Part exchange ensures easy move at Meadowbrook

Barratt's part exchange deal offered the perfect solution when Alan and Clare Farrell decided to relocate from Southampton to the developer's Meadowbrook site in the village of Four Marks, Hampshire.

"The part exchange deal was really convenient and we were able to stay in our old home until the new one was ready. We have a 19-month-old daughter and Four Marks is a perfect location for families," said Alan.

The Farrells bought an Aylmere-style townhouse at Meadowbrook. The detached property comes with four bedrooms, a garden and garage.

"We love the house," Alan continued. "It has an open-plan living area, with a lounge, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room, and a bedroom on the top floor.

"In fact, we were so impressed with the interior, we gave two prospective buyers a guided tour and they have now bought homes of their own at the development."

Barratt's part exchange option is available to people moving up to a larger property.

Mark Docherty, Barratt sales director, said: "We know that moving house can be fraught with difficulty, particularly if people are caught in a chain that breaks.

"Part exchange removes all the uncertainty, especially in today's economic climate. Just like trading in an old car for a new model, we effectively buy the customer's old home for cash, enabling them to relax without the worry and cost of selling their property."

Current availability at Meadowbrook includes two-bedroom coach houses and four and five-bedroom houses, with prices ranging from £194,995 to £424,995.

Four Marks offers a number of amenities - including nurseries, a church, post office, pub, restaurant and several shops. The village also has the best traditional fish and chip shop in the area.

The nearby picturesque town of Alton was once home to one of England's best loved writers, Jane Austen. Today, the town offers a delightful mix of historic buildings, shops and arcades, and it plays host to a number of markets and fairs throughout the year

For further details on homes at Meadowbrook, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk.