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DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 BELLERBY GUILDFORD DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 BELLERBY The Bellerby Apartments is an exciting new development in the heart of Surrey’s county town, bringing a dramatic and vibrant new dimension to the centre of this historic community. As part of a landmark project to bring the first Waitrose GintoU central GU1,ILD it is set to becomeFO an iconicRD destination for all residents of the Guildford area. WELCOME A striking new addition to the range of buildings in Guildford’s town centre, The Bellerby Apartments is a unique collection of just 30 exceptional apartments above a state-of-the-art Waitrose supermarket. These distinctive one and two bedroom homes combine inspired architecture with modern living, pushing the boundaries of design yet respecting the rhythm of the existing streetscape. Arranged over four storeys, with a spacious communal terrace at the centre of the building, almost every property also opens onto its own private balcony or terrace, and secure car parking is provided in the basement, with lift access throughout. Just a 5 minute walk from the town’s bustling and beautiful High Street, and 10 minutes from the station, residents are perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that Guildford has in store. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 Computer generated illustrations are for indicative purposes only DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 Introducing an iconic modern masterpiece into the heart of Guildford’s historic community, the sleek profi le of The Bellerby Apartments is as unexpected as it is inspiring. Standing proud of its predominantly Victorian streetscape, it layers pristine planes of render, glass, timber and stone to create a building of exceptional elegance and complexity. VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE Commissioned to create a dynamic mixed-use development that would link the main shopping area with the adjacent residential Conservation Area, high calibre architects B&R conceived a contemporary design that not only respects its context but also preserves and enhances it. The Bellerby Apartments were designed to respond to the surrounding properties: the building rises towards Leapale Lane where the fi ve-storey BT Exchange is located, which enables the taller corners to act as way-fi nding elements within the urban fabric. By wrapping the building around a central courtyard, the existing pavement line could be redefi ned, while a boulevard of trees and new areas of planting soften the overall landscape. At the same time, materials have been carefully selected to blend with the surrounding architecture. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 A NEW BENCHMARK DISTINCTIVELY INDIVIDUAL State-of-the-art architecture opens up to reveal innovatively planned interiors, each one an individually articulated response to the abstract angles around the site. With floor to ceiling windows as standard, and most homes opening on to their own private balcony or terrace, each of these innovative new homes is light, bright and spacious. Interiors have been carefully considered to optimise convenience and quality, with superior fittings and finishes throughout. The result is a stylish, low maintenance living environment that’s perfect for entertaining or relaxing in. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 A NEW BENCHMARK Images are for indicative purposes only DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 A PRIME LOCATION A THRIVING COMMUNITY Ancient and modern, timeless and trend-setting, a bustling centre with a relaxed and rural charm: Guildford has it all. Surrounded by glorious countryside and yet less than half an hour from central London, it is little wonder that The Sunday Times recently declared it one of the best places to live in Britain. Day or night, the town gleams with affluence and atmosphere. Named after the golden sands next to the River Wey, and with a history that dates back to the Romans, Guildford will always be a glittering prize for aspiring homeowners. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 Rail Woking London Portsmouth Southampton Bournemouth 10mins Waterloo Harbour 1hr 30mins 1hr 50mins 38mins 58mins Road Woking Leatherhead London Basingstoke Southampton 6.1 miles 12.5 miles 31 miles 31.6 miles 60.5 miles Walking Bus Station High Street Local park River Wey Train Station 2mins 5mins 4mins 7mins 11mins 0.1 miles 0.2 miles 0.2 miles 0.3 miles 0.5 miles DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 GUILDFORD TOWN FROM DELI TO FINE DINING Traditional Italian, fragrant Thai, rustic Argentinian, exquisite Chinese: Guildford’s diverse range VIBRANT of bars and restaurants offer AND DIVERSE an eclectic menu of tastes and experiences from all corners of the globe. Even the ubiquitous chains are tempting, with Jamie’s With an ancient castle, a modern Italian, Bill’s, Maison Blanc and cathedral and cobbled streets Côte Brasserie among the most in abundance, Guildford is popular. Outside the town