Bringing Buyers 'Back to Black' - Heath

The launch of Brooklyn Apartments, Family Mosaic's chic new development in Blackheath Road SE13, provides a golden opportunity for first-time buyers to access everything that's best about living in London. Wonderfully positioned close to two of London's most glorious open spaces, yet ultra-convenient for commuting into the city, Brooklyn Apartments offers the ultimate in contemporary urban living.

"London locations don't come much better than this," says Debbie Coombs of Family Mosaic. "Brooklyn Apartments offers an exciting combination of urban buzz and semi-rural charm, contemporary glamour and world-renowned heritage. It's a combination that's hard to find, and shared ownership makes it genuinely affordable. We are delighted to be offering a top location at great prices without compromising on quality or desirability."    

The collection of just eleven apartments - 6 one bedroom and 5 two bedroom - is situated just half a mile from the atmospheric centre of Greenwich, famous for its maritime history, its royal Park (the oldest in London), the spectacular grandeur of Wren's Royal Naval College and unique attractions such as the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. Half a mile up the road is quaint and coveted Blackheath, a picturesque village facing the huge green swathe of Blackheath Common, the perfect place for exercise or relaxation.

Greenwich and Blackheath offer the ultimate choice of shops, markets, restaurants, bars and cafes - everything the discerning urbanite could wish for. Yet with Deptford Bridge DLR station just a four-minute walk away, Brooklyn Apartments couldn't be handier for fast access to the City, making it the perfect location for work as well as play.      

Next year the location is set to become the focus of worldwide interest - and envy - as a major site for the London Olympics. Greenwich Park will be hosting equestrian events, while DLR services from Deptford Bridge run direct to Stamford station, the location of the Olympic Park.

Brooklyn Apartments boasts a superb specification and features high-quality fittings, including a comprehensive range of Zanussi kitchen appliances; a wall-mounted shower, mirror, glass shelves, cabinet and ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom; oak flooring in the living areas; and Wilton carpet in the bedrooms. Each apartment has its own full balcony or Juliet balcony and access to secure bicycle storage.

You might imagine that such an apartment in such a location would near at the top of the property ladder, but Family Mosaic's shared-ownership scheme means that Brooklyn Apartments represents unbelievable value.

Under the scheme, which allows qualifying buyers to purchase a percentage of the property and pay rent on the balance, a one-bedroom apartment at Brooklyn Apartments costs from just £68,250 for a 35% share, which has a full market value of £195,000. Buyers can increase their share by as little as 10% at any time, all the way to 100%. To be eligible for the scheme, they need to be either living or working in the local area, and earning less than £60,000 a year, with minimum incomes set for single buyers and joint buyers.

The development has been designated a car-free scheme, meaning that only disabled badge-holders may purchase a residents' parking permit for the area. However, this is no disadvantage, given the excellent public transport on the development's doorstep. From Deptford Bridge Station, Greenwich is just three minutes away, Canary Wharf is 16 minutes away and Liverpool Street Station is 26 minutes away. It takes 11 minutes to walk to New Cross station, from where trains to Waterloo take 17 minutes. And a plethora of bus routes serves a range of destinations, including the local centres of Greenwich and Blackheath, Peckham, Westminster and Elephant & Castle.                

For further information contact 020 7089 1315 or visit www.familymosaicsales.co.uk