Not being the sort of chap who takes an unusual interest in soft furnishings, I’m always grateful for having a wife with good taste (in furnishings not men, obviously) to take care of that side of house and home.

Which is perhaps why my eye was caught by a super offer from the team down at the Hungate centre (or Hungate Urban Neighbourhood as it is more formally titled).

If you buy one of the top townhouses on offer in the prestigious development you could qualify for a free interior design package.

Worth up to £10,000, this offer includes a consultation with the interior designer responsible for all Hungate showhomes and a choice from design company Harlequin’s wide range of fabrics and wallcoverings.

Hungate Sales and Marketing Director, Martina Collins said: “The beauty of this package, which is available to all buyers who make their townhouse purchase before the end of August, is that it allows them to decorate their home to their own particular taste but with the expert guidance of our interior designer.

“Harlequin’s products are modern and stylish and in a great range of colour schemes which complement the layout and style of the townhouses.

“They provide the full range of both fabrics and wall coverings so it is easy to get the smart co-ordinated look that many buyers tell us they want.”

Hungate’s townhouses are available in three-four and five-bedroom styles, laid out over four floors and featuring luxury fitted kitchens, which can be placed either on the ground or first floor depending on the buyer’s lifestyle requirements.

And the luxury is married with eco-friendly designs. All the townhouses are fitted with solar panels to help reduce the cost of water heating and their eco-friendly design, double glazing and energy efficient heating systems and electrical products mean that they are rated Excellent under the Building Research Establishments EcoHome.

Prices for the townhouses start at £425,000.

• For further details visit the Hungate Sales Office which is open 10am – 5.30pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays or telephone 01904 676797.