An unexpected property purchase
When Scot MacPherson (31) decided it was time to move up the property ladder he chose to relocate to Hampshire; while this would be a long way from his home in Wigan, it would be handy for travel to London and Europe, and somewhere different to discover. When it came to finding the right house, Scot thought he didn’t want to buy a newly built property, but he was soon to change his mind.
Scot explains: “I was looking for something light and funky and didn’t think a big housebuilder would have anything to suit. However, when I drove through Overton and came across Greenfields I was very pleasantly surprised.”
Greenfields, a new development by David Wilson Homes, is located in a peaceful setting on the edge of Overton village, with beautiful views over the River Test to fields and woodland.
Scot first visited the scheme in December and just a week later he purchased a four-bedroom ‘Ashe’ house, a style that recently won an Evening Standard New Homes property award. He says: “This is a good-looking house, both inside and out. The room layout is superb, there’s loads of space, it’s contemporary and it’s energy efficient thanks to some great eco-friendly features.
“Since I’m lucky enough to work from home, I’m able to enjoy the house all day long. I love to run and the surrounding countryside offers plenty of good routes. I’m also a keen photographer and the views from my new house make a perfect photograph.
“In terms of location, Greenfields is ideal. Overton train station is less than a mile away and I can be in London in around an hour. I can also travel to Europe in a matter of hours with great road links to Heathrow and Gatwick via the M3 and M25.”
The three and four-bedroom houses at Greenfields all achieve the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Ecohomes ‘Very Good’ standard; this assessment process balances environmental performance with the need for a high quality of life and a safe and healthy internal environment.
‘Green’ features include a two-storey solar space conservatory, solar heating panels and a rainwater recycling system. Low energy lighting is used, with dedicated fittings throughout. Solar water heating systems are installed in all homes along with high-efficiency space-saving heating. The houses also have passive stack ventilation systems to kitchens, bathrooms and en suites with the air naturally drawn upwards; creating a healthy environment and saving on electricity.
All domestic water outlets are fitted with flow restrictors. All tap outlets are aerated; this gives the user a feeling of ‘softness’ and reduces the tap’s flow rate without appearing to do so. Showers are low-flow (nine litres per minute or less) and WC cisterns have a dual 2.5 and 4 litre flush. Rainwater harvesting units at each house supply rainwater to the WCs, washing machines and external taps (for car washing and gardening).
The properties are constructed with materials sourced from responsible suppliers, such as timber from well-managed sustainable forests. The majority of homes are south-facing to maximise solar power and reduce the need to use the boilers, and so lowering emissions.
Prices for homes currently available at Greenfields in Foxdown, Overton, Basingstoke, RG25 3JF, start at £323,995 for a three-bedroom house and £379,000 for a four-bedroom house. The Evening Standard New Homes award-winning Ashe four-bedroom showhome along with a three-bedroom showhome is available to view at the sales and marketing suite from Thursday to Monday, from 10.30am to 5.30pm.
To find out more, visit greenfields-overton.co.uk.
