The Citizen Gloucestershire

Cottage-Style Home has Been Extended

NEWENT in the Vale of Leadon is the attractive location of this two-bedroom home. The mid-terrace property in a cottage style has been extended and the UPVC double glazed, leaded light windows add character. Newent is well served with local services and amenities, while being within easy reach of Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye.

Homebuy Direct Gets You Moving

HUNDREDS of house-hunters across the country who until recently have been priced out of the housing market have been able to buy a brand new home thanks to properties made available under Persimmon's Government-supported, HomeBuy Direct scheme. Alison Reading, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands said: "Househunters who visit our Gloucester developments, Kingsway, The Marketplace and The Maples, have been impressed with the homes on offer and the fact that we're able to support t...

Re-Fitted Home Enjoys a Quiet Cul-de-Sac Location

Rent Back to Be Better Regulated

COMPANIES offering controversial sale and rent back schemes could be banned from using exploitative advertising and high-pressure sales tactics. City watchdog the Financial Services Authority is also calling for consumers to be given a cooling off period after they have signed up to one of the schemes, while firms will be banned from cold calling and dropping promotional leaflets through letterboxes.

Stylish Apartment in Magnificent Waterside Location and Near City

ENJOYING a magnificent waterside location overlooking Gloucester's historic docks, this two-bedroom apartment is certain to arouse great interest. It is generously proportioned and finished to a high specification. The kitchen, for example, includes such integrated appliances as an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Floor to ceiling picture windows open onto a balcony, from which there are far-reaching views to the marina and along the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal.

A New Choice in Retirement Living

MARINA Court, which is managed by Hanover in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council, is an excellent example of how partnerships are working together to re-invent retirement housing and provide for future generations of older people. The new development in Tewkesbury provides an environment for people who wish to retain their independence for as long as possible, but who may need help and support on a regular basis. Each of the 75 properties has high quality living facilities. The on...

Orchard Promises You a Dream Way of Life

ORCHARD Park in Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, has seen a very positive summer of open weekends with many local people visiting its high standard park home development for the over 50s. Customers visiting the park are thinking more positively about the economy and after a long period of being unable to move, more people are choosing to consider Orchard Parks' Part Exchange Scheme to help them realise their dream and more importantly still keep a nest egg for the future.

Park Life Is so Perfect

ESTABLISHED in 1945 by Jack and Phoebe Bull, Country Parks UK is a family-run business with sites across the UK. Our main objective is to try and offer our residents a safe and friendly environment in which to live. We also pride ourselves that all our Country Parks are situated in some of the most beautiful areas of natural countryside available. Cotswold Manor Country Park is situated on the outskirts of Ripple near Tewkesbury and offers peace and tranquility.

How Age Affects Us All

BRITAIN has an ageing population. In 1951 fewer than nine million people in the UK were over the age of 65. There were ten million in 2005. And it's estimated that there will be 13 million by 2030. The rise in number of those receiving centenary birthday greetings from the monarch describes a steady upward curve as well. In 1951 there were 300 people in Britain aged 100 and over. Now there are 10,000 and statisticians estimate that by the year 2030 the figure will be around 36,000.

Lettings Firm Going Mobile to Offer More to Its Customers

Four-Bedroom Family House Is Close to the City

CONVENIENTLY located within walking distance of Gloucester city centre and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, this family home has four double bedrooms. Available immediately, it's been refurbished recently with a refitted kitchen and refitted bathroom.

Well-Presented Home Boasts a 90ft-Garden

CONVENIENTLY located for local amenities and on a bus route into Gloucester centre, this semi-detached house in the Linden area of the city is described by the agent as being well presented. Along with three double bedrooms, the property has a lounge, separate dining room, fitted kitchen with appliances and a family bathroom. It has gas central heating plus double glazing and the 90ft-garden has an attractive patio area.

Executive House Is Ideal for the Family

OOCCUPYING a secluded, non-estate position in Abbeydale, this executive home offers spacious, family accommodation. The property has five bedrooms, four of which are doubles and the master has en suite facilities. The back garden extends to some 60ft and as well as a double garage there is off-road parking on the drive. On the ground floor the lounge has patio doors that lead through to the conservatory.

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Property Prices Are Starting to Rise Again in South

HOUSE prices edged ahead by 0.2 per cent during September as the market continued to recover more quickly in southern regions than northern ones, research shows. The average home in England and Wales is now worth Pounds 156,100, only 5.6 per cent less than a year ago, according to property intelligence group Hometrack.