A new show apartment for spring at Siston Common

March sees the launch of a new view apartment at The Meadows, Barratt’s popular development at Siston Common in Bristol. “This two-bedroom home, in our Warwick style, will boast a blue and white internal décor and contemporary furniture,” reports Louise Ware, Barratt sales director.

“The accommodation includes a spacious, open-plan living area and there is a parking space outside. Prices start from £133,995.

“First-time buyers can take advantage of our HomeBuy Direct scheme, which will be available shortly,” she continued. “This allows them to move into a new home for just 70 per cent of the asking price.

“People taking advantage of the scheme will receive a 30 per cent equity loan funded jointly by Barratt and the government. The buyer finances the remaining 70 per cent either through a mortgage, a deposit or a combination of the two.

“For first-time buyers priced out of the housing market for years, this offers an outstanding opportunity to buy at new, lower 2009 prices - not high 2007 prices,” Louise added.

“The scheme is open to first-time buyers, key workers and people who are renting. Buyers who have previously owned properties but are now unable to do so – perhaps because they were in relationships which came to an end – can also apply.”

When complete, The Meadows will offer 222 homes – a mixture of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses. Current availability includes a selection of three and four-bedroom homes, with prices starting from £225,000. Part exchange with mortgage protection is available to people moving up to a larger property.

The Meadows lies close to the Bristol and Bath cycle path but, although it nestles in a rural location near Siston Village, the Avon Ring Road is close by, providing easy access to central Bristol with all its amenities.

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