A retired widow who has spent time in locations all over the world has finally found the perfect spot in which to settle down - at David Wilson's waterfront Riverside Meadow development in Shrewsbury.
Mrs Dorothy Par, now 77, has decided to put down roots in the historic market town after living in various locations around the world - including the Middle East and East Africa. She bought off-plan at a competitive price in May 2012, purchasing not only a home for herself but also a second investment property, which she plans to let out.
Just a two-minute walk from the town centre, Riverside Meadow offers a range of two-bedroom apartments including luxury penthouses, plus four-bedroom townhouses. Every property has either a balcony or a terrace to enjoy the surroundings, and prices range from £153,000 to £500,000.
Mrs Par purchased a penthouse for herself after friends said how happy they were with their David Wilson home in Stratford-upon-Avon. "I have a friend who is a builder," Mrs Par explains. "They have bought a David Wilson house and recommended I have a look at Riverside Meadow. If a builder says the houses are good then you tend to listen as they know what they're talking about."
So impressed with the quality of build, Mrs Par then decided to buy a second apartment on the same development. "I was able to cash in some long-standing bonds and thought it would be a good investment," she explains.
The benefits to buying off-plan include the opportunity to have input into fixtures and fittings, from carpets and wardrobes to kitchens. "David Wilson Homes have shown me nothing but kindness and have been so helpful throughout the entire process. Even when I asked for a door to be taken out of the kitchen and more units put in, all done with a smile."
Donna Salmon, sales manager for David Wilson Homes, says there are a variety of schemes available at Riverside Meadow to help house buyers move there.
You can find out more by calling 0845 388 6353.
