Selbourne Homes has struck gold at Yello - its latest contemporary development in New Rowley Road, Dudley.

Feedback from visitors to the scheme's recently opened two-bedroom show apartment has been overwhelmingly positive and new sales consultant Gail Birch (pictured on the left) is confident it's down to the great build quality and stylish finish. "Buyers want to feel they're getting maximum value for money and at Yello, it's easy to see no expense has been spared.

"Every property comes with a sleek, fully fitted open plan kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and an integrated washer/dryer. We've also opted for high quality white bathroom suites with chrome fittings and buyers can choose from a stylish range of ceramic tiles to complete the look."

Indeed, style is paramount at the new show apartment. "We wanted to create a real impact, which is why our designers chose to mix hot pink accent walls with bold murals and white cubist furniture," explains Gail.

"Our show apartment demonstrates how a few carefully chosen accessories and colours can add extra flare to what's already a lovely home and our aim is to inspire and excite prospective buyers."

Close to major amenities including restaurants, parkland and shoppers' paradise Merry Hill, Yello has been designed to appeal primarily to first time buyers and young families. Several of the 24 one and two-bedroom apartments offer walk out balconies and each property has allocated parking.

Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start from just £100,000 and for a limited period, Selbourne is also incentivising first time buyers by offering to pay five per cent towards the deposit.

The show apartment is open from Thursday to Monday (10am - 5pm). For details or viewings contact the sales office on 01384 459637.

The former works of what was the Black Country's largest printer, Cradley Print, could be transformed into contemporary homes and a major new retail outlet if plans submitted by two developers are given the green light.

Award winning property developer Selbourne Homes has applied for permission to build 47 new houses on part of the four-acre plot on Chester Road, Cradley Heath, which has remained redundant since Cradley Print closed two years ago.

Additionally, leading supermarket chain Lidl is applying for permission to build a new store on the site, fronting onto Lower High Street and covering an area of 1.5 acres. Both schemes will provide a significant economic boost for the area, regenerating a run-down brownfield site and creating new job opportunities.

"These applications will breathe life back into this well known site and our aim is to reposition it as a central part of the community," said Gavin Warr, managing director of Selbourne Homes. "In partnership with our architects, we've come up with a residential scheme that not only fits in with the surrounding environment, but also enhances it.

"Traditional red brick exteriors have been cleverly combined with cutting edge interiors featuring some of the latest design trends and we're confident our scheme will appeal to prospective buyers and councillors alike."

Designed primarily to appeal to families, Selbourne's stylish scheme will be a mix of two-bedroom terraces, three-bedroom semis and three- and four-bedroom detached homes. Every property will have a good size garden, plus ample parking and the emphasis will be on relaxed urban living.

The site's proximity to a range of retail and leisure opportunities is another added bonus and with public transport easily accessible, it's an ideal location for Birmingham commuters looking to avoid a hefty city centre price tag.

Prices are expected to range from £120,000 to £220,000. For more information on this development contact Selbourne Homes on 01562 888161

Summertime's officially arrived with Selbourne Homes' hot new show apartment opening this Saturday, 5 April 2008 at its stylish Yello development, New Rowley Road, Dudley. First time buyers will be wowed by the brilliantly designed showhome, one of 24 easy-to-maintain one and two-bedroom show apartments, some with walk out balconies.

All the latest interior design trends for comfort and convenience feature throughout - sleek stainless steel appliances, integrated washer/dryer, choice of units and handles, minimum maintenance double glazed windows, smoke detectors and video entrance system.

Those looking for designer lifestyle at a realistic price will love the stunning ground floor, two-bedroom show apartment. Professional interior designers have created accent walls of hot pink in both bedrooms, punctuated by contemporary white cubist furniture and bold canvasses above the beds.

The lounge/open plan diner features a fully equipped kitchen with the shiny black and white worktops, stainless steel double oven/halogen hob and chimney hood, perfect for showing off at dinner parties. The black and pink theme extends to the living area too, with trendy black leather sofa and amazing pink mural of a bird.

