Unique homes for downsizers

Properties at Cliveden Village are so unique and in such high demand that some buyers are purchasing properties there despite the fact they do not plan to use them as their main home immediately.

The award-winning development, located in the grounds of the famous Cliveden Estate, is a ground-breaking partnership between Countryside Properties and the National Trust.

Lynne Eckhoff-Thomas, Director of The Frost Partnership selling agents in Burnham, Bucks, comments: "Cliveden Village is completely unique to the market in Buckinghamshire, with nothing else matching it in terms of location or style. The properties are so special that we have had buyers who are not intending to use their new home as a permanent base for a couple of years, but who have bought here anyway, just because they don't want to miss out on the rare opportunity to purchase something that's a one off.

“The houses and apartments are unusual for an age exclusive development in that they are open plan and unashamedly modern, something which has proved very popular. Many people who have downsized to Cliveden Village have found that the properties offer equivalent floor space to their previous family houses, but, because the layouts are so well conceived, they actually use far more of the space in their home than they did previously."

Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: "The surroundings of Cliveden Village are a large part of the appeal to purchasers as the development is located on stunning National Trust land. The woodland in which the development is set is also integral to the design of the properties and we have used materials and colours throughout which are traditional and very natural, in-keeping with the beautiful grounds."

Cliveden Village, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, is an exceptional development of 135 spacious, contemporary houses and apartments set in mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate.

The development is offers a haven of tranquillity and seclusion with the very best of contemporary living. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and the development is within easy reach of London. Interiors offer open plan living spaces with sleek, stylish fixtures and fittings. Secure underground parking is available and residents have access to Cliveden's magnificent National Trust Estate during its normal opening hours.

Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to the majority of properties. Homes are equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and bicycle storage, and houses have water butts.

Prices for current availability start from £299,950. The sales and marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information visit Clivedenvillage.net.