Wednesday 14 February 2007

Only a handful of properties within the first release of phase one at New Broughton, one of the North West's largest regeneration projects, now remain.  Situated within easy reach of Salford Quays and Manchester's city centre, the development by Countryside Properties offers residents the opportunity to live and work in an area that really is on the up! 

Martin Leggett, Sales Director for Countryside Properties, said:  "As a landmark scheme with 432 properties planned in the first phase, New Broughton is undoubtedly what people have been waiting for and it's great to see people so enthusiastic and determined to secure their new home.  New Broughton has captured the attention of many and the sales achieved within the first release, is fantastic news.  It's a real testament to the enormous amount of work and effort from everyone involved and goes to show that Lower Broughton is an area people really want to move to."  

Currently one of the largest regeneration projects taking place in the UK, New Broughton will set a benchmark for residential development within Salford.  Comprising a variety of one and two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom homes, phase one will see a mix of private for sale and affordable residential accommodation alongside retail and commercial opportunities.  The substantial regeneration of the area will create a new beginning as a sustainable community with a prosperous future. 

Each property has been designed to the highest, modern standards with ease and comfort in mind.  Internally, the properties offer a variety of floor layouts with high specification accommodation boasting generous proportions.  The homes include well designed kitchens   with high quality units and oven, hob and integrated fridge freezer and washing machines, whilst the bathrooms feature stylish white sanitary ware and ceramic tiled walls. 

The properties have been designed around a courtyard layout to encourage a sense of community and create an area where residents can meet.  For security and peace of mind, access is gained via electronic gates.  Each property has an allocated parking space.  

Countryside Properties has released a further selection of three and four bedroom homes.  Prices start from £159,950 to £176,950.  For further information, please visit the information centre between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm or contact the staff for queries and / or assistance on telephone 0161 792 6447 or e-mail northern@cpplc.com.  Alternatively visit www.newbroughton.com .

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Notes to Editors
Countryside Properties has unrivalled skills and experience in the development of sustainable communities, large scale mixed use schemes and in urban renewal and estate regeneration. The company is active in the Government's key growth areas including the Thames Gateway, M11 Corridor and the Northern Way, and is working with key stakeholders, Government agencies and local communities to deliver developments including Greenwich Millennium Village, London; St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Kent; Peckham Programme, London and Didsbury Point, Manchester.

Countryside Properties has formed a partnership with Salford City Council to transform the area by redeveloping 75 hectares of Lower Broughton, and deliver over 3,500 mixed-tenure homes and a full range of community facilities and services over the next six to eight years.

Lower Broughton is a major intervention area within the Manchester Salford Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder (MSP) area. The regeneration of Lower Broughton is receiving support from the Housing Market Renewal Fund through MSP.
 
MSP received £115 million for 2003-06 and a further award of £106million for 2006-08 from Government to restructure the housing market in parts of North Manchester, East Manchester, South Manchester and Central Salford.  MSP's  long-term vision is  to re- create  neighbourhoods of choice in these areas  - which offer  a  greater  range of housing choice for residents , increased  levels of home ownership and higher  property values, and  are also  characterised by good schools, community facilities, health centres, shops and leisure amenities.