Lifestyle

Your companion guide to contemporary living at Woodhurst Park

Homes in harmony with nature A brand new community that offers the finest in every sense A natural vision comes to life Woodhurst Park, a place where community and the environment live hand in hand A pinch of perfection Exquisite living spaces in which to create a special style of living Feel connected Neighbour to neighbour Friend to friend Parent to child Us to you It’s real

Welcome to Woodhurst Park Superb new homes set within a mature country park setting where community is at the heart of everything. A home made Lifestyle 6. Where place making becomes place keeping

8. Homes in harmony community with nature 16. It's about community Pg 16, Life at Woodhurst ...meet the neighbours Park offers a sense of wider belonging, the perfect 18. Beautifully styled homes Pg 46, Out of every room in a antidote to the pressures Community has never home, your bedroom is without been more prized: today 20. Behind the design of modern life. ...meet the architects a doubt the most personal, we all cherish the sense of discover how to transform belonging and friendship 22. The masterplan your bedroom into a that comes from being 24. A natural vision comfortable retreat. connected with others. comes to life 28. A place to make friends t Woodhurst Park, not 38. The beating heart of the village. Why we love a village school only have we built carefully 32. Perfect for dog lovers A ...and cat people alike designed homes alongside beautiful 40. Interiors countryside, we have put people first 34. Where the school run Space to create. is a walk in the park 42. and established a true community. Kitchens Our residents are delighted by the 36. A centre for learning Sip back and relax. warm welcome and neighbours in the heart of the community 46. Bedrooms and bathrooms quickly become friends. Pg 24, The Woodhurst Park This community place making evolution, designed and 48. Hello New. is combined with place keeping created so that communities ...meet the interior designers and, as the custodians of this and nature can live hand 50. A location demanding attention beautiful landscape, in hand. we have created a glorious 65 52. . A once in a generation regeneration acre county park for everyone to enjoy, for generations to come. 54. Out and about by day and night Woodhurst Park is a sustainable community which people of all ages 58. World class neighbours are proud to call home. I hope you 60. The Berkeley Difference. enjoy reading about some of the many things which make this place 62. An unrivalled special and that you will want to be customer experience part of this thriving community. 64. Designed for life Pg 8, Discover a community Steve Harrison growing and evolving 66. Our commitment to the future Chairman Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern alongside nature, providing homes for people at all Pg 36, Modern facilities and stages of life. a safe nurturing learning environment for Woodhurst Park's youngest residents.

4 5 Wherever you live, people want the same thing. A home where they feel safe. Their own front door. A gentle view of the park or the trees. A community with character, friends and a sense of belonging. Tony Pidgley, Chairman of the Berkeley Group

Where place making becomes place keeping

At Woodhurst Park as in all our developments, we put people first. We create places that work for everyone, and communities where people are happy, connected and self-reliant.

6 7 Homes in harmony with nature

Woodhurst Park - a perfect blend of contemporary living surrounded by a picturesque 65 acre country park.

A brand new community that offers the finest in every sense - elegant and beautiful new homes set in mature woodland and unspoilt countryside, yet just minutes from the amenities and attractions of Warfield, Bracknell, Windsor and Ascot.

8 9 At Woodhurst Park you will find Easter Bunnies

and furry caterpillars

Every season brings its own unique opportunities to discover, to appreciate nature close-up, and to share special fun days with friends.

10 11 and parkland sunsets

Coffee mornings

Getting together over a good read - and a decent coffee - or making every joyful moment before bed-time count, enjoy every minute of the day.

12 13 Racing hearts

and wise heads

Run free to a soundtrack of birdsong or discover something new about the wonders of nature – it never stops surprising and inspiring.

14 15 A community is like a family – albeit a very much larger one – where all ages are valued and interact with each other and feel a wider sense It's about community of belonging.

...meet the neighbours We moved from a few miles away as our children had left home and Woodhurst Park is an established, growing community. expected life to be a tad quiet, Here's what some of the locals have to say. but we have found so many things alk to grandparents or older the tightly packed terrace streets Berkeley initiated a Community to get involved in we’re busier Tpeople about the places they of the traditional town – it adds a Plan in order to connect neighbours than before. used to live and they will often recall dimension that is positive in every with each other. A Woodhurst Park with real warmth and nostalgia the way. Studies now show that being resident's association has been sense of community they felt in a connected has a big impact on formed with newsletters keeping particular street or place. There is our happiness and that connected residents informed about up-coming no doubt that modern life makes communities help keep people well. events so that new arrivals can meet many demands on our time, with In turn this encourages us to engage like-minded people from the start. the result that after work and at with the community making it an weekends we simply want to close the even more inviting place to be. With many active community clubs door behind us. So, feeling a wider and special events, from Wildlife sense of belonging can often be an Four years on since the first in the Community with the Berks, increasingly rare thing, but finding residents put the key in the door Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust taking it can be one of the most important in 2016, a friendly neighbourhood residents on bug safaris in the and rewarding things in our life. and community has developed at woodland to Royal Wedding street Woodhurst Park, among people who parties, summer fêtes, open-air And while a sense of community already had ties to the local area as barbecues and festive Christmas grows in different ways in different well as those moving into it for the first carol concerts, Woodhurst Park settings - you can find it just as much time. A successful community grows really does have a true sense among the residents of scattered organically over time, but creating the of community at its heart. crofts on a Scottish island as in right conditions can be key. Moving here as a young family we immediately felt at home and part of a welcoming place. That was really important for us and for our children in the years ahead.

