Abbotts Wood proves popular with downsizers

David Wilson Homes’ Abbotts Wood development in Winchester is proving popular with buyers looking to downsize to a more conveniently sized home.

Retired midwife Catherine Greenwood had been renting nearby but fell in love with the leafy Abbotts Wood development and purchased a two bedroom apartment.

“My health dictated that stairs could no longer be a part of my lifestyle at home so an apartment was a suitable option,” explained Catherine. “I was already renting a new build apartment nearby, so the modern interior of the homes at Abbotts Wood appealed to me.”

Catherine’s spacious two bedroom apartment offers generous living with an en-suite to the master bedroom.

David Wilson Homes’ sales director Mark Docherty said: “As people’s lifestyles change, so do their housing needs. Catherine’s the perfect example of how she has altered the type of home she lives in to benefit. She also now doesn’t need to worry about the maintenance of a garden and can socialise with other residents at Abbotts Wood.”

Abbotts Wood currently has one and two bedroom apartments starting at £186,000 and three and four bedroom houses with prices starting at £346,995.

“Our last remaining homes enjoy a fabulous location in a woodland setting but they are close to the city centre,” Mark continued. “As the railway station is just a 10-minute walk away, they are also perfect for people who commute to London and other cities in the south.”

Winchester is an ancient and vibrant city nestling on the edge of the South Downs. In addition to quaint shopping streets and fine architecture, local attractions include a magnificent 11th century cathedral and the Great Hall, which houses King Arthur's Round Table.

Winchester train station offers regular services to the capital, and the M3 and M27 provide transport links to Basingstoke, Southampton, the New Forest and the Dorset coast.

For further information on the last remaining homes at Abbotts Wood, please visit the sales office in Winton Close, open from 11am to 6pm Thursday to Monday.