Three storeys the best in Bassingham

With three-storey living on the rise, one major new homes developer decided to investigate the reasons for its popularity – with uplifting results.

National house builder Redrow, currently building in the village of Bassingham, near Lincoln, commissioned a survey of 1,000 customers living in both two and three-storey homes, and the results show some compelling reasons for choosing height over width when moving house.

According to the study almost two thirds of three-storey converts would rather keep their extra floor than move into a two-storey home.

Although most of the three-storey buyers didn’t specifically look for a home with three floors, the choice clearly paid off – as over two thirds of people questioned have found the extra floor useful, with most buyers using it for extra bedrooms.

It’s also likely that those enjoying elevated living have had the odd envious look from their neighbours, as nearly 75% of people living in a traditional two-storey home said they were attracted to the idea of adding an extra floor to their living space.

Three-storey homes have become increasingly common throughout the UK as government planning guidelines promote the need for developers to be economic with their land – which means utilising upward, instead of outward space. Modern life has also had an impact on the type of housing we need. Families are now less conventional, with a rise in step-families and more unusual living arrangements. Friends also frequently buy together in order to get on the property ladder. These changes mean the demand for a flexible type of living space is higher than ever.

Simon Bennett, group marketing director for Redrow, explains the appeal:
“We’ve always known the advantages that three-storey homes can offer, but hearing the reasons directly from our own customers – those who are actually experiencing it for themselves - confirms this for us.

“Whilst three-storey living was popular back in Victorian times, living spread over three floors today is a contemporary solution to modern day life, and we’ve found that buyers at all stages of the property buying ladder appreciate its appeal – from young families right through to ‘empty nesters’.”

Buyers also highlighted many reasons why three-storey property is now coveted, including an increased level of privacy offered by first floor living areas as well as the fact that it gives home owners the option to be creative and flexible with their internal layout. The extra stairs in this type of property also have an added bonus – with several owners saying it helped keep them fit!

Those who have bought a three-storey home from Redrow have used their extra floor space in various ways. Many have used the opportunity to give teenagers and older children their own space and independence, which can be difficult to do in the traditional two-storey home. And people who work from home have also benefited, as a home office can be tucked away on the top floor, separating ‘home’ and ‘work’ lives.

One thing that both two and three-storey owners agreed on was the value for money this property design offers, with the majority of each group believing that three-storey buyers get more for their money.

Redrow currently has a selection of Lambourne, Ribble and Wharf homes at Chestnut Grange in Bassingham near Lincoln, all of which have their spacious accommodation arranged over three floors.

Not only do these properties provide the space and versatility of a three storey home, but selected plots are currently available with a £10,000 cash back incentive or customers may be able to part-exchange their existing property for a brand new home.

The three-bedroom Lambourne and four-bedroom Ribble both make use of their roof space to create a whole extra floor of living accommodation, dedicated to the master bedroom with en-suite shower room. The Lambourne also comes with a spacious living room and dining area, kitchen, family bathroom, two further bedrooms, an understairs storage cupboard and a downstairs cloakroom. The Ribble has a fourth bedroom and a separate dining room. Prices start from £174,950 and £219,950 respectively.

The five-bedroom Wharfe, priced from £319,950, is another sought-after design at Chestnut Grange. The detached property also uses the usually redundant roof space as a cleverly converted extra floor with two bedrooms and a shower room. The home also has a further bathroom, en-suite and walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom, separate dining and kitchen areas, a utility room, understairs closet, downstairs cloakroom and a single garage.

The homes on offer at Chestnut Grange are growing in popularity due to their fantastic location in the beautiful rural village of Bassingham, easy transport links to Newark and Lincoln via the A46 and desirability as a country retreat for professionals working in Nottingham city centre. Bassingham itself is a well kept secret – idyllic but well serviced, with a convenience store, post office, butchers, green grocers, primary school and two pubs.

Each home at Chestnut Grange has its own feel of individuality thanks to customised elevations and the development will also border open countryside, with many mature trees being retained, giving it an inviting, picturesque look and feel.

As well as the great access to Newark and Lincoln via the A46, Chestnut Grange is also close to the A15, A17 and A1. Nottingham is around 40 minutes away from nearby Swinderby station.

To find out more about three storey living at Chestnut Grange, visit redrow.co.uk.