Fantastic options on townhouses at Equinox

Buyers looking for an affordable family house with flexible accommodation could find the home of their dreams at Equinox, Barratt’s highly successful development in Cheltenham.

“Our Orion townhouses are perfect for a growing family,” said Louise Ware, sales director for Barratt Bristol. “They come with a ground floor study that could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom – ideal for a teenager or an elderly relative.

“These townhouses have just been reduced from £239,995 to £230,000,” she continued. “Full value part exchange is available on selected plots for people who are moving up to a larger home.

“First-time buyers and key workers can take advantage of the new Home Buy Direct scheme, a government-backed initiative,” Louise added. “A buyer who qualifies for this scheme could buy an Orion townhouse for just £161,000.

“HomeBuy allows eligible buyers to purchase 100 per cent of a new property for just 70 per cent of the price and no deposit is required. Barratt matches the government’s funding to provide the 30 per cent equity loan. The buyer pays no interest on this loan for five years, and repays the loan on the sale of the property,” she continued.

“It’s not only first-time buyers and key workers who stand a chance of benefiting. People who have previously owned properties but are now unable to do so – for example, in cases where relationships have broken down – can also apply,” Louise concluded.

The Orion townhouse is set over three floors. The ground floor offers a hallway, downstairs cloakroom, study and open plan kitchen/diner. The first floor has an L-shaped lounge, bedroom and bathroom, while the second floor is devoted to an en-suite master bedroom with dressing area and a third bedroom. There is a garage and separate parking space outside.

Cheltenham has a wealth of shops, theatres, museums, cafes and wine-bars, as well as one of the liveliest music, literary and dance scenes in the south west. The annual Cheltenham Festival is a must for horse racing enthusiasts.

The development lies just 1.5 miles from Junction 11 of the M5 and there are regular services from Cheltenham train station to Swindon, Bristol and London.

For more information, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.