Downton homes are in demand

A new homes venture in Wiltshire has continued to enjoy unprecedented success in 2011, selling 10 homes since the start of the year and four in March alone.
Redrow Homes has seen sales at The Glades, in the quaint village of Downton, take off during the past three months and there are now just 18 homes remaining.
With generous layouts and plenty of outdoor space, the large four and five-bedroom properties at The Glades have attracted buyers from the Wilshire area and further afield.
It seems the superb rural location is the key to success, but homebuyers have also been impressed by the fact that the homes are all specifically designed to be energy efficient and low maintenance.
The new homes are well placed for an easy drive to Salisbury, in around seven minutes, as well as the towns and cities of Southampton, Bournemouth and Poole; yet offer close proximity to the peace, tranquillity and natural beauty of the New Forest National Park.
And for those who regularly travel to the capital, train journey times of under an hour and a half from Salisbury to London are an added attraction.
Kathryn Armstrong, sales coordinator for Redrow Homes (South West), said: “The Glades enjoys a lovely country lane location and this has evidently struck a chord with discerning homebuyers. It’s just a short drive to the edge of the tranquil New Forest and there’s an excellent sense of community in the area, which is a further selling point.”
“The homes are built to an exacting standard; perfect for families who want to relax together or spread out in their own space and the ideal place to entertain friends and family.”
With its flexible and spacious layout, the large five-bedroom ‘Ash’ home at The Glades is a must-see property for those looking to move to this superb location.
It has all the features you would expect from an executive family home, including a large open plan kitchen/dining room, cloaks/laundry room, separate study/family room, large formal lounge, a grand master bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
But there’s a valuable ‘hidden extra’ to this £479,995 home. The ‘Ash’ allows its owners to strike the perfect balance between work and family life with the added feature of a separate home office or leisure space above the garage. Built for convenience the over-garage space has its own access, cloakroom and kitchenette.
Other luxury properties are available currently priced from £299,999.
For more information visit the development and Ash show home, log on to: redrow.co.uk