Press Releases: Commuters Lured By Affordable Family Homes

11th February 2005: South Wales Commuters Lured By Affordable Family Homes in Established Village Location

An exclusive development of 83 substantial family homes on the outskirts of Bridgend is luring purchasers back out from Swansea and Cardiff to enjoy a village lifestyle at a more affordable price, reports niche developer Rhys-Davies Homes.

The Parc Derllwyn development in the established village of Tondu, comprises mainly four and five bedroom executive houses priced from £230,000, over 50 per cent of which have already been sold.  Just a short distance from Bridgend, many of the new residents regularly commute the 22 miles to Cardiff or 23 miles to Swansea. Having already attracted a mixture of professionals, couples and families to the convenient village location, Rhys-Davies Homes predicts that this rare, yet sympathetic development will become an exclusive enclave of large low-maintenance homes for South Wales' new generation of city commuter.

Chris Hemming, Managing Director at Rhys-Davies said: Over the past five years the trend has been for city professionals to opt for houses close to, or within the heart of their employment city. But recently we have noticed increased demand for spacious new homes from would be commuters that are located outside of Swansea and Cardiff. Purchasers are still looking for the high quality, low maintenance specification they have come to expect with the latest tranche of luxury townhouses, but more and more people are bucking the trend for city living, making a conscious lifestyle decision to live in a village location and travel to their place of work.

In addition, today's reinvestment conscious purchasers are actively seeking newly built homes in areas that will always be in demand, even in a stabilising market. Tondu, on the outskirts of popular Bridgend, has outstanding transport links, including a nearby train station and proximity to the M4 and as such, is the type of location that is likely to continue to benefit from higher than average capital growth. 

Ranging from a spacious 1,291 sq ft to a substantial 1,861 sq ft, 43 of the highly specified detached homes have already been sold to locals and newcomers to the area who are equally attracted by the semi-rural location and proximity to shopping and schools. 

Chris Hemming added: The development itself will include a pre-school play area and landscaped public open space, which leads directly through to the woods and a purpose-laid community trail. Nearby attractions also include the Derllwyn Hill recreation area and Tondu Ironworks heritage centre, which has recently opened its visitor facilities.

Parc Derllwyn currently has a number of executive homes that are nearing build completion; these include the Ashton, Fladbury, Burford, Pershore and Stanway house types with four bedrooms and garaging, ranging from £230,000 to £270,000. Also available is the Broadway five-bedroom house type, which has a double garage and is priced at £290,000. As an incentive to buyers who are able to move swiftly, Rhys-Davies is offering a financial incentive equating to two per cent stamp duty paid on each home worth over £250,000.

At Junction 36 of the M4, only a few miles from Parc Derllwyn, future residents will be able to take advantage of the array of shopping and leisure facilities at the McArthur Glen retail centre which includes an Odeon Cinema, whilst a large Sainsbury supermarket is also located at the motorway junction. For family trips out, the picturesque coast is only 12 miles away. 

All Rhys-Davies homes benefit from a renowned specification; Kitchens are fully fitted with a choice of kitchen furniture and worktops in different styles and colours and come with appliances including a double gas oven, hob and canopy hood. A choice of wall tiling, flooring, a one and a half bowl size stainless steel sink and recessed down lighting provide the all-important finishing touches. 

All houses are sold with a carpets package included in the price as well as a feature fire surround in the living room. Bathrooms are fitted with classic white sanitaryware, complemented by a choice of wall tiles. All properties benefit from multiple power points and telephone sockets, whilst some house types also include fitted wardrobes. For peace of mind for residents, all homes are guaranteed for ten years under the NHBC scheme.

For further information on Parc Derllwyn, please visit the two fully furnished show homes located off Maesteg Road, Tondu between 2pm - 5pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Alternatively, to arrange an appointment to view please contact Gareth L Edwards Estate Agents on 01656 653274.