New home is the ideal gift for newlyweds

Newlyweds Adrian and Julia Middleton treated themselves to an impressive wedding present after tying the knot – a brand new home!

With money left over from their nuptials and house-prices at their most competitive prices for years, the professional couple decided the time was perfect to upgrade from their two-bed semi in Towcester, Northants, and move to a more spacious property in a location better suited to their work needs.

Adrian's job as technical manager for the innovative Smoke Cloak security system in Northampton – and Julia's as an account executive for a distribution company in Dunstable – meant Milton Keynes was a central location, and after exploring several George Wimpey developments in the area, the couple decided on a brand new 'Lathbury' home at sought-after Broughton Fields.

Said Adrian (33): "We liked elements of the different sites – the contemporary architecture of the homes at Oxley Gate and the eco-credentials of Oxley Woods – but for various reasons, including timescale and budget, we widened our search slightly.

"Then everything fell into place when we looked at the 'Lathbury' at Broughton Fields."

For Adrian and 32-year-old Julia, their new home had to meet two key criteria – their budget, and with a busy and enjoyable social life, it had to give more space for entertaining.

With a thoughtfully designed interior, the ‘Lathbury' is designed with modern family living in mind. The spacious lounge inter-connects with the dining room through internal double doors, which when opened create a superb space for entertaining – just the kind of feature the couple was looking for in their new home.

And by taking advantage of George Wimpey's easymover incentive – through which George Wimpey can help wipe out the ‘hidden’ costs and the hassle of moving home by assisting with legal fees, stamp duty and removals costs as well as finding a buyer for customer’s existing homes – the homebuying process was fast and simple.

Adds Adrian: “Everything has worked out extremely well for us. The finish to the home was excellent, and while we had expected a new property to generate a snagging list, everything here was spot-on.

“We’ve got a great plot with a good garden and the home is perfect for having friends and family round for dinner.

“The only issue has been all the extra space we now have for furnishings – there's a lot of house to fill!”

The ‘Lathbury’, available now at Broughton Fields priced £269,995, features four well-proportioned bedrooms, and an en-suite to the master bedroom in addition to a family bathroom.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a study, a kitchen with separate utility room, a cloakroom, and a lounge leading through double doors to the dining room where French doors open into the garden.

Outside there is a single garage and two parking spaces.

Like all new properties at the development, the ‘Lathbury’ enjoys a high standard specification, including gas central heating, double glazing and a kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

The superb four-bedroom, three-bathroom ‘Prestwood’ is also available, priced £375,000 including an upgraded kitchen, flooring and curtains, and is ready to move into straight away, while a selection of three and four-bedroom homes can also be reserved now while prices are competitive.

A new community in eastern Milton Keynes, Broughton Fields will benefit from a range of amenities under construction alongside the homes, including a primary school and spacious playing fields.

A wider selection of facilities can be found in nearby Kingston, a major retail area for east Milton Keynes lying just a mile to the south, which will be linked to the development by a new public transport network.

The Sales Centre is located off Newport Road, MK10 and open daily from 11am to 5pm.

For more information, visit georgewimpey.co.uk.