16 17 Beautifully styled homes and attractive street scenes blend seamlessly with their parkland setting to create a real sense of place.

18 19 Q. The landscape of Woodhurst From blank canvas to a place of Park has many varied natural features. In what way did these character is quite a journey. act as framework for the design? We asked Sue Church, Associate A. The natural assets were used as a starting point to develop a at BHP Harwood architectural network of routes and spaces, linking existing features with practice about the inspiration, new spaces and creating green pedestrian and cycle routes Q We hear a lot about character areas nowadays. Why are around the site. So, the new homes challenges and desire to deliver they so important? were able to take advantage something exceptional at of a landscape that provides A . Each part of the site will have its character, views and contact with own inherent character simply Woodhurst Park. nature, close to routes providing due to its location within the activity and surveillance. development, its relationship to its immediate surroundings and the physical qualities of the Q. Woodhurst Park has everything topography. Using these qualities from detached homes, to further develop a character for apartments and coach-houses an area helps give the residents a to townhouses and cottage feeling of identity and ownership terraces. Why did you want to within the overall scheme. It also offer this range of choice? creates what is called ‘legibility’ A. A successful community is which aids navigation for both formed from bringing people of residents and visitors alike. all ages together. The vision for Woodhurst Park was to create a unique place where people will Q. There are houses at the continue to live, play and learn. River Cut with wraparound To that end, the wide variety of balconies overlooking the river homes allows opportunities for all and positioned to make the most of the sunset. To what household types and aspirations. extent was the importance of aspect and position considered throughout Woodhurst Park? Q. How do you balance a design that relates to the local A. Aspects and orientation were a character, such as dormers, really important consideration bay windows, finishes like in the layout – providing south- clapperboard and render, but facing gardens where possible also has a fresh modern look? and ensuring living areas take A. The architectural language advantage of light and views for for the site evolved from the example. Features like terraces, traditional character of the local bay windows and balconies create area. There are some sensitive opportunities to maximize these areas where it was important benefits as much as possible that the design reflected closely – and residents love them. the local vernacular but others where traditional forms and materials could be developed to create new details and a the evolution of an idea more modern feel, creating its own character, but still sitting comfortably within the setting.

20 21 Forest Road

Willows Grove The Riverside Cut

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Rosewood The Masterplan Surrounded by 65 acres of landscaped open space, Woodhurst Park The features a delightful collection of character areas to suit everyone. Village The expansive Country Park is perfect for an early morning run or Harvest Ride stroll with the dog, there are also play areas to create a safe and fun Pond environment for children to play with their friends after school.

22 23 25 hub for events and is as strong as ever. has been the heart and The Village Green Village The The Riverside Cut The Riverside for centuriesfor and its appeal celebrations in communities communities in celebrations The traditional village green crossing point The Splash. its habitats enhanced with reedbeds, the water glimpsed The natural watercourse is an from paths and boardwalks and important part the of landscape, to cracklingto winter leaves. of theof seasons, from birds in The Woodland Walk Woodland The Awaken yourAwaken senses amongst the colours, sights and sounds the summer trees autumn’s to colours and scampering squirrels

communities and nature can live hand in hand in hand live can nature and communities comes to life comes ently undulating woodland undulating copses and windingently a watercourses offer wonderful mosaic of natural landscape features that have inspired inspired wonderful natural mosaic of have landscape features that and informed how Woodhurst Park has evolved. Home to a wealth of of a wealth to Home Park has evolved. Woodhurst how and informed in tune, in touch, with and in harmony nature. always is that a place clear your mind and explore with family andclear explore mind within and friends, your a life is this landscaped perfect areas the open spaces a walk, make take to which Woodhurst Park has been designed and created so that so that created and designed been has Park Woodhurst G

24 A natural vision The National Trust holds activities all year round to help everyone The Country Park get in touch with nature, with a The country park of 65 acres, framed by week-by-week guide to activities woodland and meadows, is the wide expanse from celebrating the first day of green space close to home. Criss-crossed of spring to a blossom watch with paths on which to walk and cycle, there is scheme. Try these: a real sense of the openness, wide horizons, and feeling of freedom, that living at • Watch butterflies and bees Woodhurst Park is all about – and will be in the garden or at the appreciated by everyone from tots and wildflower meadow youngsters with energy to burn to grandparents • Build a hedgehog home - and especially the family dog. • Touch the bark as you pass a tree • Go barefoot in the grass - whatever your age Download – and even better, print out - your Rewild your Life guide at: nt.global.ssl.fastly. net/documents/national-trust- noticing-nature-week-by-week- guide.pdf

Weir Valley Carefully located throughout The Hill Fields are a number of sites to allow A beautifully designed Local wildlife to be a part of the Equipped Area of Play (LEAP), community. Such as the Weir children will simply love it for Valley that runs through the its grassy hillocks to roll and heart of Woodhurst. slide down, and for its dens, tunnels and bridges.

