Galliard Homes has converted East Grinstead’s largest office block into starter homes with study areas

Galliard Homes is delighted to launch Newacre House in East Grinstead, which consists of the conversion of a landmark headquarters building into a new £23.5 million (GDV) residential address providing of 109 studio and one bedroom apartments, all available with Help to Buy, bringing London-style living to West Sussex at affordable prices, ideally suited for first time buyers, young professionals and investors alike.

Located within easy access of East Grinstead’s historic High Street, Newacre House consists of a striking office headquarters building, originally constructed in the mid-1970s and known as East Grinstead House, which was for many years the HQ of the Gold Group, a leading recruitment company.

East Grinstead’s largest office building is now being transformed by Galliard Homes into a new residential address with two former office buildings converted to provide 40 and 69 apartments respectively. Providing studio suites and one-bedroom apartments, some with a separate study; prices start from £180,000 for stylish, affordable homes ideal for life in the post-pandemic world.

Every home is available fully furnished with New Concept Furnishings, a comprehensive package including beds and sofas, soft furnishings including rugs and made-to-measure blinds, a wide range of accessories ranging from lamps and mirrors, to kitchen utensils and cleaning products. Galliard Homes will also pay a one year service charge contribution for buyers, another helping hand for young professionals wanting their first home.

Newacre House is on Wood Street, on the edge of the town centre and less than a five minute walk from the train station, giving buyers easy access to all amenities. Reaching five storeys high, the stylish red brick façade is punctuated by an array of glazing to provide the interiors with an abundance of natural illumination. Residents also benefit from an interior designed entrance foyer and lift lobby, as well as a secure cycle store and extensive landscaped garden to enjoy alongside Block D. There is extensive parking available if buyers want to purchase spaces.

Estimated build completion of the first homes in Block D are Q1 2022 with Block E scheduled to be completed in Q2 2022. There are stylish one-bedroom and studio suite show apartments in the building to showcase the space and lifestyle on offer.

The high-quality specification of the homes includes fully fitted kitchens with two-tone fitted units of white and alpine wood-effect; whilst bathrooms offer spa-inspired dark tiling to the floors and walls for a zen atmosphere. For studio suites, interiors are available in stylish neutrals of either crisp white or cool grey. One-bedroom apartments boast an equally modern finish with bright and spacious living areas ranging from around 410 sq ft up to 535 sq ft. Highly refined interior elements include light oak plank effect click flooring throughout, and a built-in white lacquer and mirror fronted sliding wardrobe in the bedroom area.

For select studios and one-bedroom apartments, there are options with an additional separate study room, perfect for working from home or providing additional space that can be flexed to your needs.

David Galman, Sales Director at Galliard Homes says: “Newacre House is an opportunity not to be missed. Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while benefitting from the vast array of local amenities and superb travel connections in historic East Grinstead, residents really will be able to have it all. The apartments are finished to a superbly high standard and provide a fantastic chance for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder while living in a leafy location not too far from London.”

East Grinstead is a bustling market town with a village-like feel not too far from London, where Medieval meets modern, and town meets country. The charming high street boasts numerous brand name stores and independent outlets, sitting alongside notable landmarks such as St. Swithun’s Church and Standen House, with much of the town centre a conservation area rich in architectural heritage. The area also benefits from an abundance of green spaces, granting East Grinstead the status of capital of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Homes at Newacre House are currently available from £180,000 for a studio apartment, and from £215,000 for a one bedroom apartment.