Bringing homes to life in the New Year

Undoubtedly a show home is the centre piece of a new build development. Not only should it produce the ‘wow’ factor, but also inspire househunters to emulate the ideas used in their own homes, making them the envy of all who visit.

This is certainly the thinking behind the showhome at Persimmon Homes’ Highfields development in Basingstoke. Professionally styled by a leading interior designer company, the three bedroom Mattingley showhome depicts style and fashion with a very striking theme.

With Christmas decorations gone, homes often seem plain and barren at this time of the year. If you are looking for new ideas to inject life to your current or new home but feel overwhelmed at the thought of designing the interior, why not visit the showhome at Highfields which will undoubtedly give your creative mind a well-needed kick start?

Rob Allen, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Coast, explains: “The showhome at Highfields perfectly showcases the trends and themes for 2008. It makes a statement that visitors will not only remember, but will hopefully be an inspiration for their own new homes.”

The Mattingley design, which has been dressed with a modern and fresh look, certainly makes you feel that the New Year has arrived with the use of bright red scheme and injections of black and white. This home is perfect for all home buyers with its vibrant pallet, reflecting the lively atmosphere within.

The contemporary interior works well with the traditional three bedroom Mattingley which comprises an entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen / dining room and a cloakroom. Upstairs the master bedroom hosts the en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes, whilst bedrooms two and three are serviced by the family bathroom which completes the accommodation.

Rob continues: “We certainly didn’t want to create a bland look in the Mattingley, the trick is to infuse bright colours to bring a showhome alive without being over the top. This can be done through simple techniques such as introducing items like vases, cushions or bright shades into the mix, or even create a feature wall with paint or wallpaper.”

Prices for two and three bedroom properties start at £209,950 and £244,950 respectively, whilst four bedroom homes are priced from £349,950. A range of initiatives are available including stamp duty paid and Dream Come True, which offers shared equity ownership on selected homes under £220,000.

Highfields is a small development of just 60 properties in a mix of two, three and four bedroom two and three storey homes, situated only a few miles away from Basingstoke town centre.

Persimmon at Highfields is situated just off the A30, close to the M3 and within a short drive of the M4, ensuring easy access to Winchester, Southampton and, subsequently, London. A train journey from Basingstoke Station to London Waterloo takes approximately 50 minutes, whilst Southampton can be reached in just 30 minutes. Southampton International Airport is just 27 miles away.

If you are interested in the range of homes available at Highfields, visit Persimmon online at Persimmonhomes.com.