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EXQUISITE NEW HOMES

HEART OF
THE HOME

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME
INSPIRING KITCHENS

TOP HOUSEHOLD
ACCESSORIES

STYLISH ADDITIONS TO
MAKE YOUR HOME COMPLETE

HELPING DREAMS
BECOME REALITY

FIND THE PURCHASE SCHEME THAT
WORKS BEST FOR YOU

A CULINARY MOVING EXCLUSIVELY FOR
MASTERCLASS MADE EASY
ISSUE 04
BAKE OFF WINNER OUR GUIDE TO HELP
NADIYA TALKS ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY
HER LOVE OF FOOD RUN SMOOTHLY





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Welcome
T here’s nothing quite like moving into a brand new extras included as standard. Turn to page nine to find out
home. Built to suit a modern lifestyle and with about the new shiny appliances in the kitchen and the extra
everything fresh, bright and clean, a new home built-in storage space you get with a new Bovis Home.
provides you with a blank canvas which you can
truly make your own. Once you’ve got the keys to your new home, if you’re
looking to decorate in eye-catching style, we have
If you’re reading this, then chances are you’re thinking about collaborated with one of Bovis Homes’ interior designers,
moving house – which is great news as this issue is packed Claude Hooper, to illustrate the fantastic use of wall murals on
with everything you need to know about buying a brand page 43. Also from page 13 to 19, Next, have kindly showcased
new property. With information about purchase assistance some of their latest home accessories for your living room,
schemes, moving house tips and interior design ideas, you’ll bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen.
be ahead of the game when you come to buy your new home.
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We offer you a wealth of information to help you make Charlotte
that dream move and with beautiful show homes in over 100
prime locations across the country, you won’t be short of
options. Find out more about our locations and show homes
from page 58.

New homes can offer real advantages over older properties,
and with Bovis Homes you can get so much more, with added

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09BOVIS HOMES GIVE YOU MORE 20SPOTLIGHT ON CAMBRIDGE 29CUSTOMER STORIES
Lots more included in the price, so World famous colleges, tranquil Revealing stories from
you can simply move in rivers and historic market places customers who are living the dream

10KITCHENS MAKE A HOME 22THERE IS NO STOPPING 35A HELPING HAND
A beautiful kitchen is undoubtedly the NADIYA Buying your home is easier than
heart of your new home How to cook like a Bake Off winner ever with a little extra help from Bovis Homes

13TOP HOME ACCESSORIES 26SPOTLIGHT ON BRISTOL 38SPOTLIGHT ON DEVON
Next Home have inspired Places to visit, shopping or just Breath-taking coastlines, historical
ideas to personalise your property taking in the history. Bristol has it all monuments and attractions for everyone

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43WAYS WITH WALLS 51COMMUNITY NEWS 91MOVING HOUSE TIPS
Something different on your bedroom From climbing mountains to building Easy to move guide will help your
wall makes it feel very special homes that change our lives day run smoothly

46FLOORS THAT WOW 56SPOTLIGHT ON CHESHIRE 92PREPARING YOUR GARDEN
Luxury vinyl flooring that makes One of the best locations in the FOR WINTER
your new home stand out from the crowd country, with a wealth of places to enjoy Looking after our garden wildlife can be so
rewarding
48SPOTLIGHT ON THE COTSWOLDS 58SHOW HOMES
There is nowhere more beautiful With a choice of homes across the 95BOVIS HOMES LOCATIONS
than these chocolate box villages country, we have something for everyone Looking for the perfect location?
We can show you where to look

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A brand new home is just not the same without shiny new appliances in the kitchen
and we all need the extra storage space that comes from built-in wardrobes.

Unlike many housebuilders, Bovis Homes include a great deal more in the price so you can
simply move in and enjoy your surroundings without paying for expensive extras.

ENVIABLE EN SUITES

Most Bovis Homes feature an en suite shower
or bathroom to the master bedroom with
Porcelanosa tiling to floor and walls, while the
larger family homes often include more than
one additional en suite. Long queues for the
bathroom will be a thing of the past!

AMPLE STORAGE SPACE

Adequate storage can sometimes be a
problem, but with built-in wardrobes provided
to most master bedrooms and often to further
bedrooms in a number of larger properties,
there should be no excuse for accumulating
clutter in a new Bovis Home!

CRAFTED KITCHENS

Each kitchen is designed to maximise the
space available and provide a practical layout.
Featuring both contemporary and traditional
door designs, as well as contrasting work
surfaces all included in the price, each Bovis
Homes kitchen can be selected (subject to
stage of construction) to suit your tastes.

ADDED EXTRAS AS STANDARD

A Bovis Home will include superb extra features
in your new kitchen too, all included within
the price. A stainless steel cooker and hob,
integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher and maybe
even a washer-dryer could help complete the
look. The use of these items will depend on the
space available and individual development, so
please check with your sales advisor.

