WELCOME TO THE R IDINGS

Enjoy modern family life in open natural surroundings. Ideally located on the edge of the rural Bedfordshire village of Upper

Caldecote, The Ridings is an elegant development offering a choice of brand new 2 bedroom bungalows and 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes with open meadows beyond and only a

stone’s throw from the village playing fields and local shops.

Surrounded by open farmland, you’re just a few minutes drive

from the historic market town of Biggleswade, while Stevenage,

Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London are also within easy reach.

IN PERFECT BALANCE

• Acres of open green space for you to explore at your leisure

• Good transport links to London and surrounding towns and cities

• Superb schooling and inspiring recreational areas

• Great local amenities catering for all your day-to-day needs

• Churches, clubs and societies where you can meet with friends

• A choice of attractions to visit and activities to enjoy

SUPERB COLLECTIONS

Upper Caldecote is a perfect place to put down roots, where you’ll find a gentler, more relaxed pace of life within a quiet village setting. Families, first-time buyers, young professionals and downsizers alike will enjoy living in this vibrant community, with superb schooling, local amenities and recreational facilities right on the doorstep.

AN ENVIABLE L IFESTYLE

Upper Caldecote offers a range of shops and services for everyday

essentials. As well as the two convenience stores, you’ll find a Post Office,

a garage, a quaint antiques emporium, a popular farm shop and pet store.

Biggleswade has a variety of larger supermarkets and a retail park just

two miles away.

OUT AND ABOUT

Biggleswade’s streets are lined with quality independent retailers and

cosy cafés. It also hosts a colourful bi-weekly market and farmers’ market

every month. Big scale out of town shopping and high street names such

as Next, H&M and M&S are all available at the A1 Retail Park on the

London Road. Milton Keynes has a huge choice of modern boutiques,

department stores and restaurants, while slightly further away, Cambridge

offers sophisticated designer shopping within beautiful surroundings.

IN THE BAG

ALL IN GOOD TASTEBiggleswade was a significant coaching centre back

in the 18th century and is full of wonderful places to

eat out, from trendy bistros like George’s Hall Bar &

Grill to historic pubs such as the White Hart. Biggles

Lounge serves aromatic Indian dishes, while Nonno

Joes does good hearty Italian and the Courtyard Café

is renowned for its vegetarian food. Enjoy the best

of British cooking just a few miles from The Ridings,

where The Crown at Northill and

The Hare & Hounds in Old Warden are just two

of the area’s excellent gastro-pubs.

ALL IN GOOD TASTE

Whether you’re cheering on the cricket team or

sampling the cakes at the annual village show, you’ll

love living beside the Caldecote Playing Fields. Just

next door to The Ridings, the green and its associated

social club are at the hub of the local community.

GREAT DAYS OUT

There are plenty of options for adventures with the family, from viewing

the Shuttleworth Collection’s range of historic aircraft and vintage vehicles,

or touring the fascinating Jordan’s Mill to riding the miniature railway at

Summerfields. Get up close to nature at the RSPB’s Lodge Nature Reserve,

Priory Country Park or Herring Green Activity Farm. Grand houses and

gardens include the Swiss Garden and Woburn Abbey or you could simply take

afternoon tea in the picturesque village of Old Warden.

THE GOOD L IFE

Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted to find that Upper Caldecote is on

Bedfordshire’s Three Greens Walk, one of many footpaths, cycle paths and

bridleways in the area. Sports fans will enjoy the cricket, football, netball and

tennis that are available on their doorstep, while keen golfers will be in their

element at the nearby Top 100 John O’Gaunt Golf Club. While the kids work off

excess energy at the Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre, you can relax at Fairfield’s

Bannatyne Health Club & Spa.

RELAX. REVIVE . REFRESH.

Situated just to the west of the A1, you can be in Biggleswade in

just 6 minutes by car. Cambridge, Stevenage and London are also

easily accessible by car with the M1 just half an hour away.

A network of local buses provide alternative

transport options locally and for commuters, train

services from Biggleswade to London King’s Cross

operate regularly throughout the day and arrive

into the capital in 36 minutes. For international

travel, Luton Airport is a 40 minute drive away, and

Heathrow can be reached in just over an hour.

PERFECTLY LOCATED

TRAVELLING VIA RAIL FROM BIGGLESWADE

TRAVELLING BY ROAD FROM THE RIDINGS

Hitchin 11 minsBiggleswade Town Centre

6 minsStevenage 11 mins

Stevenage 20 mins

Knebworth 27 mins

Bedford 25 mins Welwyn North

32 minsLuton Airport

40 mins

London (M25) 50 mins

Welwyn Garden City 38 mins

Potters Bar 52 mins

Cambridge 45 mins

London Heathrow Airport 1 hr 10 mins

Hatfield 46 mins

Finsbury Park 37 mins

London King’s Cross 36 mins

Milton Keynes 40 mins

Approximate travel times from The Trainline and Google Maps.

Biggleswade has a superb selection of both state and private schools

for all ages. Bedford College and the universities of Bedfordshire,

Cranfield and De Montfort are all also within easy reach.

