Cottage-style homes with a modern twist

While generally the property market seems to have got off to a slow start this year, at The Pastures, Millgate Homes’ new Woodley development, it’s a different story. The Show Home launched just two months ago and already 60% of the 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes have been sold.

Colin Wells of selling agent Prospect explains why he thinks The Pastures is proving so popular:

“We’re obviously delighted with the success of The Pastures, but with such a great location and mix of homes built to a high quality, it’s come as little surprise. Now that the development’s really taking shape, visitors can imagine themselves coming home to The Pastures. We’ve also had some really positive feedback about the layout of the development, the landscaping and Millgate’s specification. The combination of these factors makes it a very attractive proposition, and I’d advise anyone who is interested to visit site soon, before it’s too late!”

While the 4 and 5 bedroom detached properties have already been snapped up, there’s still a good selection of properties remaining, from 2 bedroom cottages through 3 bedroom semi or link-detached houses to 4 link-detached homes.

Externally the homes feature quaint, cottage-style architecture that reflects the local vernacular, but inside they are thoroughly modern with spacious, flexible interiors finished to Millgate’s renowned specification. The sleek kitchens benefit from bespoke floor and wall cabinets complemented by a comprehensive range of appliances in a natural steel finish, a ceramic splash back and floor tiles.

Equally opulent are the bathrooms and en-suites which benefit from crisp, white Roca sanitaryware and contemporary chrome fittings from the Hansgrohe collection alongside chrome towel ladder radiators, an integrated mirror and bespoke fitted vanity units. Outside, turfed gardens and riven paved patios provide the ideal spot for dining alfresco on long summer evenings.

In terms of location, The Pastures enjoys the best of both worlds. Woodley’s semi-rural aspect and village atmosphere makes it an appealing place to live. There’s also a good range of shops, including a Waitrose superstore, within a short drive. Meanwhile, Dinton Pastures Country Park is nearby, boasting 300 acres of meadows, woodland, rivers and lakes for exploration as well as a host of activities from fishing and sailing to windsurfing and canoeing.

For a taste of the city, Central Reading is just a few miles distant with its famous Oracle centre offering a host of designer and high-street stores, bars, restaurants and multi-screen cinema.

Parents can rest assured that there’s an excellent choice of schools in the vicinity and commuters will benefit from swift access to the motorway network and Reading town centre, in addition to great rail services – Winnersh Triangle station, some 0.6 miles distant*, offers services to London Paddington via Reading.

Visit the stylish Show Home to see for yourself why The Pastures is proving so popular – but don’t leave it until it’s too late. Prices start at £234,950 for a 2 bedroom cottage and go up to £409,950 for a 4 bedroom link-detached home.

For more information, log on to Millgatehomes.co.uk.

* Source: upmystreet.com