TAKE THE TOUR

Bovis Homes are continuously reviewing
their properties to ensure they provide
contemporary, quality new homes for their
customers. You can take a first-hand look at
the quality of design and build by going on a
virtual tour of one of their homes at
www.bovishomes.co.uk. A number of house
types are featured – from apartments to large
family homes – so why not take a look before
making an appointment to visit the location of
your choice?

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HOW A WELL-DESIGNED
KITCHEN MAKES A HOME

T hey say that a new house is sold
on the kitchen, and whilst you will
undoubtedly be thinking of the
rest of the house, it is the kitchen that is
the beating heart of every family home.

Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes,
colours and finishes but a well-designed
kitchen is what really helps to make a
house a home. The kitchen needs to
be practical, whilst still reflecting your
personal style and lifestyle. That’s why
each Bovis Home has a kitchen that is
designed to make the most of the space.

You won’t find it difficult to create your
ideal kitchen, to suit your needs and your
lifestyle, and it’s the little design touches
that can make all the difference.

Purchasing off plan means that you
have the opportunity to choose your own
fixtures and fittings, as well as adding all
the little touches that give your home the
personal touch. You will be pleasantly

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KITCHEN - HEART OF THE HOME

surprised as to how much is included
within your new kitchen at no extra cost.

Bovis Homes standard specification
includes Woodbury White and
Anthracite, both of which will give an on-
trend finish in the kitchen, but for those
who want to add a bit more, there are
various upgrades to choose from, such as
Cranbrook Ivory and Sage, which gives a
stunning muted painted-effect finish to
your kitchen. So whether you want a high
gloss, matt textured or country shaker
style of kitchen; then there is plenty to
choose from.

Don’t underestimate the power
of storage. Maximise the amount of
cabinets you use, as it’s vital to get as
much storage space as you can to hide
everything away. A clean worktop will
offer an uncluttered look, and when
incorporated with the latest must-have
look of open-plan living, it combines
practicality with style.

So what makes a kitchen so special?
We spend so much time in this room,
whether it’s preparing meals for the
family, entertaining or simply just relaxing
at the end of the day. And a well thought
out kitchen makes all the difference.
Whether you are a keen cook and want
the latest must-have gadgets, or you just
want a protein shake after the gym, your
kitchen provides a living space used by
the whole of the family and is the heart
of your home.

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LUXURYLOUNGES

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SPOTLIGHT ON...
CAMBRIDGESHIRE

B ovis Homes’ unique Paragon
development in Great Kneighton
brings a modern twist to a county
renowned for its world-famous colleges,
museums and historic market places.

The development, in a sought-after
location near Trumpington, has an
appealing blend of stylish, modern and
individually designed properties ranging
from apartments ideal for those moving
onto the property ladder, to larger six-
bedroom detached family homes, perfect
for those needing that little extra space.

The bespoke range of properties do
not appear anywhere else in the country
and they’ve got some fantastic features
such as roof gardens, Juliet balconies and
photovoltaic panels which make these
stylish homes individual and modern.

“These sustainable, energy-efficient
homes have all the hallmarks of traditional
quality and contemporary style that you
would expect with a Bovis Home – but

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with a twist,” says Annette Hurst, Eastern Sales and Marketing Director at Bovis PUNTING ON THE CAM
Homes. “We’ve got some really stunning homes here, with a spacious open plan
feel. Buyers have been really impressed with the homes and are keen to seize this Punting is a must when the sun is shining
opportunity to become part of the Paragon story.” in Cambridge. College Backs, a one mile
section of the river Cam, is ideal and
The homes are designed for today’s lifestyle and with Bovis Homes’ special one the most beautiful lengths of river
specifications all inclusive specifications, appliances such as the hob, cooker, in England. Highlights include some of
dishwasher and fridge-freezer are all included within the price, meaning buyers Cambridge’s finest buildings such as
are getting more for their money. King’s College Chapel, the Wren Library
and the Bridge of Sigh, all set against
“The show homes at Paragon are stunning and well worth a visit. The house a backdrop of extensive lawns and
styles are so unique, it gives home seekers the chance to get a feel for the attractive gardens.
design and they’re sure to love it.” wwwpunitngincambridge.com

Not far from Paragon are two other Bovis Homes developments, Drovers
Way in Waterbeach and Morris Gardens in Soham. Close to the Cambridgeshire
countryside, these locations have been popular with home seekers looking
to move to a bustling community. With a choice of two, three, four and five
bedroom homes, buyers should find just what they are looking for.
For more information about developments in Cambridgeshire, go to
www.bovishomes.co.uk

CORPUS CHRISTI

One of the ancient colleges of the
University of Cambridge, Corpus Christi
was founded in 1352 by the Guilds of
Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin
Mary. It bears the distinction of being the
only college of Oxford and Cambridge
founded by citizens themselves. The
College recently celebrated 650 years of
commitment to teaching and research,
carried out on the site of its original
foundation at the heart of medieval
Cambridge.
www.corpus.cam.ac.uk

