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Urban Living with a Rural Balance www.britanniahouse.co.uk URBAN LIVING WITH A RURAL BALANCE Britannia House is an exclusive collection of contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, created to surpass the expectations of today’s busy professional. Nestled in the centre of the historic town of Stafford, Britannia House is ideally placed to enable its residents to access the town’s excellent facilities, shopping and transport hubs, as well as its surrounding picturesque countryside. As one of the principal towns in Staffordshire, Stafford has gained a reputation as a progressive town that consistently ranks very high in the ‘Best places to live’ polls. Stafford’s location in the centre of the county also means Manchester lies less than an hour away, and Birmingham only half an hour, by train. With the future implementation of HS2 London will also become commutable. www.britanniahouse.co.uk The images featured here are rendered to give an impression of the design only and are subject to change without notice. 10 minutes to Stafford Train Station 30 minutes to Birmingham 60 minutes to Manchester 80 minutes to London reducing to 50 minutes with HS2 Source: Trainline and Google Maps VICTORIA PARK Work has already begun on the £2.5 million restoration of the award-winning Victoria Park in Stafford. The project has been supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and, as well as restoring key historical features, will include an enhanced catering facility, improved aviary and a horticultural learning centre. Victoria Park is more than 100 years old and has been awarded the ‘Green Flag’ STAFFORD’S REGENERATION as one of the best parks and open spaces in the country. The ‘Stafford Station Gateway Masterplan’ is a £500 million scheme that could see a hotel, top-of-the-range office space, and new homes created in Stafford. This would also develop land near to the railway station, on the back of HS2, which will see journey times to London reduced to approximately 50 minutes. RIVERSIDE The Riverside retail and leisure destination, which opened in 2016, includes major The 28-hectare brownfield site is next to the Stafford railway station and was high street names such as Marks & Spencer, Primark and River Island, as well as formerly home to a combination of manufacturing, industrial and rail-related independent boutiques such as Acapella and SOS. The development is further uses. These improvements could also add another entrance to the railway station, bolstered by a new six-screen Odeon Luxe cinema on the riverside by Bridge creating access on both sides, which would also enhance walking and cycling Street. In total, the development provides over 190,000 sq ft of retail space to routes through to the town centre. complement and strengthen the town centre economy. The site could potentially support over 650 apartments, 150 houses, and a new multi- The neighbouring Waterfront multi-storey car park provides over 1,000 spaces, storey car park with 1,400 spaces. Leading leisure chains have already expressed an combined with restaurants facing the river, including Frankie & Benny’s and interest in building a hotel with conferencing facilities. The Council would work with Nando’s, with further restaurants due to arrive in the coming months. other local authorities to form a special development partnership to help gain funding and progress the plans on the back of the opportunities, which HS2 will bring. SHOPPING: ST GEORGES HOSPITAL RIVERSIDE STAFFORD • Accessorize MARKS & SPENCER SAINSBURY’S • H&M • M&S • JD Sports LIVING IN STAFFORD • New Look GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE • River island THE COLONNADE SHOPPING Stafford boasts a rich cultural heritage with THE COLONNADE year-round arts & leisure activities, and an excellent GUILDHALL SHOPPING STAFFORD COLLEGE SUPERMARKETS choice of shopping and dining opportunities. RIVERSIDE STAFFORD ASDA FOOD: Stafford is a bustling town with many great outdoor areas and activities set RIVERSIDE STAFFORD STAFFORD STATION within a comfortable combination of old and modern architecture. It boasts • Nando’s a thriving shopping centre with a great selection of independent shops, • Zizzi restaurants and bars, as well as museums, galleries, historic architecture, VICTORIA PARK Open green space featuring a river, walkways, gardens, • Frankie & Benny’s a theatre and an attractive riverside. bird aviary and a play area WITHIN 500 YARDS DOXEY MARSHES 150 hectares TESCO EXTRA There are a number of good primary and secondary schools, a college, pubs, • Revolution of scenic wetlands, known for strolling, churches and public parks, all within close-walking distance of the historic dog walking and birdwatching in a tranquil • Pizza Express centre. As Stafford is set in rolling countryside there is also easy