Purchasers aspire to latest home technology

When it comes to new homes fitted with the latest technology prospective home owners want it all. Recent research* conducted by the UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson revealed that when asked if they would prefer a new home that included a home cinema, multi room audio systems, home office wireless computer network or satellite/digital TV connections the responses of those surveyed were evenly split across all four options.

Good news for those looking for a new home in the Milton Keynes area, where the company recently launched Claridge Park in Middleton South, a collection of ‘smart homes’ that are wired for all four technologies.

Claridge Park offers a range of homes to suit a variety of buyers including one and two bedroom apartments as well as two, three and four bedroom mews-style houses. Purchasers at the scheme will benefit from a home that combines high quality architectural design, luxury interior specifications with a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure that will enable them to adapt their living space according to their needs.

The smart homes are so easy to use; each property is fitted with a master panel that provides a wiring network to the home for all telephone, data and TV services. This means that residents can easily install a Cable/Digital TV decoder that can be watched in all rooms throughout the property that are fitted with a TV socket.

Furthermore, homes are wired for an optional multi room audio system – speakers that can be installed in the ceiling will deliver music from the lounge to the kitchen, master bedroom and even the bathroom. Finally the smart homes are ideal for those who work from home; a second telephone line can be installed very easily without the need to run additional wiring; also a home network allows residents to set up a printer in one room that can be accessed anywhere in the house.

Pippa Bugby, Sales and Marketing Director, Crest Nicholson (South) Ltd. commented: “The fast pace of modern lifestyles means that we are always on the look out for technology and services that save us time and allows us to make the most of our free time. The ‘smart homes’ at Claridge Park not only offers residents a fuss free property that is easy to set up upon arrival, but also provides access to a sophisticated living space in tune with demands of 21st Century living.”

Along with the new digital technology, all homes at Claridge Park are finished to the high standard associated with the Crest Nicholson brand. Fully fitted Manhattan kitchens are complete with a comprehensive range of integrated stainless steel Bosch appliances including electric oven, hob, extractor hood, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bathrooms, en suites and cloakrooms are complete with contemporary white sanitaryware by Roca and are finished with Hansgrohe taps and fittings.

Claridge Park is just a stones throw from modern Milton Keynes and purchasers are able to enjoy all the additional benefits of a city-centre location, with world class shopping facilities, bars and restaurants as well as a theatre and the Xscape centre, with its indoor ski-slope, rock-climbing wall and cinema.

Milton Keynes, half-way between London and the Midlands, boasts some of the best strategic transport links in the country and is therefore an ideal choice for commuters. Claridge Park is within easy reach of both the M1 and M6 as well as Milton Keynes Central railway station, where travellers can be in London in under 40 minutes and Birmingham in less than an hour.

Prices at Claridge Park start from just £124,950 for a one bedroom apartment. Also available are a range of two, three and four bedroom homes from as little as £189,950.

For more information, log on to Crestnicholson.com/claridgepark.