Specification
Kitchen
Professionally designed open plan kitchens encompassing stylish ‘in-frame’ wall and base units with fitted stone/composite worktops and large one & half bowl under-mounted sink with mixer tap (Quooker tap*). Sleek fully fitted A-rated Miele integrated appliances including single oven, steam oven, compact oven, 5 ring induction hob, microwave oven, warming drawer, extractor, full height fridge & full height freezer, dishwasher and (wine cooler*).
Utility
Complementary wall and base units with fitted stone/composite worktops with large single bowl under‑mounted sink, mixer-tap and directional hose. A‑rated Miele washing machine and separate tumble dryer.
Bathroom, En-suite and Cloakroom
Bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms are equipped with Villeroy & Boch/Duravit or Porcelanosa white sanitaryware, contemporary chrome Vado accessories and heated towel rails. Low profile shower trays, thermostatic controlled showers with fixed head and handset diverter to baths, some homes with feature baths and twin basins to master en-suite together with mirrors, attractive vanity units and cabinetry throughout supplementing the feature tiling.
Bedrooms
Generous sized bedrooms featuring luxurious appointed carpets with independent underlay with a walk in wardrobe room (ready to receive Purchaser fittings) to the master and second bedrooms.
General Finishes
Piled foundations, concrete floors and staircase to ground and first floors and brick and blockwork facades and largely solid wall construction throughout provide for a warmer, quieter and more robust home. Structural timber joists and stair trims allow for future conversion of large and accommodating attic. The higher than standard 2800mm and 2600mm floor to ceiling heights at ground and first floor levels respectively are enhanced by the emulsion paint finished internal walls, ceilings and coving whilst the skirtings and architraves are similarly finished with a gloss finish to complement the solid core paint finished oversized feature internal doors and timber staircase handrails.
Flooring
Ceramic tiling to the kitchen, utility, bathroom, en-suites, and wc balanced with engineered wood flooring to the hallway, dining room and study complement the luxurious carpets to the sitting room, stairs, landing and all bedrooms.
Media and Communications
CAT 6 cabling future proofs theses homes against continuing technological development. TV/ FM/DAB sockets together with the satellite/freeview television distribution system, telephone sockets and USB charge sockets to all principal rooms and dual phone and fax sockets to study caters for those who may wish to do that bit more from home.
Heating
Heating and hot water is provided by energy efficient gas boilers with an underfloor heating system to the ground floor and to all bathrooms and en-suites on the first floor (and chrome heated towel rails) whilst traditional radiator central heating is provided to all bedrooms and a feature fireplace is fitted as standard in the sitting room for the warm cosy nights in.
Lighting
Recessed finish low energy ceiling downlighters throughout with provision for ceiling mounted light fittings to principal rooms and bedrooms and 5 Amp switching to sitting room and master bedroom to enhance the stylish living.
Security
Safe and secure, multi-point locking systems, external lighting front and rear and wiring provision to facilitate the future installation of security (CCTV) cameras and alarm systems are all provided as standard to each home to accommodate peace of mind.
External
Internal garages to all homes come with an electric garage door and remote control handset which is accessed via a driveway with landscaped front gardens together with top soiled back gardens and paved patio areas all completed with an external tap to rear and electrical sockets to front and rear to perfectly present the outdoor space.
Environmental Details
Each home features a myriad of environmentally friendly features such as energy efficient gas boilers, double-glazed timber windows, A-rated kitchen appliances, real-time energy monitors, low energy lighting, dual flush toilet mechanisms, roof space and external wall cavity insulation, all installed to minimise energy usage, reduce utility billsand minimise the environmental impact both in terms of construction itself and the use of these homes going forward.
Customer Service & Structural Warranty
Each home comes with the peace of mind associated with a dedicated Customer Care Team and a Checkmate Castle 10 Structural Warranty which protects your home against any unlikely structural defects that may arise for 10 years after completion.
* Optional extras. The computer-generated imagery, floor plans, configurations and layouts are included for guidance only. The properties may vary in terms of elevational design details, position/size of garage and materials used. Such changes are due to our commitment to creating homes of individual character, although similar to others. We operate a policy of continuous product development so there may be material differences between the accommodation depicted in our literature and that on offer on any particular development or at different times during the progress of any development