Bloor responds to demand for family homes
Bloor Homes highlights that demand for four and five bedroom detached homes continues to rise. According to Knight Frank’s 2012 Housebuilding Report , some 87% of the industry reports a current ‘moderate or high demand’ for four and five bedroom houses, up from 77% in 2011.
With more and more purchasers looking for larger properties, Bloor Homes is responding with their collection of four and five bedroom homes at Ampthill Heights in Bedfordshire. The stunning Hammond housetype is a prime example of these spacious homes and includes the high quality finish, synonymous with the Bloor Homes brand.
Prices start at £389,950 for The Hammond, which provides enviable space and luxury and benefits from a flexible layout to suit the needs of a growing family. It features: a large lounge overlooking the rear garden; a kitchen which leads into a separate dining area; utility room; study and cloakroom. On the first floor are four bedrooms two with ensuites, plus a family bathroom.
The Hammond also has impressive green credentials with an ‘A’ grade rating in energy efficiency, and a grade ‘C’ in its environmental impact (CO2).
Vanessa Macnee, Sales Director of Bloor Homes comments: “Our detached homes at Ampthill are a great choice for growing families. The living space is spacious and flexible in design to suit changing needs as children get older. There are good local schools, as well as a range of health and leisure facilities, including Ampthill Park with its 160 acres of park and woodland.”
Set in the heart of rural Mid Bedfordshire Ampthill is a Medieval Market Town. Steeped in history, which includes the imprisonment of Katherine of Aragon and the birthplace of the man that named New York, Colonel Richard Nicholls, it is not surprising to find that it is fast becoming a very popular destination for those wanting to be part of a community that is proud of its past.
With its Georgian frontage, much of the town centre is a conservation area with several listed buildings, interspersed with elegant houses, restaurants, bars, antique shops, small boutiques and a couple of convenience stores. However for those wanting high street shopping a local bus operates a regular service to surroundings towns including Milton Keynes and Bedford.
Ampthill Heights is surrounded by open wooded countryside and picturesque villages yet it is still close enough to the M1 for those wishing to commute by road to Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Luton, St Albans and Watford. Also, with the expansion of its neighbouring town, Flitwick, there is an easy train link to both Bedford and London St Pancras.
Prices at Ampthill Heights start from £324,950 for a 4 bedroom detached house and buyers can take advantage of Bloor’s part exchange facility for these properties.
Visit bloorhomes.com for further information.
