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17 June 2010
Living within the catchment area of a particularly good school can add at least a 12% premium onto a home*, which is one reason why these surprisingly good value four bedroom family homes at Countryside Annington’s Ridgemont in Mill Hill are selling quickly. The rising cost of private schools means that people are moving to an area based on its good state schools, and Mill Hill boasts a large number of highly rated primary and secondary schools.
Derick Deysel, an accountant, is moving to Ridgemont with his wife Sallie and their daughters Lyla and Kiki. Derek comments: “We wanted to move out from West Hampstead as we needed more space and after seeing Ridgemont we were very impressed by the size of the properties and the area. Mill Hill is renowned for its great schools, and with two very young children we knew this was the right place for us.
“We are fond of new properties and really liked the fact that all four bedrooms are a good size, so it’s a proper family home. We are surrounded by green space and a playground will be built soon, which means there will be a real sense of community. I can see our children being secure here and playing in the street with the other kids when they are older.”
This new collection of four-bedroom ‘Montana’ family town houses has a contemporary almost ‘art deco’ feel externally. On the ground floor there is an integral garage and a large open plan kitchen / diner with double doors leading out to the rear garden. The stylish kitchens feature cutting edge cream gloss units with black granite worktops and limestone effect floor tiles.
There is a full range of integrated appliances and a stainless steel oven and grill. The homes have been carefully designed to maximise views with a large living room, complete with balcony at first floor level. The master bedroom, which has both an en suite bath and shower and benefits from a fitted wardrobe, is also on the first floor. The further three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom occupy the top floor.
Ridgemont is located off Frith Lane in Mill Hill and offers a selection of cosmopolitan apartments and family homes. The homes were built by Countryside Properties and joint venture partner, Annington Homes. 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. Ridgemont has been a huge success with many buyers reserving 12-18 months in advance of them being built.
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 Sunday from 10am-5pm and Monday from 1pm – 5pm. For further information contact telephone 020 8343 0990 or visit www.ridgemont-millhill.net
*According to research by Savills and Halifax (2008)
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