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There’s no stopping

Nadiya

By Ella Walker

CELEBRITY CHEF

I“ don’t do fat-free, sugar-free, gluten- on and just be yourself’, and that’s what Most impressively perhaps, this is the
free, because that means flavour- I do - I’m only ever myself.” woman who made Mary Berry cry on
free, and I like flavour,” states Nadiya national television. “No one’s ever done
Hussain happily. The Luton-born mum-of-three, who that, but I have!” she beams, laughing.
Of course, we already know this; you wed husband Abdal in an arranged “I can’t believe she cried.”
don’t go and win Great British Bake marriage when she was 19, struggles to
Off by presenting judges Mary Berry get her shopping done these days without Nadiya, who now lives in Milton
and Paul Hollywood with cakes made being accosted by affectionate fans. Keynes, still talks to her Bake Off alumni
using chia seed egg substitutes - and almost every day (“We’ve got a group
arguably, no one has won in as much “That’s what it comes with,” she says chat... usually for gossip”), and regularly
style as Nadiya. of the attention. “Everybody I meet is sees Mary, while she often turns to Paul in
“I love chips and I like carbs and I like always really positive and somewhere in times of bread-related need: “I’ll ask him
to fry things every now and again - and the sentence there’s always, ‘We’re really advice on a sourdough that’s gone horribly
I like green things, but it has to be with proud of you’, and for people I don’t wrong and he’ll help me. It’s not bad being
something that’s going to fill a hole,” know to say they’re proud of me, that’s friends with the best baker ever.”
she says, warming to her theme. “I’m a big deal.”
all for being healthy, but ‘clean eating’
is not something I can ever see myself
getting into, because I’m a cook and
I love eating. I’m never going to start
making green shakes and doing bone
broth - unless it’s got pasta and been
turned into a minestrone, no, I won’t be
eating it.”

“WHEN IT COMES TO
CAKE, I LOVE MAKING IT
BECAUSE MY KIDS AND
MY HUSBAND LOVE IT”

Characteristically frank and open,
Nadiya beat fellow bakers Tamal Ray
and Ian Cumming in the BBC’s 2015 Bake
Off final, thanks to a combination of
pure charm, fantastic facial expressions
(“I didn’t know my face did that by the
way,” she admits with a laugh), and
a knack for inventive bakes that sent
saliva ducts up and down the country
into overdrive.

A year on, she’s celebrating
the launch of her first cook book,
Nadiya’s Kitchen (“My fourth baby”),
has made the Queen’s 90th birthday
cake, and has her own TV show - the
brilliantly titled The Chronicles Of
Nadiya - exploring her Bangladeshi
food heritage.

“I don’t know,” says the 31-year-old,
when asked why people so instinctively
warmed to her, during Bake Off and
since. “I don’t even get it! Maybe
because I just rattle on, talking to
anyone like I’ve known them forever.

“The one thing my husband said when
I went on was, ‘You don’t want to go on
there and not be yourself. You’re not an
actress, you’re not a showman, just go

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Weirdly though, she might be the CELEBRITY CHEF
queen of Bake Off, but she’s not overly
fussed by cake itself. IF YOU’D LIKE TO COOK LIKE A BAKE OFF WINNER
YOURSELF, TRY THIS RECIPE FROM NADIYA’S KITCHEN...
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I
love confectionery,” says Nadiya, who :: COD AND CLEMENTINE
goes giddy over marshmallows and
boiled sweets. “But when it comes to (Serves 2)
cake, I love making it because my kids
and my husband love it, but I very rarely INGREDIENTS 1tsp ground cumin
go for a full slice.” 2 clementines, peel only, sliced
5 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 clementine
She prefers savoury to sweet, but 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 300g cod fillets
explains: “My family, they’re all into 1/2 onion, diced A large handful of coriander,
savoury cooking, but I’m the only one 1tbsp tomato puree finely chopped
that bakes - I’m the only one that can 1tsp fine sea salt Basmati rice, to serve
give them that pleasure, so I’m not 200ml water
willing to give that up!” 1/2tsp turmeric
1tsp paprika
Some things have changed, though.
“The biggest thing that’s changed
is me,” muses Nadiya. “Before winning
Bake Off, I’d lost my confidence.
When you’ve got children, I felt like I
was always just their mum - although
I loved being a housewife, it was
consuming me slightly, in a sense that
it was all I was doing.
“My love of writing and books - I was
losing a little bit of everything. I stopped
wearing high heels because I was a mum
and I’d stopped using public transport
because I was too afraid of going on
with a buggy and it not fitting, or - God
forbid - if I couldn’t dismantle the thing
and everybody would watch me.
“The stupidest things would consume
me; I’d become afraid of everything,”
she remembers. “But the old Nadiya isn’t
about to reappear any time soon, no, no,
no, I like this me.”

So do we, Nadiya, so do we.

