Dothill development offers ‘easy’ renting

from Shire Magazine July-August 2023 Cheshire

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A brand-new development of purpose-built detached and semi-detached family homes will be launched for rental later this month in Dothill, Telford

Asmodern housing developments go, the latest phase of properties for release in Telford ticks many boxes. The homes have all been built to top sustainability specs – and not only that, they are available exclusively for the rental market.

Packaged Living is releasing the first phase of two, three and fourbedroom, energy-efficient homes at Assembly Park, a stylish new development on the former site of Charlton School, in the heart of Dothill’s established community. The specialist Build to Rent (BtR) developer and operator is modelling the scheme around the family values, collaboration and playtime ethos embedded in school life at Dothill, in keeping with the site’s historic context.

Easy life

Assembly Park is a collection of 195 well-planned homes, designed with ease of renting in mind. Features such as air-source heat pumps will help to minimise residents’ heating bills, whilst the professional management team and bespoke residents’ app offer a stress-free approach to renting. Each home is generously sized to modern specifications, with light-filled rooms and private garden. There is an on-site playpark, and Dothill Nature Reserve is close by for families and pets to enjoy the countryside.

The world-class Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club sits alongside the development, which has attractive landscaping and a feature

Choosing the perfect electric fire

Afantastic design feature for modern interiors, electric fires afford the user a state-of-the-art, ultra-realistic flame display, with the bonus of little to no maintenance. Andy Hitchman, managing director of Solution Fires, offered this advice on what to consider when buying an electric fire for your home.

“Everyone’s room configurations are different and it’s important to pick a fire that is right for your space. There is a fire to suit every home in the new Solution Fires LUX range, our latest line of innovation, from the LUX75, 100, 125, 150, to the new LUX175 and the LUX200 for a grand centrepiece. Our new fires even allow homeowners to create the extra-wide ‘wow factor’ element, by sitting any LUX cassette fires side by side.

“Electric fire technology has come a long way, but there is still a big variation in flame-effect quality, and things like flicker speed and pond. Excellent primary and secondary schools and amenities for shopping and leisure are all within walking distance. As with all its developments, Packaged Living is committed to carbon footprint reduction, and sustainably sourced materials were used throughout. A range of highly energy-efficient features including ASHP and electric vehicle charging are provided across every home.

Park perfection

Jonathon Ivory, chief investment officer at Packaged Living, said: “We are delighted to launch Assembly Park as an attractive and varied collection of new rental homes for the community of Dothill and surrounding area. When Charlton School relocated, we were pleased to be able to acquire the brownfield site with a view to delivering much-needed, high-quality new homes in the area. The development links into the ongoing regeneration and future housing strategy for Telford & Wrekin Council and we are offering residents more sustainable and energy-efficient properties, which goes some way to alleviating the worries of the cost of living and also supports the transition to a lower carbon world.

“We look forward to launching a stunning three-bedroom showhouse, where residents can view the specification and options available through our easy rental programme. This is local living at its best!” Assembly Park is located at Severn Drive, Dothill, Telford TF1 3LE. For further details call 0300 124 6771. www.assemblypark.co.uk

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“Many people want to be able to tailor their fire to suit their interior design style, and having a customisable element is a big benefit. Users can fine-tune the LUX display with seven pre-set illumination themes, and a choice of nine fuel, flame and downlight colours, plus a premium, handmade, fixed real-wood log fuel bed.” Shop the Solution Fires range at Fires & Stoves in Liverpool Road, Backford, Chester CH1 6PF www.firesandstoveschester.co.uk