Celebrate summer with Barratt in Basingstoke

Prospective home buyers are invited for a barbeque and Pimm's on Saturday 14th June when Barratt Southern Counties will be opening a new showhome at Highfields in Basingstoke. Prospective purchases will also have the chance to view three further showhomes at the development, which provides an opportunity to see the full range of homes available.

Barratt is the UK's leading homebuilder and Highfields is Barratt at its best: 300 well-built, traditional family homes designed with the 21st century household in mind. The 30-acre site, on Old Kempshott Lane, is surrounded by the open reaches of the North Wessex Downs, a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Vernacular architecture complements the pleasingly pastoral landscape of streets, squares and avenues.

The new three-bedroom ‘Kentish' showhome is arranged over three storeys and, in an unusual yet functional layout, features the kitchen and living room on the first, rather than on the ground, floor. This home has been designed for modern living, with an open plan kitchen and dining room for relaxed entertaining, a home office area and sleek fitted bathrooms.

By merging high quality homes with high quality customer service, Barratt has made both choosing a new home and moving in as stress-free as possible. By offering an exceptional 100 per cent home exchange package and free removals, Barratt is providing help for all those who choose this development to be their new home. Barratt will value your home and agree an acceptable sale price, then assume the responsibility of selling your home; Barratt will even organise and pay for the Home Information Pack (HIP), obtaining copies of planning permissions and arranging for the compulsory energy performance certificate.

When combined with the free bespoke removal package from anywhere in the country, including a full packing service and extended liability cover, all that is left for buyers to concern themselves with, is which Highfields property to choose. Two, three and four-bedroom houses and townhouses are available from £234,500.

For first time buyers, an alternative option is Barratt's ‘Head Start' deal. This limited offer, available only on selected homes, enables the buyer to own 100 per cent of their home for only 85 per cent of the purchase price. Barratt will also pay the legal fees and 1 per cent stamp duty. No interest or rent is payable on the remaining 15 per cent, which is paid back as 15 per cent of the property's open market value at any time up to the resale of the property or within ten years, whichever is sooner. Barratt will also pay the 5 per cent deposit for all first time home buyers.

Basingstoke is fast developing a reputation as an ideal location for first time home buyers, with some properties up to 15 per cent cheaper than comparable properties in Reading and similar towns.

Regular services from Basingstoke Station reach London Waterloo in approximately 47 minutes. Southampton, on the Hampshire coastline, is around 30 minutes away by train. The M3 is easily accessible from the southern edge of the town, while the A34 is accessible from the west.

Prices at Highfields begin at £234,500. For further information, visit Barratthomes.co.uk. The marketing suite and showhomes are open daily from 10am to 6pm (Monday 10am to 2pm).