METHOD • Add the clementine peel and cook

• Heat the oil in a medium pan over for 10 minutes, until the peel is soft

a medium heat. Once hot, add the and almost falling apart.
crushed garlic and diced onion. Turn
the heat down and cook gently until • Use a potato masher to mash
the onions are soft.
all the peel - breaking it up will
• Add the tomato puree, salt and
intensify the flavour.
water. Cook for a further five
minutes over a low heat. • Add the fish, cover and cook for

• Now add the turmeric, paprika and 10 minutes over a low heat.

cumin, and cook gently for another • Squeeze in the clementine juice.
five minutes. Keep adding small
amounts of water if it starts to catch Once the fish is cooked, take the
on the bottom.
pan off the heat and sprinkle over

the chopped coriander.

• This dish is best eaten with hot

basmati rice.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...
BRISTOL

W ork at the biggest new homes
development seen in Bristol for
over two decades is half way
through its build programme and is now
home to over 1,000 residents.

What was once 200 acres of disused
Filton airfield, has been transformed into
a new thriving community with green
open spaces, local facilities and stunning
views across Bristol.

Charlton Hayes will eventually bring
a total of 2,200 new homes to the
area, leisure facilities and 67,500m2 of
business and retail space.

“There is a real community spirit
developing at Charlton Hayes,” explains
Wayne Bennett, South West Sales and
Marketing Director for Bovis Homes.
“To be part of an up-and-coming area
is exciting and residents here have the
opportunity to help shape the future of
the town.”

With a range of local amenities
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and more on the way, Charlton Hayes can provide residents with all their AT-BRISTOL SCIENCE CENTRE
shopping needs, but further retail therapy can be found only minutes away at
Cribbs Causeway, a nearby shopping mall that attracts visitors from all across With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to
the region. explore, live shows and a planetarium, At-
Bristol is one of the UK’s biggest and most
Charlton Hayes is well linked to the South West, London and Wales, with exciting interactive science centres and
the M4 and M5 situated close by, providing easy access for traveling further family friendly museums. Get star struck in
afield. the planetarium, become an animator for
the day or take part in real experiments,
“If you are a first-time buyer, looking to move up the property ladder or to challenges and activities in Live Lab.
downsize, you’re likely to find what you are looking for at Charlton Hayes,” Voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by
continues Wayne. “The homes here range from two-bedroom apartments to Bristol Tourism and Hospitality, At-Bristol
four-bedroom three-storey houses. brings science vividly to life.
www.at-bristol.org.uk
“Built to traditional standards, a Bovis Home includes so much more than
many other house builders. What others consider as extra, we provide as
standard. For example the oven, washing machine and fridge-freezer are
included within the price of a Bovis Home, which means you are getting so
much more for your money.”
To find out more about Charlton Hayes and the homes available visit
www.bovishomes.co.uk

CRIBBS CAUSEWAY

With over 150 stores in The Mall and the
Retail Park, you’re spoilt for choice when
it comes to shopping. Find your favourite
stores, great cafes and restaurants, and
all the facilities you need under one roof.
With extended opening times seven days
a week, The Mall is the perfect place to
indulge in some revitalising retail therapy.
Plus all the home, sport, electrical and
leisure stores you want are just a short
walk away at the Retail Park, making it
easy to find everything you want in one
shopping trip.
www.mallcribbs.com

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CUSTOMER STORIES

CUSTOMER STORIES

From first-time buyers to existing homeowners, Bovis Homes are renowned for helping people secure
their dream property. It would seem their customers agree, as we reveal some inspiring stories from
buyers who are starting new lives in their brand new homes.

DARREN SPRINGS PROPOSAL SHOCK
ON FIRST VISIT TO NEW FLITWICK HOME

A couple from Bedfordshire are celebrating a new home and an engagement
after a very grand proposal – with a little help from Bovis Homes.

Darren Custance and Amy propose to Amy and to do it in the master bedroom where, delighted for the happy
Jones first made contact with at their new home,” explained on a floor scattered with rose couple, and their story just
Bovis Homes sales advisor Marc. “He had been planning petals, Darren dropped to demonstrates that a house is
Marc Pearson last year, it for some time but wanted to one knee and popped the much more than just bricks
looking for a new home at wait until they could share the question. Without hesitation, and mortar. We look forward
Froghall Fields in Flitwick. moment in their new home. We Amy said yes. to seeing them start this
were very happy to help make next chapter of their lives at
The couple reserved a four- this a reality and arranged for “It was an amazing Froghall Fields.”
bed ‘Canterbury’ house type the couple to visit when their moment, I didn’t suspect a
when one became available house was nearing completion. thing and I’m so excited to Darren and Amy moved
off-plan, and with their new We gave Darren prior access to start this next chapter of our into Froghall Fields to start
home nearing completion, the property to prepare and we lives in our brand new home,” their new life together in the
they arranged to visit the site all waited nervously, hoping that said Amy. “We’d like to thank summer.
to see the house for the first Amy didn’t suspect anything!” Bovis Homes for their help in
time. It was then that Darren making the proposal come To find out more about
hatched his plan to propose. On the day, the plan went true and we can’t wait to Froghall Fields, go to
without a hitch. The couple move in.” www.bovishomes.co.uk/new-
“Darren called us in advance toured their new home, ending homes-at-flitwick/flitwick/
to explain that he wanted to Marc added: “We’re

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Dean and Josette Moss and their 17-month old son, Henry, had settled
into their new home just a few months after reserving.

