Metis Homes recently held a hard hat tour event at its Forest Edge Development in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The event was arranged under special supervision to allow prospective purchasers to see the progress being made and have a sneak preview inside a select number of homes under construction.
The £21.5m scheme, where over 40% of the homes have already been sold off plan, is located on the outskirts of the picturesque riverside town, at the northern gateway to the New Forest. There are a total of 63 houses and apartments being built at Forest Edge, with the first homes ready for occupation from this spring.
Two spacious three-bedroom semi-detached houses are available within the first tranche of homes that will be completed during spring 2023. Both homes 12 and 13 offer 1,012 sq ft of premium accommodation – each benefiting from their own garage - and are priced at £420,000. A range of two-bedroom apartments, priced from £300,000, and four-bedroom detached family homes priced from £610,000, are also on release, in advance of build completion dates scheduled for summer and autumn 2023.
David Oakley, Sales and Marketing Director for Metis Homes, said: “The number of off-plan sales already achieved at our Forest Edge development is a reflection of how unique the opportunity is to live in this highly sought-after Hampshire town. Fordingbridge offers a range of good schools with The New Forest’s rich tapestry of family attractions and activities on your doorstep. The vibrant community and surroundings are also popular with holidaymakers and second homeowners.”
“Our hard hat tour event was a perfect way to explore the accessible areas of the development for our prospective purchasers’ to fully appreciate how spacious the available homes are and to get a feel of the surroundings these homes are situated in. It gave people a chance to really imagine themselves living here, on what will be a beautiful development in a forest location.
Close to the River Avon, and also near the Dorset and Wiltshire borders, the site is located off Salisbury Road and within walking distance of Fordingbridge town centre. The town has an array of independent bars, boutique shops, restaurants, convenience stores, schools, community, and leisure facilities, which are a short distance from the site entrance.
The unique development will have an abundance of green open spaces including two play areas, and a purpose designed dog agility course, all surrounded by mature woodland trees. Footpaths leading to inspiring Forest walks can be joined right from the development boundary. The traditional architecture and red brick elevations of the houses and apartments are inspired by the local vernacular.
A recent study carried out by The Home Builders Federation reported that new homeowners can expect to save on average around £2,600 in energy bills. All the 63 homes at Forest Edge are expected to achieve an EPC rating of B, with benefits including electric vehicle charging points, and high levels of insulation and thermal efficiency. The new homes are eligible for ‘green mortgages’, which are offered at more favourable rates. Moreover, the four-bedroom houses have the added benefit of solar PV panels, which will enable the future residents to generate a proportion of their own electricity use, significantly lowering their carbon footprint.
Internal specification features for the new homes include fibre broadband, and all flooring included, which is from a range of Karndean luxury vinyl flooring and premium carpet choices. Bathrooms feature contemporary sanitaryware and complementary Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, while the designer kitchens have integrated white goods and Neff cooking appliances. All principal bedrooms will feature built-in wardrobes, while the four-bedroom homes will also benefit from built-in wardrobes to bedroom two.
The headquarters for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, which runs an annual programme of events and tours, is only a mile from the Forest Edge development. New Forest Water Park is three miles away. Travel beyond Fordingbridge is convenient, with the A338 located within easy reach. Salisbury is 12 miles north, while Southampton is 22 miles to the east. Bournemouth Airport and the coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch are located 18 miles south. A bus stop is conveniently located within a few minutes’ walk of the development.
To find out more about Forest Edge visit https://forestedge.metishomes.co.uk/