BrOcHures - Abbotsley Country Homes

Abbotsley Country Homes
Drewels Lane • Eynesbury Hardwicke • St Neots • Cambridgeshire • PE19 6XF
Give yourself more choice with a lodge at Abbotsley Country Homes
For holidays, for weekends, for investment.
Abbotsley Country Homes is an exclusive gated and landscaped development restricted to just twenty
properties in a whole 6 acres of delightful Cambridgeshire countryside. Only an hour from North London
and 20 miles from Cambridge, Abbotsley combines easy access and short travelling times with a peaceful
rural atmosphere.
It’s the ideal location for a second home, whether your lodge is for your own enjoyment or an
investment. And a convenient and comfortable UK base if you’re an ex-pat, because Abbotsley is only an
hour from Stansted and Luton airports.
Your luxurious new lodge at Abbotsley will have the generous living space you need for weekends or
longer stays. The 35 sq m (376 sq ft) living area features magnificent laminated beams and a lofty cathedral
roof that gives a wonderful sense of spaciousness, and offers delightful views across the landscaped site
and into the open countryside beyond.
Spring is coming, the landscaping is looking great – and Phase 2 is now released from only £175,000
(incl. balance of 125-year lease).
ONLY 7 PLOTS REMAINING – CALL NOW FOR BROCHURES AND
VIEWING APPOINTMENTS - 01480 406400
The log cabins at Abbotsley Country Homes have three double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room)
and bathroom. There’s plenty of room in the lodge for family and friends to join you, plus ample storage
and a utility room. And if you want to work in peace, you can easily transform a spare bedroom into an
office or studio.
The homes are constructed in prime solid log, harvested sustainably in Scandinavia. The long, slow
growth gives great strength and subtle graining. It’s the perfect match for the traditional techniques used to
manufacture our homes in Norway. Severe weather is a way of life there, and they understand the need to
be cool in summer, cosy in winter.
Natural log’s timeless, effortless style offers a versatile backdrop to your choice of decor and furnishings.
Whatever your preference, traditional or contemporary, the high-quality fixtures and fittings we have
selected will harmonise beautifully.
All Abbotsley Country Homes are supplied exclusively by Norwegian Log Buildings, the UK’s premier log
building specialists.
The interior of each Abbotsley Country Home has been designed to provide the comfort and luxury
expected from a second home.
FLOOR SPACE Each home provides 1062 square feet (98.66 square metres gross internal area) of
accommodation.
RECEPTION AREA The generous entrance hall measures 81 square feet (7.54 square metres) and
provides access to the living area and bedroom areas.
LIVING AREA A versatile area, measuring 18’ 9” (5.75 metres) x 19’ 6” (5.94 metres), which together
with the recess leading to the entrance hall provides 376 square feet (35 square metres) of living space. It
is further enhanced by the vaulted ceiling, and the picture windows and sliding patio doors that overlook
the exterior decking. This area is the home’s focus, combining generous kitchen, dining and sitting
accommodation in a light and airy environment.
MASTER BEDROOM 3.74m x 4.27m (12’ 3” x 14’ 0”) with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 2 2.82m x 3.60m (9’ 3” x 11’ 10”)
BEDROOM 3 3.74m x 2.82m (12’ 3” x 9’ 3”)
GUEST BATHROOM
SERVICE AREA Each home has a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine. The utility room
is also accessible from outside for easy storage of garden equipment, etc. All kitchens and bathrooms
are fitted to a high standard and include appropriate appliances. Optional fittings and upgrades are also
available. The exterior offers a generous decking area on the south and west sides of the home, providing
a place to enjoy either sunshine or shade throughout the day. Whether you’re dining, reading or simply
enjoying the open skies of Cambridgeshire, the decking areas complete the relaxing ambience that an
Abbotsley Country Home provides.
DIRECTIONS
From the A1 – Take the A428 signed to Cambridge. At the first roundabout turn right staying on the
A428. At the next roundabout (with Tesco on your left) turn left towards St Neots. Continue over three
roundabouts. At the fourth roundabout turn right onto the B1046. Turn right at the first set of traffic
lights, continuing on the B1046. After approximately one mile take a sharp right fork signposted Abbotsley
Golf Club. Pass the Cromwell golf complex on your right. A little further on there is a left turn signposted
to Abbotsley Golf Club and a sign to Abbotsley Country Homes. Our site entrance can be found after
approximately two hundred yards on the left-hand side of the golf club access road.
From the M11 – Leave at junction 13 and turn onto the A1303 (signposted Bedford A428). Follow road
directions for the A428. Continue on the A428 in the direction of Bedford. At Croxton take a left turn
signposted Abbotsley. After approximately 2 miles turn right at a T-junction onto the B1046. Pass through
the village of Abbotsley and after a further 2 miles take a sharp left signposted Abbotsley Golf Club. Pass
the Cromwell golf complex on your right. A little further on there is left turn signposted to Abbotsley Golf
Club and a sign to Abbotsley Country Homes. Our site entrance can be found after approximately two
hundred yards on the left-hand side of the golf club access road.
To arrange a viewing or to reserve your Abbotsley Country Home, please contact:
Peter Lane & Partners Estate Agents. e: stneots@peterlane.co.uk t. 01480 406400
AGENTS NOTE
Cambridgeshire has some of the most expensive residential properties in the country, and Abbotsley
Country Homes offers a rare opportunity to acquire an affordable second home in this glorious countryside.