Green space in all its forms is at the heart of the Woodhurst Park lifestyle, and that green space is an integral part of the community. These are the places where young ones explore the world, adults make new friends on a morning walk, residents come together on the Village Green for long summer days and neighbours greet you as you take the children or grandchildren to feed the ducks at the Village Pond. It is about the qualities of a traditional way of life, of living in a safe, secure place where trees not traffic take priority, and of taking the time to notice the nuances of the changing seasons. Sitting amongst the fragrant springtime blossom of the Orchard Walk fruit trees, or seeing the colours of the wildflower meadows in high summer recreate an impressionist painting, it is worth knowing that recent research by the National Trust found that people who take time to smell the flowers and get close to nature feel happier overall. But perhaps you knew it all along.

26 27 A place to make friends

28 29 Then come the school years making - and falling out with – friends, the play dates, and sleepovers - and the teenager’s penchant for spending hours on the phone to friends to the ‘but you’ve seen them all day!’ refrain of parents everywhere. But throughout this time friendship is important to grown-ups too. Which is why mother and baby/ toddler Friendship groups and the like are always popular, just when you may be missing the conversation if not the politics of the office or work-place. Later on, making friends in adulthood can become more difficult, but the good news is the same factors that made striking within a up friendships at university, at the school gate or sports club so natural still stand. In fact, a shared interest is recognised as one of the community best bases for making new friends.

What’s more, as retirement approaches it can be reassuring to have established a network of friends and Friendship is hard-wired into our brains even activities. At Woodhurst Park there are clubs for parents with babies and tots, for those who like to spend time on earlier than many of us may think. Babies still too the tennis court or share a passion for gardening, and small to speak know how to make jokes and form group walks to get to know others with both two and friendships, and from six months of age use their four-legged friends. Whatever your thing, what is certain social skills and make friends and each other laugh is that friendship is something we never grow out of. to a degree that has even surprised researchers. Interacting with each other through eye contact, hand gestures and humour, babies next to each other in highchairs playfully switch their bottles around, and toddlers invite others to be part of their group. 'Photography of residents' events at Woodhurst Park

30 31 Cats love a lively play session, and especially if the toy has feathers or dangling string to make it even more tempting. Curious cats love to explore the outdoors too, but can get lost even in familiar Perfect for dog lovers territory so don’t forget to microchip.

Whether your dog is the sort who loves to keep moving and as fast as possible, a sniffer who stops and becomes absorbed every few metres, or the social type saying hello to every dog and person they meet, at Woodhurst Park it’s a dog’s life in the best possible way. ...and cat people alike

32 33 Healthy body,

Despite its importance for childhood development many children have lost this sense of connection with nature and the National Trust talks of a ‘nature- deficit disorder’. Yet even simple everyday encounters with the outdoors such as on the way to school can make a difference for that important ‘daily dose of nature’ says the Trust. And with a growing body of global research showing that children who grow up feeling close to nature are healthier and happier, it is good news that something Where the so impactful is also fun and free. school run Enjoy nature on the trip to...

ast summer when the Duchess of LCambridge unveiled her Back to Nature is a walk in the park Garden co-designed with the Royal Horticultural Society and a landscape architect for the Chelsea Flower Show, its centrepiece tree-house with swing seat hanging from branches and features like the den made it a huge hit with children and adults alike. The design was inspired by a desire to encourage children to experience the pleasure that actively playing outdoors brings, and experience the benefits this can have on their physical and ..and from school mental health. With school conveniently close to home getting to class on foot, on a bike, or just scooting along, is a pleasure on traffic-free and imaginatively planned pathways.* healthy mind

*Admission to schools subject to admission policy of the Local Education Authority and school.

34 35 A centre of learning

in the heart of the community

Warfield Church of Primary School has been educating the children of Warfield and creating happy memories for more than 200 years. Woodhurst Park is now home to this successful school’s second site and an exciting new era has begun.

