At ages 49 and 60 respectively, Denise and Philip decided it was time for a change. They were ready to embrace a new chapter in their lives, and with two daughters still in secondary schools in Hertford, the timing seemed just right for a fresh start.
Upon their search for new builds in Hertford, Denise and Philip came across our Limsi Grove development. Once there, they discovered our Osmore housetype, which is a stunning four-bedroom detached showhome with a family bathroom and two en-suites. Its spacious layout, abundance of natural light, and modern amenities were everything the family had hoped for and more.
Denise is thrilled with her new home, she said: “We wanted to buy a new build home in Hertford as our previous home of 21 years had been lived in before and needed a lot of maintenance which took up a lot of our free time.
“We didn’t plan on purchasing the showhome but it really took us by surprise and when we seen how well the property was laid out and just how stunning the interior design was, we were quickly sold on the property.”
When asked what’s their favourite part of their new home, Denise said: “We just love the light and spacious feel of the property. The space in the bedrooms, kitchen, and sitting room impressed us. We especially like the kitchen as this is where we spend a lot of our time together as a family and it’s also a great entertaining space for our guests."
“The home feels very bright and airy thanks to the large windows, both up and downstairs, and thanks to the bi-fold doors in the kitchen and sitting room."
“Overall, the showhome was very well presented, it was certainly an influential factor for us.”
When asked if the energy efficiency of a new build home was also a contributing factor in their purchasing process, Denise said: “Yes, definitely. The house has great insulation, and the smart thermostat is such an amazing application, something we didn’t have in our previous home.”
In addition to their new home’s many features, Denise and Philip have been particularly pleased with the convenience of having a home charging point installed.
“We also have an electric vehicle charging station at home which saves us having to find EV charging stations in Hertford. Its also very practical as we drive a lot between work and taking the girls to school so it's really handy to have it at our disposal.”
When Denise and Philip were first viewing the development, they noticed billboards promoting our Part Exchange service and decided to enquire about it.
Denise added: “We asked the sales team about Part Exchange and once they explained it,the service to us, we jumped at the opportunity.”
Part Exchange is a service that we provide where we purchase a prospective buyer’s existing property to allow them to move chain-free into their new home.
This means buyers have a guaranteed cash buyer and their move is not at risk of the problems or delays that come with being part of a chain. Legal completion dates will be the same and there is no need to pay agent fees, Home Report, or survey costs. Once a buyer’s new home is finished, all they have to do is move in their furniture.
Denise continued: “It took a few weeks to set it all up but after a week of viewings, our previous home was very quickly sold.
“In the past, we had been let down by private buyers who wanted to re-enter negotiations at the final hurdle but if Part Exchange had been available back then we would have definitely used it.”
She said: “We would highly recommend Cala’s Part Exchange service to anyone looking to move stress-free and is having trouble selling their home, the whole process was so smooth and low-risk.”
Whether you're interested in our newly built homes or looking for a more sustainable lifestyle with a personal electric vehicle charging station, our developments offer numerous advantages. And if you’re considering selling your current home, our Part Exchange service could be the perfect solution.
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