Chiltern View, Preston, SG4 7AZ

Property description

Chiltern View is a stunning development offering superior accommodation and a range of different styles and finishes, all sympathetically designed to sit in a uniquely beautiful surrounding.

A driveway opens up into Chiltern View from Castlefield where the open space provides an attractive and spacious centrepiece to the development. Additional to the open space, each house has its own private garden, driveway and garage, and all of the homes include an electric car charging point.

Each home has a highly energy efficient Air source heat pump which helps to keep running costs lower compared to traditional gas boilers and provides maximum energy.

At Osprey Homes our environmental record is something we value highly and all our design, material and construction considerations are centred around the concept of sustainability and awareness of the environment. All of the materials used in the construction of Chiltern View have been responsibly sourced.

Each of the properties at Chiltern View benefits from a 10 year NHBC guarantee offering complete peace of mind.

The Location

Preston is a picturesque village offering a peaceful and tranquil setting with roots dating back to the 13th century. At the core of the village is a cricket pitch which is home to Preston Cricket Club and considered to be one of North Hertfordshire’s premier grounds. The village is also home to The Red Lion, a popular pub offering real ales and a hearty home cooked menu. Preston Primary School, founded over 200 years ago, is within walking distance from Chiltern View, which offers excellent primary education and is rated “good” by Ofsted, as is the nursery school in Preston.

North of Preston village lies Wain Wood, a haven for wildlife and offering lovely country walks. Further north lies the ancient market town of Hitchin, believed to date back as a settlement to the 7th century. Now a thriving popular town, it is a vibrant centre offering excellent shopping and leisure opportunities. Sports enthusiasts are well served with facilities in the town for swimming, rugby, football and cricket. There is an attractive shopping area at the heart of the town and supermarkets which include Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Asda. The town is also home, four days a week, to Hitchin market, featuring over 150 stalls. Eating out offers many options, with restaurants including Vegan, Turkish, Mediterranean, Mexican, Chinese and Korean dishes, as well as Pizza and Tapas. A number of cafés and pubs provide more informal surroundings.

Hitchin is well served by public transport and has a direct commute into London via train to both Kings Cross (from 36 mins) and St Pancras (from 33 mins). You can also travel north to Cambridge (from 33 mins) and Peterborough (from 44 minutes). Road users have easy access to the A1(M) just 5.5 miles from Preston. A regular bus service operates between Preston, Hitchin and Luton.

Schools offer superb opportunities for all ages. Secondary pupils have the opportunity for a first class education at two single sex schools in Hitchin - Hitchin Boys’ School and Hitchin Girls’ School, each rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Both are high achieving schools for all abilities and include sixth forms. North Hertfordshire College (encompassing Hitchin Sports College) provides further education.