he new school in Sopwith Road at Woodhurst Park is The highly motivated youngsters of both Talready flourishing and welcoming young people who Warfield C of E Primary School sites clearly are just taking the first steps on their education journey. benefit from access to a well-resourced, Good performance Join the club The impressive purpose-built building will soon provide an simulating environment and high-quality education for up to 420 children from nursery age through teaching. They have even helped to define Warfield has an Ofsted rating of Good, with pupils Lego Club, Art Club, Gym Squad, or Code Club for to 11 years. Together with the 210 youngsters at the their shared values of: Kindness, who are motivated, making good progress in would-be coders or spies, at Warfield there is plenty Warfield C of E Primary School All Saints Rise site, less Determination, Achievement Curiosity, Faith, mathematics, who read widely and often and are of activity going on outside school. than a mile away, they will be welcomed by Headteacher Teamwork and Respect. keen to learn new skills all noted in the most recent Ofsted Report. School’s out Anna Kennedy. The school’s core ethos is based on Christian values and A healthy start The Holiday Club for children from Reception to Ms Kennedy is proud of the role her popular school beliefs and it is open to youngsters from all religious Year 6, offers school-holiday time fun in a friendly plays in this “vibrant and developing community”. She is denominations. With a host of after-school and holiday Modern lifestyles mean many parents work, so and stimulating environment, under the care and committed to making the school the first choice for parents clubs, as well as sports and activities to complement the Warfield’s Breakfast Club caters for children from supervision of qualified and experienced staff. It can and somewhere “that their children would want to be a curriculum, pupils have plenty to interest them while they Reception to Year 6 with the WASPS and in2sport be booked for the whole day, morning or afternoon part of; where children feel valued, secure and able to are learning and no doubt making friends for life. running a Wake-Up Breakfast Club Monday to sessions and is very popular. Fridays from 7.45. When lessons are over, there is an express their ideas and opinions”. After School Club too. Photography of Warfield CofE Primary School

Admission to Warfield Primary School is subject to the admission policy of the Local Education Authority. 36 37 When you stop learning you stop growing

From nursery to higher education the opportunities for life-long learning are at the heart of rewarding and fulfilling careers and personal development. In addition to Warfield C of E The beating heart Primary at Woodhurst Park there are several high performing local state schools as well as independent sector schools such as Meadowbrook Montessori two and a half miles of the village. away, as well as Prep School for boys and girls aged 3-13.

Primary Education Newbold School – Popeswood Why we love Whitegrove Primary – Whitegrove Papplewich School - Ascot

Secondary Education a village school The Brackenhale School – Bracknell The – Bracknell sk people to think of their ideal home to all age-groups to dormitory days and increasingly visit local care – Ascot Avillage and a local welcoming location for commuters and retirees. homes. Village schools tend to be hostelry, a village green, an historic It is no surprise then that many good schools too and that’s official. church spire, as well as a village commentators have observed that Just 8% do not achieve a ‘Good’ or Further Education school are the quintessential elements when a village school is closed, the ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating compared – Windsor in the fabric of village life. A village ‘heart of the community goes with it’. with 11% nationally and 15% in school is now recognized as key in towns and cities. The nurturing Wellington College – Crowthorne keeping villages vibrant. A recent The reason is that village schools and caring education as well as the – Bracknell House of Commons discussion have traditionally been at the centre strong sense of belonging they are observed ‘you cannot overestimate of the community, ‘its beating heart’ renowned for all play a part and with the importance of a village school as it has been described. They host a solid foundation that can stretch Universities in ensuring that precious village village-wide fêtes, strawberry fairs, back hundreds of years, village University of London life is maintained’. Indeed, the loss and concerts, invite residents in to schools continue to build strong - Royal Holloway of a school from a village is a huge give talks, while pupils share their futures not just for their pupils but University of Reading - Reading blow, often seeing a change from a passion with other villagers for also for their wider village setting. well-rounded community that is wildlife and nature at special event University of Surrey - Guildford

38 39 Generously proportioned and always with an eye to bringing the outdoors in, there is living space, then there is space for living.

40 41 Did you know?

Memories involving food are more sensory than others as they involve all five senses, and often feel more evocative and nostalgic than other types of memories say scientists, as we recall where we were and who we were with, and the whole Space to create experience of being a family.

Weighing and measuring, stirring and mixing - don’t worry about the mess, cooking together is about creating something special in the kitchen.

42 43 Look for the Berkeley Difference

A Berkeley kitchen is the perfect space for spending quality time. Light, airy, and well- planned, each home features an individually designed layout that feels as good to be in as it does to work in. Plenty of wall cabinets provide easily organised storage from food items to baking trays, and some of the larger homes feature a kitchen island to gather around. Our kitchens also come with integrated appliances including washer/dryer, fridge-freezer - larder freezer in some homes - as well as multi-function oven, hob and extractor hood, and an integrated microwave. As you would expect Berkeley choose only premium brands such as Bosch, with a reputation for the highest level of technological innovation, producing not only some of the most high- performing and dependable appliances in the world today but also some of the most eco-efficient. We look at every detail too, from dishwashers renowned for being incredibly quiet to ensuring the feature and the recessed LED lighting are perfectly placed, which is why a Berkeley kitchen is a very special place.

