The Crescent

The Shardway, Shard End, BIRMINGHAM, B34 7AT

3 bedroom homes
£160,950 To £165,950

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The Crescent

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Introducing The Crescent

The Crescent is part of a highly anticipated multi-million pound regeneration project and brings a range of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3/4 bedroom houses to the area comprising two and three storey houses. Working with partners, Birmingham City Council, the scheme will bring both high quality homes and community facilities and retail outlets forming the heart of this new urban village.

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More convenient living

Walking distance to local shops
Only 20 minutes to Birmingham City Centre
A selection of primary and secondary schools

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A fantastic location

Excellent shopping close by at Bull Ring, Birmingham
Experience great nightlife in Birmingham City Centre
Close to the NIA, NEC & LG Arena for various exhibitions

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Are you buying to let? off

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.

With the new Government supported shared equity scheme, Help to Buy, you could move with just a 4% deposit and 76% mortgage, whatever your situation.

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Why buy a Barratt home?

We’re the only house builder offering a 5 year warranty on fixtures and fittings in addition to the 10 year NHBC warranty, so you can rest-assured in your new home. We’re officially the highest major house builder awarded an exclusive ‘5 Star House Builder’ award by the House Builder Federation.

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Essentials on your doorstep

There are great facilities are in the surrounding area including a selection of primary schools and Castle Vale secondary school; there are some specialist colleges, Sports College and Arts College along with Birmingham City College, if you seek further education the University of Birmingham takes just under half an hour to drive to.

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Efficient, modern design

The Crescent comprises of a mixture of retail, a new library and 191 residential units comprising of 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom homes, in apartment, semi-detached, terraced and detached forms located around the existing All Saints Church, which forms heart of the development. The new housing continues the simple, traditional style, already in the locality and the chosen materials will ensure longevity and simplicity of maintenance are retained. A palette of red and buff brick and render will help to identify corners and define vistas. The streets have been designed to keep vehicle speeds low.

The build so far

The Crescent is a single phase 191 unit scheme which also includes a new neighbourhood shopping centre, public squares and library which were completed in November 2011 and are now occupied. The first families moved in during May 2011 and build completion is forecast for June 2014.

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Meet the team

Sales Adviers at The Crescent

The Crescent Sales Adviser

You’ll receive a warm welcome from the sales advisers at The Crescent who are on hand to help you make an informed decision and guide you through your move. They both like the community feel in Shard End and everyone helps each other.

The site manager oversees the construction of our homes; he takes pride in making sure the homes we hand over are high quality and shows purchasers how their new home is taking shape.

A completed purchase doesn’t mean the service from us ends there. Our customer services team will help in the unlikely event of an emergency, you’re also provided with five-years out of hour’s emergency cover, giving you peace of mind.

A fantastic location

The Crescent will have a new shopping centre including a Post Office and Co-op as well as a state of the art library, heralding a new era for this part of Birmingham, making it a destination for the future. With easy access to the M6 and M42, this development is ideal for those needing to commute.

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Transport
Schools

Shard End is conveniently located just minutes from the M6 providing links to the Midlands and North-West. The M5 and M42 are also a short drive away giving access to destinations around Birmingham and further afield.

Lea Hall is the nearest railway station which is just over a mile away where local London Midland services take you east to Birmingham New Street and west to Birmingham International and Coventry. Connections can be made at Birmingham International for Rugby, Milton Keynes, Northampton and London whilst Birmingham New Street offers services to East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle and more.

City/Town	Distance and time by car (miles/hours & mins)	Time by train (hours/mins)
Birmingham New Street	9 miles / 20 mins	10 mins
Birmingham International	6 miles / 17 mins	6 mins
London	114 miles / 2 hours 8 mins	1 hour 31 mins
Newcastle	204 miles / 3 hours 35 mins	3 hours 53 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	85.2%	85.8%	90.6%	258.0	100.9
Hillstone Primary School	Pupils: 365	86.50%	88.00%	95.00%	270	101.3
Timberley Primary School	Pupils: 367	81.50%	91.50%	98.00%	271	102
Brownmead Junior and Infant School	Pupils: 212	90.00%	87.00%	97.00%	274	N/A
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School	Pupils: 213	91.00%	88.00%	91.00%	270	N/A
The International School and Community College, East Birmingham	Pupils: 911	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yorkswood Primary School	Pupils: 285	90.00%	91.50%	80.00%	262	101.1
Castle Bromwich Junior School	Pupils: 464	84.00%	85.00%	91.00%	260	N/A
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School	Pupils: 240	98.00%	84.00%	100.00%	282	99.6
Ridpool Primary and Nursery School	Pupils: 416	60.50%	71.00%	73.00%	205	100.5
Hallmoor School	Pupils: 236	N/A%	N/A%	N/A%	N/A	N/A

Evenings and weekends

Shop 'til you drop at the Bullring, Birmingham, with 160 high street stores including, Selfridges, Hollister and Warehouse. Alternatively, The Mailbox is one of the most stylish shopping destinations offering designer brands including Harvey Nichols, Emporio Armani and Hugo Boss. It is also home to exclusive cafes and bars as well as waterside restaurants.

If you are looking to wine and dine, Brindley Place is ideal providing a range of indoor and outdoor restaurants with something to suit every taste, comprising French, Italian, English, Japanese, Thai and Chinese.

Enjoy an educational family day out at Thinktank Science Museum at Millennium Point, full of exhibits and historical collections. There’s a domed Planetarium to experience the stars and planets like never before, with plenty of activities and events running you’ll be kept you entertained.

Enjoy your favourite music artists, comedy acts or events such as Clothes Show Live and Crufts at the NEC, NIA or LG Arena.

Live the life

Broad Street is well known for being the centre of nightlife in Birmingham, with bars and clubs such as Risa, Walkabout and Gatecrasher. The Arcadian may also be worth venturing to for a good night out.

Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets are close by
A Co-op is conveniently located in the new shopping centre, so you won’t need to travel far for everyday necessities.

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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NewBuy

Move in with a deposit of just 5% with this Government-backed offer. Yes, 95% mortgages are back! And not just for first time buyers.

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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.