A modern home with space for American style

Homebuyer Julie Bond had almost given up hope of finding a home spacious for herself and 15-year-old son, Alex – and for her large American furniture. But on visiting George Wimpey’s sought-after Fern Hill development in Farnborough, her quest came to a happy end.

Julie had moved to the United States in 2000, and on returning to the UK her furniture was put into storage while she looked for the right property. It is only now, with the purchase of her brand new house, that she has been able to unpack properly and make a new home for herself and Alex.

“After many disappointing visits to the normal size of British home, my expectations of what I could afford made me think that my American furniture would have to be sold,” explains Julie (50).

“Then, quite by chance one evening, I browsed the new properties close to where I was staying in Farnborough and found the homes at Fern Hill had the space I was looking for – and in some ways resembled my American home, with the same light and airy feel. The rooms are also sizeable and I had no difficulty in housing my treasured furniture, which holds a lot of special memories.

“My past experience of new homes had made me think they were small – but George Wimpey certainly doesn’t build small! This is my dream home and will be for many years to come.”

Julie, a registered dental nurse, benefited from an interest-free shared equity loan from George Wimpey to help her purchase her four-bedroom ‘Saffron’ housetype.

House-hunters can also enjoy savings on their choice of home at Fern Hill – but only a handful of opportunities are left to purchase at this popular development.

The detached ‘Clover’ with four double bedrooms, for example, is now available from just £344,995 with stamp duty paid, and features a spacious kitchen with breakfast area, a separate formal dining room, a living room with attractive bay window, and an integral garage with a handy internal door to the entrance hallway – making it easy to juggle young children and shopping when returning home.

Upstairs, the ‘Clover’ has en-suite facilities to two of the bedrooms in addition to a main bathroom, and outside there is a private garden.

A choice of three-bedroom houses with master suites and private gardens is also available at Fern Hill, starting at £249,995.

All of the new homes enjoy a high standard specification including gas central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

Farnborough’s rich history goes back to Anglo Saxon times, with its name derived from an ancient settlement called Ferneberga – which means Fern Hill.

Today it is a lively town with every modern amenity, including three shopping centres, a swimming pool and a host of sports facilities, in addition to Farnborough’s internationally renowned air show.

Farnborough Station is within two miles of the new homes, with regular trains to Waterloo in around 40 minutes. Commuters will also appreciate that the M3, providing quick links to London and Southampton, is under 15 minutes away.

Closer still, the new Farnborough Business Park and the Southwood Business Park offer a wealth of employment opportunities within a mile of Fern Hill.

To find out more, visit the Sales Centre off Chavasse Way, Farnborough, and open every day from 10am to 5pm.

Information on George Wimpey South West Thames developments across the region is available online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.