Homes that grow with the family at New Meridian Village
Explore Living, the residential property arm of global construction company Laing O’Rourke has taken an innovative approach to housing design with the inclusion of ‘flexible space’ in the loft area of a select number of three-bedroom Albany houses at its Ramsgate development, New Meridian Village. The space is ideal for growing families that will need the extra room in the future, but do not necessarily need it now.
Initially blocked off, this flexible space provides buyers with a large blank canvas to tailor their home to the changing needs of their family when ready. The large loft area could easily be transformed into an extra bedroom with ensuite, a play / hobbies room or an additional living area.
The Albany houses at New Meridian Village are spread over three floors featuring a high specification living area and kitchen on the ground floor with three bedrooms on the first floor. Buyers can then extend the staircase up to the flexible space on the second floor to create an additional room.
The houses boast a range of intelligent and innovative features including solid concrete floors and staircases to help eliminate squeaking floorboards and to provide improved sound insulation. The living areas feature pre-wiring for Sky+, provision for wall mounted televisions with kitchens boasting an ergonomic design including high-performance integrated appliances and concealed pull-up power outlets to maximise usable work surface space.
John Inglis, Sales and Marketing Director of Explore Living comments: “We chose to keep the loft space free and ready to convert for future use as it provides buyers with room to grow as their family grows. The flexible space has more than enough room for a range of uses whether it is an office for parents, playroom for the kids or a spare bedroom. New Meridian Village has proved to be a popular development with families and now we are offering even more choice giving buyers the chance to really personalise their house.
“These houses are a fantastic opportunity for young families and first time buyers because not only can they tailor their house to their individual needs, but the change in stamp duty threshold and the introduction of our shared equity ‘Route 85’ scheme makes these homes exceptional value for money.”
Award-winning New Meridian Village was created with families in mind including the specially designed ‘Home Zones’ where roads are laid out in such a way that discourages speeding and excessive traffic. The development’s innovative layout also creates a safer, greener and altogether better environment for children and adults alike, as well as encouraging a strong sense of community between home owners.
Through ‘Route 85’, eligible first time buyers at New Meridian Village can purchase a brand new home and benefit from a 15 per cent, interest-free loan with the option of repaying the loan within 10 years or when the property is sold. Buyers only need a five per cent deposit and can reserve their dream first home for just £1,000, however some terms and conditions do apply and Route 85 is subject to availability.
New Meridian Village is located a few minutes from Ramsgate town centre and the high street whilst the seafront, sports centre, and impressive marina are just a short distance away. Ramsgate railway station is only a short distance from the development and provides the direct high speed service to London St Pancras in only 76 minutes.
Prices for the three-bedroom Albany houses are £199,995. For more information, visit: exploreliving.co.uk
