Magnificent homes at Kings Meadow

When it comes to buying a new home – should you buy a new build or go for a second hand home? Will you save money buying a new property or will you get a larger garden if you buy an older property?

John O’ Kane at Savills Estate Agents, who is overseeing David Wilson Homes Easterns’ exclusive development, Kings Meadow, which is situated off Duchess Drive, gives his advice on the benefits of buying new build.

John explains: “Many people moving home these days have lives so full of work, family and friends that a new home offers the perfect solution as you can move into these homes and you don’t need to do any refurbishment or decorating. With a second hand home, you often find that you dislike the décor tastes or need a new bathroom suite or even a new kitchen, and this can cost a substantial amount of money, time and effort.”

“Kings Meadow, comprises just 41 four and five bedroom detached homes, each packed with little design details that create an outstandingly high specification home making a big difference to the way people live their lives. Each of the homes has a downstairs cloakroom and at least one en-suite bathroom which the majority of second hand homes don’t have and the kitchens have been fitted out with the latest appliances including supreme Commodore kitchens with classic granite work surfaces, range cookers and impressive American-style appliances- instantly saving you money.”

The homes at Kings Meadow also benefit from the option of having the latest technology installed in the shape of an advanced surround sound system with the platinum package providing home owners with a full home theatre sound package, Sky TV and music in eight rooms that can be enjoyed independently, an in-built iPod docking station, sleek plasma screens and a special splash screen television for the bathroom.

Another benefit of a new build home is something which is currently forefront of everyone’s mind and that is that these homes are more energy efficient than second hand homes. This is due to the efficient use of energy and improved sound insulation – all demanded by today’s stricter building regulations but rarely found in houses from the past.

John continues: “Kings Meadow’s selection of homes are built to the highest specification, but when it comes to buying a brand new home, you often find that housebuilders are under pressure to cram as many homes onto the development as possible and therefore you have tiny gardens. At Kings Meadow this is not the case, as there are just 41 homes situated within 28 acres of meadowland, each boasting scenic views, so you really are getting a substantial amount of garden, rather than neighbours on top of you.”

David Wilson Homes has spent nearly 20 years carefully assembling the 28 acres of meadowland that the development is contained to ensure it keeps its unbroken tranquillity and each home has its own scenic view, independence and privacy that it so richly deserves.

Sales director for David Wilson Homes Eastern, Nina Hester, comments: “Kings Meadow has so much to offer. We have combined the highest specification modern homes with a stunning location and it is a highly attractive community that even the most discerning homebuyer would be proud to call home.

“What’s more we are offering part exchange on selected plots which means we will sell your existing home on your behalf and you can stay in your existing property until your new home is complete. So this means that there are no such things as chains collapsing, making it a very secure option compared to the second hand market.”

Prices currently start from £565,995.

For further information on the luxury homes available from Kings Meadow visit the two showhomes open daily, from 10.00 am to 5.00pm or log on to the website atDwh.co.uk for more general information.