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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Peterborough City Council approves 316 homes to be built
Permission to build more than 300 homes as part of a development near a city have been approved by a City Council approved the homes on Tuesday, which will form part of the Great Haddon development near Yaxley, Cambridgeshire. The wider project was approved by the authority in 2015, which included building 5,350 homes, a shopping centre, three primary schools and a secondary school. The authority has now given permission for the final 316 properties to be built off the Yaxley Loop Road, which is now referred to as Lodge Way. A planning statement was submitted by Carter Jonas on behalf of the developer David Wilson Homes, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service. It said the new homes would be of "high quality and sustainable design" and would provide a "seamless transition" from the project's phase one, which saw the construction of 347 homes in the east of the of the 316 homes approved to be built, 265 will be private market housing and 51 will be affordable homes. The properties will be a mixture of one to five-bedroom construction of a 420-place primary school in Great Haddon is due to begin in the late summer and finish in September 2026, subject to planning permission being granted in month, the Department for Education appointed Hampton Academies Trust to operate the new school. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.


Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Victorian chapel home in Hampshire could be yours for £1.4m
A three-bedroom former Victorian chapel in Bramdean, Hampshire is up for sale. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Woodlands Chapel dates back to 1889 and was a rural chapel under the Portsmouth Diocese until 1982. It has been lovingly restored by its current owners who have modernised the property throughout, while being careful to retain its unique period features and charm. The property has stained glass windows, domed wooden ceilings, brick and flint elevations and a bell tower. Anyone seeking to snap it up will need deep pockets, however, as it has an asking price of £1.395million. One of the highlights of the home, which is being sold by estate agent Carter Jonas, is a double-height living and dining room. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, and, at present, a further fourth bedroom on the ground floor which doubles up as a study. There is also an exceptional separate garden room. The new owner will be able to make the most of the property's Neptune kitchen and a handy separate boot and utility room. Externally, the property has various terraced, lawned and paved areas, a range of beds and well-stocked borders. The outdoor spaces have been designed with outdoor dining and relaxation in mind and offer a range of different spaces ideal for entertaining guests. Naturally, the property benefits from sweeping views of the surrounding rural countryside. Sophie Richardson, head of residential sales at Carter Jonas Winchester, told This is Money: 'Woodlands Chapel is a truly unique home set in the heart of the South Downs and surrounded by rolling fields, providing far-reaching country views. 'The former Victorian chapel perfectly blends striking architectural heritage with stylish living spaces that combine to create one of the finest private homes in the area.' She added: 'The characterful home retains original stained-glass windows, a bell tower, and breath-taking rural views. 'Perfect for a young family, downsizers or individuals looking for a stylish home with a story to tell, Woodlands Chapel is also within easy reach of the popular market towns of Alresford and Petersfield.' Get talking: The outdoor space has multiple dining and relaxation areas Set in the hamlet of Woodlands in the South Downs National Park the property has views of the Meon Valley countryside. It is close to Alresford, home of the famous Watercress Line steam railway which runs to the Hampshire town of Alton in Jane Austen country, where there is also fast mainline rail services to London Waterloo. Amid falling congregation numbers, there has been a marked increase in the number of church and chapel conversions in recent years. However, if you plan to buy an unconcerted church building - one that is no longer in use for religious services - it is important to get the correct planning permissions in place before starting any work. Such conversions can be expensive and complex, particularly if the building is listed. How to find a new mortgage Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible. Buy-to-let landlords should also act as soon as they can. > Mortgage rates calculator > Find the right mortgage for you What if I need to remortgage? Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act. Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it. Most mortgage deals allow fees to be added to the loan and only be charged when it is taken out. This means borrowers can secure a rate without paying expensive arrangement fees. Keep in mind that by doing this and not clearing the fee on completion, interest will be paid on the fee amount over the entire term of the loan, so this may not be the best option for everyone. What if I am buying a home? Those with home purchases agreed should also aim to secure rates as soon as possible, so they know exactly what their monthly payments will be. Buyers should avoid overstretching and be aware that house prices may fall, as higher mortgage rates limit people's borrowing ability and buying power. What about buy-to-let landlords Buy-to-let landlords with interest-only mortgages will see a greater jump in monthly costs than homeowners on residential mortgages. This makes remortgaging in plenty of time essential and our partner L&C can help with buy-to-let mortgages too. How to compare mortgage costs The best way to compare mortgage costs and find the right deal for you is to speak to a broker. This is Money has a long-standing partnership with fee-free broker L&C, to provide you with fee-free expert mortgage advice. Interested in seeing today's best mortgage rates? Use This is Money and L&Cs best mortgage rates calculator to show deals matching your home value, mortgage size, term and fixed rate needs. If you're ready to find your next mortgage, why not use L&C's online Mortgage Finder. It will search 1,000's of deals from more than 90 different lenders to discover the best deal for you. Be aware that rates can change quickly, however, and so if you need a mortgage or want to compare rates, speak to L&C as soon as possible, so they can help you find the right mortgage for you.


