Top flight home for couple

Thu, Oct 11th 2007, 16:52

Air hostess Francesca Stone and sales executive Robert Deacon were delighted to find their rental budget would actually buy them their own new home at Redrow’s Porterhouse development.

The pair first visited the site, situated in the Three Bridges area of the town, when the lease ran out on their rented property

Hoping to find a replacement home to rent, the couple were thrilled to discover that they could actually afford to buy a contemporary property at the development, which is popular with young professionals.

“We were keen to buy our own home but we thought our budget would only enable us to rent,” said Robert, 25.

He added: “It is a perfect location, two minutes walk from the station and close to the motorway network, with a secure underground car park, so we really wanted to live here.  And it was great news to know we could afford to buy.”

The property has also brought the couple one step closer to their ambition of becoming landlords as they hope eventually to buy another home and rent out their existing apartment to staff at nearby Gatwick Airport.

Said Robert: “We know there will be a strong rental demand for the apartment from staff at the airport, so when we buy another home we will keep this as an investment.”
Paul Moran, sales director for Redrow Homes (Southern) said: “The apartments are very appealing to couples who want to own their own home and compare very favourably to renting.”

Porterhouse is a development of four contemporary buildings, featuring 87 chic one and two bedroom apartments.  The homes feature a fully integrated kitchen, a balcony or terrace and a parking space.

Only one property remains for sale so those wishing to join Robert and Francesca on the property ladder should hurry before it’s too late. The final price is £198,000 for a stunning one-bedroom apartment. 

Homebuyers can contact the sales consultant on 01293 532165 or visit the development which is open daily from 10am – 5.30pm.  Alternatively log on to www.redrow.co.uk/developments/view/5.