Discounted apartments with private gardens launch to the market for Harrow first-time buyers

Innovative housing developer Pocket Living has unveiled its 149-home development for first-time buyers in Harrow, with nine one-bedroom apartments with private gardens forming part of the first phase launching to the market this October.

The energy-efficient homes at Sheepcote Road HA1 are exclusively for first-time buyers and initially only available to first-time buyers living or working in the London Borough of Harrow. Available at a 20% discount to the local market, prices start from £272,000.

The development is situated within a 9-minute walk of Harrow-on-the-Hill station and has been designed by award-winning architects Threefold Architects, taking inspiration from the iconic interwar period shopping centres of north-west London whilst still seamlessly integrating with the high street and surrounding area.

A private oasis for likeminded first-time buyers

The 149 homes, of which 16 are wheelchair adaptable, are spread across two buildings, with an impressive double-height entrance welcoming residents and their guests as they first arrive at the building. The lobby is well-equipped for socialising and working, with tables, pods and a mezzanine space available to use 24/7.

All of the apartments at Sheepcote Road HA1 have been cleverly designed to use interior space efficiently and match modern city makers’ lifestyles. This can be seen from the full-height, extra-wide windows which allow light to flood in, to the integrated lighting, USB ports, digital heating controls, eco-friendly Beko appliances and built-in storage incorporated into the homes. The 16 adaptable flats also have bigger living spaces and possibilities to make these homes even more accessible.

Several of the homes also have either their own garden or private terrace space but there is also plenty of outside communal space to relax in too. This includes the ground floor courtyard gardens, an allotment where residents can grow their own produce, and two rooftop terraces that look out to beautiful views of the town and surrounding countryside.

To help lower residents’ energy bills, Pocket Living has incorporated a series of sustainable features throughout the development, including solar panels that contribute to the power supply to the communal areas, double and triple glazed windows, and energy-efficient integrated LED downlights.

An urban retreat moments from Central London

Sheepcote Road HA1 is a car-free scheme, save for a number of spaces for Blue Badge holders, with ample secure cycle storage available for those looking to explore the area on two wheels.

Harrow-on-the-Hill Station is less than a 10-minute walk away, with regular train services on the Metropolitan Line into central London, while the Bakerloo Line and London Overground can be accessed from Harrow & Wealdstone Station, which is a 17-minute walk away.

For those looking to stay closer to home, residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy, green spaces to explore and cultural spots to visit. These include The Cardamom Club, serving authentic Indian cuisine, Eighty Six Tapas Bar, and Heriots Patisserie, through to the RAF Museum, Harrow Museum, and Harrow School which puts on tours throughout the year, as well as the fantastic array of fun, leisure activities at nearby Wembley Park.

Jenny Anson, Head of Sales at Pocket Living, said: “Our new homes at Sheepcote Road HA1 are really well located, close to the speedy transport links provided by Harrow-on-the-Hill Station and other amenities of Harrow-on-the-Hill. Complete with parks, independent pubs and restaurants, and iconic architecture, the area really is perfect for those who are searching of an urban oasis where they can explore nature on their doorstep but also be within a few tube stops of destinations such as King’s Cross and Wembley.

“We know how important outdoor space is for people’s wellbeing and so, alongside our resident-only communal spaces at Sheepcote Road HA1, we’re also pleased to be launching nine homes with their own private gardens and terraces, which, much like our homes, residents can truly make their own.”

Prices for the one-bedroom Pocket apartments start from £272,000 and a show apartment is available to view. For more information or to register interest, prospective buyers can visit www.pocketliving.com or call 020 7291 3683.