After a difficult year, many first-time buyers may be wishing for their own space, but worried about what it might cost. However, on Saturday 27th February, Annington is due to release Mayflower Park, a collection of 80 lightly refurbished three-bedroom homes in Henlow, Bedfordshire, starting from just £259,950.
The properties at Mayflower Park are situated close to RAF Henlow. Annington is giving a new lease of life to the homes, formerly military married quarters, by lightly refurbishing them to provide homes for local first-time buyers and growing families.
Louise Saunders, Sales and Marketing Manager at Annington, commented: “It is Annington’s mission to deliver essential housing directly to the communities that need them. We have already seen a high level of interest in these properties, and expect them to be particularly popular with first time buyers and growing families.”
Andrew Stone, Senior Land and New Homes Director at William H Brown, said: “The Annington homes launching at Mayflower Park are ideal for people looking to take their first step onto the property ladder, but not wishing to compromise on space. Henlow is a very popular area, steeped in local history, and we anticipate that the development will be sought after by both locals and those looking to relocate to the countryside.”
The village of Henlow is equidistant from the major towns of Bedford, Stevenage and Luton. The River Ivel flows through the village, which is a popular location for relaxation, and home to the historic Henlow Grange, now known as Champneys Henlow Health Spa. The local high street includes pubs, a hairdresser, beauty salon, cake shop and a village store, whilst larger supermarkets and retail parks are just a short 15-minute drive away in the historic market town of Biggleswade, via the A1. In a nod to the area’s rich local history, Annington’s Mayflower Park takes its name from Henlow’s ties with the Mayflower Pilgrims, two of whom were baptised in the ancient local Parish Church – St Mary’s – in the 17th Century.[1]
Henlow is ideal for young families due to its selection of local schools. Derwent Lower School is situated adjacent to Mayflower Park, whilst Raynsford Church of England Academy and Henlow Church of England Academy are both less than 10 minutes’ drive away; all three are rated Good by Ofsted. Nearby SPLAT Day Nursery also offers a Forest School, and is only five minutes’ drive from the Annington homes.
The area is popular with golfers, as both Mount Pleasant Golf Club and Letchworth Golf Club can be reached in 15 minutes by car, whilst The Lodge Nature Reserve run by the RSPB is a great day out for all the family. Just five miles from Mayflower Park is the market town of Hitchin, which boasts a 15th century church, extensive shopping outlets and is host to the annual Rhythms of The World music festival.
Despite Mayflower Park’s semi-rural location, London St Pancras International can be reached in under 40 minutes from nearby Arlesey Station or Letchworth Garden City Station, or in 44 minutes via Thameslink from Biggleswade Station. London King’s Cross is also just 47 minutes away via Thameslink, via Hitchin Station. For those who travel abroad, Luton Airport is just a 25-minute drive away via the A505.
Prices will start from £259,950 for a three-bedroom mid-terrace home. For more information about the homes for sale or to book a socially distanced viewing at Mayflower Park, Henlow, please email sales@mayflowerpark.co.uk or call 01438 576962.