'Limited number' of riverside apartments still available with Help to Buy

A limited number of two and three-bed apartments remain at St James Quay in Norwich available to purchase with Help to Buy <i>(Image: SIMON J HARVEY 2020)</i>
A limited number of two and three-bed apartments remain at St James Quay in Norwich available to purchase with Help to Buy (Image: SIMON J HARVEY 2020)
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For those seeking a prime opportunity to purchase a home with as little as a 5pc deposit, St James Quay in Norwich still has a limited number of two- and three-bedroom apartments available to purchase with Help to Buy - but prospective buyers will need to be quick.

Applications for the Government-backed Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme close on October 31, 2022 - and according to official figures, the scheme has helped more than 350,000 homeowners across the country get on to the property ladder.

St James Quay, by award-winning developer The Hill Group, comprises a contemporary collection of apartments and townhouses and is situated off Barrack Street.

The remaining two and three-bedroom apartments available with Help to Buy occupy The Pullman Building and The Sewell Building, which are located on the banks of the River Wensum.

Norwich Evening News: The apartments at St James Quay are contemporary and stylish and some have river viewsThe apartments at St James Quay are contemporary and stylish and some have river views (Image: SIMON J HARVEY 2020)

Rebecca Littler, group sales and marketing director at The Hill Group, says: “There are just six remaining Help to Buy homes at St James Quay, offering an incredible opportunity for someone looking to step onto the property ladder in a sought-after location.

“Every home has been meticulously designed with local architecture and heritage at the heart of the properties, presenting a clever stepped design to amplify light and air.

“The open-plan layout consists of a designated kitchen, dining and lounge area whilst design fluidity ties the space together creating the perfect place for socialising, entertaining or relaxing.

“Each apartment benefits from a balcony or terrace, providing residents with a secluded sanctuary to take a peaceful break or look at the stunning skyline views across the city.”

Norwich Evening News: Inside the bedroom at the St James Quay show home in NorwichInside the bedroom at the St James Quay show home in Norwich (Image: SIMON J HARVEY 2020)

Premium specification provides residents with high-quality appliances and fittings. The available apartments feature glossy kitchens with Caesarstone worktop and glass splashbacks, integrated Bosch appliances such as a single oven and microwave, as well as Zanussi appliances including an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer and a freestanding washer/dryer.

Principal bedrooms offer an en suite complete with a shower, heated chrome towel rail, dark wood effect LED mirror and large tiled flooring and walls, while in the bedroom, there’s a built-in mirrored wardrobe.

Additional features include underfloor heating throughout, high-efficiency, double-glazed aluminium timber composite windows and a video entry system.

Prices for a two-bedroom apartment available with Help to Buy start from £324,950. For more information, visit hill.co.uk/all-developments/norfolk/st-james-quay

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