Photography of Woodhurst Park Show Home

44 45 Look for the Berkeley Difference

Master bedrooms with en suite shower rooms that feature leading brands like Villeroy & Boch and Hansgrohe, as well as recessed mirrored cabinets or vanity units with mirror above that are a Berkeley hallmark. Add chrome heated towel rails to recessed LED downlights for Sip back soft lighting, and luxury soft-to- the-foot vinyl flooring - and a Berkeley bathroom is the perfect and relax place to unwind after a busy day. Taking time to step away for some calm, quiet moments is not an indulgence but an essential counterbalance to modern living.

hen you find some precious relax is key, says Drew Cockton ylang ylang in their Calm range, Wtime to relax make it of award-winning fragrance designed to promote a feeling quality time to reap the benefits experts Owen Drew England. ‘Of of wellbeing and accompany of feeling refreshed and re- all our senses, smell is the one mindfulness practices. Candles can energised. Replace the caffeine most closely linked to our mood also calm body and mind - choose with a tea infusion, preferably through the brain's limbic system.’ only natural ingredients such as organic. Ingredients like Lotus Lavender for example has soy wax blended with natural oils. flowers or dusk-picked scented been used to soothe for millennia ‘Candles bring both fragrance Jasmine buds add a luxury - the word comes from the Latin and the gentle flickering light that element - no need to travel to lavare meaning to bathe. It has an I think appeals on a primal level’ exotic climes, simply pop some in incredibly calming effect which says Drew, ‘while your mist adds your basket at the supermarket. can’t be achieved with a synthetic an instant burst of fragrance. A The importance of engaging your product.’ Drew used the essential really good tip is to spritz your sense of smell when trying to oil together with patchouli and bedding to help you relax’.

46 47 Make a statement from the start

The hallway is the first thing people see, and sets the tone. Add focal points for interest – we placed wall hanging A greener home Time for reflection basket plates on the stair wall in the Show Home. Plants add life to a home, Mirrors are practical but also and bringing the outdoors a great opportunity to reflect in is a current trend. Use light. In the Show Home the foliage as an accessory in hallway mirror illuminates your living room, or have the hallway corridor and also a row of different herbs entices you into the lounge. HELLO in pots in the kitchen. NEW

With a stellar reputation, Clayton and Co is a leading interior design company creating beautiful interiors for discerning clients, so they were the perfect choice for Woodhurst Park. We asked Sarah Thomas about the ideas behind the Show Home - and how you can adopt many of these in your own décor.

Q. Woodhurst Park is surrounded by some impressive Q. Dining can be informal or formal nowadays Do things by half countryside. Was this an inspiration? – how did you combine the two? A wall doesn’t have to be all one colour. For example, A. The countryside is a big part of the appeal of Woodhurst A. Natural materials and woven textural weaves the half-height paint Park, and inspired us hugely. Natural materials featured heavily in the Show Home dining area colour in the Show Home and woven textural weaves featured heavily in the which is ideal for everyday dining. It is also the children’s bedroom gives new collections at the furniture shows this year so perfect entertaining space achieved by breaking it drama and depth. they were a natural for Woodhurst Park! You can the traditional seating arrangement opting for see it in the hall’s abstract leaf wallpaper and in the a bench as well as dining chairs upholstered in Lightbulb moments children’s bedroom with its playful nod to the country sumptuous fabrics like rich blue velvet, so this is a park in the tree wallpaper’s patterned trunks. space that really works whatever the type of meal. Low level lighting helps create a mood and feel, or create a truly glamourous decorative statement from Q. We want our sitting rooms to be smart Q. How did you make the Master Bedroom special? over a dining table or in yet comfortable and calming. How did the Master Bedroom. you create that in the Show Home? A. A fabulous master suite is what you would expect from a Berkeley home, and we created a beautiful focus A. We layered soft textures such as a herringbone point to the room with vertical panels of bronze antique All in the detail Artistic flourish weave fabric on the upholstered sofa to create a soft mirror either side of the upholstered floor-to-ceiling neutral backdrop, with colour and pattern from the headboard, and the faux shagreen taupe finish of the World-class boutique hotels know the finishing Artwork is a great way for adding personality cushions. The L shape sofa marks the separation bedside cabinets which look stunning against the bronze. touches matter. In the Master Bedroom we to a space. Use it in different ways – several between the living and dining area too, giving a recreated this, the brass details on the table smaller prints on a wall add pops of colour lamps, drawer ironmongery and pendant light without being overbearing while a large feeling of spaciousness as well as cosiness. fitting complementing the rest of the room, abstract print can add life to an otherwise and crucially creating a coherent premium look. bare expanse of wall.

48 49 A location demanding attention

Woodhurst Park is set in a leafy green setting, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have quick access to world class locations Heathrow Gatwick such as Ascot and Windsor. Bracknell Ascot Windsor Airport Kensington Airport Easy road and rail connections 3 mins 11 mins 19 mins 26 mins 46 mins 53 mins 1.2 miles 5.1 miles 9.1 miles 20.5 miles 31.2 miles 46.5 miles mean London's major airports are within half an hours drive.

