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Customer case study: Fourth Story home

August 2024

Amanda and Christopher are moving into their fourth Story home in 2025. We caught up with them to find out why they chose the Heritage Fields development, and what makes The Wilson the perfect Story home for them.

Read our Q&A to find out more.

 

What made you choose the Heritage Fields development?

“We chose the development because we really liked the area, and it was close to our family, which is always a bonus.”

Which house type did you choose and why?

“Our favourite feature of the house type we chose, The Wilson, is the L-shaped open plan kitchen, dining, and family room with the bi-fold doors that lead out to the garden. We selected this plot for the west-facing enclosed garden, with no overlooking properties at the back.

“The living room is light and airy with two windows, and it is large enough to accommodate our children and grandchildren when they visit, with four bedrooms that are all a good size which is ideal for us.”

What do you love most about your house type?

“We love how light and airy it is, and it’s a great combination of all our previous Story homes.

“We’ve previously lived in a Wallington and Otterburn at The Woodlands (Shotley Bridge), and a Hewson at Winchester Place (Brampton) prior to this one.”

 

Which house type has been your favourite so far?

“Our favourite so far has been the Hewson for the size and space it offers. But we’re really excited about the Wilson with the bi-fold doors leading into the garden.”

 

Which room do you find yourselves spending the most time in?

“I would imagine the family room which overlooks the garden.”

 

Did you consider a second-hand property? If yes, why did you choose new?

“We considered a second-hand property but ultimately chose new because most of the second-hand properties needed renovation and were not as thermally efficient. At our age, we loved the idea of just being able to move in and settle, without the hassle.

“Having lived in both second-hand and new builds in the past, we love the warmth and efficiency that a new build offers us. We wouldn’t go back to an older house again.”

 

Did you consider other housebuilders and if yes, why did you choose Story Homes?

“Yes, we did consider other housebuilders but the quality and finish with Story Homes has always been evident.

“We’ve found that Story Homes offers more value for money compared to other house builders, providing more furnishing options as standard than any house builder.”

 

Would you recommend Story Homes?

“Yes, we definitely would and have recommended Story Homes in the past.”