The couple became they first saw it. “It was looked at.” the benefit of the Help
homeowners when they beautiful. The proportions Looking to buy in to Buy Equity scheme,
moved into the Montpellier were excellent and just what which meant we could
II at Longford Park in we wanted.” Bicester, where they were buy a house which was in
Oxfordshire with the overall renting, Dean and Josette accordance with our wage,
process taking just a few The four-bedroom family looked at other homes but without having to
months from reserving to home has a fitted kitchen and couldn’t find anything worry about finding a large
moving in. and integrated appliances, which they liked, but when deposit.
with French doors out they visited the Longford
“I never thought we’d to the garden in the Park location the home “Bovis Homes have been
move in so quickly. The sitting room and a master ticked all the boxes. fantastic from start to finish.
Sales team were great and bedroom with an en-suite There were a few snagging
were on hand to answer and fitted wardrobes. “We looked at issues, which we expected
all of our questions,” said other house builder from a new home, but
Dean. “They helped to “Josette loves the open developments, but they were resolved quickly
speed up the process and plan kitchen and dining something which really and the site manager was
were doing a lot of chasing area, and the home is attracted me to Bovis excellent. We’re really
to make sure we were in on safe with a good layout Homes was the build quality happy here and looking
time.” for Henry. We were also which certainly seemed forward to being here for
really impressed with the superior,” says Dean. many years to come!”
The couple, who were bedrooms, which were all a
previously renting, fell in really good size compared “We were closer to
love with the home when to previous homes we had Josette’s work, and as
first time buyers we had

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TELFORD COUPLE DRAWN TO THEIR PERFECT HOME!

Dreams became reality when Angela Proctor and Richard Humpherson
walked into Oakford Grange hunting for their first home.

Telford was the ideal and that’s exactly what we the garages are at the back mortgage. There is no interest
location for the couple: good have here. People are really of the houses so you feel that to pay on the equity loan for
transport links with the West taken aback when they come you aren’t going to have loads the first five years and it must
Midlands for Angela’s job as through the door and they of cars around. Everything’s be repaid after 25 years, or
a NVQ assessor and in close see how big and wide and neatly tucked away.” earlier if the home is sold.
proximity to Richard’s work spacious it is. We love it.”
in south Staffordshire. But as After discussions with the The icing on the cake was
they entered the new Bovis Angela is full of praise for Sales team and exploring their that the Bovis Homes team
Homes location they were still Bovis Homes sales advisor options, Richard and Angela pulled out all the stops to
undecided about whether to Tracy Groom and independent used the Government’s Help make sure that Angela and
go for a project or a new-build. financial advisor Jay Foster to Buy Equity scheme to get Richard could move into their
who helped them through the the home they’d set their new home in time for Angela’s
Richard had sketched out buying process. hearts on. birthday.
their dream downstairs layout
on the back of an envelope – “I really can’t sing Tracy’s “It was just so easy because “Tracy knew it was my
and his drawing turned out to praises enough,” she says. of the way they explained it,” birthday and they got us in just
be exactly what they found “She knew that we were first- says Angela. “They didn’t put beforehand,” Angela says. “I
when they were shown The time buyers, and so did Jay, any pressure on us. It was all was absolutely over the moon.
Southwold house type at the and they literally started from done in a very advisory way Tracy and Roy the site manager
Oakford Grange development. the beginning and explained and not as a hard sell. There made it really enjoyable. It was
it all. They made it so easy. was none of that. It was all just seamless. I couldn’t wait to
“He had literally drawn the It was brilliant. very much about answering get here and it felt like home
layout of this house. It was our questions and letting us right from the word go.”
unbelievable,” says Angela. “It’s not a massive decide what we wanted to do.”
“We do like to entertain at development but it’s big For more information
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all to flow out into the back to some green space: there’s the Government contributing www.bovishomes.co.uk
garden as well, because a pool at the top of the road, up to 20% of the cost of the
we do love al fresco dining; and it’s very quiet and well property as an equity loan
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WHAT IS IT? WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
The Help to Buy scheme was announced in the 2013 Spring If you are interested in the Help to Buy scheme, which is
Budget and includes a shared equity package aimed at getting available now, you will need to get in contact with a participating
first-time buyers and existing homeowners on and up the property housebuilder, such as Bovis Homes, or your local HomeBuy agent,
ladder. Available to purchasers of new-build properties to the who will be your first point of contact.
value of £600,000, the buyer only needs a 5% deposit, and
receives an equity loan from the Government of up to 20%. There THE SMALL PRINT
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sell your home. You must repay the same percentage of the
HOW DOES IT WORK? proceeds of the sale to the Government as the initial equity loan
Ideal for those struggling to raise large deposits for a new home, (e.g if you received a 20% loan, you will need to pay back 20% of
the 5% deposit requirement and the 20% equity loan of Help to the proceeds of the sale).
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is interest-free for the first five years and can be repaid once your loan is not paid back within this time, the interest will rise to
mortgage is paid off or upon the sale of your home. 1.75% and continue to rise annually by Retail Price Index (RPI)
inflation plus 1%.

