Ferndale

GATE
STATION ROAD
BLACKWELL | WORCESTERSHIRE

www.ferndalegate.co.uk
Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Ferndale Gate – a collection of exclusive homes situated on one of the most desirable residential roads in
Blackwell, a sought-after village in the centre of the golden triangle that includes the picturesque semi-rural villages
of Barnt Green, Lickey and Alvechurch. A beautiful and tranquil haven located to the south of Birmingham.
Blackwell Village is mainly residential in There are numerous local shopping There is sailing on the Upper Bittell Reservoir
nature with large homes built on leafy plots facilities, with Blackwell being served by a and a number of local clubs dedicated to
shrouded by hedges and greenery. village shop for those everyday essentials. tennis, cricket, badminton and squash.
There are a number of exceptional schools Just a short distance away the neighbouring Perfect for the children – Blackwell Adventure
in the surrounding areas. Blackwell First Barnt Green Village offers a wide range of is a unique outdoor activity centre offering
School can be found in the heart of Blackwell shops to include a Tesco Express, butchers, camping and adventure facilities set amidst
Village, taking children from Reception Class delis and greengrocers, in addition to clothing 50 acres of beautiful parkland.
up to 11 years of age. Just a short distance boutiques, salons and eateries. For that larger Blackwell has excellent access to the
away is North Bromsgrove High School, a weekly shop, Bromsgrove plays host to M5 and M42 motorways, and to the A38,
mixed comprehensive school for 13 –18 year Morrisons and Asda, with Sainsbury’s making it ideally placed for commuting
olds which has, in 2010, achieved outstanding being in nearby Redditch. and travelling for work and holidays, with
A Level results and its best GCSE results Leisure facilities are in abundance. Birmingham International Airport being just
since records began. Bromsgrove School The stunning Lickey Hills rise to the North, over 20 miles away. There are train stations
offers outstanding boarding and day providing a natural barrier to the bustling in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular
co-education from 2 –18, and is thought of city of Birmingham, and offering wonderful services to Birmingham and Redditch, and
as one of Britain’s finest independent schools. walks that enjoy panoramic views over the there is also a bus service running through
A little further afield in Birmingham is King surrounding countryside. Blackwell Golf this well connected village.
Edwards independent day school for boys Club is an exclusive Golf Club offering Ferndale Gate is the perfect place to raise
11–18, and Edgbaston High School for welcoming facilities in a farmhouse setting, your family – exclusive homes offering
girls from 2 ½ right through to 18. and Bromsgrove Golf Centre offers ‘pay luxury living in a desirable village.
and play’ golfing.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a
signature property from Banner Homes that
blends seamlessly with the local architecture
Experience the best of the English
countryside in your luxury Banner home
Ferndale Gate is an exclusive development of only six, large five bedroom detached family homes built
to the very highest Banner standards of quality and style.
Owning a Banner home is a truly a
rewarding experience. At Ferndale Gate,
our new flagship development, this is
no exception. With only five homes still
available, the rarity of these homes provides
an exclusive and enviable place to live.
Each home offers 3067 – 3216 square feet
of space* and is fitted with a professionally
designed, contemporary kitchen that
features the latest composite work surfaces
and integrated appliances with stainless
steel finishes.
The bathrooms benefit from cutting edge
design and are fitted with ceramic tiles for
durability and stylish white sanitary ware
with chrome finishes.
The master en-suite is equipped with
night time motion sensor guide lighting.
From the moment you step inside the
front door you know you are experiencing
something quite unique: A Banner home.
All the homes are finished to an
excellent standard, with attention to
detail being paramount throughout. For
gadget enthusiasts, the principal rooms
are future-proofed with hi-fi wiring; one
has home cinema wiring. As an additional
security feature, each home is fitted with
an NSI-approved alarm system and
security camera to the front door.
Outside, each home benefits from a private
garden with a generous patio area, ideal
for sitting out on balmy summer’s
evenings. All homes have a double garage
with remote-controlled electric doors. Out
of respect for the environment, the homes
are provided with motion sensor lighting
to the exterior to reduce the amount of
electricity used and are also supplied with
a water butt. All homes are fitted with
PVCu double glazed windows, providing
a high level of thermal insulation and
reduced heat loss.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a
signature property from Banner Homes
that blends seamlessly with the local
architecture.
* Gross internal area. To be used as guidance only.
Ferndale Gate is situated on one of the
most desirable residential roads in Blackwell, a
sought after village in the centre of the golden triangle
The village is mainly residential in nature with large homes
built on leafy plots shrouded by hedges and greenery
It’s the attention to detail…
Kitchen
• Professionally designed contemporary
style kitchen
• Fitted with units from a selected range,
with composite work surfaces and upstand
• Stainless steel panel to rear of hob
• Stainless steel twin bowl undermounted
sink with chrome plated swan head mixer
taps and waste disposal unit*
• Two single ovens, gas hob and extractor
hood, all with a stainless steel finish*
• Two built-in fridge / freezers, integrated
dishwasher, microwave oven and coffee
machine. All exposed appliances have
a stainless steel colour finish*
Utility room
• Fitted with at least one base unit