The Guardian
23-05-2025
- The Guardian
Homes for sale in England and Wales with access to coastal paths
Set back from Chesil Beach is the Old Coastguards, a row of terraced cottages with views stretching from Portland to Lyme Regis, thought to have been built in 1823. The second cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a private patio and a lawn that leads to a larger communal lawn, at the bottom of which sits a beach house, which comes with the property. Beyond the stone boundary wall is the coastal path and 17 miles of beach. The cottages sit between the villages of Abbotsbury and West Bexington. £800,000. Savills, 01202 856 873 Photograph: Savills This period house has been converted into apartments and sits on the clifftops. Within the building is a two-bedroom flat for sale with a 12-metre (40ft) living room that has dual-aspect views and a balcony that looks out to the sea. From the private garden there is access into South Cliff Gardens, with terraced walks and pocket gardens. From here, walkers can descend and pick up the coastal path leading to the Cleveland Way which runs along the North Yorkshire coast. The property is a mile from Scarborough railway station. £545,000. Carter Jonas, 01904 937 733 Photograph: Carter Jonas Separated from the sea by a narrow road and the old sea wall, this characterful village house has five bedrooms and two bathrooms set over three floors. There is a timber summerhouse in the rear garden. Dale Beach is on the doorstep and a short walk behind the cottage leads to the rugged West Dale Beach. The road heading north climbs up to St Anne's Head. This wild stretch of coastline is the start of a scenic circular walk. The property has been owned by the same family for 40 years. £695,000. Country Living Group, 01437 616 101 Photograph: Country Living Group On a quiet road high above the sea is a striking contemporary home with a double-height wall of glass at the back. The centrepiece of the four-bedroom house is the L-shaped open-plan kitchen and dining area with the table positioned looking out on to the paved and planted terrace and the sea beyond. The Mediterranean-style garden has fig and olive trees and access to the National Trust-maintained coastal path. From this dramatic section of clifftops between Deal and Dover, France can be spied on a clear day. £2m. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: Jeremie Souteyrat/The Modern House Residents of this ancient fishing village, four miles west of Looe, have been working the waters since the 13th century. The idyllic square harbour is nestled at the base of the cliff with houses dotted around the cliff face. This two-bedroom cottage has a one-bedroom, self-contained annexe. The double-aspect living room and decked terrace have views of the rooftops of the lower village, the harbour and the sea. It has been sensitively renovated with low exposed beams whitewashed. It is just 250 metres from the South West Coast Path. £600,000. Rohrs & Rowe, 01872 306 360 Photograph: Rohrs & Rowe
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
8 luxury homes for big-budget buyers
With the cost of everything from council tax and energy bills to broadband and stamps having increased this month, household finances are being squeezed more than ever. But that's not going to stop us daydreaming about the homes we'd love to buy if we were super-rich and money was no object. These gorgeous properties are likely to make it onto many a wish list. Legend has it that Mary Queen of Scots used to visit Kirby Knowle Castle, which has been sitting on a hilltop enjoying sweeping views over the North Yorkshire countryside for over 700 years. Restored by the current owners with the help of English Heritage, the interior is surprising contemporary and includes seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, five reception rooms, a fully equipped gym and steam room, a wine cellar, library, cinema and games room. A two-bedroom detached cottage would be ideal for staff, and it comes with 65 acres of land. From North Residential and Savills. Ballarioghyn was built in 1982 as a modern interpretation of a Georgian mansion. The four-bedroom property — which has a separate two-bedroom guest cottage — is geared up for entertaining on a grand scale, with formal drawing and dining rooms, five further reception rooms, an elegant sun terrace, landscaped parkland garden and tennis court. A leisure wing contains billiards, games and treatment rooms and the indoor equestrian arena, plus stables and paddocks, is more than enough to keep horse lovers happy. Through Knight Frank. Read more: 10 homes with glorious spring gardens This 15th century stone manor house has been updated to 21st century standards and offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. It's surrounded by 46 acres of its own land, and the 21,000 square feet of accommodation includes 12 bedrooms, formal and summer dining rooms and a huge main living room. But with good weather for most of the year you'll probably want to spend most of your time outdoors and with padel and basketball courts, a mini golf course, football field, games area, lake and pool, no one will have the chance to get bored. Contact Savills. Arranged over four storeys, this five-bedroom, five bathroom Grade II-listed Victorian house is right next to The Boltons, one of London's priciest streets. The lower ground floor kitchen opens out to a patio garden with direct access to Collingham Gardens, a private garden square, an elegant reception room is on the first floor and the second floor sitting room is fitted with a bar and a drop-down screen for movie nights. It also has staff quarters and a large roof terrace. Get in touch with Carter Jonas. It's impossible not to be impressed by this imposing Grade II-listed manor house, close to a quintessential Cotswolds village. It comprises a period feature-filled seven-bedroom main house with an indoor pool, sauna and cinema, and four cottages, all surrounded by 12 acres of landscaped grounds. The sound of leather on willow occasionally breaks the silence, as the estate has its own cricket pitch which is sometimes rented out to villagers. By United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty. Read