If you want a place to call home that is affordable and in a beautiful lakeside setting then these brand new apartments available on a part buy/part rent basis are for you.

Next to the area’s second largest lake, each apartment has a quality fitted kitchen, stainless steel hob, oven and hood, Juliet balcony, video entry system and parking.

The open market value of the two-bedroom apartment is £165,000. To buy a 30% share a mortgage of £49,500 and minimum salary £22,000 (single application) and £26,000 (joint application) will be required.

The open market value of the one-bedroom apartments is £130,000. To buy a 30% share a mortgage of £39,000 and minimum salary £19,000 (single application) and £23,000 (joint application) will be required.

The rent and service charges payable are approximately £270 per month (based on a one-bedroom apartment) plus an annual ground rent of £100.

These properties are available now. No Stamp Duty is payable* purchasers can also receive £500 towards purchasing costs (conditions apply).

Applicants must have access to £3500 saving and must also register with www.homebuy.co.uk

*No Stamp Duty is payable until you purchase 80% of your home or the value of your share exceeds £175,000