Successful show home launch in Plymouth

The opening of the latest show home at Barratt's Panorama development on the outskirts of Plymouth was a great success, with many people reserving properties over the launch weekend.

"The new show home, a three-storey Norbury house, offers flexible family accommodation, so it was no surprise that prospective buyers were impressed," reports Mary Daymond, Barratt field sales manager.

"This site has been very popular as it is so close to Plymouth city centre and we've sold all the two-bedroom houses here. Current availability includes a selection of three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom apartments.

"In fact, despite the current credit crunch, Barratt can report that Plymouth has a strong property market, with more than 20 properties reserved in the city in the first quarter of this year," she added.

The three-bedroom Norbury offers an open-plan living/dining area with doors to the garden and a galley-style kitchen with breakfast area. There are three double bedrooms and the master bedroom, which occupies the whole of the top floor, benefits from a modern en-suite and dressing area/nursery. The Norbury has an asking price of £214,950.

Prices for other three-bedroom houses at Panorama start from £194,950 and prices for the two-bedroom apartments start from £152,950.

"We can offer a number of buyer incentives, including our ‘Head Start' deal for first-time buyers and 100 per cent part exchange for people moving up to a larger home," Mary added.

"With the ‘Head Start' deal, first-time buyers secure a mortgage for 85 per cent of the total property price and Barratt finances the remaining 15 per cent for up to 10 years.

"The part exchange option includes a guaranteed fixed price offer on a buyer's current home within 48 hours. It ensures a stress free move - without agency fees and any of the worry of dealing with viewers or unstable chains."

Panorama is a cul-de-sac development and lies in a quiet location on the outskirts of Plymouth city centre, with views over the distant river Plym to the rolling hills beyond.

There is easy access to the mainline railway station, the A38 into Cornwall and Plymouth City Airport. Plymouth City Hospital is nearby and an excellent bus service is available with park and ride.

For further details, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.