50 51 52 Town centres across and high streets the UK are UK the facing real a challenge, of aregeneration to create atown street-scenes, want people to be. shopping and dining scene to the but Bracknell has seen a game-changer game-changer a but Bracknell seen has centre where, from the quality of the Bracknellre-generation A once ina

is the 2nd biggest tech hub in the UK after London. after UK the in hub tech biggest 2nd the is and billion £10 over worth to be estimated is Bracknell, corridor, M4 including the along based development, to software computing economy, cloud digital from The Digitally enhanced V Making tracksMaking up the On Bracknell is well-positioned in every way. every in well-positioned is Bracknell away, miles 20 Airport away, Heathrow as well as miles 18 Guildford and miles, 15 Reading miles, 11 centres major Waterloo, into London direct trains Bracknell, around infrastructure highway the in investment additional million £6.5 With centre. town into the investment further driving is success its years, 25 last the in projects regeneration centre town significant most of the one Regeneration Partnership have not only achieved Bracknell the with Council Forest Bracknell to industry commentator, Trevor Woods Associates. in the UK’s shopping best according destination rankings 255 to number from jumped has Bracknell 29 ago years to theambiance opened two centre. Since the Lexicon available late into the evening, it continental brings choices With dining Square. to aremodelled Princess linked Deck, The leisure and quarter of dining arrival multiple while awards, the old site Bentalls the seen has for wellas squares events as have won the Lexicon some others and open light vaulted so dapples through, Cineworld.combination12-screen The vibrant streets, of shopping Lexicon million destinationthe with £240 is Atmetres of leisure and the new space. heart retail centretown demolished by replaced and square 60,000 transformation of much dated with Bracknell of its tired, investment of £770 have million brought a about asubstantial and award-winningisionary architects 53 Coffee mornings and lazy lunches

hether you are meeting Nando’s and Prezzo, Blue’s expect, and can watch your pizza Wfriends for lunch or out Smokehouse or Bill’s, you can ring made and baked in front of you with the family at the weekend the changes week by week, though then served up hot from the oven in there is an impressive range of it’s only natural you will discover the pizzeria, while summer is the choice on the menu. The Lexicon your own favourite places. There are perfect place for a cool craft beer is a cornucopia of modern dining, also welcoming and family-friendly in the beer garden. The Prince of all in stylishly bustling streets, hostelries close to home, each Wales combines a focus on quality and even better all in one place. with their own character. The Boot brewing and even hosts occasional Whether it is the Gourmet Burger Gastropub is a family-run Italian beer festivals celebrating the best of Kitchen - with the Californian where you will find the traditional micro-breweries, as well as serving Enjoy vegan option too - chains like Italian pasta dishes you would authentic Thai dishes every day. a round

by day for leisure Water park spills and speed thrills hen you live close to one of the UK’s largest and owner days where you can run, crawl through Wwater worlds, Coral Reef, youngsters can make nets and squelch through mud side-by-side at these the most of the waterslides from the gentle Aqua popular events. Youngsters will want to return to the Splash to the thrilling Storm Chaser, while adults will Legoland Resort again and again, while theme park find tranquillity in Coral Spa with the cool pool and par excellence Thorpe Park is just half an hour’s drive. Japanese steam room. Outdoors, share the fun as This is of course also prime golf country, so whether a family at Go Ape, seeing the forest canopy from a at Mill Ride Golf and Country Club, the Downshire bird’s eye view, travelling the Treetop Adventure, or Golf Complex, Seaford Head or The Berkshire Clubs, getting the hang of Segways at ground-level. Watch great golfing comes with the territory. out for special events at Great Windsor Park, like dog

54 55 Date nights and celebrations

hile many of the most renowned gastronomic flavours and dishes he is known Wrestaurants and pubs in the epicentre draws diners from far for, while Michel Roux and now area are welcoming to families, and wide. If there is a special son Alain at the Waterside Inn in the evenings they also offer the occasion to celebrate, you will find have been serving up their peerless perfect venue for a night out as the perfect place to push the boat French cuisine for nearly 50 years. a couple or in a group of friends. out in the riverside village of Bray, Renowned across the globe, it The Yorkshire Rose bar and fine- just seven miles from Warfield. has the accolade of being a three dining restaurant in Warfield Two-fifths of the UK's three- Michelin star establishment longer is often referred to as a hidden starred Michelin restaurants are than any other restaurant in the gem for both its Mediterranean found here, including the Fat Duck country, an elegant venue designed inspired menu and great service. where Heston Blumenthal dreams to offer a rare culinary experience Enjoy This is also where the country’s – and serves - up the fantastical and long-lasting memories. a round

at night for pleasure Tantalising theatre and outstanding opera

hen it comes to a night out it is curtain up for shows by Strictly favourites to classical concerts and Wexcellent entertainment. Bracknell’s South some of the biggest names in TV comedy, and also Hill Park is set in the grounds of an 18th century hosts live broadcasts from The National in London. mansion house, with an arts centre designed like Over in Guildford, just a 40 minute drive away, is the the courtyard theatres used in Shakespeare’s time. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, one of the country's leading Its Wilde Theatre offers a packed programme from regional producing theatres. Make a night of it with national ballet companies to drama and pantomime, a pre-performance supper at the theatre restaurant, and the amphitheatre perfect for outdoor theatre sitting out on the garden terrace next to the River performances under the stars on summer evenings. Wey, and all in easy reach of home. In Reading, The Hexagon features everything from

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Places that are wonderful to visit all-year-round as well as holding spectacular well-loved events to look forward to are very special places.