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Choose the easier, more cost-effective and stressful. And with Smooth We’ll take the trouble out of moving - and property ladder, why spend time
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WHAT IS IT? a solicitor, should you require WHAT IS IT? WHAT DO I DO?
Smooth Move helps you to sell one, to help carry out the legal Home Exchange is a stress- Have a look on the Bovis Homes
your current property if you are side of the sale. busting scheme from Bovis website and find a house that
looking to buy a Bovis Home. Homes that makes moving house you like. Then get in touch to find
The idea is to get you moved WHAT DO I DO? easier than it has ever been before. out if the property is eligible for
into your new place as soon as Simply select a new Bovis Not only could you save time, you Home Exchange. Usually it takes
possible and makes the process Home, register with the could also save money. There are two weeks for Bovis Homes to
so much easier. All estate agent Smooth Move service and no buyers that might drop out and make an offer on your current
fees are paid for by Bovis they will do the rest. A £500 no one can snap up the house you property after you have chosen
Homes when you move in so deposit is required when you have set your heart on. But that’s a new home. Once you have
you can save up to 2% of your sign up to the scheme, which not all because having no estate agreed the offer a full survey is
property value. will be refundable against the agent fees to pay means you can carried out on your property.
reservation and purchase price save thousands of pounds on your
HOW DOES IT WORK? of your new home. purchase - up to 2% of the home’s THE SMALL PRINT
Using the service couldn’t be value plus VAT. The property you are selling
easier. At least two local estate THE SMALL PRINT should be worth no more than
agents will value your current The Smooth Move scheme is only HOW DOES IT WORK? 75% of the value of the new Bovis
property and Bovis Homes will available on certain plots and First of all, you choose your Home you wish to purchase. A
suggest a selling price. Bovis may not be used alongside any dream Bovis Home. Next, two deposit of £500 (of which £250
Homes will deal directly with other promotions. or more estate agents will visit is non-refundable) will be taken
the agents for the duration of your current home and agree on upon reservation, and will be
the process to save you the Terms and conditions apply, a reasonable price that reflects included in the price of your new
hassle. Once a buyer is found asks sales advisors for more current market value. If the property. Another £250 will be
the company will recommend information. property is suitable then Bovis required for legal completion of
Homes will buy your house at the transaction and is returned
“Simply select a new Bovis Home, register the agreed price and you can after 14 days provided that the
with the Smooth Move service and they will move into your new Bovis Home property you are selling is in
do the rest” as soon as it is ready. adequate condition.

SCHEMES FOR THE ARMED FORCES

Helping members of the Armed Forces to own a home with assistance from Bovis Homes, the Government
and the Ministry of Defence. The ‘All Inclusive’ Discount Scheme has been developed to not only minimise the
potential financial outlay of buying a home, but some of the hassle and hidden costs that go along with it.

The ‘All Inclusive’ Discount Scheme is specifically designed to help individuals to buy a brand new home as easily and affordably as
possible. It’s simple. If you are a serving member of the UK Armed Forces or active reservist, the scheme will give you a discount of
£500 for every £25,000 you spend on a brand new Bovis Home. Not only this, but we’ll provide curtains and carpet at no extra cost
and £500 towards your legal fees.

THE ALL INCLUSIVE DISCOUNT SCHEME in the price as standard. So that’s the hob, oven, fridge-freezer,
washing machine* and dishwasher* sorted too.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

• A price discount of £500 for every £25,000 you spend on a When this 'all inclusive' package is combined with the
Bovis Home. This equates to 2% of the list price. Government Help to Buy - Equity Loan and the Forces Help to
• All curtains, carpets and flooring included. This means you Buy initiatives, in what Bovis Homes is calling Trinity, it provides
won’t need to worry about measuring up, just bring your the ultimate home buying assistance for members of the Armed
furniture! Forces.
• Bovis Homes will also contribute £500 towards your legal costs
(when you use one of our referred independent solicitors). Please note: these schemes can also be used separately and
• As well as all of this, with the Bovis Homes specification you get Forces Help to Buy is only available to Regular Armed Forces.
built-in kitchen appliances (from Hotpoint and Indesit) included *Subject to house type

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SPOTLIGHT ON...
DEVON

With golden beaches, bustling towns
and stunning countryside, Devon has
something for everyone. There are
new Bovis Homes being built across the
county; from the north which boasts some
of the best beaches in the world to the
historic Jurassic coastline in the south, so
you can find the location perfect for you.