Upper Caldecote is an ideal place for children to

grow. The village primary school, the Caldecote

Church of England, became an Academy in

2017 and is already a very popular choice.

REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL

AN EDUCATED CHOICE . . .

HIGH SPECIF ICATION HOMES

Images show a recent Martin Grant Homes development. The specification may be liable to change due to availability of materials and changing products. Information correct at the time of going to press.

- Four burner gas hob (2 & 3 bedroom homes)

- Five burner gas hob (4 & 5 bedroom homes)

- Cooker hood

• Integrated dishwasher

• Integrated fridge / freezer

• Laminated worktops with upstands (stone as an optional extra)

• Stainless steel 11/2 bowl inset sink

• Low energy LED recessed chrome ceiling downlighters

• Karndean tile flooring (ceramic tile flooring is an optional extra)

• Chrome sockets above kitchen counter

Bathrooms & En-suites• Contemporary white sanitaryware

• Tiled shower enclosures (en-suite)

• Over bath shower where no shower enclosure (extended shower kit, bath screen and full height tiling is an optional extra)

• Half height ceramic wall tiling to selected walls

• Low energy LED recessed chrome ceiling downlighters

• Polished chrome bath fittings

• Heated chrome towel rail

• Karndean tile flooring (ceramic tile flooring is an optional extra)

Heating, Security & Safety • Vaillant condensing boilers

• White PVCU double glazed windows

• Gas fired central heating system

• Thermostatically controlled radiators (excludes where room stat is fitted)

• Mains operated smoke detectors

• Carbon monoxide detectors

• Spur point for future alarm system

Exterior Finishes• Outside tap

• Rear garden patio area

• PIR external wall light to front and rear

• Light & power to garage (where applicable)

• Landscaped to front & rear garden to approved scheme

• Cycle anchor (where applicable)

General Features & Interiors • Traditional brick and block construction

• NHBC 10 Year Warranty

• Carpets to ground and first floors (upgrades are an optional extra)

• Built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors in master bedrooms

• Vicaima ‘oak finish’ internal doors

• Polished chrome door furniture

• Internal walls decorated in Almond White throughout

• Smooth ceilings decorated white throughout

• TV point to living room pre-wired for clients future installation of Sky

• TV points to living room, kitchen / dining areas & bedrooms

• Telecom points to understair cupboard, living room & master bedroom

• Power sockets with USB ports to kitchen / dining areas and bedrooms

Contemporary Kitchens• Stylish modern design

• Stainless steel appliances including:

- Built-in electric single oven (2 & 3 bedroom homes)

- Built-in eye level double oven (4 & 5 bedroom homes)

At The Ridings, your new home has been designed to offer you living spaces

you will love. These superb new homes are warm, inviting spaces that

maximize space and have been thoughtfully planned to suit modern lifestyles.

Both the bungalows and the homes have open plan layouts perfect for

entertaining or relaxing in and have beautifully fitted kitchens and bathrooms.

All come with generous private gardens and ample parking.

DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY

HOMES

Each Martin Grant Homes property is meticulously planned and

professionally built to the highest standards, maximising space and light.

Designed specifically to suit the way we live today, our homes incorporate

a wealth of modern conveniences in a range of sizes to appeal to everyone

from first-time buyers and established families to downsizers. Our homes

are known for their elegance and lasting quality and for enhancing their

existing surroundings.

They are sympathetic to the local architecture, regional

characteristics and the surrounding countryside. Founded

in 1978, Martin Grant Homes has earned a reputation for

building superb quality homes and apartments in desirable

locations. A privately-owned family company, we’ve

continued to grow and we are now recognised as a major

regional house builder.

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OUR BLUEPRINT FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Our Homes

As responsible developers, our objective is to create environmentally sensitive and sustainable developments. As a

result, we follow sound best practice principles throughout the planning, design and build stages of our developments.

We are committed to designing homes in association with planners and industry bodies that are energy efficient. That

means incorporating environmental performance standards into the houses we build. It also means assessing the

energy efficiency of the materials we use to reduce consumption of fossil fuels and carbon dioxide emissions. Finally,

it means considering things like recycling, the use of water efficient appliances, water conservation, preservation of

ecology and general health and well-being when designing our developments.

Our Sites

We ensure our developments recognise and fit with the natural environment and their surrounding landscape setting.

We strive to protect, preserve and enhance the natural site features and we work closely with the Environment Agency,

Natural England and local wildlife groups to manage and maintain any protected flora and fauna. We always endeavour

to enhance the local landscape and habitats to encourage and increase biodiversity.

Construction

During our construction process we seek to protect the environment in which we work and are committed to reducing

waste. A proportion of our developments are on formerly used or brownfield sites, making a more efficient use of land.

THE R IDINGS, UPPER CALDECOTE, SG18 9BG

The information contained in this brochure is for general guidance only. The interior photographs shown are from a typical Martin Grant Homes show home and are not necessarily representative of the specification included at this development. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of items and specification included. This information does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. BUILDING SITES ARE DANGEROUS: All visitors to site must wear the appropriate health & safety

attire which will be provided. Children under the age of 12 years will not be permitted on site. External materials are subject to local authority approval.

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