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Sunbury-On-Thames SUNBURY-ON-THAMES An exclusive gated collection of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, set in sought after Sunbury-on-Thames VELARE PLACE; AN EXCLUSIVE GATED COLLECTION OF 2, 3, 4 AND 5 BEDROOM HOMES SET IN HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER LOWER SUNBURY. This desirable new community will offer its residents easy connections into London for commuters, good schools for families, and bustling villages with open green spaces on the doorstep. Whatever your lifestyle, Velare Place will be the perfect backdrop... WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME All of the homes at Velare Place have been carefully crafted, with characterful Georgian architecture complemented by contemporary yet sophisticated interiors. Each property has a wealth of design features that are created to suit a variety of lifestyles, meaning you’re sure to find the perfect fit. VELARE PLACE / 03 EXPLORE PERFECT PLACES ALONG THE RIVER Finding a peaceful location to escape the It also enjoys the riverside lifestyle that hustle and bustle for couples and families, comes with the enviable postcode. Residents while also retaining the advantages of can take advantage of this stretch of the staying within the M25 and not breaking Thames backwater. Green spaces, parks, the bank for professionals and commuters, boat hire and two pubs with glorious river- is like discovering a hidden gem. fronting beer gardens are all within a stroll. The location of Velare Place is a big draw. Sunbury Walled Garden is a flagship park, Leafy Sunbury has a cohesive neighbourhood winning a Gold Award and best small character by virtue of its geography, with park at the South & South East in Bloom the River Thames to the south, Kempton Awards. Alongside the Walled Garden Park and Thames Water land to the east and is Orchard Meadow, which acts as an north, and the Green Belt between Sunbury attractive wild flower village green. and Shepperton to the west and north. Slightly further afield are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and Surrey’s rolling countryside to the south. Kempton Park Racecourse is close and golf courses dot the surrounding landscape. 04 / VELARE PLACE UNCOVER A RICH HERITAGE According to the doomsday book of 1086, Colourful traditions such as swan Sunbury had five ploughs and 22 households. upping, the annual swan census and health check, and the August Amateur Since then Sunbury has made its mark in Regatta with celebratory street market literature, it is mentioned in Dickens’ Oliver are firm favourites in the events diary. Twist and H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, and also for its landmarks which Velare Place itself is located on the site of a include St Mary’s Church, Hawke House former pumping station, which was built by and the Millennium Embroidery. Today this the East London Water Works in 1866. For gallery is famous for its tapestry as well as refreshments of a stronger nature, The Three lively exhibitions, events and workshops. Fishes in Green Street is one of the oldest pubs in Surrey, dating back to the 16th century. VELARE PLACE / 05 DISCOVER BETTER TRAVEL CONNECTIONS Sunbury offers the gentle pace of a village You’re close to Junction 1 of the M3 with and excellent travel links to London – national road links and access to the M25 a perfect blend of country and town. as well as the South Coast and West Country. Heathrow Airport is also a short drive away. On the doorstep of London, rail links from Sunbury take you into Waterloo in about Sunbury lies within the borough of Spelthorne, 45 minutes*, while the direct service from next to bustling Richmond upon Thames. nearby Walton-on-Thames gets you there It is popular with families and offers better in as little as 30 minutes*. Shepperton, value for people wanting to combine good Upper Halliford, Kempton Park and travel connections with a more peaceful Hampton also provide regular services pace of life. into Waterloo via Kingston and Clapham Junction, and also via Twickenham and Richmond during rush hour. LONDON LONDON SUNBURY WATER LOO VICTORIA 45 Mins 57 Mins *Travel times are based on current national rail timetable figures. VELARE PLACE / 07 REVEALING A VIBRANT VILLAGE COMMUNITY With its pretty streets, local shops, cafés Grab a coffee at Little Italy or sing in the and restaurants, and many pubs and choir at the lively Riverside Arts Centre. restaurants along the river, Sunbury- Join the congregation at St Mary’s Church on-Thames retains its village charm. or try your hand at photography or textiles with the Sunbury Working Artists; here The main streets are Manor Lane and you’ll find something for everyone to do. Thames Street running parallel to the Across the river, the upmarket shops, Thames, and The Avenue and Green delis, bars and boutiques of Molesey’s Street, which are an attractive mixture of Bridge