SPECIFICATION
Ideally located within walking distance of the historic Comber town centre and the tranquillity of Strangford Lough, Enlerbank offers a range of spacious family homes. With schools and recreational facilities right on your doorstep, Enlerbank has immediate road access to Newtownards and Belfast while retaining 7 miles of traffic free paths via the idyllic Comber Greenway. Modern, energy efficient homes for first and second time buyers alike.
ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME
The Main Structure:
Walls are of traditional, tried and tested cavity construction. Brick and/or plaster render are used for the external finish. External timber features are painted to match where applicable. The roof will have a grey coloured, flat concrete tile crowned by a dry fixed ridge tile. uPVC round guttering with round uPVC downpipes compliment the external trim.
Energy saving uPVC gas filled double glazed windows with locking latches (except those deemed emergency escape routes) are standard. uPVC French doors or uPVC sliding patio doors are fitted where applicable. A low maintenance GRP front door and uPVC rear door with double-glazing complete the external elevation.
External:
All garden areas will have a front and rear lawn unless otherwise specified or shown on the site layout. To give a complete look from day one, the front lawn will be turfed. The back lawn will have either turf or seed depending on the time of the year, subject to ACC Ltd discretion. Flat top garden edge and treated rail fencing will be erected where applicable. Fencing will include a timber privacy screen between adjoining properties; all other fenced areas will comprise of treated timber posts and rail (approx 900mm high).
Driveways will be approx 10 metres long or from the road kerb to the front elevation of the property, whichever is the greater, and finished in bitmac. Garages (where applicable) are counted as a parking space and may reduce the length of driveways. A coloured pavia brick path will be provided to at least the front and rear elevation with level access to one external door. Patios will have a minimum area of 5.75m2 where applicable. Specified plots may have a boundary wall subject to planning conditions on site. You can even wash your car and water the plants using the outside tap which is provided as standard!
Internal:
5" contemporary MDF skirting and 3" contemporary MDF architrave painted gloss white is the perfect trim for each room. Painted MDF cillboard provide a seamless finish to the windows. This is all complimented by moulded 'ladder' style internal doors painted white, with brushed chrome coloured latch furniture. Ash newel posts and handrails with square balustrades painted white where appropriate are incorporated in homes with stairways.
There will be smooth plastered ceilings and a white, insulated, uPVC loft access trap door will be fitted in the relevant area. Ventilation/extractor fans are fitted in the kitchen, bathroom, ensuite (where applicable) and WC. Water resistant light fittings will be installed in bathrooms and ensuite (where applicable).
Heating:
Energy conservation and running costs are important to all of us so thermal insulation to walls, roof space and habitable areas is provided to achieve a substantial energy saving. An Ember Smart Home heating control enables remote access from a suitable mobile device via an app. A specially designed mains gas central heating system is standard in each home. This will incorporate a boiler and there will be radiators in all main rooms. The system is programme controlled to ensure a performance suitable for most individual requirements and to provide you with a separate hot water supply. Your new home will have a pressurised water system.
For your Peace of Mind:
An intruder alarm is supplied and installed by an approved company. Front and back doors have multi lock systems and all ground floor windows are lockable. Electrically operated smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors are installed. For your convenience, external lights are fitted at both the front and back door. A "smart" door bell with intercom + video facility will be installed (App required).
Every property is registered with the National House Building Council (NHBC) 10 Year warranty and insurance scheme known as Buildmark, the first 2 years of which are directly with Antrim Construction and backed by NHBCs Resolution Service. The NHBC Buildmark cover also provides deposit protection from the point of exchange, and structural defects insurance in years 3-10. More details are available on our website "Useful Links" page.
Did you know you could personalise your new home even before you move in? You could choose tiles, flooring, kitchens, power socket positions and many more features besides. We aim to provide you with an opportunity to get creative and put your stamp on a truly blank canvas. We build many choices and options in as we construct your new home, which means you'll have access to a wider range, the earlier you reserve. Our team will advise you on the options available on each property when you reserve a new home.
We install a quality, practical kitchen (choice of door, worktop and handle from a range supplied by ACC Ltd) with soft closing drawers and doors. An upstand to match worktop and glass splashback above hob is standard in the Platinum finish.
No kitchen is complete without appliances so we supply and fit a 4 ring gas hob and single electric oven complete with stylish curved glass extractor canopy, 70/30 integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. In order to maximise cupboard space, some properties will be fitted with a modern combi washer/dryer where applicable.
Your bathroom, wc/cloaks and ensuite (where applicable) will have contemporary white sanitary ware with chrome finished fittings. This includes a chrome finished towel radiator in the main bathroom and ensuite (where applicable). Shower cubicles with glass screens will be fitted in the bathroom and ensuite (where applicable). Where a property does not have space for a separate shower cubicle in the main bathroom; we will install a shower over the bath complete with glass screen. Showers will be thermostatically controlled using your new homes heating system. Where 3 or more showers are installed, the third and subsequent showers will be electrically operated.
Tailor your colour scheme from our extensive choice of quality floor tiles for halls, kitchen, utility, bathroom and ensuite/WC/cloak areas. Where properties have an internal porch plus a hall, the porch will be tiled and the hall will have carpet (see sales staff for details applicable to each property type).
Your choice continues with a range of feature wall tiling for sink/bath splashbacks in the ensuite, bathroom and WC/cloaks (see sales staff for areas and details applicable to each property type).
Shower cubicles / shower areas will have a choice of design from modern, low maintence, multi-panel.
A choice of carpet with underlay is provided for the lounge, stairs / landing and all bedrooms.
There will be a wall mounted, glass screen, electric, dancing flame effect fire in the lounge. This will have both heat and / or decorative flame options.
A generous provision of power points is provided throughout the house and where possible, they will be positioned to suit individual needs. This includes feature down lighting in at least the lounge and kitchen.
USB charging sockets are fitted in all bedrooms
Your new home has fibre to the premises (FTTP) providing ultra-fast broadband speeds subject to the provider you sign up with (broadband service/contract not included).
A telephone data, Virgin Media and Sky point is located beside the TV point in the lounge.
An additional ethernet point is installed in one room as standard
And for the finishing touch ceilings will be painted white and the internal walls will be painted one neutral colour throughout.
Additional options may be considered but we can only incorporate them into the property if a binding contract is in existence between all of us at the requisite stage of construction.
Finally, keeping it all ship shape
Landscaped areas have been incorporated to compliment your new home and these areas will require continuing management in the future in order to maintain the quality environment in which you live. For this purpose, Antrim Construction Company Limited has entered into an agreement with a management company. Residents will contribute to this service. The first payment will be made to Antrim Construction Company Limited at the same time as your balance purchase money is paid.
This specification is for guidance only and may be subject to variation. Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all information given, these contents do not form part of or constitute a representation, warranty, or part of, any contract. The right is reserved to alter or amend any details.