Less is more

Fri, Nov 24th 2006, 11:00

Understated and contemporary design for a younger audience has set the scene for a fabulous new show apartment in Chippenham.

The property at Redrow’s Fenway Park development has been dressed with young first time buyers in mind. 

The terrific potential of the apartments at the development has been shown off in this two-bedroom show apartment, thanks to stylish furniture and a host of special features designed to inspire potential purchasers.

Sandra Hughes, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South West) said: “The show apartment at Fenway Park is a lesson in ‘less is more’. Firstly, the designers have used a backdrop of simple, neutral cream colours to show off the accent colours of black and gold that appear in the furniture and the features. The result is a light and airy interior with a striking contemporary feel.

“Secondly, the design is aimed at younger first time buyers who want to make that first step onto the property ladder, which is highly appropriate as the apartments at Fenway Park are also very affordable.”

Prices at Fenway Park start at £131,995 for a single bedroom apartment and £140,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. All of the apartments have a dedicated parking space.
         
For those struggling to find an affordable home, one way of making the first step onto the property ladder easier is to share a mortgage with a friend and a recent survey  shows this is becoming increasingly common.

In research by HSBC, 93 per cent of potential first-time buyers said affordability is a problem and more than half said that they would consider buying a property with family or friends. The bank has experienced a 50% uplift in the number of people applying for its joint mortgages.

Sandra said: “It is often harder for young, single people to get onto the property ladder than for couples. Sharing the mortgage with a friend can make it easier to swallow.

“With similar sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms – one of them en-suite – the two-bedroom apartments at Fenway Park are the perfect properties to buy with a buddy.”

Those looking for their first swish pad will find the perfect location at Fenway Park. Situated on the outskirts of the historic market town, the development is only a short drive from the town centre. Chippenham itself is conveniently situated close to the M4 motorway enabling residents to commute to Bristol, Swindon or London.

As well as the apartments, Fenway Park also features a selection of three and four-bedroom houses, these are currently available from £201,995 to £259,995.

For more information about the apartments at Fenway Park, call the sales team on 01249 709 170 or visit the development open daily 10am to 5.30pm to view the new show apartment.