Get on the property ladder with Origin Housing

Housing association Origin Housing has kicked off 2012 with several brand new shared ownership schemes. These high specification schemes include Aldenham Square in picturesque Bushey Village, Moselle Place in London's fashionable Crouch End and the striking, architecturally designed, A1 Apartments in Hendon

Moments away from Bushey train station, which offers regular train services direct to Central London, Aldenham Square is an attractive new development, which includes six high specification one and two bedroom shared ownership apartments by Origin Housing. The scheme, which is set in the picturesque Bushey Village, will also include 18 affordable rent apartments, and a number of properties available through a private developer.

Inside, the shared ownership properties come with an exceptionally high specification throughout. Kitchens come with white lacquered units and an impressive range of built in appliances including a dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge freezer. The pristine bathrooms come with smart white sanitary ware and ceramic floor and wall tiles. Four of the shared ownership apartments are two bedroom duplexes, which each incorporates an open plan kitchen/living/dining area on the lower floor of the property, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. Two of the duplexes come with extensive private terraces. There is secure video entry to each apartment and each home has an allocated parking space.

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With trains to London Euston taking just 19 minutes, the highly sought after Bushey Village is a commuter's paradise. The shops and restaurants of Watford Town Centre can be easily accessed by bus or train, and the wide-open Hertfordshire countryside is close by.

Prices at Aldenham Square start from £52,500 for a 25 % share of a full market value of £210,000.

Another Origin scheme is Moselle Place, which offers seven one bedroom and four three bedroom shared ownership apartments, set on the borders of London's stylish Crouch End. These high specification homes benefit from all of the capital's fantastic amenities, whilst offering a relaxed quality of life that is rare for most of London's boroughs. Take a stroll through the extensive grounds of nearby Alexandra Palace, or indulge in a wide variety of international cuisines in one the areas many unique eateries, cool gastro pubs and local delis.

Light, airy and spacious, each of these homes benefits from large floor to ceiling windows and comfortable open plan kitchen/living/dining areas. All of the properties have balconies and fully fitted kitchens, with a range of integrated appliances. The bathrooms have smart white sanitary ware and chrome fittings and the properties also benefit from secure videophone entry systems.

This is a mixed tenure development and there will also be nine affordable rent apartments on site. Some apartments will also be available through a private developer.

Within walking distance of Highgate underground and Hornsey railway stations, Moselle Place gives easy access to central London and the City as well as King's Cross/St Pancras International, Charing Cross, Euston and Waterloo train stations. Nature lovers will revel in the plethora of walking and cycle routes nearby and the nature reserve, offering wildlife, rare deer and a number of different habitats. Fitness enthusiasts have a great choice in the local area, with the Park Road Leisure Centre and a wealth of national chains, including Virgin Active and Fitness First. Priory Park has several tennis courts and plenty of open green space to relax in.

Prices for the shared ownership apartments at Moselle Place start from £70,000, a 25% share of a full market price of £280,000.

The A1 Apartments, Hendon, offers 5 two and three bedroom high specification shared ownership apartments, several of which offer exceptional views, overlooking the adjacent Hendon Golf Course and beyond. Designed by cutting edge architects Levitt Bernstein Associates, the striking A1 Apartments are clad in stylish wood-look Trespa Boarding, with 'winter garden' glass encased balconies.

Each of these generously proportioned homes has been individually designed. Four of the units have two bedrooms and come with an open plan kitchen/living/dining area; the three bedroom apartment has a separate kitchen. All properties have outdoor space, with the three bedroom apartment offering a particularly extensive terrace, accessible from both the living area and the master bedroom.

The properties have fully fitted kitchens, with a range of integrated appliances, including a stainless steel oven, gas hob, extractor, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Bathrooms have smart white sanitary ware and chrome fittings, and there are carpets in all bedrooms and living areas. For peace of mind, there is secure videophone entry to all apartments. Car parking is available in the rear courtyard, and a there is a communal bicycle store.

This is a mixed tenure development, and there will also be 25 affordable rent homes on site.

Set in a highly convenient location, close to Hendon, Barnett and Golders Green, the development is a short bus or car ride away from Brent Cross Shopping Centre - with its plethora of High Street stores, including Fenwick's department store. Northern Line London Underground services from Hendon Central take commuters direct to Central London, with journeys to Euston taking approximately 21 minutes. The development fronts the Great North Way, which offers fast road access to the M1 and M25. For fitness fiends, the next-door Copthall Sports Centre offers facilities including three swimming pools and a large fitness studio, there is also a professional grade athletics stadium a short distance from the development.

Prices for a two bedroom shared ownership homes at the A1 Apartments start from £60,000, a 25% share of a full market value of £240,000.

For all of the above schemes, entry criteria applies, and priority is given to key workers or those already living in public sector accommodation. To register interest in Aldenham Square, Moselle Place or the A1 Apartments, applications are advised to call Origin Housing on 0800 068 8990, or visit the dedicated sales website www.originsales.co.uk

Housing association Origin Housing has kicked off 2012 with several brand new shared ownership schemes.