Royal Windsor Ascot Henley-on-Thames London Shopping along streets where the castle is a Ascot attracts over half a million visitors each Nestling in beautiful Chiltern Valley landscape, Whether it is the cultural hub of the South Bank backdrop, in Windsor Yards or the chic Windsor year to its racing and the highlight of the calendar the riverside town has a relaxing ambience, and is – minutes from Waterloo with riverside watering Royal Station, Windsor brings history, heritage is Royal Ascot, when the Royal Family parade by host to the annual Royal Regatta. Take your own holes like the Royal Festival Hall roof-terrace, and culture every day. Enjoy events like the carriage down the course in a tradition dating boat trip down the Regatta course - boater not South Kensington for some of the best museums Royal Windsor Horse Show and the pageants of back to 1825. It is also attractive to visit the rest essential – and listen to classical, jazz, and pop to in the world, elegant shopping on Regent Street musical, military and equestrian spectical with of the year with its shops and restaurants along the unique black-tie Henley Festival of Music and and names from Liberty and Hamleys to Apple the National Symphony Orchestra and the High Street and Sunninghill Road. Arts, jacket definitely required. Store, as well as Hyde Park’s Proms in the Park the Household Cavalry. and Winter Wonderland, London has it all.

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58 59 Our customers are at the heart of all our The decisions. We aim to understand your needs Berkeley and consistently meet or exceed expectations. Difference

rom the moment you arrive at our Fdevelopments, you will notice the Berkeley difference. This won’t just be in the quality of the craftsmanship, the stunning surroundings or the enviable location. There is something intrinsically special about the experience we offer you. When you buy a home from Berkeley you can be safe in the knowledge that it is built to very high standards of design and quality, has low environmental impact and that you will enjoy a superb customer experience.

60 61 An unrivalled 98% of customers customer would recommend Berkeley experience to their friends

he service we provide is focused on Tmaking the home buying process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. Our planting schemes are From exchange of contracts, we will created to encourage eco provide you with a Customer Relations Representative to ensure you always have systems of the natural world an expert to talk to. We will provide regular updates on the progress of construction, and invite you to choose the interior of your home from a selection of carefully designed palettes. Prior to legal completion we will invite you to visit for a full Home Demonstration to personally show you all the functions and facilities of your home. Following completion, we will also With a net promoter score of include a Berkeley 2 year warranty with 70.3, we have industry-leading the 10 Year Premier building warranty. customer service

62 63 Designed for life

Our customers are at the heart of all our decisions. We aim to understand their needs and consistently meet or exceed their expectations. The service we provide is professional, efficient and helpful to make the home buying process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. Our levels of customer service aim to be comparable to other top brands.

Customer service is our priority the homes that we build. Almost all of our developments are built on brownfield land and All our customers are provided with a we always take care to protect and enhance commitment that when they buy a new biodiversity and natural habitats. Our homes home from Berkeley they can be safe in include features to encourage sustainable the knowledge that it is built to very high living such as dual-flush WCs, recycling bins and energy efficient white goods. standards of design and quality, has low Unparalleled choice of homes in the most environmental impact and that they will sought after locations enjoy a superb customer experience. Each customer receives tailored information Quality is at the heart of everything we do As one of the UK’s leading house builders, we are relating to their purchase and has a able to offer our customers an unrivalled choice dedicated point of contact throughout the At Berkeley, quality takes precedence, from of property location, size and type. From city customer journey. choosing the right location and style of home, penthouses to country retreats, modern studio to the construction processes we practice, the apartments to traditional family homes, you will materials we use and the specifications we find the perfect home to match your requirements. Green living and sustainable put into our homes. For extra peace of mind, Our homes are also built in some of Britain’s most development is top of our agenda in addition to the 10-year warranty all new desirable locations from market towns and rural homes receive, Berkeley operates a 2-year villages to major towns and cities, and countryside to As a company, we are committed to policy with dedicated Customer Service teams the coast – we build in the locations you want to live. reducing energy, water and waste on our on hand 24 hours a day to deal with enquiries construction sites, in our offices and in quickly and effectively. A commitment to creating sustainable communities

Berkeley’s homes and developments are not just built for today. They are designed to enhance the neighbourhoods in which they are located permanently. We achieve this through our commitment to excellence in design, sensitive landscaping, sympathetic restoration, and impeccable standards of sustainability. We aim to address the needs not only of our customers but their neighbours and the broader community of which they are a part. It is a long-term view: we want to create exceptional places for people to live, work and relax in, and build communities that will thrive today and for years to come

