because of its great local schools, as well as the rural feel and close proximity to central London which has made the area very popular, and historically a very expensive place to buy a property in.

“When we saw Ridgemont we were really impressed by what we could get for our money, and completely fell in love with our two bedroom apartment. Countryside Properties has finished the apartment to a very high level which included all of the appliances we could possibly need within the price. We are thrilled to have a beautiful home in such a wonderful area and can’t wait to bring up our daughter in this vibrant London community.”

Ridgemont is located off Frith Lane in Mill Hill and offers cosmopolitan apartments set within attractive four storey apartment buildings. The apartments were built by Countryside Properties and joint venture partner, Annington Homes.  All the homes have open plan living/dining rooms and separate contemporary kitchens which include a stylish granite worktop, cream gloss fitted units, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave. Most apartments also benefit from outside space, in the form of a terrace or balcony, and a parking space.

The development has been beautifully landscaped and offers residents far-reaching views across the green open spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area, Finchley golf course and North London beyond.

In spite of its green surroundings, Ridgemont is just two miles from Mill Hill Broadway’s wide range of high street shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. There are many leisure facilities in the local area, including tennis courts, a cricket ground, playing fields, equestrian centres and a Virgin Active gym. Residents also have easy access to scenic rural and riverside walks that feel a long way from busy London life.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, which run regular services into London and the surrounding area.

The marketing suite is open from Thursday to Monday from 10am-5pm. For further information contact telephone 020 8343 0990 or visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com

A rare opportunity to own exceptional, spacious two bedroom garden apartments, which also offers great value for money, has arisen in the sought after suburb of Mill Hill, North London. Countryside Properties and Annington Homes’ popular development, Ridgemont is now offering stylish garden apartments which are hard to come by in this popular leafy suburb.

A pair of large ground floor garden apartments has just been released.  They are due for occupation in March 2010, and have been brought to the market early as so many apartments have already been sold at Ridgemont since the start of the year.

Designed to maximise on space and light, the property features contemporary design with sleek modern finishes such as oak-effect woodwork and detailing in stainless steel, chrome and glass.  This is the ultimate combination of indoor and outdoor living. Working with natural surroundings and contemporary architecture, Countryside Properties is renowned for creating homes that are both inspirational and sustainable.

The separate kitchen is stylish, with granite worktops as standard, cream gloss fitted units, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave. Both double bedrooms benefit from generous storage, with built-in wardrobes and the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

Ridgemont is located off Frith Lane in Mill Hill, one of London's oldest 'villages’ where the city merges with the countryside. It is set on the edge of the Mill Hill conservation area, offering residents rural living with an urban twist, and far-reaching views across the green open spaces of the Finchley golf course and North London beyond.

In spite of its green surroundings, Ridgemont is also close to Golders Green and Mill Hill Broadway’s wide range of high street shops and boutiques, restaurants, pubs and cafés. There are many leisure facilities in the local area, including tennis courts, golf club, cricket ground, playing fields, equestrian centres and a Virgin Active gym. Residents also have easy access to scenic rural and riverside walks that feel a long way from busy London life.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by.

The marketing suite is open Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm. For further information telephone: 020 8343 0990 or visit: www.ridgemont-millhill.net

While property prices all over the country are falling, a few areas are still defying the trend. Mill Hill, in London, has an average property price of over £425,000 which is unchanged from the same period last year.* This sought after location appears to have been sheltered from the turbulent property market, but as a consequence many property buyers are still priced out of this part of the capital.

However, with the launch of Countryside Properties’ and joint venture partner Annington Homes’ Celadon apartment building, at the contemporary Ridgemont development, a home in Mill Hill will become more attainable for some. The apartments start at £189,950, which will allow first time buyers to afford to live in this suburban location, which is ideally placed near Mill Hill East tube station and Mill Hill Broadway.

Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: “Mill Hill is a unique location because it allows residents to benefit from city life, whilst also being surrounded by conservation areas, and it is this unusual combination which has kept property prices at a premium. The release of the Celadon apartments will open the area up to more young people who were previously priced out of Mill Hill. These apartments are a great example of how Countryside Properties is providing stylish but affordable accommodation, in the best locations.”
 