Road bring sophistication and Victorian terraces and 1930s semi-detached elegance to this pretty riverside setting. houses. The local community have looked after and maintained the area well. 08 / VELARE PLACE EDUCATION PLACES TO GROW For families with growing children, there are Of course it’s not all about work, a number of day nurseries as well as four state kids need to play, and Lower Sunbury is primary schools: Chennestone, Kenyngton an excellent place to get active with access Manor, St Ignatius RC and Springfield, and to tennis courts, a good sports centre and three state secondary schools: St Paul’s swimming pool, Sunbury Cricket Club, London Catholic College, Sunbury Manor School Irish Rugby Club, kayaking/canoeing on the and The Bishop Wand Church of England river and sailing at the Queen Mary Reservoir. School. Local prep schools include Denmead and Twickenham, and when it comes to local independent schools, Hampton, Lady Eleanor Holles, Halliford School and St James are all equidistant and accessible on public transport. VELARE PLACE / 09 CHOOSING YOUR NEW HOME An exclusive collection of private, gated, family homes 2 BEDROOM HOMES • ARMSTRONG (9,16) • COLUMBUS (13,32) • DRAKE (14,15) 3 BEDROOM HOMES • COOK (11, 12 ,17, 31 to 33, 34) • EARHART (18-20) • HUDSON (28,29) 4 BEDROOM HOMES • SCOTT (37) 5 BEDROOM HOMES • CABOT (10) • FIENNES (21,22,25) • GAGARIN (23,24) • HILLARY (26,27) • LIVINGSTONE (30) • R ALEIGH (35,36) SHARED OWNERSHIP • HOMES (1-8) 10/ VELARE PLACE VELARE PLACE / 11 EXCEPTIONAL ALL IN THE DETAIL All of our homes are finished to an extremely high specification, and Velare Place is no exception. KITCHENS LIGHTING AND ELECTRICS – Fully fitted contemporary kitchens – Downlights to kitchen, living – Okite quartz worktops and upstands room, bathrooms, ensuites, master bedroom, halls and landings – Under counter sink – TV/SAT/FM/DAB points – AEG integrated oven and telephone points (double oven in 4 and 5 bedroom homes) – Shaver point to bathrooms and ensuites – AEG ceramic hob with extractor hood – AEG washer dryer and dishwasher GENERAL – Zanussi integrated fridge/freezer – Well insulated building fabric – Energy efficient gas fired Baxi boiler BATHROOMS plus mains pressure cylinder AND EN-SUITES – Gated vehicular access with key fob – Contemporary white sanitaryware access system to residents only – Ideal Standard chrome taps – Turfed rear gardens with patio area – Saloni ceramic wall tiling – 10 year NHBC warranty – Karndean Knight tile flooring – Built in wardrobes to Master Bedroom – Heated towel rails – Homes built to Secured by Design standard and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 – Photvoltaic panels to most properties Style the interior of your new Linden home to your own individual taste. Enhance is a unique in-house service exclusively available to Linden Homes purchasers. It offers you the chance to tailor your new home ready for the day you move in. Working with our Style Consultant you can personalise your home from our range of options and potential upgrades, soft furnishings, fixtures and fittings*. 12 / VELARE PLACE *Subject to build stage. THE ARMSTRONG HOMES 9 & 16 FIRST FLOOR Living/Kitchen 5987mm x 5724mm / 19’–8”x 18’–9” Master Bedroom 3943mm x 3131mm / 12’–11”x 10’–3” Bedroom 2 3350mm x 2743mm / 11’–0”x 9’–0” Total Net Area 785sq ft Ensuite Bathroom AC Kitchen Hall Master Bedroom Living /Dining Bedroom 2 W First Floor Cycle Store Hall Ground Floor (Refer to Sales Executive for parking allocation) 14 / VELARE PLACE Key: AC = airing cupboard C = cupboard W = wardrobe CGI is for illustrative purposes only VELARE PLACE / 15 THE COLUMBUS HOMES 13 & 32* GROUND FLOOR Living/Dining 4230mm x 4187mm / 13’–10”x 13’–8” Kitchen 4060mm x 2829mm / 13’–4”x 9’–3” FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 4188mm x 4060mm / 13’–8”x 13’–4” Bedroom 2 4188mm x 3390mm / 13’–8”x 11’–1” Total Net Area 925sq ft *Home 32 is handed Bedroom 2 Living/Dining Bathroom AC Cloak Room Landing C Ensuite Hall Kitchen Master Bedroom W Ground Floor First Floor 16 / VELARE PLACE THE DRAKE HOMES 14 & 15* GROUND FLOOR Living/Dining 6210mm x 4355mm / 20’–4”x 14’–3” Kitchen 3780mm x 2002mm / 12’–5”x 6’–6” FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 4355mm x 3800mm / 14’–3”x 12’–5” Bedroom 2 4355mm x 2597mm / 14’–3”x 8’–6” Total Net Area 830sq ft *Home 15 is handed Bedroom 2 Living/Dining C Landing Bathroom Hall Cloak Master Room Kitchen Bedroom W Ground Floor First Floor Key: AC = airing cupboard W = wardrobe = denotes sloping ceiling CGI is for illustrative purposes only VELARE PLACE / 17 THE COOK HOMES 11, 12*, 17, 31, 33* & 34 GROUND FLOOR Living/Dining 4235mm x 4187mm / 13’–11”x 13’–8” Kitchen 4074mm x 2881mm / 13’–4”x 9’–5” FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 4187mm x 4079mm / 13’–8”x 13’–5” Bedroom 2 3044mm x 2873mm / 9’–11”x 9’–5” Bedroom 3 4188mm x 3390mm / 13’–8”x
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