An ‘Ikea’ helping hand for first time buyers

David Wilson Homes East Midlands is offering first time buyers at its Old Hall Gardens development in East Leake a special moving-in gift in the shape of £1250 worth of IKEA vouchers.

Sales director for David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Philip Lacey says: “As well as finding funds for a deposit for a new home many young people also have other financial pressures to consider such as credit cards bills and student loans. So in order to lend a helping hand we have devised a special moving-in gift especially with them in mind.

“We all seek comfort and sanctuary in our homes after all there really is no place like home, and at David Wilson Homes we always take that into consideration when designing our properties. And to complement the thoughtfully-designed collection of apartments at Old Hall Gardens we are offering purchasers £1250 worth of IKEA vouchers so they can dress their new home in style.

“Young people no longer want to rely on a mix-match of ‘old handed down’ furniture and these vouchers will ensure that they don’t have too”.

The two bedroom Willows apartment is a perfect example of flexible living, featuring the innovative use of storage such as additional wardrobe space, which maximises the available living accommodation and helps to create a light and airy atmosphere, free from clutter.

The Willows also boasts a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining/lounge area, which has been designed to form the hub of the home, ideal for entertaining friends and family, whether it be an informal get together or a stylish dinner party.

Located five miles north of Loughborough, and ten miles south of Nottingham and with Leicester and Derby close-by, Old Hall Gardens is ideally located for first-time buyers and young professionals with excellent commuter links as the M1 is less than five miles away, whilst those looking to use public transport, Midland Mainline trains serve both Loughborough and Nottingham.

The development also boasts a fantastic range of local amenities within easy reach in the beautiful village of East Leake, including excellent healthcare facilities, a post office, leisure centre and local supermarket as well as having Meadow Park in its doorstep, which is ideal for a relaxed Sunday stroll.

To find out more about the thoughtfully designed apartments and this special incentive at the Old Hall Gardens, visit Dwh.co.uk.

The offer is available for those completing their purchase before the end of June 2008.

Np Fun for Dunfermline home hunters at family ‘Wii’-kend

Redrow is injecting some fun into househunting with a weekend spectacular at Middlebank Rise in Dunfermline, where youngsters will get the chance to win a popular Nintendo Wii games console.

The fun event will run on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March from 12noon to 4pm and there will be plenty of entertainment on offer to get visitors into the spirit of the Easter holiday.

There will be the chance to sample tasty treats from the barbecue and mum can take advantage of a pampering session, while those who are feeling brave can take a vertical trip in the Redrow hot air balloon, which will be offering tethered rides, weather permitting.

And of course there will be the opportunity to enter the Wii prize draw.

Diana Newton, sales director for Redrow Homes (Scotland) says: “Middlebank Rise is the perfect development for families, with a range of spacious homes and a semi-rural feel to it.

“Searching for a new home can be difficult for a busy modern family so we wanted to put the fun back into house hunting with this open weekend, which will allow people to view our stunning show homes and get a feel for the development, while enjoying the Easter break.”

The development in Aberdour Road features a wide selection of one and two-bedroom apartments and three, four and five-bedroom terraced, semi and detached houses, in a landscaped setting on the edge of Dunfermline.

Diana added: “The choice of homes on offer at Middlebank Rise means that there really is something to suit all tastes. The development has proved popular with families but young professionals, couples and downsizers can also find their perfect home here.”

And it is not just stylish homes that are on offer, the outside environment has been thought of too, with Redrow creating managed parkland including woodland, footpaths, cycle ways and play areas in the neighbouring Pinkerton Valley.

Current prices are from just £128,995 for a two-bedroom Argal apartment, while houses are available from £132,995 for a two-bedroom terraced property. The top price is £380,000 for a five-bedroom Blenheim.

Middlebank Rise is part of Dunfermline’s flourishing Eastern Expansion Area and its growing range of amenities, while the town centre is just a short drive away.

It has a semi-rural feel yet is close to the motorway network and just a few minutes drive from Inverkeithing railway station, offering services to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. There are regular bus services in the area and further opportunities to commute to Edinburgh via the Forth road bridge.

The development, which has several fully-furnished show homes, is open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. To find out more log on to Redrow.co.uk.