centre, LABELS TO celebrity chefs and successful considerably more than the LUST AFTER typical market town. Surrey’s restaurateurs are primed to sate their customers’ sophisticated administrative epicentre is one THE CULTURE tastes. Drakes on Ripley High of the southern counties’ most SHOW sophisticated communities. Once Street, London House in Old Chic London boutiques line the a staging post for travellers on Woking and Kinghams in Shere delightfully cobbled High Street... the banks of the River Wey, it are a few of the hottest tables in EVERYDAY almost every conceivable luxury was also a major market town the area, while the Queen’s Head high street brand is represented and location of a royal hunting ESSENTIALS and the Onslow Arms in East and With its own Shakespeare here, from Heals, Anthropologie lodge. These days, Guildford West Clandon respectively are the company, symphony orchestra and Gerard Darel to Jo Malone, combines historic architecture – epitome of gastro-pub cool. and the most visited art gallery Jack Wills and LK Bennett. High from chocolate-box almshouses in Surrey – the Guildford House fashion lines the rails in the House to the imposing Tudor Guildhall With Waitrose literally on your Gallery – Guildford can give any of Fraser, while between the – with excellent amenities, doorstep and Marks & Spencer cultural centre in the South East glossy shop-fronts and enviable including a prestigious university on the High Street, shopping for a run for its money. Just a few lifestyle brands, Guildford’s quaint and world-class sporting facilities, necessities is no longer a chore. minutes’ walk from The Bellerby side streets and picturesque old offering everything that is a Fresh produce is always available Apartments, you have a choice stable yards spill out with café prerequisite for a contemporary from the fl ourishing weekly of two theatres, a cinema, and seating, traditional teahouses and cosmopolitan lifestyle. market, while a Farmers’ Market a museum, while G Live and is a monthly attraction. Guildford overfl owing fl ower stalls. the highly acclaimed Guilfest is also awash with coffee houses in nearby Stoke Park offer and tea shops providing a vibrant the best of international music coffee culture. and performance. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 PAVED WITH GOLD DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 AN UNRIVALLED SETTING THIS SPORTING TAKE TO LIFE THE HILLS With not one, but two superb Nestling amidst the rolling Surrey sports centres in town, not to Hills, Guildford is surrounded mention its own football, ice by one of England’s finest hockey, volleyball and basketball RIVERSIDE landscapes. This extraordinary teams, to name but a few, RELAXATION Area of Outstanding Natural Guildford is a sports aficionado’s Beauty offers some of the paradise. Between the Spectrum, South East’s most stunning and a national prize-winning leisure accessible countryside, from Leith centre and the Surrey Sports Park, Hill and the Devil’s Punchbowl there is a choice of swimming Flowing right through the heart EXCEPTIONAL to Frensham Ponds. With an pools, a bowling alley, Laser tag of the town, the River Wey winds EDUCATION extensive footpath network, and an athletics track, along through lush green meadows and open commons, breathtaking with squash courts and floodlit tranquil pasture as part of the views and attractive market towns tennis courts and pitches. Cricket, 15 mile stretch linking Guildford PARKS AND and villages, the grandeur and hockey, rowing and rock climbing to Weybridge on the Thames. Guildford is an ideal place for RECREATION tranquility of the Surrey Hills is are all well represented, while Offering delightful river walks and children to grow and thrive. waiting to be discovered. there is an outstanding choice boat trips surrounded by nature, Parents have a choice of nursery, of prestigious golf courses just it is celebrated at the National primary, junior and secondary waiting to be played. Walking, Trust’s award-winning Dapdune schools within easy reach of From the tree-lined walks and horseriding and cycling are de Wharf, while the picturesque Bellerby, offering both private perfectly manicured planting rigueur, while the town even canal plays host to everything and state educations that are around the Keep in the Castle boasts its own Lido. from narrow boats to canoes. second to none. Some of the Gardens, to the family area, best include the Royal Grammar putting green and all-weather School (for boys), founded in tennis, football and basketball 1509, Guildford High School (for courts at Allen House Gardens girls), Kings College and Christ’s – not forgetting the vast College, while the University of expanse of rolling grassland and Surrey is ranked among the top woodland within the award- ten UK universities. winning Stoke Park – Guildford offers a wide variety of green open space in which to picnic or pass a lazy afternoon. DRAFT BROCHURE as of May 2015 EFFORTLESS CONNECTIONS LONDON WATERLOO IN JUST 38 MIN Conveniently located, the mainline station is in the heart THE CALL OF of the town, just a 10 minute THE COAST walk from your front door.