New houses are being built in towns
including Braunton, Axminster, Teignmouth,
Bovey Tracey and Seaton and Bovis Homes
is also creating new communities such as
Cranbrook.

Situated to the east of Exeter, over the
past four years 1,000 new homes have been
built in Cranbrook and with green open
spaces, community facilities, employment
land and now a direct railway line to Exeter
and London the development has had no
problem attracting new residents.

The vibrant new community has already
come together to create a real sense of
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organisations have been established, including football and netball clubs, a Scout EXETER RACECOURSE
Group, yoga, dodgeball, a community market and even a recycling-based craft
group. Horse racing has been part of Exeter’s
heritage since the middle of the 17th
And as the town progresses, so does its facilities. St Martin’s Primary School century, one of many racecourses created
was one of the first amenities to open in the town, but as part of the second due to Charles II’s love of the sport,
phase, the new Cranbrook Education Campus was built, which includes a second and is one of the oldest in the country.
primary school, a secondary school and leisure facilities. A multi-purpose Exeter Racecourse is a thoroughbred
community building, the Younghayes Centre, was also built back in 2012 to house horse racing venue located near the city.
doctor’s surgeries, police, town council offices and a community development Locally it is known as Haldon Racecourse
worker. It is also used for sport, a meeting centre and a crèche. Cementing the because of its location on top of the
sense of community even further, an independently-run café recently opened its Haldon Hills.
doors and a new family pub is on the horizon.

Everything currently in Cranbrook was planned before anyone lived there, but
residents now have the opportunity to help shape its next phase. With so much
going on and so many ideas, it appears as if it’s going to be an exciting one!

Bovis Homes’ recent phase, Turnstone Rise, offers a selection of properties,
from two-bedroom starter homes to four-bedroom family houses, so you too
could be part of the Cranbrook community.
To find out more about Cranbrook and other locations in Devon visit
www.bovishomes.co.uk

BARNFIELD THEATRE

Exeter Barnfield Theatre is a purpose-
built theatre located in the heart of
Exeter’s city centre. The building itself
dates from 1890, when it was the home
of the Exeter Literary Society, and has
been variously occupied by the GPO, Civil
Defence, the Tax Office and the Exeter
Little Theatre Company. Now completely
independent and run by a charity, today
the theatre plays host to a wide variety
of shows, conferences, Mother & Toddler
groups, theatre schools and great music.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

WAYS WITH WALLS

M urals in our show homes are always
a talking point and are loved by
children and adults alike. A wall
painting can bring a room to life and
transform a blank space into something
beautiful. It can pull together a theme,
add a personal touch and make a room
feel special and different.

The designers at Claude Hooper
Interiors love to use murals in the show
homes they style, but it is also something
which you can try at home too.

Jen was an interior stylist at Claude
Hooper when the opportunity arose for
her to paint a mural in a show home.
It turned out to be her dream job and
she has now painted countless stunning
paintings as a mural artist. Having
previously graduated with a BA Hons
in Illustration, outside of work she had
never put down her paintbrushes. Her
experience as an interior stylist just adds
to her outstanding artistic ability to be
able to visualise how the mural will stand

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After the designers have produced
the overall concept and mood board for
the show home, they will discuss with
Jen the colour scheme and style they’re
looking to achieve. Sometimes they will
have an image to guide Jen, while other
times it will be created from the artists’
and designers’ discussions.

“Arriving in an empty room, furniture
layout to hand, I then have to visualise
how the mural shows the room off to
its full potential” explains Jen. “When
wanting to create full impact in a room I
would go for a wall-to-wall feature mural,
then other times just a few delicate
painted details around the room would
be the better suited option.

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“Considering furniture placement in
the early stages will ensure that most
of the mural will remain visible once
the room is dressed. Once the mural is
sketched onto the wall and I’m satisfied
with the scaling and composition then
the painting begins. Using water-based
emulsions gives the mural a matt finish
that is quick-drying and sometimes, if it’s
fitting, I like to add a hint of sparkle too!”

CREATE YOUR OWN WALL MURAL
Whilst you might not have a degree
in Illustration, you too can have a go
at creating your own wall mural. The
easiest way is to try and project images
or a scene onto a wall using a projector
or even a light behind tracing paper,
then sketch the image onto the wall
using the shadow outlines that are
created using pencil or chalk. Give it a
go – but remember, start simple!

