Three storey houses ready for occupancy at Stourfields in Gillingham

The three-storey townhouse, once the Georgians' answer to urban living, has come full circle with its original principles providing a blueprint for meeting the demands of modern housebuyers.

During the Georgian and Victorian times almost every metropolitan centre had its own splendid examples of three-storey living, and today the three-storey houses at Bellway Homes’ Stourfields development in Gillingham beautifully captures the elegance and flexibility of these homes.

Ready for immediate occupancy, Bellway Stourfields’ three-storey houses are priced from £199,000-£203,000. Properties offer around 1150 square foot of space, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, allocated single garage and a choice of layouts to suit all lifestyles.

Bellway is also offering to take purchasers’ existing property in part exchange on selected three-storey houses at the development, giving buyers the opportunity to reserve their dream home on a highly desirable development.

Stourfields development consists of two bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom houses and is close to Gillingham town centre it has been designed to maximise its picturesque riverside location.

Stourfields’ excellent location also offers an outstanding number of outdoor opportunities, including walking, cycling, fishing and boating. The nearby Gillingham Leisure Centre also offers a range of activities from swimming to squash, and boasts a fitness suite.

Younger members of the family will benefit from exceptional local schools including two primary schools and a new comprehensive school.

Gillingham train station, which is virtually next door to Stourfields, has regular train services to London Waterloo; the nearby A303 road offers connections to Yeovil and Basingstoke, the A30 a direct route into the nearby saxon town of Shaftesbury, and the M3 to London. For travelling further afield, Bournemouth and Southampton airports are easily accessible.

According to Bellway Wessex Sales Director Sandra Barton, the three-storey home presents the perfect solution to the complex needs of today's purchasers' requirement for flexibility since it lends itself to the convenience of modern living and maximises each floor's potential.

“Whether it's 'boomerang kids' returning from university, accommodating elderly dependents, or the growing number of those working from home, distinct living zones have increasing appeal to homebuyers.

She added to this: "The townhouse answers Government demands for higher density living since it takes up less land, but offers much more space than an equivalent two-storey house. It's more environmentally friendly too since there are less exposed surfaces from which to lose heat.

She continued; “For many, part of the attraction of living in a townhouse is the flexibility to be creative with the space, to convert the ground floor studio room and any spare bedrooms into a study, a gym area or a TV den for children means that these homes lend themselves to numerous of different options for living. With this in mind, it’s easy to understand why more and more down sizing purchasers are buying townhouses as they offer such superb value for money”.

For further information, visit bellway.co.uk and click on ‘Wessex’.