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Ikea’s First Boklok Housing Development In The UK
In the first couple of hours, dozens of people interested in securing a home on the UK’s first BoKlok housing development, visited IKEA’s Gateshead store to apply for the much sought after properties.
They obtained information about the different homes on offer and the application form that could qualify them to acquire a BoKlok property at St James Village in Gateshead.
Once the application forms are submitted, BoKlok will begin the process of allocating the homes, which will involve interviewing people who meet the necessary criteria,
Read more about : Building Services, North East England
A Renaissance In House Design From Potton Homes
Potton Homes the leading self-build company, have unveiled the first of six exciting house designs from their new Renaissance collection, created to capture the imagination of self builders and developers throughout the UK.
The Renaissance collection, was inspired by the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement, and as such, epitomises the quality, beauty and craftsmanship of the late Victorian era.
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Potton’s unique Ruskin Show Home cleverly marries a traditional exterior with a contemporary interior design:
It is a 2,300 sq ft four bedroom house, which externally boasts an impressive Gothic style window clad in beautiful bricks and roof tiles; inside, the floor plans have been designed to include all the conveniences of a modern day lifestyle.
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The Ruskin Show House is the star attraction at BuildStore’s new 67,000 sq ft Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon and was built in just 12 weeks.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Property
BoKlok Homes Are Set To Launch In The UK
An exciting new concept in housing – BoKlok, is now coming to the UK; It aims to provide space-saving, functional and high quality housing at a price that enables as many people as possible to afford a comfortable home!
BoKlok, which was pioneered in Scandinavia by furniture giant Ikea and construction firm Skanska, is a partnership between property company Live Smart @ Home and Ikea.
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The first BoKlok site in the UK will be in Gateshead at St James Village, subject to planning approval. Work will commence in the late spring 2007, with the first marketing of BoKlok flats anticipated in the autumn; Over 90 flats and houses will be constructed on the St James site.
The Scandinavian-style timber framed properties, will primarily be aimed at households earning between £15,000 and £35,000 a year and will be sold on an outright sale or shared ownership basis.
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Tudor Cottage in the Cotswolds
Tudor Cottage is a 17th Century Grade II listed Cotswold stone house in the historic market town of Burford.
The property has five bedrooms and an integral garage. Beneath its Cotswold Stone roof, there are stone mullioned windows, and the house is adorned with roses and wisteria.
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Sylvan Lea Edinburgh Apartments
This is Sylvan Lea, 14 luxury two and three bedroom apartments inspired by the design of an 18th Century grain mill, and created by Westpoint Homes.
Sylvan Lea enjoys an enviable waterfront location in Edinburgh’s Colinton Village conservation area. Many apartments have balconies overlooking the water of Leith – ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine after a stressful day in Scotland’s capital.
Read more about : Southern Scotland