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INTRODUCING BROOK VALLEY GARDENS

Brook Valley Gardens is where the urban landscape of Greater meets the borders of leafy . This is the setting for a quintessential classic garden re-imagined and re-interpreted anew for the 21st century. 02 03

“A central garden square is a multi-purpose community space and threshold to the 10-mile Dollis Valley riverside Greenwalk”

At the leading edge of sustainable Comprising of principally houses, the A network of wide, tree-lined avenues suburban development, Brook Valley unique development will grow organically and green boulevards, such as Eastern Gardens is truly a landmark project, to be built in five phases over seven and Western Avenue, sit alongside A GARDEN SUBURB and one that Barnet can deservedly years, eventually bringing some 600 children’s play areas providing a real sense be proud of. high quality new homes. Brook Valley of openness and focus for community ST Gardens offers new facilities including a outdoor life. FOR THE 21 CENTURY community centre, nursery and shared communal gardens complementing a contemporary lifestyle. Computer generated image of Brook Valley Gardens. All elevations, architectural detailing and landscaping are indicative only and may vary from the illustration. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details. 04 05

The Masterplan, by renowned practices This transformational masterplan re-connects Integrated passive and active measures will Brook Valley Gardens Alison Brooks Architects and HTA the development with the wider Barnet reduce carbon emissions, manage rainwater, IT ALL WORKS Architects, brings to life a concept of neighbourhood and green belt, with a clear increase biodiversity and support recycling. community that is about connection. network of streets and garden squares Brook Valley Gardens is at the leading edge “will not only be green within a sustainable landscape framework. of sustainable suburban development and all homes are built to Code for Sustainable TOGETHER A predominant character of two and three Homes Level 4. but will be smart” storey terraced houses with private gardens, with details from full-height French doors and dormer windows to the buff brick as Computer generated images of Brook Valley Gardens. SEAMLESSLY All elevations, architectural detailing and landscaping well as crown and mansard roof styles. are indicative only and may vary from the illustration. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details. 06 07

CANARY WHARF THE CITY The roots of and the surrounding area run deep, from the ON A LANDSCAPE settlement that evolved after the market granted in 1199 by King John brought trade to its market place, and the horse-drawn traffic out of SHAPED BY HISTORY, London saw the rise of coaching inns - several of which still stand in Chipping Barnet today. INSPIRATIONAL Through the centuries, it saw a battle of the War of the Roses and experienced DESIGN FOR TODAY the excitement of the arrival of the railway in the Victorian era, and then the Underground in the 1940s.

The 1960s and 1970s saw the arrival of the Dollis Valley Estate in Barnet, and it is this swathe of land that is seeing a far-reaching regeneration, one that will create a new green neighbourhood for the 21st century. It will reflect the vision of exceptional design talent, and see homes with a raft of environmentally friendly features. PHASE 4b

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Distance taken from googlemaps.co.uk Distance is approximate and correct at time of print. 08 09

Brook Valley Gardens is extremely Barnet’s long-established market tradition Local festivals dot the calendar with well-placed to enjoy excellent thrives today, with stalls packed full of the traditional annual Barnet Fair amenities for modern living. organically farmed fruit and vegetables offering late-summer relaxation and freshly made bread. The Odeon and entertainment. Nearby, Barnet High Street bustles with cinema is the place to catch the latest local shops, with the Spires Centre – release, or for an alternative past time a regular winner of Barnet and London enrol at the All Saints Art Centre for A PLACE WHERE QUALITY in Bloom awards – home to a Waitrose, classes in everything from drums to fashion chains and coffee spots. street dance and sculpture! OF LIFE IS A TRADITION 10 11

Sunday brunch, family meals, or a You will find well-loved cafés like special occasion, at Brook Valley The Old Courthouse renowned FROM LEISURELY Gardens you are just minutes for its coffee and caramel cake, away from a great range of popular chains like Prezzo with culinary choices – with many local its contemporary décor as well as favourites located in and around characterful coaching inns like LUNCH TO Barnet High Street. The Old Mitre with real ales, cosy fires in the winter and sunny beer gardens for summer days. There is a Toby A LA CARTE Carvery for Sunday platters of roasted hand-carved meats, and Dudley’s pancake houses specialising in crepes, gourmet bagels, and Belgian waffles. 12 13

A VIBRANT LONDON CLOSE TO HOME

Central London is a global magnet, Further down the line, is firmly and at Brook Valley Gardens you can on the style map with its restaurants, explore the buzzing quarters of the , and shops and arcades along capital with just a few stops on the Upper Street and Camden Passage . selling the chic and the antique.

