Praise for Barratt’s Beechwood show village

Barratt’s newest show village in the region, at Beechwood in Sacriston, has received praise galore from visitors who have already stepped through the doors of its five showhomes. The 2, 3 and 4 bedroom showhomes, some in 3-storey townhouse design, give a taste of the wide variety of both starter homes and family-sized properties which Barratt is selling on the development.

With interior design created by Gillian Keddy and exterior landscaping by Dave Haddock the showhomes are set to attract hundreds of visitors over the summer months.

The 2 bedroom Washington starter showhome uses brown and grey as its predominant colour schemes. The lounge combines brown, cream, bronze and red while the two double bedrooms are decorated one in French navy with green and brown stripes and the other in grey and cream. The kitchen looks stunning in silver, grey and chrome.

The 3 bedroom Palmerston showhome – another popular design with first-time buyers – has a mainly blue theme. The lounge is decorated in pale blue, black and beige while the two double bedrooms each use brown and blue to complete different effects. The single bedroom is a tasty fudge and lime combination while the kitchen contrasts honey units with slate grey worktops and plenty of glass and chrome.

The 3-storey Norbury showhome has a gorgeous colour scheme. The lounge is stunning in aubergine with hints of pink and brown while the 3 double bedrooms are striking. One is decorated in orange and blue, another in chocolate and lime with touches of deep red and the third in mustard and dark blue. The kitchen has pale wood units and contrasting black worktops.

Moving on to the two larger showhomes the 4 bedroom, 3-storey Woodcote is another property which uses shades of brown to create tonal effects. The lounge is in plum, blue and brown while two of the double bedrooms are in completely different shades of blue and brown. Another double bedroom combines mustard and brown while the single room is brown and grey. The kitchen looks striking with metallic grey surfaces contrasting with white units.

The Alderney, a 4 bedroom design, is the largest of the showhomes combining natural shades of khaki, pale green and beige in the lounge to create a very relaxing effect. The fitted kitchen and family room follow this theme with pale wood units contrasting with strong dark wood worktops and flooring in a very natural environment. Two of the double bedrooms are dressed in aqua, brown and green. A lightning change away from the natural looks come in the two remaining bedrooms, one decorated in orange and blue, the other in cerise pink and blue.

Situated just three miles from Durham city centre and set in a well-established community, Beechwood is proving popular with homebuyers looking for a property not too far from the beaten track.

The development is open daily from 11am to 6pm daily.

Alternatively, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk for more information.