FLOORINGS THAT ‘WOW’

Experts in flooring for housing, Gerflor explains why luxury vinyl
flooring can make your new home stand out from the crowd

F looring is one of the most important that open to other living spaces. Here Vinyl flooring is on-trend because
elements of interior design as it can vinyl flooring can unite an overall look its design scope is endless, allowing
dramatically alter the look of a room or create zones to define spaces and you to express your creative ideas
and make or break the effect you want offer the functionality needed for multi- through interior design that blends
to achieve. But flooring must not only purpose, open-plan living. harmoniously with décor or makes a
encapsulate the latest decorative trends, bold, dramatic statement.
it must also provide the comfort and It is therefore no surprise that design-
practicality needed for different living led, luxury vinyl is fast becoming the most Leading vinyl flooring designers are
spaces of the home. popular and sought-after flooring. No able to react to worldwide trends in
longer a poor imitation of wood, stone decoration and embody them in new
However these areas are being and ceramic, it is simply better than it’s floorings; they are continually refreshing
redefined as functional and relaxing ever been in terms of design and technical their collections to give you more
spaces that merge into one, such as performance, as well as being so adaptable choice. Where rustic looks and darker
combined kitchen and dining areas that it is ideal for anywhere in the home. tones prevailed, paler designs, natural

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For where the appearance of a
timber floor is preferred, vinyl can give
this traditional material a fresh look
as the design process allows for new
interpretations with sophisticated colours,
subtle undertones, accentuated textures
and grained finishes, such as natural oak
with whitewash and grey undertones.

Other fashionable trends are linear
looks that work beautifully in modern or
classic settings and mineral and concrete
designs in dramatic greys and soft whites
for an urban look. With such flexibility
in design, colour and finishes, vinyl can
create contemporary, country, city chic
or traditional moods with new twists.

But to stay looking good and stand the
test of time, it must be fit-for-purpose.
So, for a quieter home, an acoustic vinyl
with 17db or greater levels of sound
insulation will help reduce impact noise.
For a cosier living space or bedroom, a
thicker cushioned vinyl will add warmth.
For where water or liquid spillage is a risk,
a slip resistant vinyl will tick the boxes.

Vinyl flooring is known to be the
practical choice and a hardwearing,
warm, comfortable and easy-maintenance
alternative to natural materials, but not all
vinyls are equal, especially when it comes
to durability. It is the thickness and quality
of the wear layer that are guidelines for
longevity as are product guarantees.
These floorings take extra wear in busy
homes and look good for longer as the
flooring is better protected.

Quality vinyls are also usually topped
with a surface finish, such as a PU
varnish. This transparent coating will
provide added resistance to household
stains and easy, low-cost cleaning, whilst
the addition of an anti-mildew backing
layer provides extra hygiene.

There is also a vinyl flooring for all
needs, tastes and budgets including
quick and easy-to-lay, loose-lay,
attractive decorative sheets and design-
orientated luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) that
now come in three installation types -
glued, interlocking and removable fitting.

Vinyl flooring is also the eco-friendly
choice: environmentally-sustainable,
100% recyclable and of benefit to the
health and well-being of you and your
family, it is a popular choice in any new
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SPOTLIGHT ON...
THE COTSWOLDS

T he rolling hills and the chocolate box
villages nestled in the Cotswolds
provide the perfect holiday escape,
but it could also be the ideal place to live.

The tranquil towns and villages in the
Cotswolds are far enough away from the
city to provide serene countryside and
breath-taking scenery, but are still within
easy reach of a range of major cities,
including London, meaning you can enjoy
the best of both worlds.

Numerous new homes are currently
being built across the area by Bovis
Homes, including in Kemble, Upper
Rissington, Fairford, Moreton in Marsh,
and with many of the homes built in
the traditional Cotswold stone style,
you could feel right at home in the
picturesque villages.

“Living in the Cotswolds provides the
very best of country and city lifestyles,”
explains Western Marketing Manager for
Bovis Homes, Sally Smith. “Our Phillips

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Lea location is less than a five-minute walk to the railway station and with a COTSWOLD VILLAGES
direct line to Paddington, you could be in London in just 80 minutes.
Among the most beautiful attractions
“Our new homes are in locations which are close to a range of local in Gloucestershire are its picturesque
amenities, such as schools and shops, but the Cotswolds is also within market towns and quaint villages. The
commutable distance from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Swindon and area not only has a rich historical past,
Bristol,” continues Sally. but also a very vibrant present, with lots
to do and see. Beautiful villages such
“From three through to six-bedroom family homes, there are a range of as Snowshill and Painswick nestle in
homes for sale in the area. Our sales teams are ready to talk to home seekers the Cotswold Hills, while market towns
about moving into a new Bovis Home.” such as Cirencester, Tetbury, Stroud
and Tewkesbury offer excellent local
With a variety of watersport activities, museums, stately homes and shopping with thriving markets that are
gardens to visit and not forgetting the miles upon miles of beautiful bursting with local produce.
countryside to walk, you’ll never be short of things to do and see in the www.cotswolds.com
Cotswolds. So what are you waiting for?
For more information about developments in the Cotswolds, go to
www.bovishomes.co.uk

CHELTENHAM EVERYMAN THEATRE

Serving Gloucestershire since 1891, the
main auditorium at the Everyman Theatre
is an architectural masterpiece, designed
by the renowned Frank Matcham, that
has inspired generations of performers.
Whether you visit to see the ballet, opera,
drama, dance, comedy, music events or
just to dine or drink in the cafe or wine
bar, you will be warmly welcomed. This
is a truly great experience for any first
timers to the theatre.
www.everymantheatre.org.uk

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Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LX