Considering a move to a new build, five-bedroom home but needing some inspiration on the best way to utilise the space? Look no further than our latest blog on how to unlock your new home’s full potential.
Benefits of five-bedroom homes
Our modern lifestyles demand adaptable spaces that allow us to live our best lives; whether you’re a busy family, a career-focused couple seeking somewhere bigger for your hobbies and interests or empty nesters looking to ‘rightsize’ into an energy-efficient new build home.
A bedroom is more than just a place to sleep – it’s a sanctuary. But it can also be an office, a gym, a cinema, a dressing room and so much more…
Across many of our developments, you’ll find a variety of five-bedroom homes, perfect for flexible and modern living, allowing your home to grow and adapt with you.
Each home offers a blank canvas of spaces that, with a little imagination, can offer a wealth of living possibilities, it’s just one of the benefits of buying a new build home.
With five bedrooms, you can easily reimagine the layout to suit your lifestyle, effectively turning a five-bedroom home into a two-bedroom home with five reception rooms. This flexibility allows you to customise your living space to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Five ways to unlock your new home’s potential
Whether you are a sports fanatic or a culture vulture, making your home reflect who you are is key to unlocking its full potential. Here are five ways to do just that:
- A sporty pair: Imagine starting your day with a stimulating workout or unwinding with evening yoga sessions, all within the comfort of your home. A five-bedroom home provides ample space to create a dedicated area to focus on your health and wellness, right at home. Whether you dream of a home gym packed with the latest equipment or a serene yoga studio with plenty of natural light, the possibilities are endless.
- Page-turners: For those who crave a quiet space to unwind with a good book, our bedrooms can easily be transformed into a snug, library and study space. Picture a cosy reading nook, plus a sleek, modern office where you can work from home in peace. The additional bedrooms and reception rooms in our detached houses ensure you have all the space you need to focus and relax. Create an environment that fosters productivity and tranquility, making curling up with a good book a pleasure.
- The social butterflies: If entertaining is your passion, imagine transforming one of the extra rooms into a home cocktail or coffee bar, or even a home cinema, while still having more rooms upstairs to create a more private snug. Host movie nights with friends or enjoy a drink in your own stylish, private bar. The generous layout of Cala’s detached homes allows you to create the ultimate entertainment space, perfect for gatherings and socialising, yet with plenty of space for relaxed evenings alone. Whether it's a cosy movie night for two or a lively party with
friends, your home is there to make it happen. - Connoisseur collectors: If you’re the sort of people who have a shared passion for travelling and collecting, wouldn’t it be great to have your own space at home to showcase your finest pieces? Whether you’re a collector of art and antiques or maybe you have more esoteric tastes, there is always plenty of space to display your interests. With ample wall and floor space, the possibilities are endless.
- The at-home hobbyists: Sometimes the biggest and best endeavours start out as a back room venture or a cottage industry. If you love getting hands-on in areas like crafting and creating, then you’ll enjoy having the space you need to let your passions flow. Create an at-home art studio or design a creativity zone, with ample storage for craft materials and boundless natural light so you can really get into the detail of whatever you’re creating.
Spotlight on five-bed housetypes
1. The Crichton (1,817 sq.ft.)
Designed with 21st century living in mind, this home has ample space for relaxation and recreation. Its thoughtful design means the home is filled with light and flexible living spaces. It features a large, open-plan kitchen, dining and family area at the rear of the home, a separate lounge, a cloakroom, vestibule and hall and an integral garage. Whilst upstairs, you’ll find four double bedrooms, two with en-suites, and a fifth bedroom/study and a family bathroom.
2. The Darroch (1,961 sq.ft)
This housetype boasts luxurious finishes and a versatile floor plan, ideal for creating your dream home environment. The Darroch offers the perfect blend of elegance and functionality, making it a standout choice for discerning buyers.
With an open-plan kitchen and family/dining area with bi-fold doors out to the garden plus a separate lounge, the Darroch is ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll discover four bedrooms, two en-suites and a fifth bedroom, which can be used however best suits you.
3. The Lewis (2384 sq.ft)
With five spacious bedrooms, this housetype is ideal for those looking for a wealth of space to suit all your needs and your lifestyle. At the heart of the home, you’ll find the open-plan kitchen and family area plus a separate lounge and a separate dining room, which many buyers choose to transform into another lounge or a children’s playroom – the choice is yours.
Upstairs, five bedrooms are all fitted with bi-fold wardrobes and two of the bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms. Not to mention a downstairs WC, plenty of storage, a family bathroom upstairs, utility room and garage – the Lewis has it all.
A Lewis purchaser said: "The finish in the house is great. The storage in the Lewis is great. The room sizes are good for a new build home and there aren't many things you have to add as an extra. A lot of things come as standard, and it's the finishing touches and the customer care we've been given from not only the sales team, but the site."
We understand the desire to wake up in a spacious, modern, detached home that offers unparalleled flexibility, and with so many options on how to best utilise your extra bedrooms, the world is your oyster.
You can discover a collection of five-bedroom homes to suit all types of buyers across our developments.
Explore our homes for sale in the UK or visit our showhome page to find five-bedroom showhomes near you.
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