A-10 Choices, Upgrades & Optional Extras Brochure

A-10 Choices, Upgrades & Optional Extras Brochure

Your upgrades & optional extras

Make your story home your own

Your new Story home is a blank canvas, allowing you to add your own individual touches to each room. We’ve handpicked a range of high quality items for you to choose from that complement your home, from kitchen units to bathroom tiles. This guide will help you to understand which items you can upgrade in your new home, as well as optional extras you can purchase such as flooring and fitted wardrobes. Our homes come with a high specification throughout, with many features and choices included as standard; please refer to your Development Brochure or speak to your Sales Executive to understand which choices are included as part of the standard specification of your home. We know it can be difficult to decide on which selections are right for you - if you’re struggling you can take inspiration from our beautiful show homes. You can also speak to your Sales Executive who will be happy to help and can advise you on any specific timescales that you will need to meet to ensure that you don’t miss any build stage deadlines.*

*Please note that your ability to select choices, upgrades and optional extras will depend on the build stage of your new home at the time of reservation, for further information on build stages please see page 6.

Contents

4 We’re with you every step of the way 6 Build stage information 8 Kitchens 16 Appliances 22 Bathrooms 26 Flooring 32 Bedroom furniture 36 Electrical 42 Doors 46 Fencing 48 Upgrades and optional extras availability 60 Terms and conditions

62 FAQs 65 Notes

We’re with you... every step of the way

Now that you have reserved your Story home you can start to think about what choices, upgrades and optional extras you would like. Before selecting these it’s a good idea to consider your colour scheme as this will determine the mood of your home – we have samples in our marketing suites and furnished rooms in our show homes to help you decide.

The journey to personalising your home

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On your completion day, when Story Homes is in receipt of the monies from your conveyancer, we will hand you the keys to your new home and from that point forward it will legally be yours. During the weeks following your completion our Site and Sales team will be on hand to support you until our Customer Aftercare team get in touch with you to introduce themselves; they will be there to assist you during your warranty period.

Within two weeks of your completion date you will be

Now that you have personalised your home we’ll do the rest. Once your selections have been installed and your home has been signed off by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), we’ll update you on your anticipated completion date.

Towards the end of your appointment your Sales Executive will confirm your selections with you and arrange for them to be ordered. At this point we will take the required payment and items will be non-refundable and cannot be cancelled or exchanged. For full payment terms please see page 60.

At the appointment you will discuss the upgrades and optional extras you would like in your home from the range in this guide, as well as the choices you can select as part of the standard specification (detailed in your Development Brochure). Your Sales Executive will advise you on the current build stage of your new home and whether any selections are unavailable to you. Some of our upgrades and optional extras may require a quote which will be organised by your Sales Executive.*

Your Sales Executive will let you know when you need to select your choices, upgrades and optional extras, as this is dependent on the build progress of your home at the time of reservation. They will book an appointment with you at a mutually convenient time.

invited to attend your new home demonstration. This will be the first time you will see your home with all of your choices, upgrades and optional extras in place.

* For further information on build stages please see page 6. Any items which require a quotation must be requested two weeks prior to the relevant build stage cut off.

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Build stage information

There are more than 20 build stages in the construction of our homes. Here is more information about the build stages which dictate the cut off dates for ordering your choices, upgrades and optional extras.

Build stage cut offs Orders for choices, upgrades and optional extras cannot be placed before build stage 3.

All choices, upgrades and optional extras (excluding carpets) must be ordered and the applicable payment made by build stage 11. Carpets must be ordered and the applicable payment made by build stage 16. Any items which require a quotation must be requested two weeks prior to the relevant build stage cut off. Your Sales Executive will be able to advise you on which items require quotes.

Build stage 11: the peaks are complete With the roof trusses now secured, the bricklayers have been able to finish the external brickwork of your home, filling in the space between the roof and the rest of the property. This is known as the ‘peaks or pikes’, which are triangular in shape.

Build stage 3: internal drainage is complete We have installed the necessary pipes required to carry waste water out of your home from plumbed items such as baths and showers, sinks and washing machines.

Build stage 16: internal walls have been prepared The preparation of the internal walls has now been completed, with either plaster or dry lining techniques, ready for the electrics and heating systems to be connected, and all sanitaryware to be fitted and plumbed in.