and two spaces for appliances
• Stainless steel single bowl sink with
drainer and chrome plated mixer taps
Family bathroom, en-suites
and cloakroom
• Stylish white sanitaryware
• Half height ceramic tiling to all walls in
family bathroom and master en-suite
• Half height tiling to sanitaryware walls
in secondary en-suites and cloakroom
• Tiled bath panel to family bathroom
and master en-suite
• Chrome plated dual control mixer taps
with pop-up waste to basins and baths
• Shower cubicles include shower doors,
full height tiling and a chrome variable
spray adjustable sliding head shower
• Inset wall mounted cupboards incorporating
mirror and shaver socket. Please consult
Sales Advisor for actual size and location*
• Heated chrome towel rails
Internal finishes
• Walnut finish interior doors with
polished chrome door furniture
• Dark stained thresholds to internal
double doors
• Staircase has a dark stained handrail
with spindles finished in white satinwood
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Ceramic floor tiling to hall, kitchen,
breakfast area, utility room and all
wet rooms
Wardrobes
• Incorporating Osborne dark walnut fitted
furniture to individual designs to master
bedroom dressing room or wardrobes
as applicable
• Incorporating Osborne dark walnut
shelf and chrome effect hanging rail to
other wardrobes and coat cupboard
• Doors co-ordinated with internal house doors
Electrical and lighting
• Chrome sockets and switches with
white inserts to hall, stairs and upper
floor landing, also to high-level sockets
and switches in sitting room, dining room,
family room as applicable, kitchen and
ground floor study as applicable
• Recessed downlights to hall, landing,
kitchen, utility room, family room as
applicable, TV room as applicable, all
wet rooms and all bays
• Motion sensor night time guide lighting
to master en-suite
• Under unit lighting and LED plinth
lights to kitchen
Media and communications
• Dual TV/FM sockets to sitting room, dining
room, family room as applicable, kitchen, TV
room as applicable, study and all bedrooms
• Hi-fi wiring to sitting room, dining room,
family room as applicable, kitchen, study,
master bedroom and master en-suite
 Two single ovens, gas hob and extractor hood, two built-in
fridge/freezers, integrated dishwasher, microwave oven and
coffee machine, all with a stainless steel finish
…that signifies a Banner home
Media and communications (cont)
• Home cinema wiring to TV room,
or family room if no TV room
• All homes are wired to include a ‘loop’
system that will allow the picture output
from a video, DVD player or satellite
decoder to be viewed in all rooms fitted
with a TV socket once the appropriate
television reception and distribution
equipment has been installed
• Telephone sockets to sitting room, dining
room, family room as applicable, kitchen
and all bedrooms. Telephone and fax
sockets to study
• The network of ‘phone’ wiring can simply
be plugged into the master socket (provided
in the hall cupboard and connected at your
request by BT) and all the ‘phone’ sockets
in the home will immediately be connected
to your single line. All the ‘fax’ sockets can
be similarly activated simply by plugging
the network of ‘fax’ wiring into a second
master socket
Garages
• Electric door opener with two remote
control handsets
* The appliances and furniture in the kitchens and bathrooms are subject to design. Please consult Sales Advisor for final layouts. ** Views from camera are accessible from any
TV outlet with a standard television. This may, however, require the purchase of additional reception equipment. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details. Not all
domestic appliances have an EU energy label. Please refer to Sales Advisor for further details. Proportions may vary, please refer to Sales Advisor for further information.
Environmental details
• A rated kitchen appliances to reduce
water and energy use†
• Dual flush mechanisms to toilets
to reduce water use
• A significant proportion of low energy
light fittings to all homes††
• Energy efficient and thermostatically
controlled gas central heating and
A-rated boiler to minimise gas usage
• Double glazed, white painted, PVCu
framed windows providing a high level
of thermal insulation and reduced
heat loss
• High levels of insulation within roof
spaces and external wall cavities to
limit heat loss in the winter and reduce
heat gain in the summer
• Passive infrared motion sensors to
external lighting and some internal
lighting to reduce electricity usage
• Significant amounts of recycling of
waste materials and packaging during
construction, to reduce the environmental
impact of the development
††
Security
• NSI-approved alarm system
• Outside light with passive infrared
sensor to front door
• Multi-point locking system to house
front doors
• Locks are suited, to enable one key to
open front door and all other external doors
• Security camera to front door**
• The development has a vehicular and
pedestrian entrance gate with telecom
based entry phone system incorporating
24-hour security code and remote opening
External details
• Front door has a painted finish and
polished chrome door furniture
• Outside water tap to front and rear
• Outside electrical point
• Landscaped front garden, rotovating
to rear garden
Additional details
• Concrete ground and first floor
• Underfloor, gas fired, wet heating
system to concrete floors
• Mains-pressure hot water system
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 A-rated kitchen appliances to reduce water and
energy use, energy efficient and thermostatically controlled
gas central heating and A-rated boiler to minimise gas usage
The Advantage Collection…
www.theadvantagecollection.co.uk
The Advantage Collection is a range of goods and services which has been assembled by Banner to help you to personalise
your new home. A Banner home already includes a high level of specification, but we understand that you will want to create
an environment which satisfies your needs so that you may fully enjoy your new home.

