Development details: The Sycamore Croft development is based in the north west of Birmingham just 2.5 miles from the city centre. All the homes are built to Code 3 of the Government’s standard for sustainability, complete with energy saving appliances and environmental design features.
These include roof mounted solar heating panels, the latest condensing boilers, energy saving lighting, double glazing and insulated walls, cycle storage and rainwater harvesting. Buyers can benefit from Keepmoat Homes’ Shared Equity Scheme, which enables eligible buyers to own 100% of the property for just 85% of the purchase price.  Full terms and conditions are available on request.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT

Education
Local primary schools in the area include: Parkfield Primary School (0.1m), The Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.1m) Shaw Hill Primary School (0.1m), Adderley Park, Shaw Hill Junior and Infant school (0.2m) Park View School (0.3 m) and Nansen Primary School (0.4m). Nearby secondary schools include Al Hijrah School (0.5m), Al-Huda Girls School (0.6m), Washwood Heath Technology College (0.6 m) and Saltley School (0.7m). There are four universities in and around the Birmingham area. The University of Birmingham, Aston University, Birmingham City University and Newman University College are all accessible from the development.

Leisure
There is plenty to see and do in Saltley.  The development is just around the corner from Adderley Park and Ward End Park; the latter boasting 50 acres of grassland, a large lake, cycle and footpaths, tennis courts and cricket nets. The area surrounding the development has a collection of leisure centres and gyms and there are some fine golf courses within five miles, such as Edgbaston Golf Course and Pype Hayes Golf Course. Birmingham has a good selection of museums and attractions. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham Railway Museum and Cadbury World are names of just a few places where a great day out can be enjoyed. Professional football can be watched at Birmingham City’s St Andrews ground, just under two miles away.

Shopping
Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre is one of the largest in the UK and offers leading retail outlets such as, Topshop, H&M, Forever 21, Apple, Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY to name just a few. The centre boasts an excellent food hall with over 25 restaurants to choose from. Outside of the Bullring, the city centre has a further collection of stores, shopping arcades and markets ensuring a great retail experience for all, and there are numerous Cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars in the city to suit all tastes. A number of local independent shops and services on Allum Rock Road are within walking distance of the development.

Transport
Birmingham City Centre is just 2.5miles away and the nearby A47 offers a direct route via car. The M6 motorway is just over two miles away providing excellent road links to the rest of the country. Adderley Park Rail station is half a mile away providing connections to national rail services and the development is served by good bus links to the city centre and the surrounding area. Birmingham International Airport is less than eight miles away, offering flights to the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean, North America and Canada and Australia.