Topic ID 6189
Anyone going to have a nose at the latest development to be completed in Hertford this weekend? I see it is the open weekend at Crosier Place. Something a bit different for Hertford. A contemporary range of houses in excess £500k http://www.crosierplace.com/index.html
Reply ID 83514
half a million quid to live in what is essentially a gold fish bowl with your other neighbours?? no ta.
Reply ID 83515
Room sizes look generous.
Reply ID 83516
Price is a bit steep but new stock like this is very rare so close to the town center. I dislike the layout which has living room on the first floor, this common footprint saving trend is so un-family friendly.
Reply ID 83518
On first impression they look quite good. A world away from what I could afford though. -Kerr. **edit and given what the Dolphin Yard apartments were up for they don't actually represent poor value (if you're in the market for that kind of property at that kind of money).
Reply ID 83519
they do look pretty impressive from a first glance to me. I think it's great to see a development that isnt the usual generic stuff. It looks like it was properly designed, rather than copy and pasted and a mish mash of styles if that makes sense. Of course; They couldnt have picked a worse time to sell them. Maybe they should wait a year until recover is in full swing!
Reply ID 83521
quote:I would imagine they need to sell them to keep their cash flow going.
Originally posted by codek2
Of course; They couldnt have picked a worse time to sell them. Maybe they should wait a year until recover is in full swing!
Reply ID 83524
these will have the same problems that the residents of Goldings, Brewhouse lane and all the other similar developments have - parking.
Reply ID 83526
Yet again, another quality piece of work which really sells the quality of the enterprise. Does anyone actually check this junk or is there a special web developer's keyboard available that puts in random punctuation and capitals? The Pope sighing is the icing on the cake. [url]http://www.crosierplace.com/about_hertford.html[/url]
Reply ID 83527
quote:I admire your optimism, but there is quite a bit of rough water to negotiate before we see a recovery and the world could look a very different place. If the Great Depression is any guide, then the dumb money was lost in 1929, the smart money was lost in 1932 and the very smart money was wiped out in 1933. Prices of 20 times average income for a 3 bed town house on a small plot, in a provincial town, with no garden and limited parking can only make sense in a market awash with cash with no where better to go. Those times have gone. In the coming new era such cash that there is will have plenty of better places to go and those that have it are likely to be looking for something more prestigious than the cheapest house on an overlooked corner plot. The rest of the development makes even less sense. Of course, I could be wrong.
Originally posted by codek2
Of course; They couldnt have picked a worse time to sell them. Maybe they should wait a year until recover is in full swing!
Reply ID 83537
quote:Each flat has either a double garage or single garage + an additional parking space.
Originally posted by exiled_in_Reading
these will have the same problems that the residents of Goldings, Brewhouse lane and all the other similar developments have - parking.
Reply ID 83538
Just had a look and they are BIG.
Reply ID 83539
mum and dad have a car. the kids willhave one too in due course. the garage will probably be filled with junk or the car wont fit. people come over at times when the parking on the road is controlled. its all a receipe for disaster. my next purchase will be between 4-500k and will probably be in the next 3 years or so. I'm probably the type of bloke these houses are aimed at (sort of) but in a million years, I wouldnt buy one of these...
Reply ID 83540
is it me or does anyone think that the houses are ugly looking? :') where is crosiers place?
Reply ID 83543
quote:No - its not just you. Makes a mockery of the supposed 'conservation area' in my book.
Originally posted by Mek Mek
is it me or does anyone think that the houses are ugly looking? :')
quote:End of St Johns St
where is crosiers place?
Reply ID 83544
"Prices of 20 times average income for a 3 bed town house" Due to there being many commuters in Hertford, the Avg Salary of the the UK is not that relevant in this case I think.
Reply ID 83545
We veiwed these at the weekend, I really like the modern looking houses but with 3 children they just do not have enough space for the amount of stuff that goes with family life. We were interested in the 5 bed but the floor space is the same as the 3/4 bed its just that the rooms are smaller. Parking will be a major problem as there is no space for visitors, they are hoping to get it all gated but do not have planning yet!The bi-fold doors and balconies do make them very light and airy but that is not great when you have got flats behind you with a birds eye veiw of your every move. I think they are great if you like to be near town and the kids have all flown the nest!!
Reply ID 83546
Expecting any more than 2 car parking spaces in a town centre location is being unrealistic IMHO. It's unlikely they'll get planning permission for gating the development. It's totally unnecessary and just an excuse to put a few more £££s on the price.
Reply ID 83547
quote:Ah but it is very relevant. These places are marketed at those on 2 or 3 times national mean income which may be the Hertford mean income, but that is one of the things that may be different in the new era. The financial conditions that provided for such incomes no longer exist to the same extent. It's possible that there will be fewer £50k - £75k earners in the future and those that remain will have a greater choice. Any one buying in Crosier Place has to make compromises with parking and privacy In future those on 20x mean incomes won't have to make such compromises.
Originally posted by Frenchie
"Prices of 20 times average income for a 3 bed town house" Due to there being many commuters in Hertford, the Avg Salary of the the UK is not that relevant in this case I think.
Reply ID 83631
Peoples circumstances vary. I'm going to have a look at the weekend, thinking about downsizing. Will report back.
Reply ID 84218
quote:Very nice. Pity the slide show captions show that they don't know the difference between "complimented" and "complemented".
Originally posted by Steve
http://www.hertford.net/business/crosier-place.asp
Reply ID 84248
Have the captions changed since you wrote that, Buzz? Because they are using 'complemented by' correctly. This link explains: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2011/04/compliment-or-complement/
Reply ID 84251
Spelling has been corrected. As spelling and grammar are not the subject of this discussion I would advise against posting further on this oversight.
Reply ID 84254
quote:Yes, they have changed the spelling to the correct version.Shows "Hertford Online" has influence!!
Originally posted by Rachel
Have the captions changed since you wrote that, Buzz? Because they are using 'complemented by' correctly. This link explains: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2011/04/compliment-or-complement/
Reply ID 84255
quote:Spelling and grammar may not be the subject of the discussion, but I would suggest that a company presenting a very high quality product ought to get it right! As has been mentioned they have now made the alteration, which tends to show that they (whoever 'they' may be) read this forum and take notice!
Originally posted by Admin
Spelling has been corrected. As spelling and grammar are not the subject of this discussion I would advise against posting further on this oversight.
Reply ID 84260
How did they come up with the name "Crosier Place". Is it anything to do with Robin Crozier? Affectionately known as DOBBIN
Reply ID 84261
A crosier is a staff of office carried by high-ranking Catholics. The development is next to the Catholic Church. The name was suggested by the Council.
Reply ID 86958
All sold and about half already occupied.