We have selected a range of specialist suppliers Kitchen and utility room Internal finish
who will work with Banner to provide you with your • Choice of ceramic floor tiling • Choice of pure white or cream
selected choice of extras. The Advantage Collection including upgrades paint finish to walls
includes a number of items which can be arranged • Fireplace***
for you directly by Banner and which you will need Utility room
• Carpet
to discuss with the Sales Advisor. • Choice of wall tiling • Light fittings
• Choice of ceramic floor tiling
Other items will work on a referral basis, and if you Electrical
including upgrades
are interested in any of these services then your details
• Home hi-fi system
will be passed to the company involved. You will be Family bathroom,
• Television aerial and satellite dish
contacted directly by that company, but you will have en-suites and cloakroom
the assurance that Banner will understand and be able • Choice of tiling Additional details
to fully co-operate with the installation of that item as • Additional wall tiling • Turf to rear garden
and when required. • Upgrade from ceramic floor tiling
Security
For further information or if you wish to proceed to Amtico flooring
• Bathroom accessory kit • Outside lights to side and rear doors
with any item, please contact the Sales Advisor.
Please note that some items in The Advantage
Collection are only available subject to the *** Position and class of fire place flue subject to technical approval.
stage of construction. Please consult Sales Advisor for further details.
The Advantage Collection includes a number of items which
can be arranged for you directly by Banner to help
you personalise your new home
Note I: Landscaping on the site plan is indicative only. Please consult your Note II: Please consult your Sales Advisor for boundary treatment.
Sales Advisor for details of scheme and plans detailing actual paths,
patios, gates and parking allocation.
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4 5

