Scholar's Gate

Colchester Avenue, Penylan, CARDIFF, CF23 9XR

3 & 5 bedroom homes
£279,995 To £459,995

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Scholar's Gate

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Introducing Scholar's Gate

Scholar's Gate is situated in the very sought after residential area of Penylan, just five minutes from the centre of Cardiff, the Capital City of Wales. This fabulous new development offers a superb range of 4 & 5 bedroom homes all set in this very convenient location.

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More convenient living

Within two miles of Cardiff City Centre
Convenient for all lifestyle amenities
Close to A48 and M4 for quick commuting

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A fantastic location

Vast range of eateries and leisure activities close by
Fabulous nightlife in the Cardiff City and the Bay
Superb shopping at the brand new centre

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Our properties make great homes, but they’re also fantastic buy-to-let investments. By turning this option on, you’ll now see buy-to-let info throughout the site.

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Part Exchange your current for 100% market value for Plot 19, a beautiful 5 bedroom Wenvoe. We'll also give you FREE carperts, curtains and light fittings.

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Essentials on your doorstep

This wonderful location is hard to beat with its close proximity to the centre of Cardiff. Everything you need and more is on offer in the Capital city with its huge spectrum of shops, restaurants, bars and facilities.

Local supermarket is Sainsburys with Homebase next door
Great transport links with the M4/A48 just minutes away
Close to Cardiff University plus superb choice of schools

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Efficient, modern design

Designed with you in mind

We appreciate lifestyles are different. At Scholar's Gate we place great emphasis on designing the very best homes and communities to suit all lifestyles. Our award-winning designers consider every aspect of your new home, from internal and external layouts, colour schemes, landscaping and lighting, to the character and identity of your new neighbourhood.

A commitment to great design

At Scholar's Gate you can be sure that you are investing in a home designed and built to the highest quality standards. With our exclusive 5-year warranty, everything fitted as standard in your new Barratt home is covered, absolutely free.

The build so far

Construction of 46 plots at the Scholar's Gate development commenced in April 2012.

The site launched on the 28th July 2012 with the opening of two brand new show homes, a five bedroom detached Wenvoe and a four bedroom detached Caerwent.

We anticipate the site to be complete by March 2014.

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Meet the team

Sales Adviser Lynne Cawsey

Sales Adviser Julia Paul

Sales Manager Emily Carwardine

Senior Sales Manager Andrew Ciaburri

Cliff Thomas

Moving home isn't something you do every day. At Scholar's Gate our experienced team will be on hand to ensure your home-buying journey, from your initial visit to moving in and beyond, is as seamless as possible. Our sales advisers, Lynne and Julia, take great pride in helping make your purchase as easy as possible.

The professionalism of our site managers has ensured that for an unprecedented seventh year, they have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards than any other housebuilder.

Our dedicated team ensure high quality homes and a superior customer service because we believe solid foundations are as important to you as they are to a home.

A fantastic location

Cardiff is Wales' chief commercial centre and was recently named the 6th best shopping destination in the UK. It has a whole spectrum of shopping experiences from charming Edwardian and Victorian arcades to ultra-modern shops plus plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to stop and relax in. And we must not forget Mermaid Quay at Cardiff Bay, a restaurant hotspot with cuisine from around the World.

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Transport
Schools

Travelling around Cardiff is easy with its excellent road links and comprehensive range of public bus and rail services. Cardiff Central Station is just over three miles away so if you lived here you could achieve the following average travelling times by car and train:

Destination	By car	By train	Airport by car
Cardiff	2.8 miles/10 mins		16.6 miles/38 mins
Newport	11.3 miles/19 mins	13 mins
Swansea	43 miles/51 mins	55 mins	49.6 miles/1hr 8 mins
Bristol	41.5 miles/45 mins	50 mins	49.3 miles/59 mins
London Heathrow		2hrs 50 mins	135 miles/2hrs 15 mins

