Contemporary homes in a sustainable parkland setting in the internationally renowned city of Cambridge; Novo is the first of a series of vibrant neighbourhoods forming the innovative new community of Great Kneighton, Trumpington. The First Chapter Computer generated image
Marking the start of an exceptional new long-term development for Cambridge, Novo is the first collection of fabulous contemporary new homes at Great Kneighton.
Stylish one, two and three bedroom of green formal parks and tree-lined apartments, attractive mews houses avenues, Novo will benefit from the and impressive three and four bedroom extensive open space and amenities family homes all feature innovative the wider development has to offer, as architecture and sustainable design. well as excellent links to the cultural and Set amongst a beautiful landscape educational centre of historic Cambridge.
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With hundreds of acres of parkland Countryside Properties is making The homes all incorporate energy saving and open space, Great Kneighton every effort to protect and enhance appliances and low energy light fittings. provides outdoor amenities and an the existing natural habitat, creating a Eco-friendly features include water attractive green landscape for its haven for diverse flora and fauna from butts to rear gardens, composting and residents. Public recreational space bats, badgers and reptiles to woodland recycling units and solar thermal panels includes landscaped parks accessed by and fruit trees. Allotments and areas to roofs, which cut your heating bills tree-lined avenues, with play areas, public of wetland will contribute to the site’s whilst reducing your carbon footprint. art features and sports pitches providing biodiversity, with balancing ponds and Easily accessible cycle stores, cycle for a diverse, mixed community. sustainable drainage systems used for paths and footpaths encourage greener harvesting rainwater. modes of transport. The new Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Easily accessible cycle routes and Well Connected provides fast and frequent connections footpaths all around the city allow for from the nearby Trumpington Park car-free travel and a healthier, greener & Ride, just a short walk from Novo. mode of transport. Novo at Great Kneighton is ideally placed for Following an independent route and therefore unaffected by other traffic and For travel further afield though, Novo is local, national and worldwide travel, offering reducing congestion, the CGB offers the located just a few minutes from junction fastest and most reliable bus service 11 of the M11. From here it’s a direct route a metropolitan lifestyle in an idyllic location. for Cambridge. Buses run at least every by car to the North Circular, for the West ten minutes at peak times, reaching End, Docklands and the City. It’s also Cambridge station in less than 15 less than 30 miles to Stansted Airport, minutes, and stopping at Addenbrooke’s one of London’s busiest airports, with Hospital, the city centre and the Science flights to around 30 countries. Park, right through to Longstanton, St. Ives and Huntingdon. STANSTED AIRPORT CAMBRIDGE RAILWAY (for direct connections into london & the midlands) STATION 28 mins 8 MINS (2.6 MILES) LONDON M11 STANSTED CENTRAL KINGS CROSS (JUNCTION 11) AIRPORT LONDON 49 mins 2 MINS (0.7 MILES) 30 MINS (26 MILES) 1 HOUR (50 MILES) London addenbrooke’s CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE Liverpool Street hospital train station bus station 1 hour 9 mins 6 mins 13 mins 20 mins Car times/distances are measured from the Great Kneighton site and are taken from maps.google.com. Trains are from Cambridge Railway Station. Journey times taken from nationalrail.co.uk. The Cambridgeshire Guided Bus leaves from Trumpington Park & Ride. Journey times taken from travelineeastanglia.org.uk. All times are approximate and are correct at time of print. All times/distances are approximate and are correct at time of print. Home to one of the world’s oldest The city continues to excel as a Cambridge: A Renowned Heritage universities dating back to 1209, preeminent centre for education, Cambridge is famous for its educational with a population of around 17,500 heritage. Celebrated scholars include students and ranking first in the world Cambridge has a worldwide reputation as an outstanding cosmopolitan city; academic greats and national treasures in the QS World University Rankings such as Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, for 2010 and 2011, as well as being a centre of knowledge and learning, history and architecture, culture and life. Stephen Hawking, Sir Ian McKellen, ranked the top UK university by John Cleese and Stephen Fry. The Guardian in May 2011. Great Kneighton is perfectly situated to benefit Over 7,000 people are already employed on A World Class Centre from the nearby Cambridge Biomedical the campus, with another 70 acres set to be Campus, one of the most productive centres developed offering further employment. of Excellence of biomedical scientific research in the world. Over 250 agencies from 12 countries - ranging With its ‘2020 Vision’ masterplan expansion from government departments to charities - set to double the size of the site, the campus fund research projects at the campus. presents truly exceptional