Family become the designer of their new home

Having the chance to design your own home is a desirable concept for many homeowners, including Neil and Wendy Barker who have been able to realise this dream with award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes.

After selling their existing 250-year-old property, Neil, Wendy and their children Jamie (8) and Charlotte (10) were looking for something new with a sense of character, which is when they fell in love with The Oaks, in West Chiltington. The development had the added benefit of Millwood’s ‘Design and Build’ scheme, which meant the family had the opportunity to create their dream home with less hassle.

Neil comments: “The location of the Oaks is perfect and when I saw that there was an option to build our own home, I knew it was right. The style of the home appealed so we kept the basic design and added some additional features such as wardrobes and mood lighting, in addition to eliminating some of the internal walls. We also added patio’s and considerable landscaping to achieve our ideal family home.”

Neil continues: “As far as I’m concerned and provided you have a company like Millwood, Design and Build is the best way to build a home. They listen to everything you have to say and take it upon themselves to see if it is possible, which takes away a lot of the hassle and stress. In fact, if we ever sell our new home and I found a plot of land I liked, I would go back to Millwood without question and do it all again – I really can’t fault them.”

Millwood’s Design and Build scheme is currently available at a number of developments, including at Dormans Park in Sussex and at Ridgewood View in Langton Green, near Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

Dormans Park offers a private parkland setting and 2, substantial six bedroom detached houses will be created. Alternatively, Ridgewood View comprises of 2, detached homes in a sought after road, minutes from the prestigious Holmewood House School and with panoramic countryside vistas.

For further information visit Mdh-uk.com.