The House On Mill Street Pre-Launch Brochure
Overview
A private and exclusive gated development of 30 luxury apartments. Built by the renowned Westfields Homes known for both luxury and attention to detail. Right in the heart of town, conveniently located in arguably the most central position in Bedford a London commuter hotspot just 37 mins to St Pancreas.
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Investor Story
A Thriving Commuter Town Located in Bedfordshire in the East of England, Bedford has a population of 81,635 although the town lies at the heart of a larger urban area and borough, which can call on a population of over 150,000 residents. As Bedford is the northernmost stop on the Thameslink, it is still regarded as a commuter town that is suitable for people employed in London but the town is handily located with respect to travelling across England, and beyond, with a number of major airports within easy reach.
Travel Bedford is on the Midland Main Line, with stopping services to London and Brighton operated by Thameslink, and express services to London and the East Midlands operated by East Midlands Trains. • 37 minutes to London St Pancras by train • 20 minutes to Luton Airport Parkway by train • 50 minutes to Cambridge centre by car • 30 minutes to Milton Keynes by car
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The Region’s Premier Developer Luxury Product : Exceptionally High Specification and Finish Quality Brand Town Centre Location in Bedford Walking Distance to High Street and Station
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Massive growth potential Low supply of new build, especially apartments Low supply of rental property Professionals want to live in this desirable commuter City
Highly Investable Prices have risen dramatically in the last 18 months due to the fast commuter links to the capital and the commuter belt becoming increasingly larger due to London property prices and it’s appreciably cheaper the further north people invest. With rental yields also on the up, Bedford is a fantastic place to invest with capital growth on the increase.
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Bedford
Economy & Employment Bedford sits on the ‘Golden Triangle’ of top universities between Oxford and Cambridge and near London. It has access to 50,000 students within 20 miles, half of Britain’s universities and 60% of the UK’s research and development fund. In state of the art Innovation Centres companies like Unilever, are creating foods of the future, inventing new medical devices and testing new forms of travel. The large plots available for business use draw corporate giants that require warehousing solutions such as ASDA Distribution, Movianto & Argos Distribution. It is also home to Charles Wells the largest brewery in the UK. With strong business start-up performance, and great central location, it’s no wonder growth in jobs in Bedford is significantly above the national rate. That’s why companies are flocking to join the ranks of 3M and Fujifilm who already use the area resources to grow their businesses.
Education Bedford is renowned for its fantastic public schools. People from all over the world send their children to board at the Harpur Trust schools. The University of Bedfordshire is a highly respected and renowned university specialising in sports and science. Students from all over the globe travel to Bedford to study, meaning with the high intake of wealthy foreign students increasing year on year, there are a lack of student beds.
Scenic The Embankment is a lovely place for a walk - the river bank is lovely and well-looked after and there are flotillas of swans and other water birds frequenting this stretch of the river all year round. Beautifully lit at night with a selection of bars and restaurants lining the riverbank Priory Country Park boasts 300 acres of lakes, grassland and woods with an on-site restaurant, bar and hotel. Bedford is home to many historic stately homes, country manors and gardens. Well loved buildings include: Woburn Abbey, Moggerhanger House, Turvey House, Wrest Park Gardens, Houghton House and Flitwick Manor.
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Bedford
Historic The history of Castle Mound a former 11th-century castle, destroyed in a siege, is depicted on the ruins’ site. The remains of a Lime Kiln are also visible. The kiln is now preserved within the Castle Quay development. Castle Quarter is one of the most sought after and affluent areas of Bedford built on top of the ruins of Bedford castle- quirky shops, upmarket restaurants and bars and a museum showcasing the remains of a Lime Kiln.
Cafe Culture & Lifestyle Riverside North & Merchant Square is a truly fantastic mixed use leisure and retail destination adjoining the town centre and fronting the River Great Ouse. Riverside North is a truly mixed use development, anchored by a Vue 7 screen multiplex cinema. Fronting the riverside is a luxury apartment complex, a Premier Inn Hotel and a selection of restaurants and bars Independent coffee shops and restaurants Castle Quay Restaurants and bars is a swanky complex of restaurants and bars some overlooking the river. The Swan Hotel an Upmarket 5* hotel with many stars frequenting the rooms. Hotel includes luxury accommodation, beautiful rooms for events, a spa, riverside terrace, esteemed restaurant and numerous meeting rooms.
Shopping Harpur Shopping Centre- A large shopping complex with a fantastic selection of high street and independent shops- New Look, Primark, Topshop and many more In the town centre you will find a selection of independent designer boutiques, giving the town a cosmopolitan feel.
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The House On Mill Street.
About Westfields Homes Westfields Homes is a privately owned property development company established in 1992 and with over 25 years experience in the housing sector have gained considerable expertise and respect within the industry. Westfields Homes vision is to deliver exceptionally designed and built homes in prime locations in London and the Home Counties, with a commitment to deliver excellence from site acquisition through to post completion customer care.
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Fully tiled floors and walls to all bathrooms. Roca sanitary ware Contemporary handle less kitchen furniture Granite or composite worktops Integrated kitchen appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, slimline dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer Tiled floor and splash-backs to kitchens Wood flooring to living and hallways Carpet to bedrooms Fitted wardrobes Low energy down lighters throughout Video entry phone Electric Gated Entry both Pedestrian and Vehicular Elevator access to all floor Staircase linking all floor also available.
Images illustrate a typical Westfields finish indicative only.
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Ground Floor
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First Floor
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Second Floor
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Third Floor
The developer reserves the right to submit a further planning application to increase the number of units at a later date and prior to completion.
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