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Kitchens Our open-plan kitchens have been carefully designed with modern living in mind. Working with designers, we’ve created a beautiful range to suit every lifestyle with high quality appliances and many features included as standard.

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Visualise your perfect kitchen

Steps to choosing your kitchen

It can be hard to imagine what your future kitchen will look like from a small sample, so we’ve created a kitchen designer tool that allows you to pick your selections and see them in a typical 3, 4 or 5-bedroom Story home. You can even share your creation on social media and with family or friends, so you can get that all-important second opinion, or simply show it off until you’re in the real thing.

As well as choosing the features of your kitchen that are included as a part of the standard specification of your new home, you also have the option of upgrading or choosing optional extras to further personalise this space, from silestone worktops to wine coolers and much more. Your kitchen/dining area is such an important part of the home, and this is a great chance to ensure it’s exactly how you want it to look from the start. By taking the opportunity to put your stamp on your kitchen now, you’ll be able to enjoy it for years to come. You can discuss your available choices, upgrades and optional extras with your Sales Executive at your appointment. In the meantime, here are the next steps.

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Be inspired Here’s some of our favourite kitchen combinations from our show homes at our developments.

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Select the style and colour of your cupboard doors and handles.

Decide whether you would like a standard or upgraded kitchen; our Sales Executive will explain the differences to you.

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Finally, decide whether you would like to upgrade any of your appliances or add any optional extras. 4

Choose your worktop; you could choose to upgrade to a Silestone worktop as it works well with all kitchens, whether that be a contemporary gloss or a classic shaker style, and it complements our selection of appliances perfectly.

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Standard kitchen

Kitchen upgrades

Contemporary kitchen upgrades You can upgrade elements of your contemporary kitchen. Opt for one of our contemporary handleless styles in a gloss or matt finish, available in a range of colours, or a shaker style door (both complete with

Your Story home comes complete with a contemporary kitchen as standard, allowing you to choose from a range of colours and finishes as well as complementary co-ordinated end panels, soft close drawers and doors. The majority of our homes come complete with integrated AEG and Electrolux appliances, including induction hob, cooker hood, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher as standard.

co-ordinated end panels). Traditional kitchen layout*

If you prefer a traditional kitchen layout, a number of our homes allow you to upgrade to one of our traditional kitchen ranges. Available in a variety of colours, you can choose a fully painted shaker style kitchen with decorative cornice, lighting pelmets and feature extractor hood, veneered accessories and polished nickle cup handles. As with our contemporary kitchens, the traditional layout will come with integrated AEG and Electrolux appliances. Please speak to your Sales Executive to discuss prices and available styles. *Please note upgrading to a traditional kitchen layout may impact the optional extras/upgrades available and applicable pricing. For more information please speak to your Sales Executive. Kitchens are supplied with matching door frontages, end panels, fillers and plinths as standard, however the inner kitchen cabinet finish does differ to the door frontage colour and in some instances the cabinet finish may be visible externally.

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KIT953 - £1228

Silestone island end wrap If your kitchen has an island, upgrading to a Silestone worktop gives you the option to upgrade your island to include a beautiful Silestone end wrap, meaning your Silestone worktop flows seamlessly to the floor - giving your kitchen a luxurious finish.

Silestone worktops

Price on application

Surface beauty combined with core strength; Silestone is the most luxurious type of worktop, which offers durability as well as a high-end look. Silestone is made up of 90 per cent natural quartz, making it extraordinarily hard and resilient. Virtually non-porous and low maintenance, these worktops can withstand just about anything life throws at them; sticky spills and greasy fingerprints can be cleaned up in just one wipe. Silestone is also highly resistant to scratches, so it’s perfect for the day-to-day use of a kitchen. If you choose to upgrade to one of our Silestone worktops, you will also receive matching worktop upstands, an undermounted stainless steel sink and built-in drainer grooves.

KIT938 - £250

Silestone hob splashback When you upgrade your worktop to Silestone you also have the option to upgrade your splashback, behind your hob, to match, giving your kitchen that perfect finishing touch.

KIT951 - £420

Magic corner carousel These space-saving pull out storage units enable you to easily access the contents of your unit, making them a versatile choice for your kitchen.