more: 10 homes to fall in love with at first sight Fully renovated to embrace effortless indoor-outdoor living, Le Coin is a six-bedroom house with fantastic entertaining space. Sliding doors in the vast open plan kitchen, living and dining area lead to a courtyard with heated pool, firepit and bar and there's a sauna, yoga studio and an all-weather tennis court. In addition, the four and a half acre estate incorporates a self-contained one-bedroom apartment and a two-bedroom cottage wing, and two more cottages are available separately. From Fine & Country. If you're hunting for a historic house with uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea, you won't do much better than Villa Marizzina. Constructed in 1901, it was home to members of various European royal families until 1980 and is now fully renovated. It boasts seven sumptuous bedroom suites, huge reception rooms, a cinema room, games room, wine cellar, gym, pool, several terraces and a spectacular tiered garden. Via John Taylor. Read more: 8 future-proofed homes that will grow with you Wings is the most expensive property currently for sale at Oil Nut Bay, a top-end boutique resort on the idyllic island of Virgin Gorda. The hilltop estate is made up of six one-bedroom villas, each with its own plunge pool, 180-degree ocean views and access to shared outdoor spaces and all the resort's amenities. A seventh serves as the heart of the estate, housing dining and lounging areas and kitchens. Find out more at Oil Nut in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
8 luxury homes for big-budget buyers
With the cost of everything from council tax and energy bills to broadband and stamps having increased this month, household finances are being squeezed more than ever. But that's not going to stop us daydreaming about the homes we'd love to buy if we were super-rich and money was no object. These gorgeous properties are likely to make it onto many a wish list. Legend has it that Mary Queen of Scots used to visit Kirby Knowle Castle, which has been sitting on a hilltop enjoying sweeping views over the North Yorkshire countryside for over 700 years. Restored by the current owners with the help of English Heritage, the interior is surprising contemporary and includes seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, five reception rooms, a fully equipped gym and steam room, a wine cellar, library, cinema and games room. A two-bedroom detached cottage would be ideal for staff, and it comes with 65 acres of land. From North Residential and Savills. Ballarioghyn was built in 1982 as a modern interpretation of a Georgian mansion. The four-bedroom property — which has a separate two-bedroom guest cottage — is geared up for entertaining on a grand scale, with formal drawing and dining rooms, five further reception rooms, an elegant sun terrace, landscaped parkland garden and tennis court. A leisure wing contains billiards, games and treatment rooms and the indoor equestrian arena, plus stables and paddocks, is more than enough to keep horse lovers happy. Through Knight Frank. Read more: 10 homes with glorious spring gardens This 15th century stone manor house has been updated to 21st century standards and offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. It's surrounded by 46 acres of its own land, and the 21,000 square feet of accommodation includes 12 bedrooms, formal and summer dining rooms and a huge main living room. But with good weather for most of the year you'll probably want to spend most of your time outdoors and with padel and basketball courts, a mini golf course, football field, games area, lake and pool, no one will have the chance to get bored. Contact Savills. Arranged over four storeys, this five-bedroom, five bathroom Grade II-listed Victorian house is right next to The Boltons, one of London's priciest streets. The lower ground floor kitchen opens out to a patio garden with direct access to Collingham Gardens, a private garden square, an elegant reception room is on the first floor and the second floor sitting room is fitted with a bar and a drop-down screen for movie nights. It also has staff quarters and a large roof terrace. Get in touch with Carter Jonas. It's impossible not to be impressed by this imposing Grade II-listed manor house, close to a quintessential Cotswolds village. It comprises a period feature-filled seven-bedroom main house with an indoor pool, sauna and cinema, and four cottages, all surrounded by 12 acres of landscaped grounds. The sound of leather on willow occasionally breaks the silence, as the estate has its own cricket pitch which is sometimes rented out to villagers. By United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty. Read more: 10 homes to fall in love with at first sight Fully renovated to embrace effortless indoor-outdoor living, Le Coin is a six-bedroom house with fantastic entertaining space. Sliding doors in the vast open plan kitchen, living and dining area lead to a courtyard with heated pool, firepit and bar and there's a sauna, yoga studio and an all-weather tennis court. In addition, the four and a half acre estate incorporates a self-contained one-bedroom apartment and a two-bedroom cottage wing, and two more cottages are available separately. From Fine & Country. If you're hunting for a historic house with uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea, you won't do much better than Villa Marizzina. Constructed in 1901, it was home to members of various European royal families until 1980 and is now fully renovated. It boasts seven sumptuous bedroom suites, huge reception rooms, a cinema room, games room, wine cellar, gym, pool, several terraces and a spectacular tiered garden. Via John Taylor. Read more: 8 future-proofed homes that will grow with you Wings is the most expensive property currently for sale at Oil Nut Bay, a top-end boutique resort on the idyllic island of Virgin Gorda. The hilltop estate is made up of six one-bedroom villas, each with its own plunge pool, 180-degree ocean views and access to shared outdoor spaces and all the resort's amenities. A seventh serves as the heart of the estate, housing dining and lounging areas and kitchens. Find out more at Oil Nut Bay.