Ridgemont, located off Frith Lane in Mill Hill, offers contemporary one and two bedroom apartments set in attractive low rise apartment buildings. The development is beautifully landscaped and enjoys far-reaching views across the leafy, green spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area, Finchley golf course and North London beyond.

The apartment buildings are arranged around landscaped, communal areas and each apartment has outside space in the form of a glass fronted balcony or terrace and a podium parking space, or undercroft parking is available at an extra cost. Externally, the development is extremely modern and uses sleek lines, flat roofs and large window and balcony recesses, to create the contemporary look. The combination of warm sandstone and terracotta brick, cream render, crisp aluminium trims and natural cedar cladding, highlights the building’s striking design.

The apartments boast luxuriously appointed kitchens with granite worktops, cream gloss fitted units, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave as standard.

Ridgemont is surrounded by conservation areas yet is just two miles from Mill Hill Broadway’s wide range of high street stores, restaurants, pubs and cafes. There are plenty of leisure facilities in the local vicinity including tennis courts, a cricket ground, several playing fields, Equestrian Centres and a Virgin Active gym. Residents also have easy access to rural and riverside walks that feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of central London.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, which run regular services into London and the surrounding area.

For further information please visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com 

Penthouse apartments are in such high demand at Ridgemont, Countryside Properties' joint venture development with Annington Homes, in Mill Hill, North London, that the company has fast tracked the next release of apartments which will now be available for sale ahead of schedule.

Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director of Countryside Properties, comments: "The apartments at Ridgemont have proved extremely popular with purchasers. The penthouse apartments in particular have been highly sought after as they afford owners the rare opportunity to have far reaching views across North London and the beautiful green spaces of the Mill Hill Conservation Area. It just goes to show that the right product in the right location is still selling despite the challenging market. An added bonus for purchasers is the shared equity scheme we have in place at Ridgemont. Through this scheme selected apartments can be purchased with a mortgage of as little as £175,000, perfect for young professionals as Mill Hill East underground station is just a short distance away, giving easy access to the City and central London."

"Countryside Properties' ethos is to offer buyers the best design and finishes of the highest quality in a location that is second-to-none. Ridgemont perfectly exemplifies this and feedback from visitors is that there is nothing else quite like these properties on the market in the area."

The one and two bedroom Saffron and Celadon apartments have been cleverly interior designed to maximise the light and airy living spaces. Apartments feature an open plan living/dining room, a separate fully fitted kitchen and en-suite bathrooms to the master bedroom. 

The apartment buildings are arranged around landscaped communal areas and every apartment benefits from either an under croft or podium parking space and a glass fronted balcony or terrace. Externally, properties are angular with sleek lines, flat roofs and large window and balcony recesses. The modern fasciae incorporate sandstone brickwork, ivory render and cedar cladding.

Internally, kitchens include cream gloss fitted units with granite worktops, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave. Bathrooms include contemporary white sanitaryware, with chrome fixtures and limestone tiling.

Ridgemont allows residents easy access to Mill Hill Broadway, two miles away, which offers a host of high street stores, restaurants, pubs and cafes. For the sporting enthusiast, there are plenty of leisure facilities nearby, including tennis courts, a cricket ground, several playing fields, a well known equestrian centre and a Virgin Active gym.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, regular services running into central London and the surrounding area.

The shared equity scheme allows purchasers to own 100% of their own property for just 85% of the cost, with Countryside Properties loaning buyers 15% of the value of their property for up to 10 years. Purchasers simply pay back the relevant percentage of the market value of the property when they sell, or within 10 years, whichever is sooner. There is no interest or rent to pay within the 10 year period*. Prices start from £204,950 for a one bedroom apartment with balcony and from £264,950 for a two bedroom apartment with balcony. For further information telephone 0208 343 0990 or visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com 
*Subject to terms and conditions. For full details visit www.countryside-properties.com

The market slow down hasn't diminished interest in one and two bedroom apartments in Mill Hill, North London as evidenced at the recent launch of Ridgemont , a contemporary collection of properties by Countryside Properties and joint venture partner Annington Homes. At the recent launch weekend eight reservations were taken and several more are pending, with hundreds of people visiting the development in its first two days of opening.

Chris Crook, Managing Director, Countryside Properties (Southern) Ltd, comments: "As anticipated, the success of Ridgemont at our launch weekend proves that purchasers are still in the market for high quality well designed apartments in good locations."

