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How to get your home ready for autumn

05 October, 2020

Ask your friends and you may hear many say that autumn is their favourite season and it’s not surprising! Autumn brings glorious colours, sunshine with a hint of early frost, often followed by a late burst of Indian summer heat. Whereas the cooler evenings are a great excuse to light a fire and get cosy. Here are a few ideas for getting your home ready for what John Keats memorably described as ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. Read More

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Living in The South Downs National Park

21 September, 2020

The idea of ‘national parks’ was born in the early 19th century, when the Romantic poets wrote about the inspiring qualities of untamed countryside. From the 1930s onwards there was increasing public demand for access to Britain’s wild spaces, leading to the creation of the National Parks. We now have fifteen, and the newest one, created less than ten years ago, is the South Downs National Park. Read More

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How to create a child’s bedroom they’ll really want to spend time in.

07 September, 2020

Many of our buyers are families, and they want to create a family home where the youngest members are just as comfortable and contented as their parents. To help families to create a harmonious home the Kebbell interior design team have shared some top tips on how to create a welcoming and relaxing space for young children or teenagers; making their bedroom the perfect space for play, homework and sleep. Read More

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Kebbell are proudly supporting the new community café in Droxford.

17 August, 2020

The Hampshire village of Droxford, location for The Courtyard, is a close knit community which also attracts quite large numbers of visitors who enjoy walks along the River Meon and in the stunning surrounding countryside. Since the beginning of the year there has been a new social hub in the village – Wilfrid’s Café - which Kebbell is proudly supporting by providing some new signage. As the café is tucked away behind the church, this is an important feature to help to bring in more customers. Read More

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Tips for buying a property post lockdown

10 August, 2020

If you’ve put your home move on hold in lockdown or used the time to see what is available within your budget now may be the time to release the brakes and take the next step towards your dream home. It is natural to feel apprehensive during these uncertain times and in light of this we have put together some top tips and advice on what to consider when buying a property post-lockdown. Read More

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Dreaming of a home by the sea? All within reach at Cornelian Fields.

27 July, 2020

According to a recent article in The Times ‘Bricks and Mortar’ section, seaside living is more popular than ever. Estate agents across the country are citing increasing demand for homes by the sea, and these are main homes, not weekend bolt-holes. Buyers praise the coastal lifestyle for attributes like fresh air, nature, safety, friendliness, cleanliness: qualities that were clearly seen to be lacking in cities. Read More

Customer stories

Tony and Laura Johnson Retire to Harvest View

13 July, 2020

Tony and Laura moved in to their new home at Harvest View in Bishop Monkton, North Yorkshire, in 2019 after moving back to the UK from America to retire in the village they had previously raised their children in. They had considered around 70 properties before a chance viewing of Harvest View gave them the opportunity to buy their dream home. Read More

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How to dress your home like a Kebbell Interior Designer

06 July, 2020

We spoke with Interior Designer Lily Paulson-Ellis who has dressed our Wintersbrooke development about how to achieve a professional style in your own home. Read More

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A school for the whole community at Cornelian Fields

23 June, 2020

At Kebbell we are always pleased to play a part in creating much needed facilities that benefit the communities we build in. In Scarborough this means supporting the provision of a new, state-of-the-art school complex for Overdale Community Primary School at Middle Deepdale. We’re delighted to report that work has just started on brand new premises for the school, expanding its capabilities and providing places for 420 Year 1 to Year 6 pupils, as well as a three class nursery, and community facilities. Read More

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What to look for in the perfect family home?

15 June, 2020

Families are all different of course, but when it comes to finding a new family home there are certain features that should be on your wish list. Whether you’re just starting out as parents or well adapted to family life, we hope these tips will help you to make a move that everyone in your family will love. Read More