Where There’s a Will

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June, 2023

WHERE THERE’S A WILL… THERES A WAY

Seven years of saving means Will Dickenson has been able to buy his perfect first home

Seven years of saving means Will Dickenson has been able to buy his perfect first home at our Green Walk development in Standish.

Hard working Will has been driving a 44 tonne truck the length and breadth of the UK for the family business since leaving Hartpury College at 19.

Now 26 he said: “It was really important for me to save money so that I would be able to buy a good, nice house.

“I’d been looking online for ages but the properties at Standish really caught my eye and I followed the new releases for about six months before my Dad just said go up and have a proper look.

“Its only about 10 minutes from the family farm and business, so ideal.

“We went to look properly and really liked the whole development, mainly because it is just so different from anything else with a mix of houses and lots of trees. Literally the day after we visited I reserved because I was just so sure.”

Will reserved Plot 44, a contemporary new build mews property with spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor with bi-fold doors onto the private garden and on the first floor, two large double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room.

He said: “It is the perfect size for me and I’m really chuffed. The whole buying process was really easy and not stressful at all. Helen the sales negotiator was great and walking into the sales centre felt like home, not pressured at all.

“I am really looking forward to living on my own and having my own space – I just need to learn to cook now!”

Heritage Homes in a Perfect Cotswold Setting

03

February, 2023

HERITAGE HOMES IN A HISTORIC SETTING

The Retreat at Green Walk offers the perfect lifestyle setting

With uninterrupted views over the Severn Estuary and country walks from the back door The Retreat at Green Walk offers the perfect lifestyle setting.

This handsome Grade 2 listed red brick building, designed in Art Deco style with intricate brick detailing and large windows, is being converted to create 13, two and three bedroom homes with original balconies to the first floor to sit and enjoy the view.

There will also be one unique four-bedroom property and all properties at The Retreat have private gardens and parking.

The first phase within The Retreat is being released for sale at a Preview Event on February 11th and 12th with priority given to buyers who have registered their interest and made an appointment to be the first to view.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce said: “We know buyers love the character of our heritage properties and The Retreat will be really special because of its location towards the back of this mature 32 acre site.

“We already have a lot of interest and while a show property will not be available to view until March, we are offering hard hat tours across the site for people who have made an appointment for the Preview Weekend.

We want to make sure they have the time to fully appreciate the lifestyle on offer at Green Walk and the wonderful setting of The Retreat which not only has long distance views but direct access behind to country walks.

“The range of buildings at Green Walk make it unique and even in the midst of winter the development looks fantastic and it is always a pleasure to welcome new visitors to come and see what we are creating.”

Development of Green Walk has reached the mid-way stage with half of the total 140 homes now sold, ranging from two-bedroom starter homes to large detached six bedroom houses and character apartments.

Cotswold Estate Reveals First Heritage Homes

07

July, 2022

COTSWOLD ESTATE REVEALS FIRST HERITAGE HOMES
Show Home Event Weekend Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July • 10am until 4pm

The first conversion properties at our Green Walk development at Stonehouse in Gloucestershire are being revealed this weekend. (July 9/10)

We are opening the doors of two stunning properties show casing The Residence – an Art Deco style building that has been skilfully converted to create 11, three bedroom houses and two grand apartments.

These stunning homes enjoy an enhanced Heritage Range specification befitting their character with taller skirting boards, superior kitchen range and hard flooring.

The houses have four sets of bi-fold doors, at ground floor leading out onto a private garden and from the first-floor bedrooms opening onto a balcony with the original curved metal balustrade.

Prices start at £579,950

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “The Residence sits at the back of the 30-acre site with uninterrupted woodland views at the front.

“The distinctive building has been converted with much thought and care to create homes that respect the history and style of the building.

“Having bi-fold doors on both levels really opens up the properties to make the most of the magnificent, mature woodland setting.

“Six of the properties have already been reserved off plan and we cannot wait to open the doors of the show homes and let people see the character and quality on offer.”

The two large apartments sit at the apex of the building’s two wings and offer truly unique accommodation with one accessed by the original Art Deco staircase and the other boasting a large private garden.

They are priced from £674,950

The Residence is one of four Listed buildings on The Standish Estate that we are converting to create beautiful homes of character.

We are also building new homes ranging from two-bedroom mews to large detached family properties.

Gavin added: “The first phase of new build homes is now completely sold out and it is lovely to see the first residents enjoying life at Green Walk, Standish.

“We expect similar demand for the conversion properties and also the next release of new build homes which will include three bedroom semi-detached houses and mews homes perfect for first time buyers wanting to put down roots somewhere very special.”

Situated in an elevated location just outside the village of Stonehouse, The Residence is approached via a sweeping tree-lined drive from where there are distant views to the Severn Estuary.

Stonehouse train station has direct rail routes into London and the town is five minutes from the thriving centre of Stroud. Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon are all within an easy commute.

The Oaks | Deluxe 5 Bedroom Home

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May, 2021

THE OAKS, A DELUXE 5 BEDROOM PROPERTY

A gorgeous five bedroom detached house perfectly designed for family life.

We have named many of the properties at our Green Walk development at Standish in Gloucestershire after trees – inspired by the centuries-old arboretum that surrounds them.

The Oaks is as magnificent as it sounds – a gorgeous five-bedroom detached house perfectly designed for family life with spacious rooms and flexible accommodation.

The Oaks are part of the first phase of this lovely development and after launching properties off-plan to registered buyers the final Oaks house is now available, the last of the released properties so far at Green Walk, Standish.

Designed specifically for this area of the site and positioned overlooking an open area of green space this is an exceptional opportunity to be part of the unique Green Walk lifestyle.

