Live in a show home that combines style and history

The majority of prospective purchasers would like to move into a fully furnished show home, according to a survey by Redrow - and the fact there's now one for sale in Horwich is sure to cause a fashionable stir. The developer's award-winning Arcon Village, is bringing the past back to life and restoring grade II listed buildings back to their former glory.

And now buyers have the opportunity to snap up a fully furnished show home at this treasured venture - which started life as an 18th, century bleach works - that has been given a special decorative touch by Redrow's interior designers.

Buyers are sure to be wowed by the three-bedroom, split-level, mews-style cottage, which has been decorated and designed with sophistication in mind - mirroring the style Arcon Village projects. The colour scheme incorporates hues of burnt orange, warm gold and metallic greys - demonstrating the glamour of the interior. It is priced at £250,000.

Lesley Myers, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (North) says: "In our survey, the majority of respondents said they'd like to move into a fully furnished show home - 40% because it would be a quick and easy move with everything taken care of, and 25% because they'd like a completely fresh start with all new furniture.

"Nowadays people's lives are very busy due to work or personal commitments so buying a new home that has been designed and decorated by the experts and is ready to move straight into can be the route to a quick and easy move

"There's none of the expensive DIY problems and hassles associated with buying a new home - it's just a case of getting settled and putting your feet up."

Arcon Village was originally an 18th century bleach works, owned by the Ridgeway Family.

In line with their Grade II listed status, each stone built property at Arcon Village is being delicately restored to encapsulate the essence of the area's industrial heritage and the venture comprises 140 bespoke apartments, town houses and mews-style cottages.

As part of the development, a clock tower and bell tower have been sensitively restored to their previous splendor, providing a central landmark feature for this already fine venture.

Homes currently on offer include a three-bedroom mid terrace cottage, priced at £199,995, and a four-bedroom home priced at £259,995.

Lesley adds: "The combination of rural surroundings, easy access to all the trappings of modern life and a choice of properties steeped in history and character is what has made our development so successful.

"We have also just opened a new show home which is definitely worth a look."

For more information about Arcon Village, log on to Arconvillage.co.uk to find out more about the project.