Affordable style for first timers

Getting your foot on the property ladder needn't mean compromising on style. Take our tour of the hot new developments with interiors to die for.

Capitol Hill in Dudley is one of a number of new Selbourne Homes developments that aim to offer cutting edge style at an affordable price. Its interiors feature cool, clean lines that create a spacious, contemporary living space. The showhome above shows how a simple feature wall can have maximum impact.nextpage

The Capitol Hill apartments also feature classic stainless steel appliances and ash veneer doors, as shown in the fitted kitchen above.nextpage

The bedrooms at Capitol Hill feature soft lighting, neutral colour schemes and natural materials create an emphasis on relaxation.

Househunters can view the Capitol Hill show apartment daily from 10am to 5pm.nextpage

In contrast, the Equator development in Audnam, made up of eight three-storey townhouses, combines a traditional red brick exterior with modern, 21st century interior spaces.nextpage

The spacious sitting room at the Equator showhome has been carefully styled by interior specialists Connections In Design to show how instant impact can be created with modern art and bold colour schemes.

Prices at Equator start from £178,000 and the showhouse is open at weekends from 11am to 5pm.nextpage

Overlooking Dudley's Buffery Park, the Insight development, puts relaxation high on the agenda with funky interior features and clever use of space.nextpage

The apartments at Insight have large, open-plan living areas to create a feeling of maximum space. The showhome at Insight is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.

Selbourne Homes is currently offering purchasers the chance to buy apartments at Insight or Capitol Hill for an initial down-payment of £99, and will also pay the 5% deposit plus all legal and survey fees for first time buyers. For more information visit www.selbournehomes.com