Waterside views without a premium price tag

A home with a view over a river or canal is likely to be considerably more expensive than its land-locked neighbour. But at Barratt Manchester's Waters Edge development the majority of homes come with river or canal views as standard - with no hike in the price.

And with the bustling shops and thriving restaurants and bars of Bottom Mossley just a few minutes' walk away the semi-rural development really does offer the best of town and country living.

The second and third floor Rannoch apartments now on release have views from the spacious open plan loft-style lounge and fully-fitted kitchen over the River Tame and from the two bedrooms over the restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The property, which has an en suite shower to the master bedroom, comes with an integrated fridge freezer and washer-dryer in the kitchen.

The properties will be ready to move into by Christmas.

Also available are three-storey Kentmere and Grasmere houses which enjoy views over the canal from the lounge. The trio can be ready in six weeks' time.

Barratt will pay the five per cent deposit for the properties, and the Stamp Duty on the three-storey townhouses.

And, better still, all the homes comes with Barratt's price pledge - an unprecedented guarantee that, should the buyer decide to sell their home within three years and the value is lower than what they paid for it, Barratt will refund the difference up to a maximum of 15 per cent.

In other words, even if house prices fall 15 per cent by 2011, buyers will not be out of pocket. (Terms and conditions apply).

"It's a great deal and, coupled with the great discount we are already offering, these represent an exceptional opportunity," says sales negotiator Debbie Balfe.

The Ranoochs are on release from £119,440, the Grasmere at £263,700 and the Kentmeres at £245,400.

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