Three storey living proves key to happy family homes

With the hectic lifestyle of today’s 21st century family in constant flux, property developers are having to become more adept than ever in creating homes which are flexible and adaptable.

Over 40 percent of young people aged 20-24 still live at home and with student fees on the increase the trend of so called ‘chadults’ returning to the family nest looks set to continue. This combined with families often also having to house younger children and grandparents, means the modern home now has to be more versatile than ever.

Enter Persimmon Homes’ popular Caitlands development in Kettering where the humble townhouse has been refreshed and restyled to meet the exacting needs of the 21st century family, as Jenny Spaughton, area sales manager for Persimmon Homes Midlands explains:

“Our Amersham and Avocet townhouses at Caitlands offer a choice of three story living opportunities in both three and four bedroom designs and available as detached, semi-detached and mews style properties. The three storey nature of the townhouse lends itself particularly well to the changing needs of today’s families as they offer flexible living space ideal for teenagers and young adults wanting independence from the rest of the household.

“Our three storey homes also create a very attractive street scene and their slimline design means the gardens require far less maintenance than more traditional style houses, which is a bonus for many purchasers,” continued Jenny. “Aesthetically pleasing and practically designed, it’s easy to see why these homes are proving so popular with purchasers.”

With just eight homes remaining for sale at Caitlands, purchasers are being urged to move quickly to secure one of these stylish townhouses. Prices currently start from £189,950 for a three bedroom Avocet mews property. Features of this delightful family home include to the ground floor; an integral garage plus family room with French door access to the rear garden and w/c. The well proportioned family room could be equally well utilised as a study, home gym or fourth bedroom. The first floor houses a delightful kitchen / breakfast room which is flooded with natural light via a Juliet balcony and comes complete with stylish fitted appliances.

Also on the first floor is the capacious L-shaped lounge / dining room which again benefits from an abundance of natural light and elevated views. Nestled on the second floor are the three bedrooms, the master of which includes an ensuite bathroom, whilst bedrooms two and three share use of the family bathroom.

Located on the northern tip of Kettering, Caitlands is surrounded by unspoilt, peaceful countryside which provides a tranquil retreat away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The development is just one mile from the centre of Kettering which offers a wide range of amenities including local shops, schools and leisure facilities, however a wide selection of homes can also be found in Wellingborough and Northampton.

Local attractions are plentiful and Kettering is host to a wealth of entertainment and leisure activities including theatres, restaurants, nightclubs including Alfred East Art Gallery. For families, the Kettering Venture Leisure Park is also close by which offers a multiplex cinema, pub and themed restaurant and Wickstead Park is also in proximity. Kettering train station is within walking distance and the development is also ideally placed for the A43 to Northampton and Corby, the A6 offering routes to the north and south, A14 to the east and west and the M1 and M6 are just 18 miles away.

For further information, visit persimmonhomes.com.