PURCHASING YOUR ABBOTSLEY COUNTRY HOME
Reserving a plot and confirming the
purchase
Service Agreement
Exterior
The structure of your home is supplied by Norwegian Log Buildings
Limited, and if properly maintained should last a lifetime. Upon
completion of their purchase, each Abbotsley Country Home Owner
will be provided with a 5-year warranty which is extendable up
to 25 years subject to participation in the service agreement and
compliance with the terms of the warranty.
n Exterior decking area.
Standard interior specification
n BT and broadband services.
Completion of the purchase
n Superbly equipped kitchen.
n Security alarm system.
Within 28 days of receiving your reservation fee we require
completion of the plot sale and exchange of contracts signed for the
supply of the lodge. At this point we would require a further deposit
payment of £50,000 which is held by the Company’s solicitor.
n Full range of kitchen appliances including cooker, hob,
extractor fan, refrigerator (with ice box), freezer and dishwasher.
Gold Upgrades
Once you have decided to purchase an Abbotsley Country Home, you
will be asked to complete a reservation form, to be returned with
your non refundable reservation fee of £3,000.
Within 5 working days of receiving your reservation fee the
Company’s Solicitor will send to your solicitor a full legal pack covering
the purchase of both your plot & the lodge to be sited upon it.
Upon delivery of the lodge kit to site, £20,000 of the deposit will be
released to the Company with the remaining £30,000 being released
upon completion of the lodge shell prior to internal fitting out. No
further monies will be required until completion and handover of the
lodge.
Documentation
n Luxury en-suite with shower and luxury fitted family bathroom.
n Tile effect Rhino Floor 4 star cushioned vinyl floor to the kitchen, en-suite and bathroom.
n Washing machine/tumble dryer in utility room.
Optional Extras
A range of options is also available to purchasers at extra cost,
including:
n Luxury granite kitchen tops.
n Siemens stainless steel appliances.
n Luxury ceramic wall and floor tiling.
n Fitted bathroom and en-suite furniture.
n Luxury walk-in shower.
n Tongue & groove chipboard flooring ready to receive carpet.
n Double-glazed windows and doors to residential standard, with security locking mechanisms and ventilation.
n Under floor heating.
Detailed home layout plan with relevant dimensions
Your solicitor will be asked to review and agree the following
documents on your behalf:
16.62m (54´6″)
4.27m
3.60m
2.82m
2.80m
5.72m
1.50m
Lease
The second document sets out the terms of your purchase of
the home to be sited upon the plot. It specifies the timetable for
payment, as detailed above, and the specification you have chosen,
together with any optional extras.
2.57m
Dining
Bedroom 2
1.10m
3.74m
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bathroom
En Suite
2.28m
1.50m
Home Purchase Agreement
2.13m
There is an annual service charge, including a contribution to a
sinking fund, estimated at £750 plus VAT. This charge is reviewable to
cover site and maintenance costs defined within the lease. The lease
designates two car parking spaces per home for the sole use of the
homeowner.
Bedroom 2
5.94m (19´6″)
The first document is between you and PI Estates Ltd. This Company
owns the 125-year lease of the land commenced on 17th July 2003.
The Company will grant to you a lease expiring on 16th July 2128 for
the plot upon which your home is to be sited at an annual ground
rent of £1008 (no VAT applies), to be reviewed annually in line with
the Retail Prices Index (RPI).
Utility
Hall
Lounge
2.28m
2.00m
3.54m
6.20m
Full details of the standard specification, options and upgrades are available on request. For further information, please contact Peter Lane on 01480 406 400
01 February 2013. Information given here is subject to change. Please contact Abbotsley Country Homes for the latest information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Are there any special conditions relating to the purchase of an
Abbotsley Country Home?
5. Is Council Tax payable?
Conditions of the planning permission mean that you are required to use your Abbotsley Country Home as
a holiday home, rather than as a primary residence.
The homes will be subject to Council Tax (Band D). However, Huntingdonshire District Council currently
charges second homes at 90% of this rate.
6. What other property charges apply?
Each plot occupied by a home is sold with the benefit of the remainder of the 125-year lease.
An annual ground rent is payable for each Abbotsley Country Home. This is currently £1008 per annum, to
be reviewed annually in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI). There is an annual service charge, including
a contribution to a sinking fund, estimated at £750 plus VAT. This covers the cost of maintaining landscaped
areas, lighting in common areas and maintaining roads and site infrastructure, as well as sewage treatment
charges arising from the on-site sewage treatment plant.
The lease also grants rights to park two cars in designated spaces adjoining the home, and provides access
over the common parts of the development used by all homeowners.
An optional service agreement with Norwegian Log Buildings Ltd covers all external and structural
maintenance of the home.
2. Are the homes sold freehold or leasehold?
The whole site is owned under a 125-year lease granted in July 2003.
The management company will ensure that the maintenance charges are set at a level that maintains the
high quality of the development.
3. Can I rent out or sell my home?
Electricity and water are metered to each home separately, and will be charged to the homeowner directly.
Yes. You may rent or resell your Abbotsley Country Home.
However, all lettings are subject to strict site rules to protect the environment and maintain security for
homeowners and compliance with planning conditions.
7. What is the normal lifespan of an Abbotsley Country Home?
Norwegian Log Buildings last indefinitely with minimal maintenance – there are log buildings in Norway
more than 1,000 years old.
4. Will I have to pay stamp duty?
The service agreement with Norwegian Log Buildings provides a transferable warranty for each Abbotsley
Country Home which is extendable to 25 years.
Stamp Duty is not normally payable on holiday homes.
Purchasers are advised to consult their solicitors for full details.
This is far longer than the standard 10-year warranty normally available for a conventionally constructed
new home.
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not constitute any part of any contract. Peter Lane and Partners or any employee therefore do not have the
authority to make or give any warranty, guarantee or representation what so ever in relation to this property.