access to setting two miles from town centre a variety of green spaces, including the Cannock Chase Area Of Natural CANNOCK CHASE An area of Beauty and the Peak District, which is only an hour’s drive away. outstanding natural beauty, just 5 miles south and reachable by train from Stafford PURCHASE YOUR NEW HOME WITH HELP TO BUY HOW IT WORKS: THE BASIC FACTS A TYPICAL EXAMPLE % DEPOSIT • Cost of your new home 5 • Backed by HM Government £400,000 • 5% deposit required • 5% Deposit • 20% is covered by a Homes and Communities Agency equity loan which £20,000 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST does not have to be repaid until you sell • 20% Government loan % • You obtain a mortgage for 75% of the price £80,000 EQUITY LOAN • Available to first time buyers and current homeowners who meet the • 75% Mortgage 20 Stafford has excellent transportation links due to its qualifying criteria £300,000 central location in the West Midlands providing easy • Exclusively for owner occupiers access to Manchester and Birmingham city centre. TOTAL £400,000 • You can buy a new home at participating developments with a maximum % price of £600,000 MORTGAGE Situated just off the M6, and accessible from both junctions 13 and 14, Stafford 75 boasts excellent road connections with direct motorway access into Birmingham and Manchester. The arrival of HS2 will further enhance Stafford as a West Help to Buy Calculator Midlands’ transport hub, adding further connections and increasing footfall from DISCOVER WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AT BRITANNAI HOUSE neighbouring towns and cities, which in turn will boost the local economy. Property price: 5% deposit: 20% Government loan: Mortgage required: £110,000 £5,500 £22,000 £82,500 ANTICIPATED MONTHLY PAYMENT* £370 www.britanniahouse.co.uk *Based upon 30 year term with a fixed interest rate of 3.5% FLOOR PLANS The images featured here are rendered to give an impression of the design only and are subject to change without notice. GROUND FLOOR Unit layouts and specifications are subject to change without notice. FIRST FLOOR Unit layouts and specifications are subject to change without notice. SECOND FLOOR Unit layouts and specifications are subject to change without notice. THIRD FLOOR Unit layouts and specifications are subject to change without notice. QUALITY AS STANDARD All apartments at Britannia House come complete with fully-fitted contemporary kitchens, by UK manufacturers, as well as a range of other features: • Single electric oven • Ceramic hob • Fridge/Freezer • Heated chrome towel rail • Chrome hardware • New double–glazed windows ADDITIONAL FEATURES 1 x 4 PERSON LIFT 8 BIKE SPACES ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM WITH CCTV 23 PARKING SPACES www.britanniahouse.co.uk The images featured here are rendered to give an impression of the design only and are subject to change without notice. TITAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS “The one thing our purchaser’s care about most, after location, is the quality of product they are investing in and Titan have a reputation for creating well thought out, contemporary living spaces where the attention to detail is superb. As a result, their new developments attract a great deal of interest – from both end users and investors alike.” Chris Noone – Butters John Bee Now taking reservations, please call or email 017 8524 6000 • 033 3012 4134 stafford@bjbmail.com britannia@centrick.co.uk www.buttersjohnbee.com www.centrick.co.uk www.britanniahouse.co.uk DISCLAIMER : This brochure and the information contained in it does not form part of any contract, and while reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this cannot be guaranteed and no representation or warranty is made in that regard. Apartment designs and layouts are indicative only and may change. The specification of the apartments is the anticipated specification as at the date this brochure was prepared, but may be subject to change in accordance with permitted variances under the apartment sale contracts. Dimensions shown in any text or plan are approximate sizes and indicative only and actual sizes may be different once constructed. Computer generated images and photos are indicative only. All sales remain subject to contract. All information regarding prospective commercial or retail tenants represents current intention only, and the final identity of the tenants may change. Furniture shown in Computer Generated Images and photos is not included in sales. Britannia House is a marketing name only and will not necessarily form part of the approved postal address. Neither the agents nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation warranty or guarantee (whether written or oral) in respect of or in relation to the development (or any parts thereof)..
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