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Lavender Rise Axbridge, Somerset
Blackmore Meadows Stalbridge, Dorset
This month FTB goes on the hunt with Rebecka and Ollie Woodhall who are relocating to the South West and seeking a home with two or more bedrooms with good links to Exeter
A range of spacious four bedroom homes is available through shared ownership at this development on the edge of Stalbridge. The Bovis Homes properties sit on the edge of the small but bustling town and within easy reach of Sherborne and Sturminster Newton. The interiors of the homes have been nished beautifully and feature plenty of natural light, via the French doors in the kitchen/dining space. There’s a separate lounge, while upstairs you’ll nd the main bedroom with en suite, bathroom and three more well-proportion bedrooms, one with an en suite.
Somerset’s smallest town, Axbridge, is home to this new collection of maisonettes and family houses, perfect for rst time buyers. The Bellway development includes a range of house types, with one bedroom maisonettes and three bedroom houses available through shared ownership. All have been created with energy ef ciency in mind. Historic Axbridge has plenty of amenities and opportunities for outdoor activities, while the stunning city of Bath, for fantastic shopping and world-famous architecture, is a 20-minute drive.
PROFILE
Names Rebecka Woodall, 37, Ollie Woodhall, 42 Occupations IT Support Manager, Customer Services Manager Maximum budget £250,000 Requirements A home with two or more bedrooms in the South West of England, with good links to Exeter and a range of local amenities and entertainment within easy reach
What they wanted…
We are seeking a new home in the South West, but we’re undecided as to exactly whereabouts. We de nitely need some help with that decision! We’re currently located just outside Reading, where we have been for a few years. After lots of holidays in the South West – and after both gaining work-from-home contracts – we’ve decided we’re ready to escape to the country! I have family in Exeter, so it would be ideal to be within a 30-minute drive. We’re both adventurous types who love outdoor sports and exploring, so we want to be somewhere that offers that in abundance. We also love driving to the coast and trying things like sur ng, so we’d love to be closer to some good beaches. We’re used to being close to shops, so we’d like to keep that convenience. Good cafes and options for eating out close by would be great; and we’d like at least two bedrooms to make home working easier.”
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*Based on a 50% share of the full market value of £190,000
*Based on a 50% share of the full market value of £450,000
What they thought…
This is such a pretty part of the country, with so much green space and beautiful little villages. Stalbridge is lovely, and nearby Sturminster Newton has some stunning sights. So we know there would always be new and interesting places to explore. The properties at Blackmore Meadows are also really nicely designed. We love the period-inspired styling, which is de nitely our cup of tea. And there’s so much space, too; perhaps a good place to start a family in the future – who knows.”
Axbridge looks really lovely, and would be such a huge change to what we’re used to. The development is an attractive one and it’s so exciting that we’d be able to afford a house here. We just love the style of the semi-detached homes, and know we’d make the most of all that space – such a big change from our one bedroom apartment. This is a great location in terms of enjoying all aspects of life. Bath is close by, as well as good beaches – Weston Super Mare is only a 25-minute drive away too.”
14 First Time Buyer October/November 2024
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