The images of Ferndale Gate are computer generated only. In line with our policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout, building style, landscaping and
specification at any time without notice. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details. Please note the fence outlined on plot 5 indicates where the rear garden begins – see
development layout for details.
 Plot 1
first floor

ground floor

Note I: Point from which dimensions are measured.
Dimensions may vary by plus or minus 5cm.
Note II: Dimensions are measured to perimeter walls, the height of which
may vary. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details.
Note III: Some SVP boxing is half-height and some is full-height.
Note IV: Dotted lines denote reduced head height or structure above and
approximate position of 1800mm height to first floor.
Note V: Solid thin line denotes extent of ceilings to first floor.
Note VI: The image of Plot 1 is computer generated only. In line with our
policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout,
building style, landscaping and specification at any time without notice.
Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details.
HW: Hot water tank storage ST: Store cupboard
Note VII: Patio areas are indicative. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for actual sizes.

Floorplans not to scale

Plot 1 | Predicted Energy Assessment
 Plot 2
first floor

ground floor

Note I: Point from which dimensions are measured.
Dimensions may vary by plus or minus 5cm.
Note II: Dimensions are measured to perimeter walls, the height of which
may vary. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details.
Note III: Some SVP boxing is half-height and some is full-height.
Note IV: Dotted lines denote reduced head height or structure above and
approximate position of 1800mm height to first floor.
Note V: Solid thin line denotes extent of ceilings to first floor.
Note VI: The image of Plot 2 is computer generated only. In line with our
policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout,
building style, landscaping and specification at any time without notice.
Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details.
HW: Hot water tank storage ST: Store cupboard
Note VII: Patio areas are indicative. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for actual sizes.

Floorplans not to scale

Plot 2 | Predicted Energy Assessment
 Plot 3 first floor

ground floor

Note I: Point from which dimensions are measured.
Dimensions may vary by plus or minus 5cm.
Note II: Dimensions are measured to perimeter walls, the height of which
may vary. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details.
Note III: Some SVP boxing is half-height and some is full-height.
Note IV: Dotted lines denote reduced head height or structure above and
approximate position of 1800mm height to first floor.
Note V: Solid thin line denotes extent of ceilings to first floor.
Note VI: The image of Plot 3 is computer generated only. In line with our
policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout,
building style, landscaping and specification at any time without notice.
Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details.
HW: Hot water tank storage ST: Store cupboard
Note VII: Patio areas are indicative. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for actual sizes.

Floorplans not to scale

Plot 3 | Predicted Energy Assessment
 Plot 4 first floor
E/S

E/S

MASTER BEDROOM DRESSING BEDROOM 3

4.72m x 4.28m ROOM 4.28m x 3.46m
15'5" x 14'0" 14'0" x 11'4"

BEDROOM 2
STUDY 5.52m x 4.70m
3.15m x 2.83m 18'1" x 15'5"
10'4" x 9'3"

E/S

HW
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BEDROOM 4 BATH
4.17m x 3.43m BEDROOM 5
13'8" x 11'3" 4.59m x 2.92m
15'0" x 9'6"

ground floor PATIO

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST / FAMILY ROOM DINING ROOM

7.43m x 6.30m 4.21m x 3.75m
24'4" x 20'8" 13'9" x 12'3"

CLKS
UTILITY
SITTING ROOM
6.22m x 4.70m
20'4" x 15'5"
ST ST

GARAGE
5.33m x 5.17m HALL
17'5" x 16'11"
TV ROOM
4.87m x 3.32m
15'11" x 10'10"

ST

Note I: Point from which dimensions are measured. Note V: Solid thin line denotes extent of ceilings to first floor.
Dimensions may vary by plus or minus 5cm. Note VI: The image of Plot 4 is computer generated only. In line with our
Note II: Dimensions are measured to perimeter walls, the height of which policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout,
may vary. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details. building style, landscaping and specification at any time without notice.
Note III: Some SVP boxing is half-height and some is full-height. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details.
Note IV: Dotted lines denote reduced head height or structure above and HW: Hot water tank storage ST: Store cupboard
approximate position of 1800mm height to first floor. Note VII: Patio areas are indicative. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for actual sizes.

