‘Water’ way to buy a new home

When narrowboat enthusiasts, Steven and Fiona Winning decided it was time to downsize, they had very specific ideas about what they wanted from a new home and where exactly it should be located.

With their youngest off to university and having both recently retired, the Winnings decided it was time to downsize and relocate to somewhere they could spend more time on their narrow boat. Looking to move out of Hampshire, the couple were delighted when they came across Persimmon Homes’ canalside Meadowlands development in Trowbridge whilst browsing the internet:

“It was simply too good to be true finding a new development which sits alongside the Kennet and Avon canal,” commented Fiona Winning. “We visited Meadowlands just to get an idea of the development that Persimmon was building here, but we were so impressed that we put down a deposit immediately!”

The couple selected a three storey Chelsea property at Meadowlands and are happily settled into their new home, with their narrowboat moored at the nearby Staverton Marina.

“Our new home is absolutely ideal for us,” added Fiona. “The three storey design of the Chelsea is very versatile, the room sizes are excellent, and we have more than enough living space. We love the private master bedroom suite on the top floor and we have transformed one of the guest bedrooms below into a studio for our hobbies.

“My husband paints and I enjoy knitting, spinning and needlework and it is great to have the room to pursue our hobbies both inside and out. Our narrowboat is moored just a few minutes walk away and we are thoroughly enjoying exploring the local waterways and getting to know the local area.”

Forming part of the ongoing regeneration of the Staverton Marina in Trowbridge, Meadowlands offers a range of properties from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom family homes.

Prices for homes at the development currently start from £149,995 for a one bedroom apartment with a number of properties ready for occupation by Christmas. Purchasers at the development can take advantage of a choice of incentives from First Step for first time buyers to Part Exchange for those with an existing home to sell.

A popular residential location with people of all ages – from first time buyers to families and investors – Staverton Marina enjoys a real village atmosphere and buyers can become part of the active community as soon as they move in. As well as building properties, Persimmon has improved local community facilities such as upgrading the sports pitches and landscaping open spaces, including creating a new cycle way. Meadowlands also lies within easy reach of Trowbridge’s historic centre and equally just minutes from breathtaking Wiltshire countryside.

For further information on homes available at Meadowlands, visit the onsite marketing suite open daily from 10am until 5pm, go online at Persimmonhomes.com.