The property boasts a huge open plan kitchen/dining/family room which spans the entire back of the house with two sets of bi-folding doors opening out onto the spacious private gardens.

There is a more formal living room – again with doors to the garden – at the front of the house. The double garage has direct access to the house and there is also a useful cloakroom, powder room and utility room to add practicality to this decadent property.

A large balcony off the galleried landing adds drama to the first floor and there are three self-contained bedroom suites while two more bedrooms are served by the spacious family bathroom.

The Oaks are priced at: £899,950.

Contact our friendly sales advisor Elaine for more information on the development at Green Walk Standish.

Love at First Sight for Giuseppe

13

APRIL, 2021

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT FOR GIUSEPPE

Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment that he walked onto our Storeton Hall development he wanted to live there. 

Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment he walked onto our Storeton Hall development on the Wirral that he wanted to live there and reserved a property on the spot!

“I fell in love with it straight away and as soon as I walked in the show house I told Ryan to sign me up!” he said.

Giuseppe has lived on the Wirral all his adult life and loves that fact that the west side of the peninsular has a country / outdoorsy feel but is still handy for everywhere. He said: “Its seven miles in a taxi for a night out in Liverpool while Chester and Manchester are easy to get to but when you are here it’s really beautiful and peaceful.

“I’d been cycling past Storeton Hall for six years so knew the location and on the spur of the moment called in when I saw the sales launch sign.”

He bought a three-bedroom semi-detached property which looks across to the Listed Hall which is being converted to create two large properties.

Giuseppe said: “It is really nice being part of such a historical site and my house is lovely, really light with big rooms and finished to a really high specification.

“PJ Liveseys are doing it really well with lots of open space and a real mix of properties and the whole team has been wonderful to deal with – nothing has been too much trouble.

“It is not a big development and I think that once the site is finished it will be amazing. I feel very lucky to be living here.”

Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment he walked onto our Storeton Hall development on the Wirral that he wanted to live there and reserved a property on the spot!

“I fell in love with it straight away and as soon as I walked in the show house I told Ryan to sign me up!” he said.

Giuseppe has lived on the Wirral all his adult life and loves that fact that the west side of the peninsular has a country / outdoorsy feel but is still handy for everywhere. He said: “Its seven miles in a taxi for a night out in Liverpool while Chester and Manchester are easy to get to but when you are here it’s really beautiful and peaceful.

“I’d been cycling past Storeton Hall for six years so knew the location and on the spur of the moment called in when I saw the sales launch sign.”

He bought a three-bedroom semi-detached property which looks across to the Listed Hall which is being converted to create two large properties.

Giuseppe said: “It is really nice being part of such a historical site and my house is lovely, really light with big rooms and finished to a really high specification.

“PJ Liveseys are doing it really well with lots of open space and a real mix of properties and the whole team has been wonderful to deal with – nothing has been too much trouble.

“It is not a big development and I think that once the site is finished it will be amazing. I feel very lucky to be living here.”

The development of Green Walk, Standish

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March, 2023

PROGRESS AT GREEN WALK, STANDISH

Voted “Best Place to Live, 2021” by The Times

It’s official, Stroud has been voted the best place to live 2021 by the Sunday Times – read the article here

The development of Green Walk Standish, is well underway and our sales team are experiencing unprecedented interest from buyers wishing to own a beautiful P J Livesey home set within this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Indeed so much so, that purchasers already in a proceedable position are being invited for exclusive off-plan preview appointments. Ten of the first fifteen properties have now been reserved off-plan since the first preview viewings on the 15th of February ahead of the National Launch in Summer 2021.

BUT our message to buyers who have already registered their interest is, do not worry – you have not missed out. From this weekend we will have an additional four properties available, in addition we are also going to fast track two later phases comprising of an historic Art Deco conversion, as well as newly built mews homes located opposite the original Standish country house.

The latest release will comprise of The Ash house type. An originally designed and beautifully finished substantial four bedroom detached home with large garden and spacious garage. The most impressive feature is a full width (approximately 30ft) south facing first floor terrace over looking the stunning central green. Views from the rear of the property are of mature woodland and the original ornamental pond complete with resident ducks!

The Ash has been designed for flexible family living and boasts four large double bedrooms with master and guest en-suite. The property features spacious light filled rooms and a bespoke fitted kitchen which flows through to a family area with expansive bi-folding doors that lead out onto an generous private garden. It’s easy to see why these homes are attracting such a high level of interest locally, and from families wishing to relocate from city locations.

Perry Bishop’s local property expert and new homes development manager, Helene Parker-Joel said:

“Given the unprecedented demand P J Livesey have decided to bring more properties into phase one that are expected to be completed between July and December.”

The site offers this perfect lifestyle nestled within 32-acres of rolling hills, healthy green foliage and charming wildlife – a true testament to natural outstanding beauty.”

Group sales manager, Gavin Pearce added:
“So much love and care is going into creating Green Walk and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors when we open our doors to the public at the forthcoming national launch.”

The pending national launch has now been re-scheduled for summer time to enable us to prepare a new show home. Work is progressing as quickly and as safely as possible to ensure the show home is ready in time for the launch in summer 2021 however a small number of COVID secure weekend preview appointments are available for purchasers who are in a proceedable position.

Buyers who are interested in reserving off-plan, ahead of the national launch are urged to contact our sales team to avoid disappointment.

PJ Livesey are delighted to be working in partnership with local property experts Perry Bishop. If you would like to arrange a free valuation of your home or to find out more about the best way to market your home in the current climate, please call or email the friendly team who will be happy to help you with your next move. Email Perry Bishop at Stroudvalleys@perrybishop.co.uk or give them a call on 01453 762306.