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A sense of home ESTATE AGENCY MR AND MRS CLARKE OFFERS UP SOME INTERIOR STYLING TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN A FLASH
hen it comes to selling your home, attracting potential buyers is often a case of
Replace any thick, bright, light-minimising curtains with soft, white linen ones, for example. It makes a huge difference. Sight The appearance of a space can either gently beckon a potential buyer in, or frighten them off. The first principle to crafting a space that soothes weary buyers’ eyes is to note that natural lighting is always better. Let in as much sunlight as possible – and position a few aptly-placed candles in the evenings. Layout is vital when grooming the appearance of your home: decluttering is key. Minimise ‘stuff’ left out – put anything superfluous in a box under the stairs until your home is sold! Cleanliness and lack of clutter helps viewers focus on the space, and whether they see themselves living there. Taste Delicious food is not just for restaurants and bakeries. We incorporate a delicious touch into our repertoire to make people feel more at ease. For Saturday morning viewings, it’s pastries from a local bakery and aromatic coffee. In the afternoons, it’s tea and cakes – or whatever takes your fancy! To find out more about the services on offer at Mr and Mrs Clarke, contact Agnès on 07845 202 155, or head to mrandmrsclarke.com
showcasing a lifestyle they will enjoy. At Mr and Mrs Clarke, the philosophy is to start with style, and follow it up with substance – something you can implement in your own home with just a few pointers. Paying attention to the five senses helps viewers feel at home, more relaxed, and more inclined to purchase. The team at Mr and Mrs Clarke are perfectly placed to style your home, but try it for yourself too – here are a few tips: Sound The goal is to limit noise while creating a harmony of desirable sounds, such as conversation, music and natural ambience. We create a bespoke playlist for each home sold, and have it playing at a nice level during viewings. Visual perception of space is on a conscious level, whereas audible perception is almost entirely subconscious, which is why it’s such a strong tool. Touch Enhancing the tactile dimensions of your home really ups the ante of the viewing experience. We suggest incorporating
FUTURE-PROOF The town’s educational centre, Northstowe Learning Community, boasts a brand-new secondary school – and plans more developments
being thoroughly questioned in terms of its sustainability. There’s also a bustling community centre at the heart of the town, with lots of activities for both children and adults – and two more kids’ parks opening soon. Northstowe’s outdoor gym at Pioneer Park is already open, and with an electric bike hire service on the go, there’s a myriad of ways to keep up an active lifestyle. And what’s more, two new waterparks are opening this year (one in August and the second in September), offering lovely walks, open-water swimming and – in time – watersports. Lots of small businesses are popping up in Northstowe, too, and the neighbourhood has become an integral part of the fantastic food scene we’re accustomed to here in Cambridge. With lots of upcoming events, featuring some of the best local food and drink trucks (follow @northstowefoodies on socials to find out more), it’s really worth keeping an eye on. “It’s exciting to live in a community that so many people want to get involved with,” says Firouz Thompson, county councillor for Northstowe. “There’s a real opportunity to do things differently and be sustainable. It’s just a pleasure to be part of a place so diverse.”
a range of textures into the home by adding some cushions, throws, rugs and flowers.
SELL YOURSELF Want your house to look desirable? Let in natural light and keep the space uncluttered
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