Head to , as cosmopolitan Furthermore you can explore the as it is quirky with its shops, galleries branch of the Northern Line and bars. The Camden Lock Market has for café society, people watching, and studios, workshops and watering holes spotting the occasional celebrity. overlooking Regent’s Canal – bustling Indulge at long-established patisseries, at weekends and during its late night and then walk it off on the Heath. street-food evenings. 14 15

ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO EXPLORE

London’s attractions are diverse and The traditional landscape of the Over on the South Bank the vibrant enticing all-year-round. Royal Parks - Hyde Park, St James’s and arts centre offers an impressive cultural – are the places to stroll, sit breadth - music, dance, art, drama, film The capital is home to some of the world’s by the bandstand or take a relaxing bike and more. During the winter months you best museums, from the Natural History ride. Additionally you can head to London’s will see the arrival of the capital’s ice-rinks Museum to the Science Museum and newest green space, the magnificent at Somerset House and the V&A, there’s an unrivalled choice of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. vying to be the coolest place in town. exhibitions on offer. 16 17

SUPERB CONNECTIONS RIGHT DOWN THE LINE

KING’S CROSS ST. PANCRAS ANGEL OLD STREET MOORGATE BANK 30 minutes 34 minutes 35 minutes 37 minutes 39 minutes HIGH BARNET

NORTHERN LINE

CAMDEN TOWN COURT ROAD LEICESTER SQUARE WATERLOO 25 minutes 33 minutes 34 minutes 38 minutes

Barnet is ideally located to connect you to Taking the bus is a green way to travel, and the city and beyond. High Barnet station is the 184 route runs along Mays Lane, with on the Northern Line with the City branch frequent services running every 10 minutes, connecting you to Moorgate and Bank in taking in Barnet High Street, , 40 minutes. The branch takes and . Furthermore, Luton you direct to the West End at Tottenham International airport is just 26 miles away Court Road and Leicester Square. and Heathrow 33 miles away. High Barnet also runs directly into King’s Cross St Pancras for Eurostar services.

Not to be overshadowed by the rail links, Brook Valley Gardens is also ideally located to access the strategic road links of the A1, M25, and M1, with the A1/M25 Train travel times taken from tfl.gov.uk intersection four miles away and Distances are measured from Brook Valley Gardens EN5 2FH and are taken from googlemaps.co.uk junction 2 of the M1 six miles. All times/distances are approximate and correct at time of print. 18 19

Brook Valley Gardens is hard to beat QUEEN ELIZABETH’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL when it comes to schooling. Barnet 1.2 miles Selective, boys, 11-18 years FIRST CLASS FOR INFANT & JUNIOR SCHOOLS ACADEMY WITH SIXTH FORM UNDERHILL INFANT SCHOOL Barnet 1.2 miles FAMILY LIVING Barnet 0.2 miles State, mixed, 11-18 years State, mixed, 3-7 years FURTHER EDUCATION & UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL SPECIALIST EDUCATION Barnet 0.2 miles State, mixed, 7-11 years BARNET & SOUTHGATE COLLEGE Barnet 0.7 miles ST CATHERINE’S PRIMARY SCHOOL A Levels, vocational studies, work-skills Barnet 0.5 miles training, foundation degrees, 15 years+ Roman Catholic, mixed, 3-11 years WOODHOUSE COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOLS 3.6 miles & SIXTH FORM Sixth Form College, 16-18 years

QUEEN ELIZABETH’S SCHOOL SUSIE EARNSHAW THEATRE SCHOOL Barnet 0.6 miles Barnet 0.6 miles Academy State, girls, 11-18 years Specialist stage school, 11-16 years

