Mackenzie Smith are delighted to introduce The Meadow, an attractive new development of just 20 family homes in the desirable village location of Swallowfield, Berkshire.
Built by small and reputable developer Cove Homes, The Meadow is a unique development of beautiful brand new homes in a desirable village setting, surrounded by the countryside of the Blackwater Valley. Located in Swallowfield, it’s perfect for those looking to enjoy a quieter countryside lifestyle, with local everyday amenities, schools and excellent connections to some of the area’s most popular towns and cities.
Cove Home’s bespoke approach means that these homes are all expertly crafted with exquisite designs, blending a traditional build with modern technology to achieve the ideal family lifestyle.
With just 20 properties, the selection of homes offers an intimate setting, while providing all the benefits of brand new homes and more.
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About the developer
Whether you’re looking for a countryside retreat or all of the luxuries of modern living, The Meadows provides an a desirable setting, balancing space and convenience for a wonderful family lifestyle.
The Meadows is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blackwater Valley, with the rivers Loddon and Blackwater providing miles of riverside walks and scenic routes to explore. From gentle strolls close to home to longer countryside trails, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Just a short walk from the development is Swallowfield Meadow, an attractive area of open green space and a local nature reserve. The surrounding countryside includes farmland, mature parkland and a butterfly nature reserve, creating a varied landscape to enjoy throughout the seasons. The popular Swallowfield Stroll is less than two miles long, while longer routes take in the countryside around Swallowfield, Farley Hill and the Blackwater River.
From the local primary schools and outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school The Holt, to St Neots Preparatory School, there is a great choice of schools, all just a short drive away.
Despite being a peaceful village setting, Swallowfield offers excellent connections for commuters, links to London and the south-coast. The A33 is a short drive away, providing direct access to Junction 11 of the M4 and connections towards Reading, whilst also connecting to the M3 via Basingstoke. The village is further served by a bus route to Reading town centre.
Reading, just 6 miles away, offers a vibrant town centre with high street and independent shopping, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. The Oracle provides a popular destination for retail and dining, while the town also offers riverside restaurants, live entertainment at The Hexagon and a busy events calendar, including the renowned Reading Festival.
Basingstoke is also within easy reach, with Festival Place offering a wide choice of shops, restaurants and entertainment, while The Anvil provides a varied programme of music, theatre and other performances. The town’s War Memorial Park provides a green setting for local events, including the vehicle show, Thornycroft.
Bracknell offers another popular destination for shopping and leisure, with The Lexicon bringing together well-known high street names, independent retailers, cafés and restaurants. The town has extensive green spaces, including the 23-hectare Lily Hill Park, with woodland, meadows and walking trails; while Coral Reef Waterworld provides fun-filled family entertainment.
The Specification
Finishes Tailored to your choice*
Some plots are available with a choice of designer kitchens, carpets and flooring, allowing you to make finishing touches of your own. Please enquire with our agent for more information.*
Kitchens & Utility Rooms
Designer Element’s kitchen units.
Quartz worktops and upstands.
Splashback to hob.
1½-bowl stainless steel under-mounted sink.*
Laminate worktop and upstands to utility rooms.
Single-bowl stainless steel inset sink to utility rooms.
Integrated Bosch appliances, including:
Built-under integrated single oven, or an eye-level integrated single oven and combi-microwave.
Five or four-ring induction hob.
Integrated fridge/freezer (selected plots).
Separate tall, side-by-side integrated fridge and freezer (selected plots).
Integrated dishwasher.
Recirculating chimney hood and extractor fan.
Low-energy LED lighting to underside of wall units.
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring to kitchen/diner and utility rooms.
Bathroom, En-suite & Cloakroom
White Roca and/or Utopia sanitaryware with contemporary chrome fixtures and fittings.
Bathroom with full-height tiling and shower over bath, with half-height tiling to remaining walls (selected plots).
Full-height tiling to shower enclosure, with half-height tiling to remaining walls (selected plots).
Full-height tiling to all walls in bedroom 1 en-suite.*
Full-height tiling to shower enclosure and half-height tiling to remaining walls in bedroom 2 en-suites* (selected plots).
Chrome heated towel rail to bathrooms and en-suites.
Clear-glass shower screen with silver frame to baths.
Shaver socket and light to bathroom and en-suites.
LVT flooring to cloakroom, bathroom and en-suites.
Traditional construction with Modern Features
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.
Thermostatically controlled radiators for individual heating of the first floor rooms and hot water by Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP).
Mains-linked smoke alarms with battery back-up.
Electric point provided for future electric fireplace installation (selected plots).
Built-in wardrobe to master bedroom with hanging rail and shelf – all plots.
Built-in wardrobe to second bedroom with hanging rail and shelf (selected plots).
Aluminium bi-fold doors to kitchen/dining area (selected plots).
White-finish PVCu double-glazed windows.
White satin finish to all woodwork.
White smooth-finished ceilings.
Terrestrial/satellite cables, capable of Sky Q, from media point in lounge to loft space ready for aerial/dish installer.
Wall-mounted TV point with HDMI cable built into lounge.
Wall-mounted TV point to kitchen – selected plots.
TV point to master bedroom and bedroom 2.
Telephone points to lounge, kitchen/diner, master bedroom and home office.
All bulbs to be low energy.
LED downlighters to hall, landing, kitchen, dining area, breakfast area, bathroom, en-suites and cloakroom.
Spur for future alarm system installation.
10-year LABC warranty.
External
Insulated anthracite grey front door and doorframe, white internally, with multi-point locking.
Chrome postal number.
PIR-sensored lights to front door, utility, rear external area and front of garage or carport.
Turfed rear garden.
Landscaped front garden.
Garage with electronically powered door (selected plots include garages).
Power and light to garages.
Electric Vehicle charger fitted – Type 2, non-tethered.
Rear patio area provided.
Outside tap and socket.
1.8m larch lap-panel fencing with timber posts to rear gardens.
To discuss this development and to
register your interest,please contact the Hook branch:
T: (01256) 764666 or Email us directly
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