64 65 A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE s, The Berkeley Group has won many prestigious Over the year ability of its developments. to raise awards for the quality, design and sustain business, designed Our Vision is Berkeley’s plan for the a world-class company ill. Our goal is to be standards higher st where people aspire to live. essful, sustainable places creating succ , the environment, bilities towards our customers iously. We take our responsi ities in which we work very ser the workforce and the commun

Our plan for the business has fi ve areas of focus: ople. Operations and Our Pe Customers, Homes, Places,

A Commitment to the Future Over the years, The Berkeley Group has won many prestigious awards for the quality, design and sustainability of its developments. Our Vision is Berkeley’s plan for the business, designed to raise standards higher still. Our goal is to be a world-class company creating successful, sustainable places where people aspire to live. We take our responsibilities towards our customers, the environment, the workforce and the communities in which we work very seriously. Our plan for the business has five areas to live. e aspireof focus: Customers, Homes, Places, Operations and Our People. OUR VISION inable places where peopl ing successful, susta ing long-term value by creat lass business generat To be a world-c OUR VISION GREAT PLACES To be a world-class business generating long-term We seek to create beautiful, successful places value by creating successful, sustainable places characterised by the quality of their design, external FIVE FOCUS AREAS IENT AND EFFICwhere people aspire to live. spaces, transport and access to jobs and amenities. CONSIDERATE OPERATIONS These are places where people choose to live, work and GREAT PLACES pact of the We reduce theAN im UNRIVALLEDon the local spend their time and which directly encourage people’s HIGH QUALITY HOMES We seek to create beautiful, construction processCUSTOMER all of EXPERIENCE well-being and quality of life. AN EXCEPTIONAL characterised PERIENCE home from places community by registering ate CUSTOMER EX When you buy a new successful withWe the aimConsider to put customers at the heart of our the afe in the of their design, our sites set at eley you can be s by the quality and heme. We EFFICIENT AND We aim to put customers Berk to very spaces, transport Constructorsdecisions. Sc Dedicated sales teams will provide ons. Dedicated external water, energy CONSIDERATE OPERATIONS heart of our decisi onal knowledge that it is builtgn and jobs and amenities. targets to reduceexceptional service throughout the buying process, access to ople our sales teams will provide excepti high standards of desi places where pe and waste. andWe work teams with will manage the customer relationship We reduce the impact of the construction process on out the buying and has low environmental These are e through quality upply chain to ensure high servic manage choose to live, work and spend s from exchangematerials of contracts through to completion, the local community by registering all of our sites with s, and teams will impact. We meet specifi c space proces new homes and aim their time and which directly quality servicesdelivery and of the new home and after occupancy. the Considerate Constructors Scheme. We set targets tomer relationship from standards for ople’s well-being tently provided. the cus rough to e which has fi bre age pe are consis to deliver a hom encour to reduce water, energy and waste. We work with our exchange of contracts th tructure. ity of life. of the new roadband infras and qual HIGH QUALITY HOMES supply chain to ensure high quality services and completion, delivery b materials are consistently provided. home and after occupancy. When you buy a new home from Berkeley you can be safe in the knowledge that it is built to very high standards of design and quality and has low A COMMITMENT TO environmental impact. We meet specific space PEOPLE AND SAFETY A COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE AND SAFETY standards for new homes and aim to deliver a Safety is a high priority on all of our construction sites. home which has fibre broadband infrastructure. We also aim to have a positive impact on society and Safety is a high priority on all of our construction sites. We also aim to have a positive impact on society and enable enable young and unemployed people to get into work young and unemployed people to get into work through our support of the Berkeley Foundation. through our support of the Berkeley Foundation.

ation. for further inform BERKELEY FOUNDATION sales negotiator pecific developments. Please ask applicable to s Berkeley takes social responsibility very seriously. In 2011 we set up The Some features are only Berkeley Foundation, with the aim of supporting Britain’s young people and their communities. We do this through a number of partner charities that tackle some of the most pressing social problems affecting young people set up today, including homelessness and unemployment. The money raised comes bility very seriously. In 2011ai n’swe young people part from the Berkeley Group, and also through the tireless and inventive Berkeley takes social responsi efforts of our staff. We have set a goal for The Berkeley Foundation to The Berkeley Foundation, with the aim of supporting Brit invest £10 million over the next five years to support young people and their unities. that tackle some of the most communities. Every penny will be spent on charitable activities and worthy and their comm omelessness number of partner charities luding h rough a ople today, inc Group, causes to ensure that maximum benefit is achieved. We do this th oung pe the Berkeley ial problems affecting y pressing soc ent. The money raised comes partof from our staff. and unemploym the n e x t fi v e the tireless and inventive efforts llion over ough to invest £10 mi ent on and also thr eley Foundation nny will be sp for The Berk We have set a goal www.berkeleyfoundation.org.uk ople and their communities.that maximum Every pe benefi t is achieved. years to support young pe ensure ivities and worthy causes to charitable act tion.org.uk www.berkeleygroup.co.uk keleyfounda 66 www.ber 67 Space for belonging

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