Downsizer finds dream home in Barnstaple

The ideal location and a relaxed, easy-to-manage lifestyle is what attracted a retired nurse to a popular riverside development on the edge of Barnstaple, in Devon. Jennifer Humes, 63, has just moved into a stylish, secure and easy-to-maintain apartment at Redrow's popular Rolle Quay venture, overlooking the River Yeo, leaving behind her previous three-bedroom home in the town.

Rolle Quay's handy location close to Barnstaple high street, yet in peaceful green surroundings, ensured Jennifer was sold on her new two-bedroom apartment from the moment she stepped through the door.

She said: "I'd looked at a few properties in the area but after a chance meeting with the sales consultant, Sue, in Tesco, I came to look at Rolle Quay. When I walked into this apartment it just felt right and I knew I'd found my dream home. It's so close to the high street but still very quiet and there's a good sense of community among residents.

"I moved home for health reasons; my apartment is much easier to keep clean than my three-bedroom home, it's energy efficient and I've found it keeps the heat in really well."

Not only will Jennifer's brand new apartment overlooking the river require no costly repairs or renovations, it was also a former show apartment so it came complete with flooring, curtains and light fittings, making her move even more convenient. It is also protected by the National House Building Council (NHBC) 10-year Buildmark Warranty.

With more than half the stylish apartments now occupied at Rolle Quay, homebuyers will have to act fast to secure a home in this prime location, just a short drive from the coastal beauty of Devon's sandy beaches - famed for their surfing hotspots such as Croyde - and the buzz of Barnstaple town centre only a few minutes' walk away.

For those considering a move to a fabulous apartment at Rolle Quay, Redrow has a package of tailored incentives under the banner of ‘re:assure', which are all designed to make buying a new home as easy as possible for all of its customers - from the moment of first enquiry right through to after they've moved in.

Redrow may be able to help towards a deposit, cover other moving costs like stamp duty and legal fees, or, for those with an existing home to sell, provide an assisted move or part-exchange service.

A choice of two and three-bedroom apartments is currently available at Rolle Quay priced from £182,995, with parking or a garage and open plan living spaces that are perfect for entertaining. Some designs have an en-suite to master bedroom and many include a balcony for outdoor space.

To find out more about Rolle Quay and ‘re:assure' log on to Redrow.co.uk.