If you're looking for luxury living in a new home, this weekend, many showhomes are open to potential buyers with several open events planned around the county.

Norwich Evening News: Hazel Grove, Watton. Pic: www.hopkinshomes.co.ukHazel Grove, Watton. Pic: www.hopkinshomes.co.uk

Hopkins Homes, is inviting househunters to the opening of its much-anticipated show home at Hazel Grove in Watton tomorrow, Saturday, September 22nd.

Norwich Evening News: The Alder at Hazel Grove, Watton. Pic: www.hopkinshomes.co.ukThe Alder at Hazel Grove, Watton. Pic: www.hopkinshomes.co.uk

Norwich Evening News: The Ellingham, Woodlands, Old Costessey, Bennett Homes. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.ukThe Ellingham, Woodlands, Old Costessey, Bennett Homes. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.uk

Norwich Evening News: A typical Bennett Homes interior. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.ukA typical Bennett Homes interior. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.uk

Norwich Evening News: A typical Bennett Homes interior. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.ukA typical Bennett Homes interior. Pic: www.bennetthomes.co.uk

Norwich Evening News: The Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.ukThe Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.uk

Visitors are invited to pop in for some light refreshments and to take a tour of the show home, the Alder. Perfectly designed for family living, this spacious and welcoming four-bedroom detached home boasts a large living room opening on to the garden, a kitchen with a separate utility room and a dining room. The property also has a garage and off-street parking.

Lee Barnard, sales and marketing director at Hopkins Homes, said: 'We're delighted to be welcoming potential buyers to the beautiful show home at our popular Hazel Grove development. The idyllic Norfolk market town of Watton is surrounded by stunning countryside and yet is also within easy reach of the vibrant city of Norwich, making it a wonderful place to call home.

'At Hopkins Homes, we're committed to building houses that enhance and blend in with the local community. The show home will provide buyers with the opportunity to see first-hand the high spec finish and build quality of our homes and to get a feel for the development as a whole.'

Norwich Evening News: The Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.ukThe Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.uk

Hazel Grove offers a thoughtfully chosen mix of two, three and four-bedroomed cottages, bungalows, detached, semi-detached and terrace homes. From professional couples, to growing families or those looking to downsize in retirement, there's a home perfectly suited to everyone.

Hopkins Homes sales consultants will be on hand to discuss the development, show visitors around the show home and to answer questions. Independent financial advisors, Just Mortgages, will also be available to talk buyers through the various schemes such as the government backed For more information about Hopkins Homes please visit www.hopkinshomes.co.uk

William H Brown is offering buyers the first chance to view one of the four bedroom homes for sale at the popular new development The Willows in Little Plumstead, near Norwich. The official launch is set to take place over this weekend, tomorrow, September 22 and Sunday, September 23. Due to the level of interest, customers are invited to book an appointment to attend.

Norwich Evening News: The Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.ukThe Willows, Little Plumstead. Pic: www.williamhbrown.co.uk

'Following sell out success of phase one and strong demand for phase two, we are delighted to showcase one of the exceptional four bedroom homes available at The Willows,' said Andrew Stone, land and new homes director at William H Brown. 'Our launch event will give potential buyers the first chance to view one of these new family homes and experience the beautiful location which has proved very popular – close to Norwich, The Broads and even the coast whilst still being set within a quiet village. We look forward to welcoming customers at our event.'

The Willows is Norwich's newest community, situated in the picturesque parish of Little Plumstead but only minutes away from the city centre. Homes come in a variety of styles – two, three and four bedroom homes – and are spacious and built to the highest modern standards by Cripps Developments, a regional company with an enviable reputation for building quality homes in select locations.

Prices for homes at The Willows start from £265,000 for three bedroom and £325,000 for four bedroom houses, with buyers having the option to utilise the government-backed Help to Buy Scheme which provides greater assistance to get onto the property ladder.

For further information and to book an appointment to attend the launch event over this weekend between 10am-5pm, please contact the William H Brown on 01603 760044 or email: thewillows@williamhbrown.co.uk

Bennett Homes is also inviting buyers to visit three of its Norfolk developments at special open days – with properties to suit first-time buyers, growing families and active retirees – and available to move into before Christmas.

Bennett Homes is opening the doors at Woodlands at Old Costessey, tomorrow, Saturday, September 22 and at The Signals at Watton and Saxon Green at Ashill on Saturday, September 29, from 10am-4pm on both days.

Woodlands has proved very popular with buyers and 65 per cent of the homes are now reserved or sold. A selection of three and four bedroom houses are still available, all traditionally-built and perfect for contemporary living with Fibre To The Premises included as standard.

A range of 'green' features have also been installed, including air source heat pumps and solar thermal panels in selected properties.

Situated in the convenient location of Old Costessey, Woodlands is just four miles away from Norwich and backs on to Carr's Hill Wood, which incorporates a protected Wildlife Zone, Ecology Corridor, open green space and children's play area.

The Signals at Watton comprises a range of architecturally-designed two, three and four bedroom homes, all with garage or parking space. The development has a spacious feel, incorporating open green spaces and landscaping with trees.

The development includes a range of properties available on a shared equity basis where buyers will fully own their own homes but pay just 75 per cent of the property value, with the opportunity to buy the remaining 25 per cent equity share at current market value after five years.

Watton offers a wide range of facilities: schools, supermarkets, sports centre, independent shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a weekly market.

Just a few minutes drive from The Signals is Saxon Green at Ashill, where a selection of bungalows and chalet bungalows are on offer, in addition to two bedroom apartments available on a 75% shared equity basis.

The two bedroom apartments include: a shared rear garden, two allocated parking spaces, high performance double glazing, hood, gas hob and a single electric oven, efficient gas central heating and spotlights in the kitchen and bathroom.

Saxon Green, set in the village of Ashill in the Breckland District, near to Swaffham and Watton, centres around the village green and pond, giving the homes a peaceful setting.

Dawn Urry, sales and marketing manager at Bennett Homes said: 'We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the September open days at three of our popular developments. All offer ideal spaces for contemporary living, incorporating features we know are important such as open plan areas, fitted kitchens with integrated appliances, worktops and upstands, downlighting and efficient heating systems.

'On both days an independent financial adviser will be available to answer any mortgage queries from buyers.'

Prices:

At Woodlands from £274,995 for a three bedroom house

At The Signals from £209,995 for a three bedroom house

At Saxon Green from £279,995 for a three bedroom chalet bungalow

Further details from: Bennett Homes on 01284 766057 or www.bennett-homes.co.uk

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