Hampshire-based Metis Homes has opened the doors to the show home at its flagship development, Forest Edge. Located in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, the £21.5million scheme comprises 63 houses and apartments.
Located on the outskirts of the riverside town at the northern gateway to the New Forest, over 40% of the Forest Edge homes have already been sold off plan. A range of two-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom detached family homes are currently on release, in advance of build completion dates scheduled for autumn 2023. A selection of phase two homes are now also released for sale.
The 63 homes at Forest Edge are designed to achieve an EPC rating of B, with benefits including electric vehicle charging points, high levels of insulation and thermal efficiency, and green mortgages offering more favourable rates. The four-bedroom houses have the added benefit of solar PV panels, which will enable the future residents to generate a proportion of their own electricity use, significantly lowering their carbon footprint.
On completion, the unique development will have an abundance of green open spaces including two play areas and a purpose-designed dog agility course, all surrounded by mature woodland. Footpaths leading to New Forest walks can also be joined right from the development boundary.
The three-bedroom show home features contemporary interiors styled by In House Design Co. The colour palette follows a forest theme, featuring muted tones of off-whites, beiges and striking feature walls. Texture has been added in the form of various wooden elements, including pieces of furniture and art. Furnishings, including cushions and pillows, have been selected to add a pop of colour throughout the home.
David Oakley, sales and marketing director for Metis Homes, said: “We are thrilled to be opening the doors to the much-anticipated Forest Edge show home, as it will enable us to showcase the quality of these beautiful homes to prospective purchasers. Fordingbridge is such a vibrant and popular community, as well as being a tourist spot. This development presents an opportunity for first-time buyers, families and downsizers to live in an energy-efficient new home and enjoy everything that the town and the New Forest offers.”
“In addition to viewing the new show home, the progress being made on site means we can walk people around the development, so they can fully appreciate how spacious the available homes are and get a feel for the stunning surroundings. People will be able to really imagine themselves living here.”
