Review - Burtonproperty.co.uk
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Review - Burtonproperty.co.uk
Review Autumn Autumn2013 2014Issue Issue4 5 A fantastic year and great partnerships It’s show time! Since our last newsletter, I’m delighted to report that Burton Property has enjoyed an excellent year and, as we go to press, almost all our current developments have sold out. Whilst benefitting from a more stable economy and strong demand for housing, we’re also extremely fortunate to have a talented and motivated team at Burton Property and fantastic support from our extended family of long-term business partners, including our main investor the RO Group. Great sites are fundamental to our success. Burton Property is well known for our ability to source land in sought-after areas where people want to live, and we continue to maintain our unprecedented record of 100% success in securing planning permission. As our business expands, we’re committed to maintaining the quality and attention to detail that underpin everything we do. Every development is bespoke, with external design that enhances the local area and high quality interiors carefully chosen to meet our customers’ aspirations. This year has seen a step-change in our business with the addition of a larger development, Aspects in Goring-by-Sea, to our portfolio. This is just the start and we have plenty of exciting new projects in the pipeline, which we’ve highlighted in this newsletter. Our achievements are the result of an unwavering team effort, founded on our many strong enduring partnerships. It’s a pleasure working with you all and I look forward to continue building our business with you over the coming year. At Burton Property our ethos is Tony Burton simple –Director we must build to the highest Managing quality in the best of areas – making sure we give people what they want to live in and where. Going, going, gone... Just as important as the construction is the It’s been fantastic year quality of the a finish and how this is bestwith consistently strong sales. Many homes were sold off-plan, presented. Fully understanding the importance the charge our busy autumn Property launch – our most familyDevelopments homes in Chalford Grange, confirming buyers’ growing confidence inofthe Burton brand. soldCatisfield out near a show home can have in the sales process, recent apartment scheme in Bar End, Winchester Fareham. At the time of going to press, only one over past year are: leading called Chesil Mews, and a pair of luxury detached of the 11 homes remains for sale! we havethe two stunning new showhomes • Aspects, Goring-by-Sea 18 three-storey townhouses • Chesil Mews, Winchester 9 city centre apartments • The Haven, Emsworth 3 cottages and a detached house • Chalford Grange, Fareham 2 exclusive four-bedroom houses Our business has been built on our ability to • The Bramleys, Gosport acquire land and our reputation to secure 4 detached bungalows planning permission in some of the most • Murrells Cottages, Barnham sought after areas across our region. This is 8 terraced cottages what underpins our growth and stability; importantly this knowledge, experience and ... and with our joint venture partner our strongHomes balance sheet is allowing us to Bargate increase the number of developments we’re building as Burton • Manorboth Grange, Old Property Netley and in Joint Venture.and Following success of our 9 houses chaletthe bungalows Centros Apartments Salisbury last year, • Riverwood, FourinMarks we8are now wellhouses underway with 10 fabulous detached developments acrossSalisbury the region. • Vanners Court, 11 houses, cottages, apartments Busy building - on 10 sites! n 9 houses and chalet bungalows at Manor Grange, Old Netley n 8 two and three-bed homes at Riverwood, Four Marks The Haven, Emsworth Aspects, Goring by Sea n 3 family homes at phase two of the successful Oaks development in Four Marks n 14 homes in the Vanners Chequer Conservation Area, Salisbury city centre n 29 homes at ‘Aspects’ in Goring-by-Sea n 8 homes at ‘Murrells Cottages’ in Barnham – two mews of four cottages n 4 bungalows at a small exclusive development in Gosport n 4 houses in Emsworth n 2 houses in Chalford Grange, Fareham n 9 apartments in Winchester Manor Grange, Old Netley The Haven, Emsworth We’re coming to Guildford! Success in every Aspect We’re very proud of Aspects in Goring-by-Sea, a development of 18 striking three and four-bedroom townhouses, each with an integral garage and a rear garden. It was quite a coup when Burton Property was chosen by the John Lewis Partnership to jointly develop the former Bellerby Theatre site in central Guildford, one of Surrey’s most popular towns. Aspects demonstrates brilliantly what we mean by a ‘great location’. It’s set against the backdrop of the South Downs, minutes’ drive from Goring-by-Sea’s unspoilt beach and the town centre, and opposite the station, giving a swift journey to Brighton and London. You can’t get much better than that! These architect designed homes certainly catch the eye, as Sales and Marketing Director Rupert Price explains: “Aspects demonstrates our confidence in stepping away from the traditional and creating a bold exterior design that enhances and adds interest to the local area. The ultimate test is, of course, what buyers think. Aspects sold out in less than six months, which says it all. The homes had universal appeal, attracting everyone from first time buyers and families, to investors and retirees, which challenges the common