Homes & Gardens

Research reveals Plymouth homeowners failing to fight the dust

Are you guilty of any of these kitchen sins?

It’s official: cleaning the oven is Plymouth’s least favourite kitchen chore- and by quite some margin. This is according to the latest research from furniture fittings and architectural ironmongery specialists Häfele. The survey, which canvassed the opinions of over 2000 respondents in the UK, revealed that nearly two thirds of respondents...

How to drastically reduce your household costs

Finances are one of those things that can sometimes be an uphill battle, as trying to stay on top of them is a continuous process. It can seem overwhelming at times, especially when the bills look to be increasing but your earnings don’t seem to be experiencing the same growth. However, it is in your best interest to stay on top of everything, especially if you don’t want to find yourself in...

Transformation of historic mill in Ivybridge begins with the launch of new homes

The transformation of Stowford Mill is underway and on Saturday 28 July, members of the public will be given the opportunity to reserve one of the new three, four or five bedroom homes being created at this unique location.

Held at The Watermark in Ivybridge between 10am - 3pm, the event gives prospective homeowners the chance to meet with Burrington Estates – the South West-based...

Council grants planning permission for 14 new homes in Colebrook, Plympton

Plymouth City Council has granted South West property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, planning permission for the creation of 14 new luxury homes on the former site of Colebrook House in Plympton.

Following discussions with the planning committee, a recommendation to approve from officers of Plymouth City Council, local councillors and the general public, planning permission...

Burrington Estates launches show home at The Quarters, Manadon Park, Plymouth

Award-winning developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, are celebrating the launch of two brand new show homes at The Quarters, Manadon Park - a collection of high-quality, two, three and four bedroom new homes.

The Chaddlewood, a four bedroom home, has a spacious, dual aspect living area and open plan kitchen and dining room. There is a set of bi-folding doors leading to a rear turfed...

Do you want to buy a house? Here’s how to get started

Many people love the idea of buying a property, but they don’t think they can, so they don’t try, meaning they continue to rent instead. While renting certainly has its benefits, the idea of owning a property is important to lots of people, with buying their own home high on their list of goals. If you are one of them, then this article will be of interest to you; there are different ways that...

How to give your bedroom a new lease of life

When carrying out home improvements, the bedroom often gets a little bit overlooked. Given that it’s one of the most private rooms of the home, some people prefer to give it a bit less focus and decorate the more visible rooms instead, such as living rooms and kitchens. However, there’s plenty of potential when it comes to decorating the bedroom, and it shouldn’t be overlooked: from new and...

Kitchen TVs to the Rescue as World Cup Kicks Off

Spare TV in the kitchen helps Plymouth families avoid World Cup clashes of their own according to Häfele survey

Love it or loathe it, for the next couple of months there’ll be no escaping it; the 2018 World Cup is upon us, ready to polarise the nation’s TV opinions once again.

More than 20 million UK viewers tuned in at home four years ago and there’s no doubt that the...

Brits store £1,300 outside their homes

A new warning has been released today as it has emerged the average Brit stores more than £1,300 worth of private goods, including family heirlooms, outside their house where they may not have insurance.

The research, commissioned by UIA Mutual Insurance, suggests that a fifth (20%) of us have more than £1,500 stored outside. Worryingly, 52% of Brits do not have insurance covering...

Property developer joins forces with local councillors to improve community wildflower garden

An overgrown public space near The Quarters in Manadon Park, Plymouth, has been transformed into a community garden thanks to the combined efforts of a team of local Councillors, a community group, One Small Candle, and South West-based property developers, Burrington Estates New Homes.

A tree planting ceremony recently took place to mark the occasion with representatives from all...

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