Live the high life with Redrow in Merthyr Tydfil

Homebuyers can broaden their horizons in more ways than one this weekend (April 5 & 6) as Redrow rolls out the red carpet for an open doors event. House hunters will receive VIP treatment at the Gelli Dawel development, in Merthyr Tydfil, as Redrow throws open the doors to a selection of homes, including the three-storey townhouses which offer buyers the option to use their extra living space in a number of ways.

The three-bedroom ‘Malham’ and ‘Lambourne’ and four-bedroom ‘Neale’ homes, will appeal to a wide-range of homebuyers from young professionals and downsizers, to larger families who need some extra space to spread out in.

One couple who are delighted with their new three-storey ‘Neale’ home are Paul Huk and Nicki Morgan. They fell in love at first sight with this Redrow house design, which is also available in Coed Castell.

“We love our new home. I didn’t get further into the house than the hallway before I knew it was the one for us.” says Paul. “Originally we were looking for a three-bedroom terrace; this is a more significant move up the property ladder than we had intended to make, but financially, it wasn’t a big leap at all.

Paul and Nicki, both 29, particularly like the extra space a third floor provides and the unique layout of the house, something that would benefit an array of buyers in today’s space-limited property market.

Paul said: “The house is great, from start to finish. We especially like having the lounge on the first floor and the extra floor is an amazing addition, the stairs certainly keep you healthy too! We’re using two of the bedrooms on the third floor as a guest room and a games room, where I can spend hours playing on my consoles. It really is perfect.”

Luly Brice, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South Wales), said: “Three-storey living is proving very popular because of the choice it offers. Many have used the opportunity of extra space to give teenagers and older children their own space and independence, which can be difficult to do in the traditional two-storey home.

“They also have all the other benefits that come with owning a brand new home such as improved energy efficiency, no costly renovations or upkeep and no need to worry about dealing with previous residents’ decorating disasters!”

With its master bedroom and en-suite in the cleverly converted roof space and two further bedrooms and a main bathroom on the first floor, the Lambourne offers plenty of living space options. Rooms not needed as bedrooms can double as home office space, a games room or maybe a gym and all this from only £163,995

The Malham features a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room, plus an ensuite to the master bedroom in addition to the main bathroom, all from £169,995. The Neale is available from £179,995 and there is also a selection of one-bedroom apartments starting at £115,995.

And for reservations up to and including May 4, 2008, to provide added comfort and reassurance to prospective homebuyers, award winning Redrow Homes has extended its ‘house price protection’ promise – helping to protect the value of its customers’ new homes for up to three years*.

It is one of the measures under the umbrella of ‘re:assure from Redrow’, which are all designed to give home buyers confidence and to help get them moving in the current housing market.

As well as helping to protect the value of their new home, Redrow’s ‘re:assure’ package includes measures to help people sell their current property at the best possible price, or could include help with the monthly mortgage repayments for the first year or two.

To find out more about the ‘open doors’ event at Gelli Dawel on April 5 and 6, between 10am and 5.30pm, or log on to Redrow.co.uk.

* If a customer sells their new Redrow property during the qualifying period and gets less than they paid, Redrow will refund the difference up to 10% of the purchase price paid and for a period of up to three years from the date of legal completion. House price protection is available at most Redrow developments, with the exception of its low-cost, first time buyer Debut product. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Offer valid on all properties reserved up to and including May 4th, 2008.