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Swindon property development boom is great for buyers

It’s an exciting time for the
development of Swindon with
the town seeing a huge increase
in the building of new homes in
recent years with thousands of new
properties that are earmarked for
the town.
Most recently, plans have been
given the go-ahead to create a
development of 147 flats and
293 houses as the second stage
of a development at a site near
Marlborough Lane.
Construction on the site, which
will include a mix of two, three
and four bedroomed homes, flats
and affordable housing, is set to
begin in the summer and the first
residents are set to move in next
spring.
Other developments around the
town include the ambitious 2,000
home Tadpole Gate project on a
179 hectare site to the north of
Swindon, near Blunsdon. Quality developments: some of the properties on sale at Tadpole Garden Village
Crest Nicholson, David Nicholson the Great Western Hospital. developers on these new projects for an absolutely luxurious
and Bovis Homes are among the But by far the largest of the and am proud that new house standard of living. Other developers
companies involved in the on-going all the new building projects builders such as Taylor Wimpey, put eco-credentials first, with solar
project. Building on a greenfield in Swindon is the New Eastern Redrow, Linden and Barratts are panels, triple glazing and more, to
site at the edge of Swindon, the Villages development - with a building their beautiful homes in build the houses of tomorrow.
development promises panoramic total site area of 724 hectares, it North Swindon. “We live in wonderfully exciting
views of where the Wiltshire Downs represents the largest of Swindon’s “For me, it’s about the differences times in Swindon, that really does
meet the Cotswolds. strategic growth areas. It will between the developments that have something for everyone.
Characterised by tree-lined comprise 8,000 homes, a new makes it so exciting, we are Downsizers looking for views
avenues, large front and rear district centre, and 40 hectares currently selling and working of rolling hills, first time buyers
gardens and generous on-plot of employment and associated closely with Hills Homes in looking for boutique hotel style en
parking; Tadpole Garden Village health, retail, education and leisure Blunsdon, which offers a cross mix suites and families wanting more
will also boast a local centre for its facilities which should be complete of homes. space, bigger gardens, room to just
community, retail and convenience by 2026. “Take the Tadpole Garden Village run – Swindon has it all – and the
facilities. One of Swindon’s leading estate development, with allotments, careers from blue chip companies
The site includes a primary school, agents Atwell Martin, has opened children’s play areas and acres of locally that make buying the ideal
play areas, pedestrian and cycle a new office in North Swindon in parkland that make the area such a home a reality.
networks, mature and managed response to the anticipated demand draw for families not only looking "Every day I see people making
hedgerows, ponds and resident- in the town as a dynamic and for a new home, but looking for the move from Reading, Newbury
only private allotments. exciting place to live. excellent quality of life. and the M4 corridor choosing value
Properties are also now available Chris Pomphrey, managing Smaller villages, with brownfield for money property that suits their
on the 890 home Badbury Park partner of Atwell Martin said: sites are seeing developments of commutes here in Swindon.”
development, built by developer “I am completely buzzing with just four or five houses that have Visit www.atwellmartin.co.uk
Redrow, between Coate Water and the opportunity to work with mind-blowingly good specifications today if you are thinking of moving.
When selling, it pays to make a good first impression

When it comes to selling a home If they can see that your home can the first 30 or 40 seconds so it is try and address this because it will
- it's worth bearing in mind that a offer that, they are more likely to important to create a good first only show up later in the surveys
little hard work can reap rewards. buy. impression with potential buyers." and potental buyers can then use
One of two directors of "Just get rid of those bits and Most house hunters like to see this to bargain the price down."
Carrington's Estate Agents Paul pieces that don't need to be there. a blank canvas so that they can Paul Nicholls and Keith Angell
Nicholls explained that if you spend In some cases, it might be worth imagine putting their own stamp have run Carringtons Estate Agents,
£1,000, it could add £10,000 to the putting some of your things into on the property. based on Swindon's Commercial
value of your home. storage." "Some people really like purple Road, for 11 years. In that time
Paul advises: "Some of these He added that as well as thinking - but most people would prefer to they have established a reputation
things are just common sense. The about the inside of your home, view a home where all the rooms as offering a personal, friendly
first thing I would say to people is kerbside appeal is also vitally are white or magnolia." and professional service to both
to de-clutter. The reason why most important. He also advised against hiding buyer and seller. Carringtons
people want to move is because the "Most people tend to make their anything. If you know something is can be contacted at www.
are looking for more living space. minds up about a property in wrong with your home, it is best to carringtonsswindon.co.uk
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