Buyers clamour for waterside homes

Harbouring a dream of a waterside home? Persimmon Homes has the answer, with the release of the first phase of apartments at Nautica, a unique development overlooking the marina at Port Marine in Portishead. Half of the properties released have already been snapped up off-plan by house hunters eager to secure their position on the waterfront.

“The first release of apartments at Nautica has been highly anticipated and I am not surprised by the speed with which these prime properties have sold,” commented Carole Negus, sales manager for Persimmon Homes Severn Valley.

“As a development, Nautica enjoys a premium position nestled alongside the marina with many of the apartments benefiting from balconies overlooking the water. It really is an idyllic location, ideal for couples or those looking to make a prudent investment, and we expect these exceptional properties will not be on the market for long.”

The first show home at Nautica will be unveiled this weekend with visitors invited to tour the unique three bedroom Fitzroy Special property, enjoy refreshments with the Persimmon Homes team and enter a free prize draw to win a Christmas hamper.

The apartments at Nautica are all two bedroom properties housed within two attractive, low rise, contemporary buildings, called Shannon and Malin House. The first two floors of the buildings boast apartments in a choice of layouts, whilst the third floors offer just two luxury penthouse properties, complete with study, living / dining room overlooking the water, plus spacious balconies ideal for entertaining.

Internally, the apartments at Nautica enjoy an enhanced specification including chic accessories and down lighters. The kitchens come complete with stainless steel appliances and fridge/freezers alongside a choice of stylish cupboards and work surfaces, whilst the bathrooms offer crisp white sanitary ware and ceramic floor tiles.

Alongside a total of 45 apartments, Nautica also offers a range of three and four bedroom properties, including popular townhouse designs. The development forms part of the 200 acre regeneration of Port Marine which combines superior residential accommodation with commercial enterprise in a truly enviable waterside location. Persimmon’s homes at Port Marine are encompassed within one of the biggest eco-housing schemes in Europe offering families the unique combination of traditional village life with all the convenience of modern housing and design.

Port Marine boasts an excellent array of local amenities from a flagship Waitrose supermarket to a bustling high street and excellent sporting facilities. A popular location for commuters, the town is excellently placed for reaching nearby Bristol and the M5 (J19) just a couple of miles away.

Prices for homes at Nautica currently start from £173,995. A three bedroom Fitzroy property is currently available as the Home of the Week for £259,995 including 5 percent deposit paid (that’s a £13,000 discount) plus carpets throughout the property, if reserved by 31 October 2007.

For further information, please visit or contact the onsite marketing suite and show home open daily from 10am until 5pm, or visit Persimmonhomes.com.