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Dunstable, Bedfordshire a Market Town with Great Connections DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE A MARKET TOWN WITH GREAT CONNECTIONS Around 35 miles from London, the market town of Dunstable has long been popular with families because of its good commuter links and beautiful countryside. Located on the northern edge of the town The Ridgeway is ideally placed to enjoy the best of all its amenities. A good choice of local schools, shops and a weekly market are all nearby, whilst bars and restaurants in the town centre provide plenty of options to enjoy evenings with friends. Green spaces and open countryside are in abundance too. Sewell Greenway, a popular country route for walkers and cyclists is yards from these new homes and a short drive puts you on the top of the lovely Dunstable Downs, where you can try your hand at kite flying high above the rolling Chilterns or visit the world-famous Whipsnade Zoo. Travel north and within 15 minutes you are in the quaint village of Woburn with its pretty high street, fine restaurants, traditional tea rooms and historic deer park. Whilst to the west the Vale of Aylesbury, an area of outstanding beauty, is waiting to be explored with canal-side walks, village inns and a lively town centre with museums, theatre and shops. HOMES FOR MODERN LIVING From toddlers to teenagers, having a space in which your family can grow together is so important. At The Ridgeway we have a great range of adaptable houses, from three to four bedrooms, so whatever your family size you can live in comfort. With every home cleverly designed to adjust to your lifestyle changes you can begin to set down your roots. Large open spaces give you the room to relax in style and plenty of storage means you have a place for everything. We understand the needs of larger families too, so we have ensured most of our houses here come with two or more bathrooms to stop those morning hold- ups, with many master bedrooms having a private en suite. For those just stepping onto the ladder or even sizing down, we have a small number of two bedroom apartments available. Designed with the same attention to detail, they offer open-plan contemporary living spaces and all have allocated private parking included. The specification of the homes is correct at the date of print but may be subject to change as necessary and without notice. Images are indicative of the quality and style of the specification and may not represent wholly the actual fittings and furnishings at this development. Specification is not intended to form part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated in writing into the contract. Images may include optional upgrades at additional cost. CITY LIFE WITHIN REACH Dunstable is well positioned with excellent road links to all the amenities of the many large towns and cities nearby. Head north on the A5 and the vibrant centre of Milton Keynes is less than half an hour away. At its heart is an expansive indoor shopping mall, the Centre MK, where exclusive designer brands, large department stores and flagship boutiques sit side by side. Restaurants, bars, clubs and live music are located in The Hub and at the Xscape you can develop your snowboarding skills on a real snow mountain. Head south and the beautiful historic City of St Albans offers you boutique shopping around cobbled lanes, fine dining in award-winning restaurants, bars and coffee shops against the backdrop of the Cathedral. Luton town centre is under half an hour away by bus or car with its indoor shopping, multi-screen cinema complex and international airport. Commuting to London is convenient too. A local bus link or drive connects you to Leagrave or Luton station with trains to London St Pancras International taking just 35 minutes. With the M1 providing direct routes into London, residents at The Ridgeway can look forward to even easier access on to the motorway with a town bypass under construction joining the A5 with the M1 at the new junction 11a. HOMES TAILOR-MADE FOR MODERN LIFE Our new homes are designed to be warm and welcoming, a place where you can relax after a hard day’s work. Space is cleverly planned with multi-purpose rooms that adapt to the needs of modern life and we’ve created smart solutions, such as recessed cupboard space and above and below stairs storage that will cut out the clutter. Each home is built to the highest standards and using the latest innovations in efficiency, making them comfortable to live in and energy efficient too. So you won’t have to worry about soaking in the bath or taking an invigorating shower because your energy bills should be much more manageable. With thoughtful planning, we have taken care to create a development that will easily grow into a close community, a place where you will want to live. Green open spaces and play areas encourage the children to play out in the fresh air and forge new friendships. Vibrant street scenes with a variety of different house styles, off-street parking and well-lit roads will create a safe and pleasant environment for you, your family and your neighbours to socialise. Computer Generated Image BUILT BY US, DESIGNED BY YOU With Choices by Barratt, you can tailor your home to suit your personal style and preferences. Everything we fit as standard can be customised or upgraded to your requirements, including the kitchen, bathroom, carpets and wardrobes (subject to build stage). Take time to browse our extensive range of beautiful fixtures and fittings, and you will be inspired by the quality and variety of colours, styles and finishes available. When you have made your selections, you can let us do the hard work. Your design specifications will be installed in your home before you move in to create the perfect living environment for you and your family to enjoy. This is your time to really make your new home your own. So have fun and enjoy it. Simply chat to our team of Sales Advisers and they can get you started. PEACE OF MIND Buying a new home is the biggest purchase any of us will make and you’ll want to be absolutely sure that you’re spending your money wisely. A Barratt home comes with a NHBC Buildmark Warranty which gives you a 10 year structural warranty and a 2 year fixtures and fittings warranty* as standard. *First 2 years covered by Builder Warranty and NHBC Guarantee or similar. Years 3-10 covered by NHBC insurance or similar. Full exclusions and limitations can be found on the NHBC website. Grove Theatre – 7 minutes Bars and restaurants – 7 minutes Supermarkets – 8 minutes Luton Airport Parkway Station – 21 minutes The Mall, Luton – 17 minutes Grand Union Canal, Linslade – 20 minutes WITHIN WITHIN 15 30 MINS MINS Dunstable town centre – 10 minutes Dunstable Downs – 10 minutes Luton Airport – 21 minutes The Centre MK – 29 minutes Whipsnade Zoo – 14 minutes Lewsey Sports Park - 13 minutes Woburn Abbey – 13 minutes Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa - 24 minutes St Albans City – 29 minutes Aylesbury – 30 minutes *All times and distances are approximate, provided by maps.google.co.uk. Train information provided from National Rail Enquiries. THE CONSUMER CODE The Consumer Code for Home Builders (“the Code”), which came into effect in April 2010, applies to all Home Builders registered with the UK’s main new Home Warranty Bodies; NHBC, Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty. The Code gives protection and rights to purchasers of new Homes. It requires all new Home Buyers to be treated fairly and ensure they are fully informed about their purchase before and after they sign the contract. The aim of the Code is for all new Home Buyers to: • be treated fairly, • know what levels of service to expect, • be given reliable information about their purchase and their consumer rights before and after they move in, and • know how to access speedy, low-cost dispute resolution arrangements to deal with complaints about breaches of the Code The Code reinforces best practice among Home Builders to encourage a consistently high level of information and customer service. It builds on successful efforts already made by the industry to improve consumer satisfaction in recent years. The Code covers every stage of the home-buying purchase – pre-contract, exchange of contract and during occupation. As a 5 star housebuilder we are committed to the Consumer Code for Home Builders. For more information on the Consumer Code for Home Builders please visit http://www.consumercode.co.uk/ Five Great Reasons to Buy Barratt 5 Stars for Customer Buil ding homes Award winners, time Creating places where Our energy-efficient Satisfaction for over 5 decades and time again you’ll love to live both homes could save inside and out you money No other major national We’ve been established for over Our steadfast commitment to quality Our light, open-plan properties are Every home we build is sustainable housebuilder* has been awarded a 5 decades and in that time have has ensured that for the tenth year really adaptable – every room can and energy-efficient – minimising its Home Builders Federation 5 Star built over 300,000 new homes. Our in a row, our site managers have suit a variety of lifestyles. Whether impact on the environment, whilst Housebuilder accolade every year commitment to quality and innovation picked up more awards than any other you want space for the kids to play reducing your energy costs too. Our since 2010. All thanks to positive is shown in the highest standards of housebuilder, winning NHBC Pride in in or more room to entertain homes could save you money by being recommendations by our customers.
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