The Arcin Buckinghamshire
The Arc on the map of Buckinghamshire
More about the house
Mortgage in The Arc
Help to Buy
Help to Buy is a government-backed scheme that aims to help first-time buyers onto the property market with an equity loan (also known as shared equity) of up to 40% of the value of a new build home.
- Requires only 5% deposit
- Only a 55% mortgage required
- 40% Government equity loan (interest free for the first 5 years)
- Available on new build homes up with a value of up to £600,000
Eligibilty Criteria
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must be first-time buyer.
Not allowed:
- Owning a home or land anywhere in the world at any time.
- To have had any form of sharia mortgage finance.
- Owning a home bought with other people or inherited.
- Being married or in a co-habiting relationship, either now or on legal completion with anyone who owns or has owned a home or land anywhere in the world.
- Purchasing a second home
There are certain price limits on homes you can purchase with an equity loan. The limit varies for each region in England.
| Region | Full property price limit |
|---|---|
| East | £407,400 |
| East Midlands | £261,900 |
| London | £600,000 |
| North East | £186,100 |
| North West | £224,400 |
| South East | £437,000 |
| South West | £349,000 |
| West Midlands | £255,600 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £228,100 |
*Terms and conditions apply
Mortgage
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
Property Details
About the house
| 🟧 Tenure | Leasehold |
| 🟧 Height Classification | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 4 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 59 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Mains powered smoke detectors with battery back up |
| 🟧 Parking | Allocated car parking |
| 🟧 Amenities | Bin Store |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 1 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | No |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Warranty | 10 year Insurance Backed New Home Warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
| 🟧 Energy Efficiency | High level of wall, floor and roof insulation to limit heat loss during the winter, A rated kitchen appliances, where possible, to reduce energy and water usage, Dual flush mechanisms to all toilets to reduce water usage, Low energy light fittings to all apartments |
About the units
| 🟧 Ensuite | En-suite to master bedroom |
| 🟧 Bedroom | Quality fitted wardrobes with shelf and hanging rail to master bedroom |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Valiant high efficiency compact gas boiler, Stylish white pre-finished radiators with thermostatic control |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | White sockets and switches throughout, Individually switched LED and pendant lighting (where specified) |
| 🟧 Windows | Double glazed PVCu windows providing a high level of thermal insulation and reduced heat loss, all windows have security locks |
| 🟧 Outside space | Balcony, patio or terrace |
| 🟧 Doors | Oak veneer doors with chrome/brushed steel furniture |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Ideal standard white porcelain sanitaryware with soft closing toilet seats, Contemporary chrome brassware throughout, Thermostatically controlled showers, Low profile shower tray, Toughened glass and stainless steel shower enclosures, Luxury Minoli tiles to floors and part feature walls, Full height tiling around bath, Mirror over basin, Chrome heated towel rail, Recessed LED downlights, Extractor fans with delayed cut off |
| 🟧 Communications | Media plate to living room providing connectivity to your audio visual devices, Fully wired for Sky Q and terrestrial television (Sky account required) |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Contemporary high gloss kitchen units featuring soft closing doors and drawers, Beautiful laminate worktops with upstands, Glass splashback behind hob, AEG integrated appliances including a fan assisted single oven, Integrated gas hob, Extractor hood, Zanussi integrated full height fridge/freezer, integrated washer dryer, integrated dishwasher, Franke stainless steel sink to kitchen, Chrome mixer tap, Clever storage solutions, Stylish LED feature lighting to the underside of the wall units, Recessed LED downlights to kitchen |
Property Description
What are the whereabouts of The Arc?
The Arc residential complex is situated in the county town of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The house occupies a central place and offers fantastic opportunities and benefits for its residents. It stands at the intersection of the main streets and roads and provides numerous bus routes, while the stops are located right next to the house. The Aylesbury railway station is only a 10-minute walk away. Such excellent transport links guarantee quick access to all attractions and destinations.