The Frith Lane area of Mill Hill is an extremely popular place to live, as it is close to the attractive open spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area, yet benefits from the amenities of Mill Hill Broadway and Mill Hill East underground station. Each property at Ridgemont offers spacious accommodation and the stylish scheme uses the very best in design techniques and finishes and epitomises the Countryside Properties ethos of building modern sustainable homes in excellent locations.

Ridgemont, located off Frith Lane, currently offers modern one and two bedroom apartments set in attractive low rise apartment buildings in expertly landscaped surroundings. The development enjoys far-reaching views across the beautiful green spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area, Finchley golf course and North London. Residents have easy access to pretty meadows and riverside walks that feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of central London.

The first six apartment buildings are arranged around manicured communal areas and each apartment has either an under croft or podium parking space and a glass fronted balcony or terrace. Externally, properties feature sandstone and terracotta brick, ivory render, aluminium trims and cedar cladding. The architecture includes sleek angular lines, flat roofs and large window and balcony recesses.

Internally, kitchens include granite worktops, cream gloss fitted units, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave. Bathrooms include sleek white sanitaryware, with chrome fixtures and limestone tiling.

Ridgemont is perfectly placed with easy access to Mill Hill Broadway, two miles away, which offers a host of high street stores, restaurants, pubs and cafes. For the sporting enthusiast, there are plenty of leisure facilities in the local vicinity including tennis courts, a cricket ground, several playing fields, the well known Frith Manor Equestrian Centre and a Virgin Active gym.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, which run regular services into London and the surrounding area.

Prices start from £204,950 for a one bedroom apartment and from £249,950 for a two bedroom apartment. For further information telephone 0208 343 0990 or visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com 

Award winning developer, Countryside Properties, with joint venture partner, Annington Homes, is launching a new development of stylish, contemporary new homes in the highly sought after area of Mill Hill, North London. Ridgemont , an attractive development of apartments and houses, is launching on Sunday, 17th August 2008.

The first properties to be released for sale at Ridgemont, located off Frith Lane, are contemporary one and two apartments set in attractive low rise apartment buildings in expertly landscaped surroundings. The development is a real rarity in London as it overlooks the beautiful green spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area. Residents have easy access to pretty meadows and riverside walks that feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of central London, yet Mill Hill East underground station is just over half a mile away, giving easy access to the attractions of the city.

Internally, the apartments are of a very high specification that ensures comfortable contemporary living. The kitchens include granite worktops, cream gloss fitted kitchens, an integrated ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a microwave. Bathrooms include sleek white sanitaryware with chrome fixtures and limestone tiling.

Externally, properties feature sandstone and terracotta brick, ivory render, aluminium trims and cedar cladding. The architecture includes sleek angular lines, flat roofs and large window and balcony recesses. The first six apartment buildings are arranged around mature and manicured communal areas and each apartment has either an under croft or podium parking space and a glass fronted balcony or terrace.

Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: "The Frith Lane area of Mill Hill is an extremely popular place to live, as it is close to the attractive open spaces of the Mill Hill conservation area, yet benefits from having all the amenities of Mill Hill Broadway right on the doorstep. Each property at Ridgemont offers spacious accommodation and the high specification renowned by Countryside Properties and I anticipate that the development will prove attractive to a broad range of purchasers, including first time buyers, investors and those looking to downsize from large family homes. The stylish scheme uses the very best in design techniques and finishes and epitomises the Countryside Properties ethos of building modern sustainable homes in excellent locations."

Ridgemont has been designed to utilise the elevation provided by the steep southeast facing slope of Mill Hill Ridge. The inclusion of manicured open spaces, expansive lawns and squares complement the countryside that borders the development.

Ridgemont is perfectly placed to enjoy Mill Hill Broadway, two miles away, which offers a host of high street stores, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The development benefits from an expanse of green open space around it, with views over the Finchley golf course and towards North London. For the sporting enthusiast, there are plenty of leisure facilities in the local vicinity including tennis courts, a cricket ground, several playing fields, the famous Frith Manor Equestrian Centre and a Virgin Active gym.

Mill Hill East underground station, on the Northern Line, is just over half a mile away while the M1, A1 and the A41 are close by. Mill Hill is also well served by buses, which run regular services into London and the surrounding area.

For further information visit www.ridgemont-millhill.com 

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