It's show time at Birling Grange

House-hunters can take inspiration from a stunning new showhome now open at Taylor Wimpey’s Birling Grange development in West Malling, Kent.

Expert interior designers have decked out the three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Gunnersby’ with the latest styles in decor, furnishings, fittings and accessories, giving visitors the chance to experience just what can be achieved using a brand new Birling Grange home as a blank canvas.

Marie-Claire Travis, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Our gorgeous new ‘Gunnersby’ showhome has been a big hit since its opening earlier this month.

“Boasting an elegant colour scheme of white, silver and grey complemented by hints of turquoise and lime, with stylish furnishings and some striking features that are guaranteed to impress, it really is a must-see for property-seekers.”

The centrepiece of the ‘Gunnersby’ is its spacious lounge/dining room leading through to a semi-open plan fitted kitchen with French doors to the private rear garden, while the ground floor is completed by a handy guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway.

Upstairs, the landing leads to a large master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a main bathroom, and a garage plus additional parking can be found outside.

The ‘Gunnersby’ is just one of a selection of highly desirable house designs now available under the fabulous First Time Buyers’ Initiative (FTBI), which lets qualifying purchasers with a household income less than £60,000 secure selected homes with a mortgage from as little as 50% of the price.

Through Taylor Wimpey and Government HomeBuy Agent Moat, the Homes and Communities Agency provides up to 50% of the price of FTBI properties, with nothing to pay on this share for three years after purchase.

Following the initial three-year period, an annual fee of 1% of the funding amount is payable, rising to a maximum annual fee of 3% after six years.

Under FTBI, a two-bedroom ‘Woodburn’ apartment priced £186,995 is available with a mortgage from just £93,498, while three-bedroom houses from £244,995 are available from as little as £122,498.

Alongside the homes available with FTBI, an impressive choice of stylish two-bedroom coach houses and apartments through to magnificent five-bedroom detached houses is available at Birling Grange, with prices ranging from only £184,995 to £399,995.

Alternative homebuyer incentives are also available on selected properties at the development, including help with deposits for first-time buyers and, for those with a home to sell, assistance with finding a purchaser. Incentives can be tailored to customers’ individual circumstances and are subject to availability, with further information available from the Sales Executive.

Purchasers who reserve early at Birling Grange can add detail and value to their new home by choosing from Taylor Wimpey’s stylish range of interior Options, including carpets, flooring, tiles, lighting and kitchen worktops, units and appliances – all of which will be expertly fitted before their move.

Enjoying a delightful, semi-rural location on the outskirts of West Malling, Birling Grange is being developed on the former Leybourne Grange manor house and hospital and will comprise a combination of houses and apartments, community and leisure facilities – all surrounded by some 140 acres of public open space.

In time, the development will also enjoy a good selection of local amenities, including a community centre, a convenience store, a school and a health centre.

Local facilities already within easy reach include infant and junior schools, shops and pubs, while nearby Aylesford is home to a wider choice of shopping and schools for youngsters of all ages.

For commuters, West Malling railway station is just over a mile from the development and provides regular services to London Victoria. Maidstone is only seven miles away by road, while quick links to the M20 put central London within an hour’s car journey.

To view the ‘Gunnersby’ showhome, visit the development located off London Road, West Malling, and open seven days a week from 10.30am and 5.30pm.