Courtyards making a comeback

Buckingham Palace, Belcourt Castle and Trinity College all have one thing in common – courtyards, an important architectural feature which has been around for thousands of years, and through time, their popularity has not waned. With the rising number of new homes purchasers citing outside space as one of their main priorities, new homes developers like Inner Circle Homes are creating courtyards within developments to aid integration within the community.

At its development in Southampton, named The Crescent Apartments, Inner Circle Homes has designed an integral landscaped courtyard for all residents to enjoy. Providing plenty of seating areas around a central feature, the courtyard is a private oasis which is ideal to while away the hours during the summer months.

Stephen Friel, Development Director of Inner Circle Homes comments: “Outdoor space has become an extension of our lifestyle at home and we are finding that many of our purchasers are treating it more of a priority than 15 years ago. With city apartments, it is important to provide residents with outdoor space so they do not have to compromise and miss out on somewhere to escape to when the sun comes out. The courtyard at The Crescent Apartments has been designed to aid community integration, enabling people to relax and enjoy the outdoors while getting to know the neighbours.”

Every apartment at The Crescent Apartments is finished to the highest of standards, reflecting the quality and attention to fine detail you’d expect from one of the city’s newest developments. Here, the emphasis is very much on chic, contemporary design with an understated edge of imagination and innovation.

Inside you’ll find a very high specification that includes underfloor heating, strip timber flooring to lounge and kitchen areas and fitted carpets to all bedrooms. Designer kitchens feature stainless steel handles and matching splash backs, fully integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, electric hob and stainless steel and glass extractor hood.

The Crescent Apartments is well located with the M3, M27 and A34 providing fast, direct routes to London. By rail, commuters can be in London Waterloo in just 75 minutes and by sea, there is a regular ferry service to the Isle of Wight.

Prices at The Crescent Apartments start from £135,000. For further information contact selling agents Knight Frank or visit Crescentsouthampton.com.