Dorothy and Geoffrey Rendle may have made one of the shortest house moves in Devon history – just 500 yards – but for the couple, now in their 80s, it has made a world of difference.
Last year the Rendles downsized to a two-bedroom bungalow at Bee Meadow in South Molton, a popular development by award-winning Devon housebuilder Baker Estates. However, after a few months, they realised they needed a little more space. Their solution? A move to a three-bedroom Primrose bungalow – just a short stroll away on the same development.
To make the transition simple and stress-free, Dorothy and Geoffrey took advantage of Baker Estates’ popular Home Exchange scheme.
Geoffrey explained: “The sales team explained their Home Exchange service which seemed perfect for us. Baker Estates acts as your guaranteed buyer – removing the risk of a collapsed chain and enabling you to reserve your new home with confidence.
“It took all the stress and hassle away and we just had to pack up and move – a short distance. It’s brilliant if you don’t want any stress.”
The Home Exchange scheme allows homeowners to sell their existing property directly to Baker Estates, eliminating the uncertainty of property chains and giving buyers peace of mind when reserving their new home.
For Dorothy and Geoffrey, staying at Bee Meadow was just as important as finding a larger property.
“What makes staying in Bee Meadow even better is we’ve made friends here and that’s important at our age. It’s a nice little community,” said Geoffrey. “We love living in Bee Meadow – it’s quiet and South Molton is a lovely town. We just needed something a bit bigger.”
Their new three-bedroom Primrose bungalow offers the extra space they were looking for, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a spacious lounge, a garden and beautiful countryside views.
“Our new bungalow has more space, a nice size open plan kitchen/diner and separate lounge. We have an easy to maintain garden and countryside views,” Geoffrey added. “The Baker Estates team on site have been so helpful. Any little things that needed doing, they’ve come and done them.”
Annie Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at Baker Estates, commented: "We’re delighted that Dorothy and Geoffrey were able to find their perfect home at Bee Meadow with the help of our Home Exchange scheme. The initiative is designed to make moving as straightforward and stress-free as possible, particularly for customers who want to avoid the uncertainty of a traditional property chain.
“It’s wonderful to see homeowners enjoying the lifestyle at the Bee Meadow community and continuing to enjoy everything South Molton have to offer. With just three bungalows remaining, this is genuinely the last chance for buyers to secure a home here, and we encourage anyone interested to get in touch without delay.”
Bee Meadow continues to attract buyers looking for high-quality homes in a peaceful setting, with the added reassurance of schemes like Home Exchange to make the moving process simple and secure.
Homes at Bee Meadow reflect Baker Estates’ commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable design, with energy-efficient features and carefully considered interiors that support modern lifestyles.
Prospective purchasers are encouraged to arrange a viewing as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and hear about Home Exchange service to make their dream move even easier!
Only three homes remain at Bee Meadow.
Prices from £399,995
For further information, pricing details or to book an appointment, visit the Baker Estates website www.bakerestatesltd.co.uk or contact the sales team directly on 07398983841