Longhedge Village from Abri Homes is a collection of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments in Old Sarum, near the historic cathedral city of Salisbury.
Surrounded by green space, this tranquil new community will include a primary school and sports facilities and offer the charm of rural living with all the hustle and bustle of Salisbury’s bars, restaurants, and shops just around the corner.
We take a tour around the new three-bedroom show home, designed by Oasis Design, where the latest trends of texture, muted greens and greys combine with calming natural influences and organic shapes inspired by the surrounding area.
On entering the hallway, you’re immediately greeted by a sense of calm. Muted sage green walls bring the outside in and a chic, black-edged mirror offers a modern twist that playfully bounces light around the space.
Living room
To the left is the stylish and comfortable living room. Wood tile effect wallpaper adds warmth and texture, while artfully sketched flora and fauna images adorn the walls. The bouclé sofa, chunky knit throws and tactile cushions provide a cosy, welcoming feel while the floor to ceiling arched mirror at the end of the room mimics a conservatory feel, drawing nature in, and promoting a sense of well-being. At the opposite end of the living room is a defined work from home space, tastefully incorporated into a corner of the room, with a carved wood desk continuing the nod to texture, in welcome contrast to the usual sleek office lines. Touches of black around the room in the picture frames and industrial light fittings add an urban feel with a youthful edge.
Outdoor space
The double doors open on to an extensive patio, providing additional space for relaxing and socialising in the warmer months. Look closer and you will notice the considerately placed ‘hedgehog highway’ at the base of the wall.
Kitchen
The kitchen diner is light and bright. The curved edges of the dining table sit in soft contrast to the grey gloss of the kitchen area. This is a place to sit and chat over dinner with friends, but also a homework hub or place for family games. The wishbone chairs around the table echo the latest design trends, and their rattan bases continue the theme of nature found throughout the home. A rise and fall lamp provides flexible lighting and an opportunity to dial up or down atmosphere as required. The sleek modern lines of the kitchen area cleverly conceal ample storage and a bar area gives a sociable, modern feel. Just off the kitchen is a handy utility space, with direct access to the outdoors. A modern metallic shelf and pop of green add character, while the sink is the ideal space to wash off boots, or the dog, after a hearty country walk. Downstairs, you will also find a handy cloakroom, with characterful bee-themed wallpaper and artwork, and a modern rounded mirror.
Landing
Upstairs, a spacious landing is adorned with a muted green, textured wallpaper to add interest and warmth. Here we find a gallery wall combining sketches of plants, an inspirational letter, and rattan baskets, inviting you to pause and enjoy the space.
Master bedroom
The master bedroom is full of character. Subdued feather-print wallpaper above the bed, set against the natural organic curves of the headboard defines a soft, calm, sleeping space while a large triple wardrobe at the far end of the room creates a separate dressing area, directly opposite the en-suite.
Roman blinds add softness and warmth but are raised to let light in, while the chunky, patterned cushions on the bed give an almost boho feel. The bedside lamps are made from raffia, with textured bases imitating the natural world outside. Reed diffusers and books define this space as a place of sanctuary and relaxation, while the handy en-suite bathroom boasts sleek, modern lines and a generous walk-in shower.
Second bedroom
The second bedroom is an equally calming and serene space. A large triple wardrobe invites family or friends to make themselves at home. The artwork here is reminiscent of the surrounding fields and countryside and complemented by wooden bedside tables and picture frames. Black leather strap handles on the drawers and on the light fitting sit in playful contrast to the soft, rounded, organic shapes elsewhere. The wooden tilt blinds give a feeling of space, while the fabric tapes add a more feminine touch.
Children’s bedroom
The children’s bedroom is a delight on the senses with a gender-neutral countryside theme throughout. A full-size single bed illustrates the flexibility of the space, but this is a place to let the imagination run wild, with charming details such as soft toy conkers and acorns adorning the over-bed shelf and windowsill. A soft textured toadstool seat doubles up as a toy box, while light-hearted touches such as a ride-on deer and rainbow tassels on the rattan lamp shade bring a real sense of fun. Chunky knit and faux fur throws on the bed give a cosy feel, while the sanded tree-trunk bedside table and forest printed wallpaper give a hint of camping in the great outdoors.
Bathroom
The home benefits from a large family bathroom, with a relaxing bath and overhead shower. Glass and ceramic toiletries complement the home’s colour palette, while carefully placed plants on the windowsill give a sense of nature and well-being.
This is a home that artfully combines modern, family living with the tranquillity and calm of its surrounding countryside setting – a place where life can be relished and enjoyed to the full.
Prices for a three-bedroom home start at £128,000 for a 40% share.
For more information on Longhedge Village at www.abrihomes.co.uk/properties/longhedgevillage
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