Britons are ‘in-tertaining’

A recent survey has shown that 57% of paid-for entertainment happens within the home*, proving that Britons are ‘in-tertaining’.

This shift is resulting in properties with sociable living spaces becoming more popular, and savvy housebuilders, such as City & Country Group, who recently won two prestigious What House? Awards, have recognised this trend. The latest apartment to be released at The Galleries in Brentwood, 12 Kavanagh Court, has a 297 square foot living area, which is ideal for hosting parties.

Tim Sargeant, Chief Executive of City & Country Group, comments: “The onset of the recession and the rise in popularity of television programmes such as ‘Come Dine With Me’, has resulted in more people choosing to host evenings for friends and family at home. Finding the ideal entertaining space is now a much higher priority for buyers, and City & Country Group has responded to this by providing large open-plan living and dining areas, which are proving to be very popular.”

The beautiful two bedroom apartment at Kavanagh Court not only has a large and spacious living/dining area, it also has a wealth of period features. Most rooms incorporate outstanding vaulted, honey comb ceilings and the original three-quarter length windows, which overlook the award winning courtyard gardens. The apartment features high quality oak floorboards and striking curved walls. The kitchen has been specifically designed for the property and includes a combination of integrated stainless steel appliances. The bathroom incorporates crisp white Vitra sanitaryware, Eurobath chrome fittings and ceramic tiles.

The Galleries is a Grade II listed building and comprises a number of beautiful, red brick buildings, which have been carefully restored and converted into a collection of houses and apartments by City & Country Group’s team of highly skilled craftsmen and specialists. This beautiful development recently won the Gold Award for Best Development at the What House? Awards in November 2009.

The Galleries is located in Warley on the edge of Brentwood in Essex. Brentwood Railway Station has direct services into London Liverpool Street, with trains taking approximately 30 minutes**. Junction 28 of the M25 is a short drive away and Stansted Airport is less than 28 miles away***.

The price for 12 Kavanagh Court is £345,000. The on-site sales suite is open daily between 10am and 5pm. For further information, visit the-galleries.net.

* Abbey Survey October 2009
** National Rail
*** AA route planner