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READING, BERKSHIRE READING, BERKSHIRE Effortless living for evryone Effortless living for evryone READING, BERKSHIRE Welcome to GREEN PARK VILLAGE Just minutes from central Reading, Green Park Village offers a stunning collection of New England inspired houses and contemporary apartments located on the banks of a beautiful lake with a host of excellent facilities that a local neighbourhood needs to blossom. A brand new primary school, community hall, Market Square and Extra Care homes, combined with an array of local amenities such as restaurants, a health and ftness centre, and year round events at Green Park Business Park, whilst the forthcoming railway station creates the perfect balance of accessibility and escapism. Effortless living for everyone. 1 Photography of Green Park Village is indicative only. THE ST EDWARDDifference Buy a new home from us with complete confdence. EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE As a frst-class business we place the highest priority on customer service and will help and support you throughout the buying process and beyond. Our levels of customer service exceed that of other premium brands, recently receiving a Gold Award by Investor in Customers. HIGH SPECIFICATION AWARD-WINNING Individually designed kitchens with integrated With a richly deserved reputation, the Berkeley appliances, high quality sanitaryware and Group has won a number of prestigious awards a carefully selected range of choices and including the UK’s highest accolade for business fnishes throughout allow you to personalise success – The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for your home†. Quality comes as standard Sustainable Developments – and the WhatHouse? in all our homes. Award for Housebuilder of the Year 2017. PLACEMAKING 10-YEAR PREMIER WARRANTY We are dedicated to building exceptional For your peace of mind, our homes beneft places for people to live and to creating from a 10-Year Premier Guarantee. This is a strong community where residents enjoy a complemented by a warranty from St Edward fantastic quality of life. Set in 60 acres, on the for the frst two years and a dedicated banks of a beautiful lake, surrounded by trim Customer Service Team on hand. trails, woodland walks and cycle paths ofers a lifestyle rarely found elsewhere. ATTENTION TO DETAIL SUSTAINABILITY With 40 years of experience, our expertise Our homes are designed for the future, shines through in everything we do. From and include features to encourage sustainable bespoke design features and the highest living such as dual-fush WCs, recycling bins specifcation, to a selection of interior and energy efcient white goods to create schemes to choose from, our attention a more sustainable, eco-friendly way of life to detail is where we make a diference. for you and the environment. †Available subject to build cut-of dates 2 3 TO FORTHCOMING KENNET RIVER GREEN READING THE UNIVERSITY OXFORD READING & AVON THAMES PARK RAILWAY ORACLE OF READING ➤ GREEN PARK A NEW CANAL BUSINESS STATION SHOPPING RAILWAY PARK CENTRE STATION Destination St Edward has developed Green Park Village as a visionary new community for the local area. READING TOWN CENTRE ROYAL BERKSHIRE ➤ HOSPITAL READING, BERKSHIRE TO A33/M4 ➤ TO A33/M4 ➤ 4 5 Computer Generated Image of Green Park Village is indicative only. The proximity of the Capital’s cultural attractions means you can enjoy a fne-dining restaurant THE LONDON or a night at the theatre without staying over. With the ease of the forthcoming Circuit Crossrail connection, you will fnd everything you need in London to London’s bustling streets are easy to access in just 26 minutes* enjoy life to the full - from Oxford by train from central Reading to Paddington railway station. Street to the hustle of Hoxton. * Shortest travel times as per nationalrail.co.uk 6 7 Lifestyle photography is indicative only. WELLConnected Whether it’s by rail, car, bus or bike, Green Park Village a offers easy links to Reading, London and further afeld. 8 9 MAKING THE Connection MINUTES BY CAR TO MINUTES BY BUS TO MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM M4 FOR7 LONDON READING12 TOWN CENTRE† READING26 TO LONDON The brand new station will connect you to Reading AND THE WEST† PADDINGTON* and the forthcoming Crossrail into central London. CAVERSHAM RIV ER T HAM ES READING READING STATION WEST (MAINLINE) A4 STATION ORACLE SHOPPING CENTRE A4 READING A329(M) A4 TOWN CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF READING A33 A33 CONFIRMED GREEN PARK RAILWAY STATION GREEN PARK BUSINESS PARK * ° † BY TRAIN BY CROSSRAIL BY CAR MADEJSKI A brand new station is confrmed STADIUM M4 M4 Green Park Station Reading Green Park Station which will connect you to Reading (Forthcoming railway station) and the forthcoming Crossrail. This will ofer fast access into London, Reading 9 mins the South West and the Midlands. JUNCTION 11 Reading With easy road access directly Heathrow Ascot on to the A33 and with quick 38 mins 27 mins connections to the M3, M4, M25 and Heathrow, Green Park Village Henley-on-Thames Paddington 30 mins is perfectly placed. 