It's official - three-storey owners living the 'high life' in Anniesland

Tue, Aug 5th 2008, 11:15

With modern three-storey living on the rise in places such as Redrow’s popular Route 1 West in Anniesland, Glasgow, the award winning builder decided to investigate the reasons - with uplifting results.

Redrow commissioned a survey of 1,000 customers living in both two and three-storey homes. And the results were firmly stacked in the favour of height.

Among the findings were that almost two thirds of three-storey converts would rather keep their extra floor than move into a two-storey home.
Although most of the three-storey buyers didn’t specifically look for a home with three floors, the choice clearly paid off – as over two thirds of people questioned have found the extra floor useful, with most buyers using it for extra bedrooms.

The three-storey townhouse has always had a place in history, especially in Georgian and Victorian times, but modern versions of this traditional favourite have become increasingly common throughout the UK as government planning guidelines promote the need for developers to be economic with their land – which means utilising upward, instead of outward space. And modern life has also had an impact on the type of housing we need; families are now often less conventional, with a range of different social dynamics in existence, such as step-families.

Diana Newton, sales director of Redrow Homes (Scotland) explains the appeal: “We’ve always known the advantages three-storey homes can offer, but hearing the reasons directly from our own customers – those who are actually experiencing it for themselves - confirms this for us.

“Whilst three-storey living was popular back in Victorian times, living spread over three floors today is a contemporary solution to modern day life, and we’ve found that buyers at all stages of the property ladder appreciate its appeal – from young families right through to ‘empty nesters’.” 

Buyers also highlighted many reasons why three-storey property is now coveted, including an increased level of privacy offered by first floor living areas as well as the fact that it gives home owners the option to be creative and flexible with their internal layout.

Those who have bought a three-storey home from Redrow have used their extra floor space in various ways. Many have used the opportunity to give teenagers and older children their own space and independence, which can be difficult to do in the traditional two-storey home. And people who work from home have also benefited, as a home office can be tucked away on the top floor, separating ‘home’ and ‘work’ lives.

So for those looking to ‘move up in the world’ with an impressive three-storey home, Redrow’s Route 1 West development in Anniesland, Glasgow would be ideal.

Perfectly placed close to the lively atmosphere of Glasgow’s West End, Route 1 West comprises a range of spacious three and four-bedroom townhouses.

One thing that both two and three-storey owners agreed on in the survey was the value for money this property design offers, with the majority of each group believing that three-storey buyers get more for their money.
At Route 1 West a three-bedroom townhouse can be snapped up from £275,000 while, in an exclusive deal, the stunning former show home, complete with furniture and four bedrooms, has been reduced from £325,000 to £299,995.

For further information about the available townhouses at Route 1 West call 0845 676 0517 or visit www.redrow.co.uk/developments /view/84.