As UK work patterns shift permanently towards home working, properties with designated workspaces are becoming increasingly important. New research reveals that 34% of homeworkers use an office inside their property at present, and 43% are planning to do so in the future.*
Providing valuable space for first time buyers to set up a home workspace, Catalyst is marketing its final one and two bedroom apartments at Aspire at St Bernard’s Gate, each available through London Help to Buy.
Offering ample space to work from home, either through converting the second bedroom into a dedicated workspace, or dividing up the expansive open-plan living space, residents can easily allocate a productive area to work from in their home, which doesn’t interfere with space to relax.
Aspire at St Bernard’s Gate is Catalyst’s stylish development in Hanwell positioned within the historic grounds of the Grade II Listed North House, St Bernard’s Chapel, and gatehouse arch.
The final nine homes are all available through Help to Buy, enabling first time buyers to get on to the property ladder with a 5% deposit from £18,250.Helping to make these apartments even more financially attainable, Catalyst is offering a deposit contribution of up to £20,000 on selected two bedroom homes.
Markus Kendall-Young, Director of Sales and Marketing (London) for Catalyst, comments: “Aspire at St. Bernard’s Gate is ideal for those who plan to work a few days in the office and a few days at home for the foreseeable future. As well as the spacious, light-filled homes creating the perfect place to work from, residents have tonnes of facilities nearby in Hanwell; a bustling high street, plenty of independent restaurants and no fewer than seven parks within a thirty-minute walk. For travelling into central London, Hanwell station is just an 11 minute walk away where trains to London Paddington take less than 14 minutes, whilst a quick bus to Ealing Broadway takes you onto the London Underground.”
Spacious open-plan apartments feature floor to ceiling windows, allowing natural light to flood the living area, whilst select bedrooms include enviable walk-in wardrobes. Kitchens have stylish solid resin worktops and integrated appliances, while bathrooms are fitted with contemporary Roca sanitaryware. For added peace of mind, all homes come with a video entrance phone system providing extra security. Bicycle and motorbike storage is included, and parking spaces are available to purchase separately.
Fast transport connections are set to improve even further with the imminent arrival of Crossrail at Hanwell, cutting journey times to Bond Street to 15 minutes and journeys to Liverpool Street to 22 minutes. For underground connections, nearby Boston Manor underground station is served by the Piccadilly line, whilst Ealing Broadway sits on the Central and District line.
Nearby Hanwell high street is home to a range of lively restaurants, from homemade pasta at Matese Pasta Lab to fresh curries at Ran Thai. Offering the best beer garden in Hanwell, The Viaduct is a local favourite with a large courtyard and garden, hosting regular comedy nights and social events.
Prices at Aspire at St Bernard’s Gate start from £365,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment and £435,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment with Help to Buy available.
For more information on Aspire, visit catalyst.homes/development/aspire
*Property Reporter, April 2021, https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/at-home/rise-in-home-workers-permanently-adapting-their-properties.html