Londoners looking for beautifully appointed, contemporary homes designed for modern living have an affordable and highly desirable opportunity set before them, as a new phase of apartments at Eastman Village has launched in Harrow. Available from Hyde New Homes, The Aspect Collection at Eastman Village is home to one- and two-bedroom apartments centred around picturesque communal gardens.

Every home in The Aspect Collection at Eastman Village features spacious accommodation and private, dedicated outside space in the form of a balcony or terrace. Residents have access to the wealth of facilities at Eastman Village, including a gym, planned supermarket, café and restaurant. The development is also home to extensive greenery, with 11.1 acres of public space including six acres of parkland. Across the site, more than 4,000 new saplings and hedgerows and 900 new trees have been planted, with over 140 bat-and-bird boxes installed to support local biodiversity.

The Aspect Collection apartments are all available through shared ownership. This government-backed scheme means the buyer can purchase an initial share and then buy further shares at any time convenient to them, and even own their home entirely. They pay a subsidised rent to Hyde on the unpurchased share. This means the buyer only needs to raise a deposit based on the value of the initial share they purchase, not the full value of the property. Pricing for The Aspect Collection starts from £119,175 for a 35% share of an apartment with a full market value of £340,500. This requires the buyer to have a deposit of £11,918, as opposed to £34,050 if they were to buy a property of the same value on the open market.

Every home at Eastman Village has been designed to deliver an exceptional living experience. For homes in The Aspect Collection, this means enjoying “the Hyde difference”, with space and luxury touches at the heart of every home. Quality flooring, from oak grey wood effect flooring in kitchens and floor and wall tiles in the bathrooms, to sumptuous bedroom carpets, is provided as standard. There is generous built-in storage, including a utility cupboard housing the washer dryer. Bedrooms feel airy and calm, with fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors to principal bedrooms. Bathrooms and en-suites feature sleek tiling, overhead showers and large boutique style mirrors for an added air of elegance. The design-led gloss kitchens, with their integrated modern appliances and downlighters, are perfect spaces for cooking up a storm. Every home also features private outdoor space, with buyers also benefitting from a beautifully landscaped podium garden.

Buyers will also enjoy the potential for lower energy bills when they buy at Eastman Village. With its own on-site carbon efficient energy centre providing heating across the development, the site has a reduced carbon emission that makes homes cheaper to run. This means that these EPC level B homes can deliver significant savings when compared to older properties. Across the whole development, 2,019 solar panels provide renewable energy, while aerated taps and dual-flush toilets reduce water consumption (and bills). Eastman Village is also home to 3,521 cycle spaces and 2,109 electric vehicle charging points. Sustainable and low-cost travel is further supported by the availability of Enterprise car club vehicles for residents’ use.

As the latest phase of homes at Eastman Village, The Aspect Collection provides buyers with the chance to become part of a thriving, established neighbourhood. The excellent location has made Eastman Village a popular choice for those seeking to enjoy not just the best of Harrow but also easy access to London. The nearby zone 5 station provides mainline, overground and underground links into London Euston in just 14 minutes, and then onto Bank in 27 minutes and to Paddington in 29 minutes.

Between its green and leafy setting and easy connectivity to London, The Aspect Collection feels like the perfect balance between town and country. The local area provides diverse leisure pursuits. There is Stanmore Country Park (which includes the idyllic Pear Wood nature reserve) and Ruislip Lido for those who like the outdoors, the Harrow Arts Centre for cultural immersion and Bentley Priory for historic charm. For those who like a challenge, Harrow Wall is the largest bouldering centre in the country. Those who prefer a more relaxed pace of life have award-winning local restaurants and a wide range of independent shops and high street brands within strolling distance.

As the local area continues to develop, homebuyers will have even more to enjoy on their doorstep. The dynamically expanding neighbourhood will be accomodate 2,000 new homes, offices, restaurants, cafés, shops and amenities around its expansive landscaped park, along with new community, cultural and civic spaces. Plans are also proposed for a new health centre and school – though the impressive existing selection of Outstanding-rated primary, secondary, sixth form and special schools in Harrow should be more than enough to delight parents in the meantime.

Minnie Dando, Head of Marketing & Communications at Hyde New Homes, comments: “As part of our commitment to providing affordable homes of good quality, we are excited to launch the new Aspect Collection. Our shared ownership homes here come with a wealth of benefits, from excellent finishes, private outside space and access to shared outdoor space and amenities, to an easy commute into London. Reflecting the popularity of previous homes at Eastman Village, there has been strong demand for additional residences here, so would encourage anyone interested to register their interest in these lovely homes as soon as possible.”