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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · WA14 2PU
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Available to purchase through Shared Ownership, this beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment is offered at a 50% share and is ready to move into.
Designed with modern living in mind, the apartment features a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, complemented by contemporary finishes throughout.
Large windows allow for plenty of natural light, creating a stylish and welcoming home ideal for first-time buyers.
Residents benefit from secure entry, lift access, landscaped communal surroundings, secure bike storage, and allocated parking.
The development also offers a modern industrial-inspired design with striking architecture and well-maintained shared spaces.
A fantastic opportunity to step onto the property ladder with Shared Ownership. The Location - Altrincham is an affluent market town.
It boasts a thriving community, offering a selection of award-winning retail, dining, drinking and leisure facilities, as well as several outstanding primary and secondary schools.
It’s location close to both the cosmopolitan city of Manchester and charming Cheshire countryside adds to its appeal, with Altrincham included in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2022.
It is not the first time the town has received this much coveted accolade, meaning its popularity remains year on year.
“a melting pot of culture for everyone to enjoy” The Downs Quarters - 35 contemporary one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as 4 stunning three bedroom townhouses. Undercroft car parking.
A total of 39 properties will be built and 46 car parking spaces available, providing a rare opportunity to purchase a high quality, new build home in this much sought-after modern market town.
In addition to the residential properties, The Downs Quarter will offer one stand-alone commercial unit, plus four live/work houses, creating a vibrant development to work and live in one of the UK’s most desirable town centres.
About Mcgoff / Villafont Homes - The McGoff Group is an Altrincham-based, multi award-winning company with an impressive heritage spanning 48 years.
Privately owned, the Group incorporates a multi-faceted collection of like-minded businesses, with construction retained at the core, and offers a holistic range of services; acquire, design, build, operate and maintain.
Villafont Homes is the residential arm of the McGoff Group. A leading North West developer, Villafont is renowned for its design, quality, style and superior specification.
The company is committed to delivering sophisticated homes, priding itself on its high build standards and immaculate finishes.
Each and every Villafont home is bespoke, built with care, boasts luxurious touches and located in a desirable residential location.
Disclaimer - Villafont give notice that these details are produced for general promotion of The Downs Quarter development only and for no other purpose.
Particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
All descriptions, CGIs and references to conditions and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct as at date of publication, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact.
Details may be subject to variation and intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each item.
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