Distances are measured from Brook Valley Gardens EN5 2FH and are taken from googlemaps.co.uk All distances are approximate and correct at time of print. 20 21

BROOK VALLEY GARDENS,

SURROUNDED BY NATURE NATURE RESERVE AND COMMON - 2.0 miles Surrounding Brook Valley Gardens you can enjoy a remarkable diversity of landscapes, habitats, wildlife ’s bridleway and walks, from parks and woodland to common, meadow - and more. for horse-riding and cycling is part of the ‘London LOOP’ - London Outer Orbital Path, while adjacent Covert Way Local Nature Reserve is a haven for wildflowers and wildlife from woodpeckers to muntjac deer, HIGH butterflies and bats. BARNET

ROWLEY GREEN COMMON - 1.1 miles CHIPPING - 3.3 miles A local nature reserve, 12 acres in size, BARNET A great place for a family day out. is a remnant meadow with two large As well as offering leisurely strolls ponds and one of the last peat bogs amongst the mature oak trees, Oak Hill left in London. NEW offers play areas for youngsters, tennis BARNET courts, an outdoor gym, bowls and cricket facilities and a cafe to BARNET grab some refreshments.

MOAT MOUNT OPEN SPACE - 2.0 miles - 2.7 miles A 110 hectare park and nature This popular nature reserve is home reserve, where you can take in its to five ponds. Each vary in character magnificent views from the top of but all offer a great opportunity to spot the hill. rises within dragonflies and amphibians. Moat Mount, which is also home to an Outdoor Activity Centre for orienteering, adventure courses, and camping.

MILL HILL AND - 0.8 miles NATURE RESERVE - 1.9 miles Linking Moat Mount to Hampstead Totteridge Fields and its surroundings Heath, the 10-mile, long distance are the perfect place to spend a sunny footpath follows Dollis Brook, creating Sunday afternoon. Keep an eye out for a green corridor which connects the wildlife in the ancient meadow habitat local open spaces. consisting of three fields known as Nutt Field, Hen Mead and Nearer Slay Land. Distances are measured from Brook Valley Gardens EN5 2FH and are taken from googlemaps.co.uk All distances are approximate and correct at time of print. 22 23

PLAY AND PRACTICE, MEET AND MIX

At Brook Valley Gardens you have easy Whether you are an accomplished golfer access to a whole host of leisure gems. or beginner, the area offers a wealth of clubs. Old Fold Manor’s heathland course The Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre and has a famous finishing hole over a historic LA Fitness in New Barnet offer an excellent moat, is on the list of ‘must play’ range of gym facilities, fitness classes and Hertfordshire courses, and Rowley Lane’s opportunities to unwind. fairways weave through gently rolling hills with panoramic views. You will find recreation grounds, playing fields and multisport facilities across the borough, from basketball and football to tennis and cricket. 24 25

Sleek lined and packed with contemporary With kitchens equipped with double* Discover luxurious tranquil bathrooms style, the homes at Brook Valley Gardens oven and single microwave, integrated and en suites accented with features are a feast for the eyes. A+ rated fridge/freezer, and integrated such as chrome heated towel rails and A rated dishwasher, they match their superb accessories, with porcelain tiles to floor looks with impressive eco-credentials. and walls. In addition, full-height glazing Throughout your home, neutral wall tones provides a stylish and seamless transition and wonderful textures from wood effect from inside to outside, your brand-new flooring to soft carpets complement each home has been designed to incorporate other beautifully. the best of contemporary living.