As well as offering the latest in up-to-the-minute accommodation, there are a host of local amenities - restaurants, parkland and Merry Hill - right on the doorstep. The development has been designed to appeal primarily to first time buyers and young families with prices starting from just £106,000 for a one bedroom apartment.

For a limited period, Selbourne is also incentivising first time buyers by offering to pay the required five per cent deposit, reducing the net purchase price down to just £100,700 for a £106,000 property.

"Yello is the scheme for savvy buyers looking for a stylish, low maintenance home," said Selbourne's managing director Gavin Warr. "In an area crying out for quality, affordable housing, we're confident we've come up with a real winner and our architects have worked hard to create a design that not only reflects the character of the surrounding area, but also offers city living chic at a realistic price."

After this Saturday's launch, the new show apartment will then be open from Thursday to Monday (10am - 5pm). For details or viewings contact the sales office on 01384 459637.

EQUATOR SHOWHOME SETS NEW STYLE BOUNDARIES - 8th February 2008

Style-conscious home-buyers with a love of modern art are in for a treat when they visit the new three-bedroom showhouse at Equator - a select development of eight three-storey townhouses in Audnam.

Built by award-winning property developer Selbourne Homes, Equator skilfully combines traditional hand crafted red brick exteriors with contemporary 21st century interiors. The emphasis is firmly on relaxed family living and prospective purchasers can get a real feel for what life would be like here when they visit the new showhouse.

Lovingly styled by interior specialists Connections In Design, bold black and white prints create instant impact, whilst carefully selected pieces of modern art, including three massive canvasses in the bedrooms and living space add extra visual interest.

"Just because you have a family, you don't need to compromise on style and cutting edge design," said Gavin Warr, managing director of Selbourne Homes. "Equator proves just how easy it is to combine the best of both worlds and it's already proving extremely popular with homebuyers, with the first occupiers moving in just before Christmas."

Located halfway between Amblecote and Wordsley, the scheme is ideally placed for commuters and within striking distance of a range of schools, retail and leisure facilities.

Every property has a garden and an individual car port, with clever design ensuring all available space is maximised. The main bedroom suite on the top floor has sloping eaves with a dormer window. It also offers a shower room and extensive storage space, creating a room that is both practical and intimate.

On the first floor, two double bedrooms sit alongside a family-sized bathroom and downstairs, the living room provides ample space for entertaining and relaxing, with double doors leading to the rear garden. The kitchen is fully integrated, with stainless steel appliances and made to measure units and there is also a useful storage cupboard and a fitted cloakroom.

Prices start from £178,000 and the showhouse is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm. For more information on this or other Selbourne schemes, contact Selbourne Homes on 01562 888161

Stuck for the perfect Valentine's gift? Why not treat your loved one to their very own love nest for less than the price of two dozen red roses.*

Award winning Black Country property developer Selbourne Homes is offering lovestruck homebuyers the chance to purchase apartments at two of its sexiest schemes, Insight and Capitol Hill, for an initial down-payment of just £99.

Overlooking Dudley's Buffery Park, Insight is a stylish mix of 19 townhouses and apartments. Each apartment has been cleverly designed to maximise all available space and classic red brick exteriors blend seamlessly with trendy, contemporary interiors to create a truly desirable living space.

Relaxation is high on the agenda, with properties offering a large, open plan living area perfect for chilling out. The apartments also boast two good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Like Insight, Capitol Hill also offers cutting-edge style at an affordable price. Situated just minutes from the centre of Dudley, its apartments feature design classics such as stainless steel appliances and ash veneer doors. They also benefit from extensively landscaped grounds and dedicated parking.

Gavin Warr, Selbourne Homes' managing director said: "We recognise that there are a lot of costs associated with buying a property so we've tried to make it as easy as possible for people to realise their dreams."Our offers are intended to help people get a foot on the property ladder and if we can spread a little love at the same time, all well and good!"

As a further incentive, Selbourne is offering to pay the 5 per cent deposit for first time buyers and all legal and survey fees.Househunters interested in finding out more can view the show apartment at Capitol Hill daily from 10am to 5pm. The showhome at Insight is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Alternatively, contact Selbourne Homes on 01562 888161.