investment and employment opportunities. Figures taken from www.cambridge-biomedical.com The campus is a leading centre for products, treatments and services. academic and clinical research, on a Public and private sector occupiers 56 hectare site. The campus connects benefit mutually from flexible absolute excellence in pure science collaboration in their wide ranging discovery with practical paths to its research and in the treatment of application, providing a solid base for patients on the campus. the development of new healthcare Cambridge Biomedical Campus Computer generated image of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus A City with Style For an excellent shopping experience or a fantastic choice of food, Cambridge rivals Europe’s biggest cities; shops range from designer and high street to independent boutiques, and there are limitless places to stop for sustenance. Head to the Grand Arcade if you’re after With riverside watering-holes and big names like John Lewis, All Saints and cosmopolitan bars and restaurants Ted Baker, or the Grafton centre is home spilling onto the cobbled streets, the to high street favourites such as H&M city has a relaxed, European vibe, and Debenhams. For a more traditional whilst charming pubs and inns uphold experience, the Market Square offers its sense of history. From cocktails a bricolage of organic foods, antiques, to Michelin-standard and traditional books, clothes and bric-a-brac. cuisine, there’s something for everyone. A CULTURAL LANDMARK Cambridge city centre is brimming with art and heritage, with magnificent historical buildings sitting alongside museums, galleries and theatres to satisfy every taste and amusement. The city’s cobbled courts, narrow The culture and arts scene is just as passages and river banks are fringed eclectic as the skyline. Marvel at with majestic college buildings, churches, fascinating antiquities from around chapels and bridges, displaying the world at the beautiful Fitzwilliam everything from stately Neoclassical to Museum, and take in some modern ornate Gothic architecture. This sense art at Kettle’s Yard. Be entertained of history is beautifully complemented with a live comedy show at the Corn by dramatic contemporary buildings Exchange, or catch a show or music such as Sir Norman Foster’s stunning performance at any of the prestigious glass-fronted Faculty of Law. theatres and concert halls. back to nature Right on your doorstep, the local area offers a wealth of greenery with nature reserves, parks and orchards all within easy reach. With its natural fen landscape, even a 40-acre expanse features spectacular stroll or cycle around the city centre is glasshouse displays and an unparalleled punctuated with swathes of green open collection of plants. Alternatively, view space, from the beautiful riverside Backs the verdant banks of the city from a to the famous Cambridge University different perspective with a relaxing Botanic Garden. This heritage-listed, punt along the River Cam. Computer generated images Unique Form The Recolo 4 bedroom house and the Casus 2 bedroom house The entrance to Novo is marked with the distinctive architecture of the Domus apartment building, featuring a stepped, angular façade with flush, full height windows and glass balconies creating a sleek, contemporary look. The houses combine natural materials front porches and window boxes and with contemporary details, with stone areas of glazing. There are extensive coloured brickwork, natural slate sloped green roof systems to the porch and roofs and weather boarding to pitched apartment roofs. roofs, contrasted with copper clad The striking Domus building, comprising 13 individually designed apartments ALL IN THE DETAIL Computer generated image The interiors are contemporary but timeless; fluid open plan living areas create a fantastic sense of space and allow for a choice of layouts, with extensive glazing for a naturally light environment. Please refer to separate specification insert for individual plot details. The light and spacious living area of the Vita, featuring French doors overlooking the garden Photography from previous Countryside Computer generated image from previous Properties development Countryside Properties development WHY BUY NEW? Building a Better Future No Nasty Surprises Countryside Properties creates quality, Buy a new home from Countryside eco-friendly and sustainable homes Properties and there’ll be no nasty in the best locations. Our outstanding surprises or extra maintenance costs range of new homes is designed for waiting for you and you’ll have the modern living with lower environmental peace of mind of a ten-year NHBC impact and running costs, and low guarantee. Buy a second-hand home, maintenance. These provide compelling and who knows what you could be reasons to choose a new home from faced with? Countryside Properties. Make Your Home Your Own YOUR ENVIRONMENT Replacing a previous owner’s idea of ‘interior design’ can be a costly and time-consuming process. Move into We have an excellent track record in The Code for To find out how easy it is to cut costs a brand new home from Countryside building high quality new homes that are Sustainable Homes around the house - and help the Properties on the other hand, and you comfortable, highly energy and water We are reducing our environmental environment – visit have the perfect blank canvas just efficient, and which aim to improve our impact by measuring our schemes www.countryside-properties.com/ waiting for you to make your home customers’ quality of life. In choosing a against the Government’s Code for interactive-house your own! new home from Countryside Properties Sustainable Homes (the Code). you are reducing your environmental The Code provides a comprehensive To calculate your personal carbon footprint and saving money, which at measure of the sustainability of individual footprint visit this time of ever increasing utility costs new homes and developments. The Code http://carboncalculator.direct.gov.uk/ is important. ensures that new homes deliver measurable index.html improvements in key areas such as carbon Today the world’s attention is firmly placed dioxide emissions and water use. Each on combating climate change. Around development is rated from Code Level 1 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions are through to zero carbon at Code Level 6. generated in homes and in Britain, on average, £1 in every £3 spent on energy Novo has been rated as Code Level 3. in older homes is wasted immediately. However, a new home from Countryside The Code covers nine categories including: Properties is, on average, 6.5 times more energy and CO2 emissions, water, materials, energy efficient than one built just 30 surface water run-off, waste, pollution, years ago. health and well-being, management and ecology. The Code ensures that new This development contributes to a homes are designed and built in advance higher quality of life by protecting the of current building regulations. environment, promoting social cohesion and strengthening the local economy. The Code offers our customers the We achieve this through building benefits of reduced costs through attractive residential areas with their own superior energy and water efficiency, architectural character and identity, green and reduced maintenance, as well open spaces, and convenient transport as comfortable, healthy, and flexible links to essential local amenities such as internal living spaces. It therefore schools and shops. In addition, our new helps to reduce carbon dioxide homes are well designed, comfortable, safe emissions, which in turn safeguards and adaptable, and wherever possible they the environment. are constructed from materials that have a reduced impact on the environment. All photography shown is from previous Countryside Properties developments Code Level 3 The customer care team at Countryside Properties is Customer committed to providing you, our customers, with quality homes. The whole team is working to Care achieve one common goal: to ensure that you are satisfied and happy with your new home, from the moment that you make your reservation, to the day you move in and beyond. No matter who you are dealing with, or what queries, questions or complaints you may have, you can be confident that our people and procedures will adhere to the terms of our Charter and the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’. Copies of the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’ are available from our sales offices and via our ‘New Homes’ website; a copy (also identifying where further guidance can be found) will always be provided to you upon reservation. Our customer care begins at the outset, with our trained Sales Consultants who offer guidance on the legal process involved in buying a home and help with arranging mortgage finance through About Us independent financial consultants. Every home at Novo carries Countryside Properties is a leader in We have a proven track record in Every one of our homes reflects our core Above left: Accordia, Cambridge our commitment to quality and property development, the creation creating high quality homes and places brand values of individual character and Top right: Cliveden Village, Berkshire Bottom right: Ridgemont, Mill Hill NW7 improvement. 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Indeed, we were the inevitably changes. of legal completion. first housing developer to receive the We can deliver every aspect of most highly prized architectural award, The Countryside Properties name is a Each property is quality checked development, including both private the RIBA Stirling Prize, in 2008 for byword for design excellence, much and commissioned by our dedicated and affordable housing, commercial Accordia, Cambridge. sought after by discerning homebuyers customer care team before property and recreational and seeking a higher quality of life. handover to its new owner. community facilities. Our principal Our individual design solutions integrate areas of operation are London and the with and enhance the surrounding Each new owner will be invited Thames Gateway, the South East, East natural and built environment to create to attend a handover of their and North West of England. places of distinctive character. 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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that this information is correct, it is intended only as a guide and the Company reserves the right to alter the specification as necessary and without prior notice. This does not constitute or form any part of QR Code for your a contract of sale. February 2012. Smartphone www.novocambridge.com