*3 and 4 bedroom plots only Photography from previous Countryside developments

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BUY NEW FOR BUILDING HOMES PEACE OF MIND THAT DON’T COST THE EARTH

CODE LEVEL 4

When you move into a brand new home there are a number of benefits that come with it such as: In choosing a new home with Countryside Our new homes are well designed, Each development is rated from comfortable, safe and adaptable, and Code Level 1 through to zero carbon • Energy efficient heating system • Spacious layouts you are getting a comfortable, highly wherever possible they are constructed at Code Level 6. • Double glazing • 10 year NHBC guarantee energy and water efficient property, from materials that have a reduced impact • Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances • 2 year customer care warranty reducing your environmental footprint on the environment. In recognition of this Brook Valley Gardens has been rated • Fully fitted bathroom with water efficient fittings and saving you money. we have received more than 120 awards as Code Level 4. Today the world’s attention is firmly placed for sustainability since 2000. Compare buying an old home versus a new one! on combating climate change. Around The Code offers our customers the OLD NEW 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions are The Code for Sustainable Homes provides benefits of reduced costs through Redecorating and initial DIY Ready to move into generated in homes and in Britain on a comprehensive measure of the superior energy and water efficiency, average £1 in every £3 spent on energy sustainability of individual new homes and and reduced maintenance, as well as Waiting for your seller to move on No chain and a hassle free move in older homes is wasted immediately. developments. The Code ensures that new comfortable, healthy and flexible internal Old appliances and dated interiors High specification and well thought out layouts and interiors However, a new home from Countryside homes deliver measurable improvements living space. It therefore helps to reduce Costly to modernise and make efficient Lower maintenance costs is on average 6.5 times more energy in key areas such as carbon dioxide carbon dioxide emissions, which in turn Higher monthly running costs More energy efficient efficient than one built just 30 years ago. emissions and water use. safeguards the environment. 28 29

COUNTRYSIDE: CUSTOMER REGENERATING CARE

The customer care team at Countryside is LONDON committed to providing you, our customers, with quality homes.

The whole team is working to achieve one common goal: to ensure that you are satisfied and happy with your new home, from the moment that you make your reservation, to the day you move in and beyond. No matter who you are dealing with, or what queries, questions or complaints you may have, you can be confident that our people and procedures will adhere to the terms of our Charter and the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’. Copies of the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’ are available from our sales offices and via our ‘New Homes’ website; a copy (also identifying where further guidance can be found) will always be provided to you upon reservation.

Our customer care begins at the outset, with our trained Sales Consultants who offer guidance on the legal process involved in buying a home and help with arranging mortgage finance through independent financial consultants.

Every home at Brook Valley Gardens carries At Countryside, we believe that where From the character of the homes we We recognise that estate regeneration our commitment to quality and improvement. we live matters. We’re passionate about build to the planning of environments and is extremely challenging and requires You have the added assurance of every home creating places people aspire to live, that the unique detailing of the landscape, considerable expertise and resources carrying the NHBC Warranty (Buildmark) against deliver enduring value and where people our creative approach to place making to ensure success. It also requires a structural defects for a ten-year period following feel a true sense of belonging. creates places where people feel at home, commitment to working with local the date of legal completion. providing a greater sense of belonging, communities - helping them to create All our developments and homes carry a spirit of neighbourhood and quality of life places where people want to live. Each property is quality checked and signature style and character, designed to for everyone who lives in and around commissioned by our dedicated customer care work for the way people live today with our developments. We create places people love. team before handover to its new owner. materials that reflect our commitment to quality. Our exacting standards and Countryside has unrivalled expertise in Each new owner will be invited to attend a sustainable credentials combine to create estate regeneration having undertaken handover of their new home with a member places that will stand the test of time. more than 35 mixed-tenure and mixed-use of the customer service team. schemes with local authorities and housing Above: Acton Gardens, London W3 associations. As a result the Group is able to Top right: Base3, London E3 bring to its partners an unparalleled depth Middle right: East City Point, London E16 Bottom right: Acton Gardens, London W3 of experience and skills. W K IT E Dyrham Park T L S L Golf Course E E N N D D R R O O A E A D N LA D 30 EY  HADLEY 31 WL A RO WOOD

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Computer generated image of Brook Valley Gardens. All elevations, architectural detailing and landscaping are indicative only and may vary from the illustration. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details.

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure. The details contained therein are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as exactly describing any of the particular material illustrated or written by any order under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. This information does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. Countryside operates a programme of continuous product development. Features, internal and external, may vary from time to time and may differ from those shown in the brochure. January 2015 Computer generated image of Brook Valley Gardens.

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