SIZZLING IN THE SUN!
A good time was had by all at the Royal Clarence Yard BBQ

More than 100 residents, along with their families and friends, recently enjoyed a sizzling BBQ hosted by Berkeley Homes at Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport. With 165 homes at the striking waterfront development now occupied, the occasion provided a wonderful opportunity for the growing new community to come together and for new friendships to be made.

Gathering on the terrace of the sales and marketing suite, guests were serenaded by Reading band, The Beatroots, as they enjoyed Pimm's; just the thing for a sweltering hot day. Rib rides had also been arranged, with many taking the opportunity to cool off as they whizzed around the harbour.

Ian Plumley, sales and marketing director of Berkeley Homes (Southern) says: “The weather was superb for our BBQ and a good time was had by all. It was a real pleasure to meet all the residents and their guests. Royal Clarence Yard offers outstanding views across the marina towards Portsmouth Harbour and this was certainly a day to savour the superb setting.”

The development provides the perfect vantage point from which to watch many harbour events, not least the Trafalgar 200 celebrations that took place on 28 June. On this day too, residents gathered along the waterfront, this time to watch Her Majesty The Queen set off to review the fleet that had gathered in the Solent to celebrate the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. A few days later, they also had excellent views of all the boats taking part in the International Festival of the Sea.

The recent announcement that Clipper Ventures plc is to relocate its global business to Royal Clarence Yard in November has been very well received amongst sailing enthusiasts at the development. Already, many of the company’s striking yachts, including those taking part in the round-the-world race later this year, are already berthed there, with the waterfront bustling with activity.

Royal Clarence Yard has undergone a remarkable £100 million transformation by Berkeley Homes. The development spans 44 acres and includes new homes in addition to those in the refurbished 19th century buildings. In addition to offices, there will be an excellent choice of bars, restaurants and shops in the waterfront area, which is due to be completed later this summer. Other amenities include the recently opened Hopscotch nursery; there are also plans for a cinema.

Luxury homes currently available in the Grade II listed Granary & Bakery building include two bedroom apartments priced from £215,000 and three bedroom apartments priced from £335,000. Newly built homes in The Galley include one bedroom apartments priced from £150,000, two bedroom apartments priced from £174,500 and penthouses from £269,500.

For further information telephone: 023 9252 9054 or visit www.berkeleyhomes.co.uk