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Appliances We work with highly reputable brands and many of our homes come fitted with premium Electrolux and AEG appliances. In addition to this, you can choose upgrades and optional extras to suit your lifestyle and personal preferences, such as a gas-on- glass hob with wok burner, a pyrolytic oven or a wine cooler.

APP400 - £200 AEG 75cm gas hob Upgrade from standard specification hob Key features: Flush, easy to clean and simple to use

APP401 - £400 AEG 75cm gas-on-glass hob Upgrade from standard specification hob Key features: Gas burners mounted on ceramic glass offer the stylish aesthetic of ceramic with the versatility of gas cooking

APP422 - £175 AEG SteamBake single oven Upgrade from AEG single oven £340 - Upgrade from Zanussi single oven Key features: PlusSteam button adds steam at the beginning of the baking process. The steam cooking allows dough to develop a crispy, tasty crust and a soft centre

APP420 - £435 AEG built under stainless steel double oven Upgrade from AEG single oven £630 - Upgrade from Zanussi single oven Key features: Large oven capacity gives you more room for cooking Isofront double glazed doors with heat reflective coating

APP418 - £375

AEG SteamBake Pyrolytic oven Upgrade from AEG single oven £505 - Upgrade from Zanussi single oven Key features: Notifies you when cleaning is needed and converts food residue into ash Isofront Plus quadruple glazed doors with heat reflective coating

APP402 - £550 AEG 60cm induction hob* Upgrade from standard specification hob Key features: Powerful booster 15 stage digital power level displays If a cooking zone is left on, the power automatically cuts off after a set period of time

APP403 - £500 AEG 80cm Maxisense induction hob* Upgrade from standard specification hob Key features: 5 cooking sections

APP409 - £1610 AEG 83cm combined

APP423 - £180 AEG single oven Upgrade from Zanussi single oven

APP541 - £725 AEG microwave and grill compact oven Upgrade from single oven* Key features: Fan controlled defrosting Isofront triple glazed doors with heat reflective coating

APP543 - £200 AEG integrated microwave Upgrade from single oven* Key features: Auto weight defrosting programmes Digital display and programmable timer Audible cooking end signal

induction hob and extractor*^ Upgrade from standard specification hob and extractor Key features: Touch on glass slide controls

APP427 - £470 £615 - Upgrade from Zanussi single oven Dual AEG single ovens - stacked in tall housing unit Key features: Hot Air convection system ensures hot air circulates evenly; the oven heats up faster and cooking temperatures can be reduced by up to 20%

Hob2Hood PowerBoost

Child-lock Eco timer

*Please note the combi/microwave oven upgrades are applicable to only one oven being upgraded. Where oven is in dual side- by-side format the combi/microwave oven will not be in line with the bottom of the main oven and will require a kitchen filler piece fitted below.

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*Induction hobs are not suitable for use by people fitted with pacemakers and should only be used with pans suitable for use with induction hobs. Please speak to your Sales Executive if this may affect you. ^Implementing this upgrade may result in some minor amends to the kitchen layout and relocation of drawer units.

APP440 - £200 AEG 90cm pyramid wall chimney hood Upgrade from standard specification cooker hood Key features: Reduces cooking odours and vapour

APP441 - £610 AEG 90cm touch control chimney hood Upgrade from standard specification cooker hood Key features: Washable aluminium grease filters Clears cooking vapour quickly and quietly

APP442 - £750 AEG 80cm angled cooker hood^ Upgrade from standard specification cooker hood Key features: Washable aluminium grease filters Metal filter attracts the grease from cooking vapours, reducing odours, purifying the air and optimising performance

APP486 - £1250 APP480 - £275* AEG frost free 50/50 fridge freezer^ * Upgrade from integrated fridge freezer Key features: LCD touch display Electronic temperature control Visible external door open indicator with audible warning alarm

APP488 - £1495 AEG separate tall fridge and frost free freezer^ Key features: Door open indicator Coolmatic fridge technology quickly chills fresh food Five full width freezer drawers and two fold-down freezer compartments

APP500 - £1020 Electrolux integrated washing machine Key features: 7kg load capacity 1400rpm maximum spin speed Aqualux washing technology - traditional washing for good results with all fabric types

quickly and efficiently Three speed settings

APP464 - £1180 APP460 - £650* AEG 13 place setting integrated dishwasher * Upgrade from integrated dishwasher Key features: ComfortLift lifts the lower rack up to a comfortable height for easy loading and unloading