26 mins Reading has an extensive bus Bond Street Windsor M40 54 mins 32 mins network which services several stops within Green Park Village M40 A41 Bond Street Heathrow and also benefts from its own A40 53 mins M25 33 mins ‘Ready Bike’ cycle hire scheme LONDON PADDINGTON M4 ofering 200 bikes available for READING HEATHROW Liverpool Street Oxford GREEN PARK M4 use throughout the town at VILLAGE 61 mins 54 mins A329(M) Tottenham 29 docking stations, including M3 Court Road Green Park. 55 mins London N M3 58 mins A3 M25 Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Bristol M3 74 mins 67 mins 72 mins * Shortest travel times as per ° Shortest estimated travel † Shortest travel times as per 11 nationalrail.co.uk times as per crossrail.co.uk google.co.uk/maps From the green spaces to the cultural highlights, including museums, abbey ruins and local art galleries, Reading is a dynamic, modern town for friends and family to explore. The Madejski Stadium plays host to Reading Football Club, and London Irish RFC, just moments from Green Park Village. It also provides the fnish for the Reading Half Marathon. Other neighbouring towns provide world-famous sporting and royal events such as boat racing at Henley Royal Regatta, Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle and Royal Ascot for a day at the races. THE HOMECounties From green open spaces and cultural highlights within Reading to the Royal connections of neighbouring towns. 12 13 CLOSE TO Central Reading Reading is a town for every taste with a well-established reputation as a retail and entertainment destination. 14 15 From a world-famous music festival to a world-class theatre, multiplex and arthouse cinemas, VIBRANT live gigs, jazz clubs and comedy, Reading is a thrilling centre for & Cultural entertainment. Spend the day shopping for top Shop, drink, eat, enjoy – Reading is the south east’s most dynamic brands in the Oracle shopping and eclectic entertainment destination. centre. Head out for cocktails at one of the lively bars or clubs, or sample international cuisine in the town’s surprising variety of restaurants. 16 17 Riverside paths, cycleways and urban parks are Reading’s RELAX signature. From the centre, follow the river Kennet to where it meets the Thames – turn right or left & Unwind for beautiful countryside walks. There are so many ways to revive and refresh body, Relax in colourful Forbury Gardens, mind and spirit in Reading. taking in the ruined 11th century Abbey. Swim in the refurbished lido, or head to Prospect Park to join the Nordic walkers, runners and summer picnickers. 18 19 Reading is considered the principal regional and commercial centre of the Thames Valley and has been identifed as one of the leading economic growth points in Europe. It is home to major corporations such as Microsoft, Huawei, PepsiCo Cisco, Prudential, Foster Wheeler and Verizon. There is a strong employment market, driving demand for property and lettings. Reading is forecast to be the UK’s fastest growing economy 2017-22* and is considered one of the UK’s top places to live and work**. Sources: * Ernst & Young UK and Regions Economic Forecast 2017 **PWC/Demos Good Growth for Cities 2017 Index A HOMEG lobal business FOR With continuous investment over the past 20 years, Reading has grown in status and reputation. Some of the world’s leading corporations now have a major presence here. The future addition of Crossrail has further enhanced the status of this vibrant town. 20 21 Two of the country’s top- performing selective secondary schools are in Reading – Reading School for boys and Kendrick School for girls. Both regularly top the league tables for GCSE and A-level results. There is also a selection of good state primary and secondary schools, while in the independent sector, Bradfeld College, Reading Blue Coat School, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s and Shiplake College all enjoy excellent reputations. Reading University is a world-leading research and educational centre, with over 15,000 students. The university is afliated to the prestigious Henley Business School, with which it shares a state-of-the-art campus in Malaysia. LOCAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL TYPE OFSTED RATING DISTANCE Green Park Village Primary N/A On-site Academy Whitley Park Primary 2 - Good 1.6 miles Primary & Nursery The Palmer Primary 2 - Good 2.3 miles Primary Academy Kennet Valley Primary 2 - Good 6.6 Miles Primary School Reading Secondary N/A 2.1 miles Girls’ School Kendrick School Secondary 1 - Outstanding 3.2 miles Reading School Secondary 1 - Outstanding 3.7 miles WORLDEducation CLASS Boasting two of the country’s top-performing selective secondary schools and a world-leading research and education centre. 22 23 GREENBusiness PARK Park Green Park Business Park is an award-winning, established business community set in more than 195 acres of mature landscaping with its own lake.