Village homes perfect for families

Nestling in the tranquil village of Wool in Dorset, close to Monkey World and the picturesque Lulworth Cove, Barratt's Purbeck Gate development offers the ideal location for commuters with families.

"Although Purbeck Gate enjoys a semi-rural setting, it is within easy reach of Wareham, Dorchester and the seaside towns of Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth," reports Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.

"Current availability includes four and five-bedroom family homes, and we can offer a number of incentives to families who are keen to move away from the towns and enjoy the delights of country living.

"These include 100 per cent part exchange for people moving up to a larger property or a £500 per month mortgage subsidy for two years," she continued.

"The part exchange option includes a guaranteed fixed price offer on a buyer's current home within 48 hours. It ensures a stress free move - without agency fees and any of the worry of dealing with viewers or unstable chains.

"Our monthly mortgage subsidy is available to buyers who are able to proceed immediately - they can be £500 a month better off and enjoy the benefits of living in a brand new home," she added.

The family homes at Purbeck Gate include the five-bedroom Whitcombe, a three-storey house offering a kitchen, utility room, dining room, study, lounge and bathrooms on the middle and top floors.

The four-bedroom Bovington, also a three-storey home, boasts a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, lounge, en-suites to bedrooms one and two and a family bathroom.

Prices start from £379,995 for the five-bedroom houses and from £319,995 for the four-bedroom properties. All homes come with a garage and parking space.

Wool is situated on the banks of the river Frome on the Isle of Purbeck, and the train station offers regular services to Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo. The village lies six miles from Wareham and approximately 12 miles from Dorchester. Weymouth, which lies some 14 miles away, will host sailing events for the 2012 Olympics.

For further information on current availability at Purbeck Gate, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk.