Stylish new homes in Canterbury are in demand

House-hunters are being urged to act now if they want to be sure of securing their dream property in Canterbury at Taylor Wimpey's stunning Millers Court development.

Discerning property-seekers have been snapping up these superb apartments and houses in Canterbury at the rate of one a week as they rush to take their place at this exciting collection of new homes in this delightful and historic city.

And because the Government-backed FirstBuy scheme is available with selected new build homes for sale in Canterbury at Millers Court, plenty of first-time buyers are also getting in on the action.

Fortunately for would-be purchasers, there is still a wonderful selection of two-bedroom apartments and three and four-bedroom houses available at this sought-after collection of property in Kent.

Jason Stokes, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: "It's not often that aspiring home-buyers find such a fantastic selection of new properties in Canterbury - so it's unsurprising that they've been so quick to take advantage!

"The good news is that there is still a wide selection of new homes for sale in Canterbury to choose from at this development, but I have to stress the need to act now or risk missing out at Millers Court."

FirstBuy works through a joint loan of 20% from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Taylor Wimpey, which means that eligible purchasers only need put down a 5% deposit and obtain a 75% loan-to-value mortgage.

The loan is repayable at the end of the 25-year mortgage term or when the property is sold. To be eligible, purchasers must be first-time buyers and their total household earnings should be less than £60,000.

This means a fabulous two-bedroom apartment at Millers Court, priced from £174,500, can be secured by qualifying purchasers for only 80% of its full price - that's just £139,600!

The beautiful apartments feature a contemporary open-plan living/dining area, a modern fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a main bathroom.

Alternatively, three-bedroom houses are priced from just £239,995 at the development, while four-bedroom homes are available from only £254,995.

Canterbury is a modern and vibrant city, which has retained its picturesque town centre while moving into the 21st century, boasting more than 320 shops as well as a wealth of bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Millers Court is within easy reach of an abundance of schools for all ages.

Commuters will appreciate that Canterbury is close to major road links and within easy reach of the City. The development lies just nine miles from the M2, about 16 miles from the M20 and under a mile from Canterbury East station, while Ashford International station is only 17 miles away, with journey times to London St Pancras just 38 minutes.

Canterbury is steeped in history with the city's skyline dominated by the stunning cathedral, the oldest in England. The ancient ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church form Canterbury's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beautiful north Kent coast is only a short drive away, with the artistic town of Whitstable - famed for its oysters - and the traditional seaside magic of Herne Bay both popular destinations for days out.

Three miles south in Bekesbourne is Howlett's Wild Animal Park, home to the late John Aspinall's collection of gorillas, chimpanzees, African elephants and tigers. Other parks in the area include Wildwood Trust, Druidstone Park and Wingham Wildlife Park, ideal for all the family.

To find out more about FirstBuy and the homes available at Millers Court, property-seekers can visit the Sales and Marketing Suite, which is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and is located in George Roche Road, off Nunnery Fields, Canterbury.

See Also: Property News (6705), Millers Court (8), Canterbury (9), Taylor Wimpey (1853)