The Pippins by Legal & General Affordable Homes in Ashford

Final Two Bed House - Now Available!Welcome to the Pippins

A collection of beautiful 2 bedroom Shared Ownership houses, located in the pretty village of Hamstreet in Kent.

Surrounded by open fields and woodland, on the edge of the beautiful weald of Kent, the charming village of Hamstreet is home to traditional weatherboard houses, a collection of shops and a couple of welcoming country pubs. The historic Royal Military Canal, once the first line of defence against Napoleon and his army, runs to the south of the village. 

The homes at The Pippins are energy efficient and offer light filled and spacious rooms, with space to work from home or use however you may choose.  You will also have all of the peace and quiet of country living, yet with the amenities of a major town down the road at Ashford. The Kent and Sussex coasts are also within easy reach for seaside walks and exploring.

With reliable and regular transport links, commuting into the city and beyond is a breeze. From Hamstreet Station, you can be at Ashford International in 8 minutes, Canterbury in 28 minutes or London St Pancras in 52 minutes. 

Legal & General Affordable Homes is offering a unique opportunity to purchase a new home here through Shared Ownership. Thanks to this scheme, you can get on the property ladder sooner than you think with a lower deposit. 

Homes at The Pippins will be ready to move into now.

For more information, please register or contact our Sales Consultant who will be delighted in helping you find your new home.

Financial Breakdown:

• Full Market Value: £320,000
• 25% Share Value: £80,000 
• 5% deposit of 25% share: £4,000 
• Rent on unowned share of 75% : £550 per month
• Service Charge: £92.97 per month
• Council Tax: TBC*

Key Features:

• Hoover electric single oven, gas hob and cooker hood
• Hoover integrated fridge/freezer & dishwasher
• Hoover integrated washer/dryer
• Paved patio area
• Turf to rear garden with shed
• Two parking bays per property
• Electric vehicle charging point
• Premier 12-year build warranty
• Photovoltaic panels to roof * (check with Sales consultant)

WHAT IS SHARED OWNERSHIP?
Shared Ownership is a more affordable way to have the security and stability of owning your own home. Shared Ownership is a government backed part buy/part rent scheme designed to help you take that first step on the property ladder. The scheme enables buyers to purchase a share of the value of the home - this is usually between 25 to 75 percent of the value of the property - and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining portion. You have the option to buy a bigger share in the property at a later date (known as Staircasing).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

To be eligible for a home at The Pippins, you'll need to:

• Have a combined household income under £80,000 per annum
• Not already own a property, or part of a property, at the time of completing on your purchase
• Be unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market
• Have a minimum of £5,000 to cover the costs of buying a home

If you don't meet the eligibility criteria for this development, you may still qualify for a shared ownership purchase at one of our others, so take a look at our website for more information.

*Council Tax: TBC
Council tax bands are often not released until the property is complete. If you need any guidance, please get in touch with our Sales Consultants otherwise the local authority or the developer may be able to help.