Silkmakers Court

Development Overview

Silkmakers Court is a new build development by Bellway Homes, located on Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire (RG40 2AT). The development comprises a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments situated in the established town centre area of Wokingham. Bellway Homes holds a 5-star builder status from the Home Builders Federation for the ninth consecutive year, indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. Prospective buyers should also consider the developer's historical track record, which includes documented cases of past fire safety breaches and building defects in some of its other national developments.

Property Details

The remaining properties at Silkmakers Court are exclusively one and two-bedroom apartments. While the full price list is available upon direct enquiry, a two-bedroom, first-floor apartment, such as Plot 33 in Weaver House, has been listed at £360,000. This specific property features two double bedrooms, with the master benefiting from an en-suite bathroom. The design is open-plan, integrating the kitchen, living, and dining areas, with a private balcony extending the main living space. Apartments feature a contemporary kitchen, a modern bathroom suite, a utility area, and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Lease details for the apartments include a 999-year lease with a peppercorn ground rent. The estimated service charge for a two-bedroom unit is approximately £1,104.03 per annum. Allocated parking is available for selected homes.

Location Benefits

Silkmakers Court’s central Wokingham location offers excellent connectivity. Wokingham railway station is approximately a five-minute walk from the development, providing regular services to Reading and direct routes to London Waterloo with a journey time of around 50 minutes to central London. Road links are highly accessible, with the A329(M) situated two miles away, offering seamless connections to the M4 and M3 motorways for travel across the South of England.

Local amenities are comprehensive and easily reached. The town centre, a short stroll away, hosts national retailers such as Waitrose, Oliver Bonas, Sweaty Betty, and Gails Bakery, alongside diverse independent boutiques and dining options, including French, Italian, and Asian cuisines. Leisure facilities nearby include the Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub, while green spaces like Cantley Park and Chestnut Park offer areas for outdoor activities.

For families, there are a selection of well-regarded educational institutions in the vicinity, including Nine Mile Ride Primary School on the same road, and nearby secondary options like St. Crispin’s Secondary School and The Emmbrook School.

Practical Information

The development is nearing completion with a limited selection of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments remaining. Interested parties should contact the Bellway Homes sales office for the current availability, plot-specific pricing, and to confirm viewing appointments for the show apartments. The local authority is Wokingham Borough Council. The estimated energy performance certificate (EPC) rating for new build apartments is B.