Berkeley, Abbey Barn Park, First Time Buyers

Why First-Time Buyers Chose Abbey Barn Park Home in High Wycombe

Duncan is a community-based Mental Health Nurse in Hillingdon for the NHS. Alyssa also works in Hillingdon as the Academic Principal at ACS Hillingdon International School. Alyssa is a dual UK-US citizen raised in America, and Duncan grew up in Hastings. Uxbridge in West London has been home to Duncan and Alyssa since they got married eight years ago.

Let’s take a closer look at why Alyssa and Duncan chose Abbey Barn Park in High Wycombe as the perfect place to call home.

Renting Before Choosing a Property to Buy

Alyssa and Duncan’s work brought them to Hillingdon, a neighbourhood unfamiliar to them both. They chose to rent a property rather than buy, as this enabled them to get a feel for the area whilst saving for the deposit to buy their first home together.

Alyssa explains further:

"We rented for a long time, not only to save money towards a deposit, but we were also trying to decide where we wanted to settle, as neither of us are from the area. During the first lockdown, we re-evaluated our priorities and decided it was time to bite the bullet, finally stop paying someone else's mortgage and buy our first home together."

- Alyssa, Berkeley Group homeowner

Finding a New Build in High Wycombe

The exterior of some homes in Berkeley Group’s Abbey Barn Park development.

For many buyers, finding the right home starts with a clear wish list, from more space to a peaceful location. At Abbey Barn Park in High Wycombe, it’s easy to tick all the boxes, with thoughtfully designed homes in a beautifully green setting, just a few clicks away. Duncan added:

"When starting our search, we knew we wanted a new build property, ideally in a more rural location, with plenty of space. Our dream was to find a house with three bedrooms, a garage, a garden and a separate utility room. So Alyssa Googled "new build properties near me", and that's how we found Abbey Barn Park in High Wycombe. We had a look around the website and decided to request more information.”

- Duncan, Berkeley Group homeowner

One of the biggest benefits of buying new is the chance to personalise your home before you even move in. From kitchen finishes to flooring and bathroom tiles, buyers can create a home that truly feels their own from day one.

"We were able to see the size and layout of the houses from floor plans and chose one that ticked all the boxes on our wish list. We also loved the fact that, because it is a new-build property, we could personalise it to our own taste. We got to choose the style of flooring, colour, and style of kitchen cabinets, and the tiles in our new bathrooms.”

- Duncan, Berkeley Group homeowner

The Perfect Location for Modern Countryside Living

A landscape view from a hill that overlooks High Wycombe.

Abbey Barn Park is a stunning development of new homes being created by Berkeley Group on the edge of the Chiltern Hills—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty —offering exhilarating walks and bike rides on the doorstep.

"The rest all happened in a whirlwind. Four days later, we were viewing the show home, and then we made an offer the week after that. We decided to move fast to ensure we secured the house we wanted. Abbey Barn Park's location was a big part of the appeal, as the houses are built around a fantastic country park known as The Ride.”