On one side of The Arc is the majestic Vale Park, where you can walk, breathe fresh air, meditate, admire the scenery and even ride a skateboard. And across the street from the residential complex, there is a vast shopping district with Friars Square Shopping Center, Hale Leys Shopping Center, Aylesbury Shopping Park, and many other shops. Here you will also find numerous grocery stores and supermarkets. On all sides, The Arc is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars, including Rococo Lounge, Bucks Balti House and Grill Steakhouse. Here everyone can choose an establishment to their liking. During leisure, the residents of The Arc can watch a movie at the Odeon Cinema, attend a show at the Aylesbury Waterside Theater, learn something new at the Discover Bucks Museum, or exercise at the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Center. The area offers a wide range of educational institutions for children of all ages. There are also driving schools, dance schools and theatre schools. There are hospitals, pharmacies and veterinary clinics within walking distance of the residential complex. Not far from the house, the Grand Union Canal flows.
Which facilities are available nearby?
- Nurseries/Education: Aylesbury Grammar School (8 min), Child First Nursery- Aylesbury (10 min), Child First Pre-School Aylesbury (8 min), Aylesbury High School (9 min), The Treehouse Pre-School, Aylesbury (17 min), Oak Green Primary School and Nursery (18 min).
- Shopping: Friars Square Shopping Centre (7 min), Waitrose & Partners Aylesbury (2 min), Sainsbury's (7 min), Marks and Spencer (4 min), Hale Leys Shopping Centre (5 min), Aylesbury Shopping Park (8 min).
- Medical Facilities: Belur Orthodontics (5 min), Hampden Veterinary Hospital (5 min), Sue Nicholls Centre (12 min), International Spinal Injuries & Rehabilitation Centre (15 min), Morrisons Pharmacy (10 min), Lansdales Pharmacy (12 min).
- Café/Restaurants: The Grill Steakhouse (5 min), Rococo Lounge (7 min), The Manor (7 min), Bucks Balti House (1 min), The Kashmir Gardens (2 min), The Weavers (9 min).
- Entertainment: Queens Park Arts Centre and the Limelight Theatre (6 min), Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (5 min), ODEON Aylesbury (5 min), Discover Bucks Museum (8 min), The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (11 min), Aylesbury Vale Skatepark (8 min).
- Others: Vale Park (3 min), Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (6 min), White Hill Park (16 min), Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (17 min).
What does the exterior look like?
The name of the residential complex speaks for itself because if you look at the building from above, it resembles an arch. This is a large-scale 4-storey complex built in a modern style. It comes with flat and mansard roofs, many dark-framed double-leaf windows and balconies with transparent railings. The exterior walls are finished in three versions: red, white and light brown bricks. The type of finish mainly depends on the floor. So, the first floor is finished with light brown bricks, the second and third with red, and the last with white bricks.
Are there amenities and facilities at The Arc?
Allocated car parking and bicycle storage are available on the territory of The Arc. The building is equipped with modern lifts to all floors and a security system including mains powered smoke detectors. The residential complex provides bin storage. A fence and manicured bushes surround the building.
How to get around?
- Bus Stop: 7, 16, 50, 55, 60 MAX, 61, 61A, 62, 120, 165, 500, 501 (1 min), 1A, 2, 4A, 5 Blue Route, 6, 6A Water Rider, 12A, 14 Yellow Route, 17, 150 MAX (2 min).
- Railway Station: Aylesbury (10 min).
- Road Access: Exchange Street, A41, High Street, Vale Park Drive, A418.
- Heliport: Quadcopter Site (34 min).
- Car Rental: Lex Autolease (7 min), Budget Car Hire Aylesbury (11 min), Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Aylesbury (14 min).
- Others: Bucks Elite Cars (2 min), Access All Area Cars Executive (8 min).
What do the apartments look like?
The Arc is a collection of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with open plan living areas. The residential complex consists of 59 units. The contemporary kitchens feature AEG and Zanussi integrated appliances, high gloss kitchen units, and stylish LEDs. The bathrooms come with thermostatically controlled showers, chrome brassware, white porcelain sanitaryware, mirrors over basins. There are fitted wardrobes in the master bedrooms.
Who is the developer of The Arc?
Founded in 1969, Shanly Homes is a successful property developer and a part of the Shanly Group. The company predominantly builds high-quality and innovative homes in the South East of the UK, harmoniously complementing the local landscape. The developer adheres to all construction and design standards, so clients can be sure to buy a first-class, stylish home. On Korter, you can see a list of all of Shanly Homes' current projects, including Drake Lodge in Buckinghamshire, Elmwood Gate in Berkshire, Amber Lodge in Surrey, Uplands Park Place in London, and more. For more details, visit the official website of the construction company.
