Less than a year after unveiling plans to build 13 brand new homes in a South Gloucestershire village north-east of Bristol, Cotswold Homes reports that more than half of the properties have been sold off-plan already.

The Richmond Grove scheme in Richmond Road, Mangotsfield has been designed by the Yate-based housebuilder to echo the external appearance of nearby old-established villas.

The ‘kerb appeal’ has proved to be a draw and when potential buyers have inspected the showhome many have been enthused by the innovative interior design and twenty-first century layout and facilities.

‘An unusual concept on the ground floor of each house has been acclaimed by purchasers,’ reports Terri Hayes-Pugh, Cotswold Homes’ sales and marketing director.

She explains: ‘We recognise the need for versatile accommodation so have planned the full-width room at the front of the house to be used as a spacious lounge or a family room.

‘In turn, the lounge on the first floor which, in some of the houses comes with a Juliet balcony and French doors, could easily become an additional bedroom if needed by a growing family or to meet the needs of changing lifestyles.’

Cotswold Homes’ no-hidden-extras policy, which has played a key role in attracting buyers at Richmond Grove, means that the purchase price includes the ‘big five’ fully-integrated appliances – oven, hob with a feature hood, fridge-freezer, washer-drier and integrated dishwasher – as well as several other features included at no extra cost.

Terri reports that visitors to the fully-furnished showhome are not just saying that they love the versatile approach but proving it by producing their cheque books and paying deposits.

Prices at Richmond Grove start at £349,000. For more details call 07989 581236 or 01242 248 975. Please note: Richmond Grove is now a completed development. For homes available to purchase please visit our Current Developments page.