APP465 - £710 AEG integrated dishwasher Key features: Height adjustable upper basket Three temperature settings and five programmes Delay start

APP487 - £1090 AEG 50/50 integrated fridge freezer Key features: LCD touch display Electronic temperature control Visible external door open indicator with audible warning alarm

APP501 - £1080 APP522 - £145* Electrolux integrated washer/ dryer * Upgrade from integrated washing machine Key features: 7kg washing capacity 4kg drying capacity Condenser dryer, no venting required

APP520 - £480 Caple 300mm wine cooler Key features: Touch controls and LED display Shelves can accommodate 750ml Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne bottles Converts into a can chiller using optional glass shelving

APP521 - £775 Caple 600mm wine cooler Key features: Touch controls and LED display Shelves can accommodate 750ml Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne bottles Converts into a can chiller using optional glass shelving

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^Chimney sold seperately to cooker hood.

^Please note only freezer is frost free.

£100 Franke fragranite sink colour upgrade

KIT985 - £115 Franke Bern chrome plated mixer tap

KIT986 - £95 Carron Reno chrome plated mixer tap

Available in: KIT997 - Onyx KIT996 - Coffee

£100 charge relates to changing the colour of your sink from the standard

specification colour Image shows onyx sink

APP580 - £100 Coloured glass splashback

Available in a range of colours. Please ask your Sales Executive for further information.

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Bathrooms

All of our bathrooms have been carefully selected and come complete with white sanitaryware, a bath and/or shower. Along with our en-suites, our high quality bathrooms feature chrome towel rails and double-ended baths as standard in many of our house types. All bath, shower and sink areas have feature Porcelanosa tiling, which can be upgraded to half or full ceiling height tiling, and can be finished with other optional extras such as LED lit mirrors.

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JOI424 - £POA* Sheet fitted mirror on wall from tiles to ceiling Did you know? We can fit a sheet mirror from the top of your half-height wall tiling to the ceiling, to reflect light and accentuate the space. Please check location suitability with your Sales Executive at your appointment.

£495 Ideal Standard Concept Air 600mm vanity unit with double doors and basin Upgrade from free standing wash basin

£595 Ideal Standard Connect Air 600mm vanity unit and sit-on basin Upgrade from free standing wash basin

PLU461 - £960 Additional Mira Azora 9.8kw electric shower* Glass screen included

*Price on application

and pedestal Available in: PLU420 - Gloss White PLU421 - Gloss Light Grey PLU422 - Wood Light Brown Image shows white vanity unit

and pedestal Available in: PLU423 - White Gloss

PLU424 - Light Grey Wood PLU425 - Light Grey Gloss Image shows light grey wood vanity unit

JOI423 - £150 Mirror fitted above basin 600mm x 750mm

ELE459 - £375 HiB Ambience 80cm x 60cm LED lit mirror Key features: Colour temperature changing LED illumination

ELE458 - £530 HiB Connect 80cm x 60cm LED lit mirror Key features: Colour temperature changing LED illumination Bluetooth connectivity Charging socket and USB Audio speaker

TIL400 - Half tile all walls

£375

Bathroom

TIL401 - Fully tile walls to ceiling

£795

TIL402/TIL404 /TIL412- Half tile all walls

Ensuite(s)/ Shower room

£375

TIL403/TIL405 /TIL413 - Fully tile walls to ceiling

£955

TIL406 - Half tile all walls

£640

Cloakroom

TIL407 - Fully tile walls to ceiling

£1170

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Flooring

We have a wide selection of high quality flooring available as an optional extra to finish off your brand new home. We know it can be difficult to choose the perfect flooring, which is why we’ve taken care to offer you a variety of styles and colours to browse and match to the rest of your home, including ceramic tiles, laminate, vinyl and carpets. If you decide to order your flooring with Story Homes it will be fitted for you, ready for your completion day.

Please speak to your Sales Executive to discuss prices and available styles.

Availability of flooring is room dependent.

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Vinyl Vinyl flooring is a great choice for a busy household as it is durable, low maintenance, water and stain resistant. It is comfortable underfoot and softer than tiling, which may suit families with younger children.

