Description
Everything you need is virtually on your doorstep at Scholars Walk. There are four supermarkets - Tesco, Iceland, Morrisons and Sainsbury's - within 1 mile, so you are spoilt for choice. Portsmouth, the UK's only island city, is just down the road, a short bus or train ride away. The city centre has an excellent range of shops and stores, bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres, and sports and leisure facilities. Above all it has a fascinating history, having been a vital naval port for centuries, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose are here, among many other historic ships, and the busy quayside has sections with attractive restaurants where you can watch the World go by! The large, new shopping centre at Gunwharf Quays (6.5 miles) has over 95 designer outlets, restaurants, a 14 screen cinema, bowling, a nigh club and lots more, while Port Solent is another must see attraction, with its waterside eateries, dozens of shops, cinema and regular events at the Boardwalk.
About the area
Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and located in the county of Hampshire, a significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and home to many famous ships, including Nelson's flagship HMS Victory.
Portsmouth remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commandos whose Headquarters resides there. There is also a commercial port serving destinations on the continent for freight and passenger traffic. Portsmouth is a vibrant city with a good range of facilities, quay side restaurants, shopping centres and traditional public houses abound.
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Specification
“First Time Buyers, if you buy after 25th March you'll pay up to £2,500 more in Stamp Duty.
The Government supported stamp duty holiday on homes under £250,000 for first time buyers is due to end on March 25th 2012. Buy a new TaylorWimpey home now, and as well as getting your dream home, you'll save up to £2,500 of your hard earned money.”
Scholars Walk has been selected as a First Buy development. This fantastic scheme supported by Taylor Wimpey and the Government means eligible purchasers will only need to put down a 5% deposit, to obtain a 75% loan to value mortgage to buy their new home.* With limited plots available register your interest now by calling 0845 676 2421 or call into the sales office today.Set in the popular residential area on land once part of Highbury College, Scholars Walk is a carefully designed collection of apartments and houses, with something for everyone, first time buyers, growing families, downsizers and investors alike.
Take a look at our virtual tour or book an appointment now to speak to our Sales Executives about how we can make one of these fabulous houses yours!
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Leisure facilities
The city has two Theatres and several fantastic cinemas located at Gun Wharf Quays and the historic dockyard.
The city has three established music and comedy venues: The Wedgewood Rooms, The Pyramids and The Guildhall, all with a good variety of entertainment
There is a range of leisure centres both private and public located in Portsmouth, so whether you are looking for a simple work out in a gym or looking for a riding school or school of dance, Portsmouth has plenty to offer. With the sea on your door step, why not take advantage of the many sailing opportunities that Portsmouth has to offer. Whether it is the adrenalin rush of a power boat or a more leisurely sail on a traditional yacht - there is no excuse not to enjoy the sea air.
Local shopping
With 4 supermarkets (Tesco, Iceland, Morrisons and Sainsbury's) within 1 mile of the development, you will never be short of somewhere to do your weekly shop. Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and the Meridian Centre in Havant are only a few miles travel, and have an excellent range of shops available.
Schools and education
Highbury Primary School is only a short walk down Dovercourt road, further afield we have Court Lane Junior/Infant School (around 1/2 a mile away).
Springfield School located just over 1/2 a mile away and The City of Portsmouth Boys' School and Mayfield School are also nearby.
Highbury College is situated adjacent to the development, in an ideal location for anyone who wants to further their education.
Nearest schools:
- Highbury College - Secondary (0.0 miles)
- Highbury Primary School (0.1 miles)
- Court Lane Infant School - Primary (0.5 miles)
Transport links
Transport links are excellent. Scholars Walk is close to the A27/M27 (Junction 12) which links to the M3 for fast journeys to London. Cosham Railway station is close by, for the short trip into Portsmouth or links, via Havant, to London and Gatwick. If you're heading further afield, Southampton International Airport is a short drive, and of course Portsmouth is a major ferry port, with a choice of destinations on the Continent.
Nearest stations:
Cosham
(0.4 miles)
Hilsea
(0.6 miles)
Fratton
(2.9 miles)
Driving directions
Address: Scholars Walk, Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SA
From the M27 Junction 12, take the exit towards Hilsea/Paulsgrove/A27/Cosham. Merge onto the A3, and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A3/Northern Road. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Wayte Street. Turn left into Highbury Grove and then right into Dovercourt Road turn right into The Old Road. Continue to the end of the road and turn left into Tudor Crescent. Follow the road and you will arrive at Scholars Walk.
From West on M27, exit onto A27 then take slip road signposted A3, at roundabout take 3rd exit A3 onto Northern Road, keep in right hand lane and take the slip road into Portsmouth Road. Take the 1st turning on right into Highbury Grove. Take the 4th turning on the right into Dovercourt Road turn right into The Old Road. Continue to the end of the road and turn left into Tudor Crescent. Follow the road and you will arrive at Scholars Walk.
From Cosham Station, turn left out of the station, take the next turning on the left into Hawthorn Crescent. Turn right into Highbury Grove and then right into Dovercourt Road turn right into The Old Road. Continue to the end of the road and turn left into Tudor Crescent. Follow the road and you will arrive at Scholars Walk.
Opening hours
| Monday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Book an appointment to visit this development online at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
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Tel: 0843 315 5405 BT 4p/min
Site plan
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Taylor Wimpey develops land into places that people want to call home by creating new and sustainable communities and enhancing local and existing neighbourhoods. We work hard to provide our customers with a stress-free, high quality service whilst focusing on design and build quality. We create places where people aspire to live, work and play.
Our 23 regional businesses in the UK give our operations significant scale and truly national geographic coverage. Each business builds a range of products, from one bedroom apartments and starter homes to large detached family homes.
Other developments from Scholars Walk
- Austen Court - Peronne Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 (0.4 miles)
- Wellington Park at Dukes Meadow - Old Park Farm Hambledon Road, Waterlooville, PO7 (3.7 miles)
Industry affiliations
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NHBC is the standard setting and leading consumer protection body for new UK homes. NHBC's 10 year Buildmark warranty covers over 80% of new UK homes |
FirstBuy
FirstBuy is an affordable housing Equity Loan product from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), working in partnership with house builders all over England.
This unique FirstBuy scheme has been desigend for households who have found buying a property on the open market difficult due to the large deposits required for mortgages. First Time buyers could now benefit from getting additional government help to buy a brand new house through the FirstBuy scheme.
Under the scheme the government and house builders provide an equity loan as follows:
- Government and house builder provide equity loan of 20%
- You arrange a mortgage for 75%
- Meaning your deposit is 5%