view that older people avoid buying a home arranged over three storeys.” As much thought went into the interiors as the exterior. Buyers loved the large family room opening on to the garden and superb open plan kitchen/dining space, which in some homes had views across to the South Downs. From fully fitted kitchens and fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room in the master bedroom, to ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen and fully tiled bathrooms, these homes offer the best in modern living. The development comprises 45 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments and a new Waitrose store. Construction is now complete and half of the homes are already occupied. The high appeal of Aspects means that it will provide a blue-print for future projects. The homes will have an excellent specification in keeping with the style of the town. There’ll be balconies and roof terraces, private secure basement parking and a landscaped amenity deck at first floor level. In the pipeline Construction has recently started and the apartments will be ready in 2016. We’re building an increasingly wide variety of homes, from small collections in rural locations to larger town-centre developments. We’ve also extended our area of operation from Hampshire and Sussex into Dorset and Surrey. What every development has in common is that it’s in a great place to live. Here are the developments that we’ll be launching over the next six months. Hunters Mews, Alton Quay West, Poole White Hart, Dorchester Gainsborough Chase, Barton Stacey Parkwood, Winchester A charming collection of five, two and threebedroom mews style houses set around a courtyard, close to Alton station and within easy reach of Guildford, Basingstoke and Winchester. In one of our largest projects to date, we’re converting a former office building close to Poole Quay into 27 high specification one and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses. This prime site, formerly occupied by the derelict White Hart pub, is close to the centre of historic Dorchester. We’ll shortly be on site building 10 three and four-bedroom townhouses. With our joint venture partner Bargate Homes, we’re developing a superb collection of three, four and fivebedroom houses in this picturesque village between Andover and Winchester. This luxurious contemporary development, with Bargate Homes, will comprise apartments and houses in a fantastic woodland setting close to the city. Team building This year we’ve welcomed two new members to the Burton Property team. Wendy Veck joins us as a Sales Consultant, bringing a wealth of experience from working with both large national house builders and smaller bespoke companies. She will be based at our larger developments to support customers from the first point of contact through to moving into their new home. Most recently, Wendy worked at Aspects in Goring-by-Sea. She comments: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of selling homes for Burton Property. We seem to attract the most delightful customers and it’s been a great pleasure helping them through the sales process and seeing them happily installed in their new homes.” Also new to the team is Dave Courtnage, our Quality and Customer Service Co-ordinator. Dave has worked in the construction industry since leaving school and has run his own business for 28 years, covering many aspects of building and property management. So it’s fair to say he knows a thing or two about house building! Dave is the first point of contact when buyers move into their new home and provides customers with continuous support, following on from Wendy. He says: “At Burton Property we genuinely care about making sure that everyone who buys one of our homes is thrilled with it. I’m looking forward to working with our customers to make sure they’re 100% satisfied with their new home.” A quick flutter with our partners We’re just not the kind of company that takes a punt, but we made an exception to entertain 30 guests from Burton Property’s extended family of key long-term partners, at a Race Day at Salisbury Racecourse in June. Glorious sunshine, the occasional tipple and even a few wins made for a very happy day. We’ll resist quips about clearing hurdles, going the extra mile and the next year being a racing certainty, and simply say a big thank you to everyone who joined us! Taking design to new levels We’re investing more time than ever in the design of our new homes and are prepared to go to great lengths to create features that will delight our customers. For example, knowing that home buyers love classy bathrooms that ooze style, we’re on a mission to create stunning bathrooms that stand out from the crowd. We’ve always been impressed by the fantastic quality and style of Porcelanosa tiles, and we’ve chosen to use them in the bathrooms of our latest developments. Sales Manager Dave Oakley was recently despatched to the Porcelanosa factory in Valencia to view the full range of tiles, including many you can’t find in this country. After a couple of days browsing through thousands of samples, interspersed by the occasional visit to a tapas bar, Dave arrived back at the office brimming with ideas. We’re now busy designing six different styles of bathroom for Quay West, our new development in Poole, each featuring beautiful Porcelenosa tiles. It’s another example of the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of all our homes. T: 01489 891133 E: [email protected] W: www.burtonproperty.co.uk