School Name	Information No. of pupils [?]	English Percentage achieving English Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Maths Percentage achieving Maths Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Science Percentage achieving Science Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Agg Aggregate score of English, Maths & Science results. [?]	KS2VA Pupil progress against national average (100). 100+ is above national average; under 100 is below national average. [?]
Local Average	N/A	%	%	%
Marlborough Junior School	Pupils: 287	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marlborough Infant School	Pupils: 175	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stacey Primary School	Pupils: 206	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Teilo's C.I.W. High School	Pupils: 1138	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
St David's Roman Catholic Sixth Form College	Pupils: 0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
St David's Catholic College	Pupils:	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Llanedeyrn Primary School	Pupils: 326	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ysgol Y Berllan Deg	Pupils:	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Albany Primary School	Pupils: 308	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Anne's C.I.W. Infant School	Pupils: 58	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Evenings and weekends

Millenium Stadium

The superb Millenium Stadium is a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue and holds motorsports, athletics and concerts as well as international rugby and football matches.

Cardiff City Centre

As well as a diverse choice of shops, there is a lively entertainment scene in and around Cardiff with a range of theatres, galleries, museums, arts, live music and sports venues.

Mermaid Quay

Mermaid Quay is a captivating waterfront area with cosmopolitan bars and restaurants and is perfect for relaxing or partying with friends, or just splashing out on some retail therapy.

Sport

Cardiff is a sports fan's dream come true with its world-class stadiums for rugby, football, cricket and athletics plus an Olympic size swimming pool, ice rink and a white water centre.

History & Heritage

Cardiff boasts a huge number of historic sites from fascinating castles to heritage museums and includes the fairytale Castell Coch and St Fagans National History Museum.

Live the life

Cardiff is a shopper’s heaven with its huge spectrum of shopping experiences from charming Edwardian and Victorian arcades to ultra-modern shops, plus plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to stop and relax in. There are countless things to see and do here and a visit to the Millenium Stadium is a must for rugby and concerts. You also have an endless list of places to eat and drink and don’t forget the diversity of Cardiff Bay with its international cuisine and culture.

Shopper’s heaven at Cardiff City Centre
Home to the Millenium Stadium, Wales’ National Rugby Union ground
Restaurant hotspot at Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay

Investing in a Barratt home

Financial Advice

Our team can introduce you to independent professional advisers who will offer expert advice specific to your needs. They’ll help find the best buy-to-let investment mortgages, as well as offering guidance on tax and portfolio planning. Most can also meet you at a time and place that’s convenient for you.

Letting Agents

The right agent can make investing much easier. We have strong relationships with reliable local letting agents who will help you achieve the best rental rates for your property. We can also help negotiate management fees and commission rates so you get the best deal.

Legal Advice

If you need it, we can provide you with a list of fully independent solicitors. Offering fast, effective service at competitive rates, the firms we recommend have handled thousands of transactions for Barratt and are familiar with the entire process – meaning less hassle for you.

Furnishings

So your investment property is ready as soon as possible, we offer a range of furniture packs, created to suit homes of all sizes. We work with top interior designers, and because of our considerable purchasing power, we can pass on some great savings. You just select what you want, then relax - leaving the installation to our experienced professionals.

Quality

Our homes appeal to potential tenants, not just because they look great, but also because we design them to be energy efficient and low maintenance to live in. Our homes have won some of the industry’s most coveted awards for design and quality, and we’re the only major national housebuilder ever to be awarded a 5 Star Housebuilder Award by the Homebuilders Federation.

Great locations

Decades of UK building experience means we really understand the market – creating homes people desire, in places they want to live. Our properties offer great local amenities and facilities, and are close to major transport links. People like living in Barratt homes – which makes them great investments.

On this development

Please contact a sales adviser to find out which specific offers are available on this development and how they could help you buy your new home.

Part Exchange

We could buy your home for 100% of its market value, leaving you free to buy one of ours with our Part Exchange service.

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A more straightforward move

Reserving your home

Like this development? Browse the different homes we have, find the one you're interested in and register your interest.
Once you get in touch our helpful team will be happy to answer your questions and show you round.
When you visit the development, we'll meet you in our show home before guiding you around the home you're interested in.
If you're keen, you'll be able to reserve your home there and then - and we'll take it straight off the market.

To find out more or visit the development, just give us a call:

0844 556 6166

The buying process

Once you’ve reserved your home, you can set the process in motion. Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

The buying process in Scotland

Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage

Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.