Carpets A soft and stylish carpet creates a warm, homely feel in your lounge and bedrooms. We have a quality range of wool and polyester blend carpets for you to choose from, as well as upgraded underlay, which gives more protection for your carpet and increased comfort underfoot. Before you select your carpet, think about the colour, style and texture that is most suited to your taste and lifestyle. Consider the amount of wear the carpet will have in various areas – for example, halls and stairs have more foot traffic than bedrooms – and whether you have children and/or pets .

Ceramic floor tiling Ceramic tiling is very resilient and can be used in an array of rooms, including your kitchen, bathrooms and hallway. You can choose to match the tiling on your bathroom walls to the floor for a seamless finish.

Availability of flooring is room dependent.

Availability of flooring is room dependent.

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Laminate Laminate flooring comes in a variety of styles and has a natural look, while being durable. It is very easy to maintain and keep clean, making it a sensible and hard-wearing option.

Amtico For a luxurious look, Amtico – a high-end vinyl tile – is the perfect flooring choice. Softer and warmer to the touch than real wood or stone, Amtico is robust and long-lasting, and it is easy to replace the tiles in the future if needed.

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Bedroom furniture

Cross another job off your list by ordering from our range of quality, fully fitted wardrobes – so they’ll be built in ready for you to use the moment you move in. Choose from our hinged or sliding wardrobe options and free-standing bedroom furniture to finish the look.

Please speak to your Sales Executive to discuss prices and available styles.

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Electrical It’s the little things that make a difference, such as ordering additional sockets or shaving points to suit your lifestyle, or choosing a brushed steel finish to all of your sockets. You can also add a few extra LED downlighters to make your kitchen look really special, or make your new home more secure with a burglar alarm.

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Brushed steel sockets and switches to the ground floor ELE402 - £500 - For 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes ELE400 - £550 - For 4 and 5-bedroom homes

Brushed steel sockets and switches throughout home

ELE403 - £850 - For 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes ELE401 - £950 - For 4 and 5-bedroom homes

ELE421 - £80 Additional brushed steel TV aerial socket

ELE425 - £70 Additional white telephone extension socket

ELE426 - £80 Additional brushed steel telephone extension socket

These options only apply to standard layout sockets and switches. Any additional sockets /switches which are purchased as optional extras must be upgraded individually.

ELE430 - £90 Additional white double socket

ELE415 - £75 Additional white shaver point

ELE416 - £100 Additional brushed steel shaver point

ELE435 - £150 Double socket and TV outlet Did you know? We can install a double socket and TV outlet in a convenient place for a wall-mounted TV. * You can discuss this with your Sales Executive at your appointment.

ELE405 - £50 White USB a+c socket Only able to upgrade from existing sockets ELE407 - £140 White USB a+c socket fitted under worktop overhang from kitchen island unit

ELE406 - £80 Brushed steel USB a+c socket Only able to upgrade from existing sockets ELE408 - £190 Brushed steel USB a+c socket fitted under worktop overhang from kitchen island unit

ELE420 - £70 Additional white TV aerial socket

ELE431 - £110 Additional brushed steel double socket

ELE440 - £70 Additional brushed steel LED downlighter

All upgrades to sockets/switches/points are priced per socket/switch/point unless stated otherwise. Please speak to your Sales Executive for further information on which rooms upgrades are available in.

All upgrades to sockets/switches/points are priced per socket/switch/point unless stated otherwise. Please speak to your Sales Executive for further information on which rooms upgrades are available in. *No provision is made for reinforcing the wall support; customers must ensure all wall fixings used provide sufficient strength for wall hanging of appliances.

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ELE441 - £130 Additional external coach lantern^

ELE450 - £600 Mains wired burglar alarm

ELE470 - £150 External double socket fitted to rear of property

Did you know?

ELE480 - £700 Electric garage door opener If your new home has a garage we can fit an electric garage door opener so you can open your garage door with just the push of a button.

ELE442 - £50 Relocation of ceiling light pendant

ELE448 - £75 White fused spur ELE449 - £85

Brushed steel fused spur You can add a fused spur to your home so that you can add an electric fire once you have moved in.

We can relocate the pendant for your ceiling light in any of the rooms in your home, ready for when you move in.

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