Last chance to secure Drake Lodge apartment with two Government support schemes

Shanly Homes says first time buyers have a rare opportunity to buy a quality new home in a hugely sought after Buckinghamshire location – with two forms of Government support.

The developer says, thanks to the Help to Buy scheme, a deposit of just £21, 875 is enough to secure the last remaining two-bedroom apartment at its new Drake Lodge scheme in Amersham – and there is still time to save £13,125 thanks to the Stamp Duty holiday which runs until the end of June. The purchase price is £437,500.

The average age of a first time buyer is now 34, having risen steadily over the past 10 years, and Shanly says the combination of the schemes offers a chance that is unlikely to be repeated.

Vasos Ptohopoulos, sales director for Shanly Homes Thames Valley, said: “There has never been a better time to buy a home with the new Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme aimed solely at first-time buyers purchasing a new-build property.

“This exclusive apartment available through the Help to Buy scheme at Drake Lodge is the perfect opportunity for someone to purchase their own first home, and make the most of the Stamp Duty holiday extension too.”

Shanly’s description of the scheme:

Each apartment has been beautifully designed to suit modern-day living, with layouts planned to maximise space and light. All homes have access to a fabulous landscaped communal garden, as well as an allocated parking space, cycle storage and a lift serving all floors.

Situated on the second floor, plot eight is a two-bedroom apartment featuring a spacious open plan living/dining room with double doors offering light in abundance, and a sleek and stylish kitchen, complete with high-quality Siemens appliances.

The master bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and plush carpets, providing the ideal sanctuary to unwind in in the evening. This apartment also delivers a separate luxury bathroom and ample storage space.

Just two minutes from home, residents have access to Amersham’s charming town centre, where they will find all of the essentials they need including both Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.

The flourishing town enjoys a unique combination of old and new, with Amersham’s New Town just a stone’s throw away from home. The New Town offers residents a myriad of delicious coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants to indulge in. The Old Town combines rows of stunning Georgian architecture alongside picturesque independent boutiques, with a selection of high-street stores and designer brands, ideal for those seeking quality town centre living close to home.

Commuters in Amersham have the added benefit of being able to use a mainline or tube as the station is the end of the Metropolitan line. Drake Lodge is located only a nine-minute walk from the station which offers services to London Marylebone in 40 minutes. Residents can similarly enjoy superb road links, with the M25 only 5.5 miles away making the chic towns of Gerrard’s Cross and Beaconsfield reachable in under 20 minutes.

For more information, please call 01494 851303 or visit www.shanlyhomes.com.

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