Floorplans not to scale

Plot 4 | Predicted Energy Assessment
 Plot 5 first floor

ground floor

Note I: Point from which dimensions are measured.
Dimensions may vary by plus or minus 5cm.
Note II: Dimensions are measured to perimeter walls, the height of which
may vary. Please consult your Sales Advisor for further details.
Note III: Some SVP boxing is half-height and some is full-height.
Note IV: Dotted lines denote reduced head height or structure above and
approximate position of 1800mm height to first floor.
Note V: Solid thin line denotes extent of ceilings to first floor.
Note VI: The image of Plot 5 is computer generated only. In line with our
policy of continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the layout,
building style, landscaping and specification at any time without notice.
Please refer to your Sales Advisor for specific details.
HW: Hot water tank storage ST: Store cupboard
Note VII: Patio areas are indicative. Please refer to your Sales Advisor for actual sizes.

Floorplans not to scale

Plot 5 | Predicted Energy Assessment Please note the fence outlined indicates where the rear garden begins – see development layout for details.
Customer service…
As an established business, now in its 35th year, Banner Homes has long since recognised that continued success comes not
only from the expertise of the team itself, but from the importance it places on the relationships it has with contractors, business
associates and, most importantly, you, the customer.

It is widely recognised that buying a home
can be very stressful and, with this in mind,
Banner makes every effort to guide you
through the purchasing process, regardless
of how many homes you have bought before.
On reservation of your new Banner home,
we provide you with a comprehensive manual
which is designed to help ease this process,
and aims to answer most questions which
may arise.
A Demonstration and Inspection Meeting
will be carried out prior to handover of your
new home. This meeting enables you to
inspect your new home before you complete
its purchase. You will also have the benefit
of discussing how the heating system
and appliances work, at a time when
Cutting edge, traditional
you are not having to be concerned with style homes backed
the actual move itself. Upon completion,
you will be given details of the Banner
by fabulous customer
Homes Customer Services, and details service – your home
of our 24-hour emergency lines to
ensure someone is on hand should stays a Banner home
you need help out of working hours.
long after you’ve
The NHBC 10-year warranty ensures
Banner’s responsibility to resolve moved in.
matters arising up to two years after
legal completion, and guarantees the
property structurally for a further
eight years.
 Superior homes, superb locations
Banner Homes has been building since 1975 and has achieved a considerable reputation for developing
homes of traditional quality whether single houses or developments of several hundred dwellings. Driven by its
mission ‘to be the best medium-sized developer and retailer of new homes in central and southern England’,
Banner’s core belief of ‘Smarter Thinking’ filters through to customer and colleague alike. It demonstrates the
great care and consideration each person at Banner puts into the build process, making every Banner home
the very best it can be and enhancing the purchasing experience.
Banner is committed to leading the industry with innovation and enhancing the lives of its customers. In
embracing new technology and conserving energy and the environment, Banner creates homes which are
designed, built and packaged for the 21st century. The strapline in Banner’s logo is ‘Building our future’, the
vision being to create a built environment that will be relevant and sustainable for its purchasers’ children and
their children’s children. What Banner builds today is its legacy for future generations, and the team at Banner
aims to leave a legacy that its staff, suppliers, contractors, agents and customers will be proud of.
BANNER HOMES MIDLANDS LTD
www.ferndalegate.co.uk 5, Brooklands, Moons Moat Drive,
Redditch, Worcestshire B98 9DW
T: 0845 899 0980 F: 0844 800 3501
Ferndale Gate, Station Road, Blackwell, Worcestershire, B60 1PZ* E: salesmidlands@bannerhomes.co.uk

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