Christmas has arrived early on two new residential developments taking shape in South Gloucestershire where brand new showhomes with a seasonal flavour will soon be open for viewing.

But there is more than just a Christmas celebration in the air at Yate-based housebuilder Cotswold Homes which announced this week that more than 20 new homes built on its new developments in Chipping Sodbury and Tytherington have been sold – even before the on-site showhomes have opened for viewing.

‘Some lucky purchasers were forward thinking enough to buy off-plan, rather than wait-and-see, so now they will be spending Christmas in their fabulous new homes with their families enjoying the versatile accommodation on offer,’ reports Cotswold Homes’ sales and marketing director Terri Hayes-Pugh.

She says that, all too often, buyers err on the side of caution and then miss out on the opportunities to buy the best plots and make their own selections on some of the finishes.

‘A benefit of our on-site marketing suites is that we can help people buy off-plan and explain the benefits to them face-to- face,’ she explains.

The new homes in Cotswold Homes’ latest developments – Florence Gardens in a leafy enclave off Trinity Lane in Chipping Sodbury, The Paddocks in the centre of the village of Tytherington and Richmond Grove in Mangotsfield – have proved to be so popular that the company already is taking reservations on the next phase of the developments.

Features of the new homes – depending on house-type and location – may include: a spacious hallway leading to a kitchen/dining suite with a separate utility room; a dual-aspect lounge with French doors opening on to the garden for alfresco living; a ground floor study or playroom, and bedrooms which include a master bedroom with wardrobes and an ensuite.

‘With an all-inclusive specification like ours you could be forgiven for thinking every day is Christmas!’ says Terri.

‘Not only have we “created the dream” for buyers but, by assisting them with our GameChanger package and the Government’s Help-to-Buy scheme*, we can help to make their dreams become realities.’

For an invitation to view the new showhomes call 07990 501351 for The Paddocks and 07741 260938 for Florence Gardens. Alternatively call Milburys on 01454 417336.

For information about Richmond Grove call 07989 581236.

Plans, prices and full details of the schemes are available in Cotswold Homes’ nearby marketing suites. They are in Duck Street for The Paddocks (SatNav GL12 8QS), at The Ridings off Wickwar Road for Florence Gardens (SatNav BS37 6GA) and in Richmond Road for Richmond Grove (SatNav BS16 9AN).

*For advice on the Help-to-Buy scheme (Terms and conditions apply) visit www.helptobuy.gov.uk and on Cotswold Homes’ GameChanger package – which includes an allowance towards Stamp Duty – go to www.cotswoldhomes.co.uk