Colourful new homes provide a cheerful change
For many homebuyers the aesthetics of a new home can be just as important as the location.
One couple chose their new home at Crest Nicholson’s Claridge Park development in Middleton South near Milton Keynes because of its colourful, eye-catching appearance, as well as the convenient location and great value for money the properties offer.
Simon Patterson (31) and his girlfriend Helen Hornsby (31) had been renting for five years while waiting for the perfect time to buy their first home together. Having saved enough for a deposit they felt that homes at Claridge Park offered them good value for money so they bought a two bedroom apartment at the development.
Simon comments: “We were looking to buy our first home so we could stop wasting money on rent but were keen to stay in the local area to be close to friends, family and work. We found the homes at Claridge Park really attractive, particularly the colourful blue timber cladding - it makes the homes seem so cheerful and welcoming, almost like being by the sea. A real bonus is the fact that the apartments have balconies and large windows which makes them feel more spacious, light and gives us a bit of private outdoor space of our own.”
Claridge Park comprises a range of beautifully designed one and two bedroom apartments, perfect for first time buyers, couples and downsizers, as well as more traditional two, three and four bedroom mews-style houses, ideal for those with larger space requirements and families.
Properties at the development have been rated ‘Excellent’ by the EcoHomes independent system rating for domestic properties and offer eco-friendly features such as Biomass boilers, which can help to reduce energy bills for homeowners. Homes also incorporate a timber panel system to its walls, which as well as being sourced from sustainable forests, and almost carbon neutral to produce, the highly insulated and robust panels will also help to reduce energy bills.
Simon continues: “We found the sales staff at Claridge Park the most friendly and approachable of all the sites we had visited. As first time buyers this made a real difference to us and we welcomed the support and information that was offered. We couldn’t have got on the property ladder without their help and advice.”
Tracey Brady, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson South comments: “Eye catching properties such as those on offer at Claridge Park with their attractive blue facades provide a real splash of colour and are proving really popular with buyers who don’t want to opt for traditional red brick properties. Colourful homes like these tend to be found in seaside areas, little streets and exclusive areas, so are making an unusual mark in the Milton Keynes area.”
Milton Keynes, half-way between London and the Midlands, boasts some of the best strategic transport links in the country and is therefore an ideal choice for commuters. Claridge Park is within easy reach of both the M1 and M6, as well as Milton Keynes Central railway station, from where travellers can be in London in under 40 minutes and Birmingham in less than an hour.
Prices at Claridge Park start from just £132,950 for a one bedroom apartment and £159,950 for a two bedroom apartment.
For more information visit crestnicholson.com/ClaridgePark.
