Alison Stone

Home Stagers East Midlands

http://www.homestagersleicester.co.uk  0800 542 8 952

Alison Stone is Home Stagers Design Consultant for the East Midlands. She lives on the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border and here career includes Estate Agency where she covered new build, residential and commercial property. She is also an experienced property renovator with an extensive network of skilled trade services. She has sold several of her own properties all of which enjoyed varying eclectic styles and ages. Her renovation projects have ranged from interior refurbishments requiring a new kitchen, bathroom and re-decoration throughout, right through to major renovation projects where she got right down to it even digging out the kitchen floor and taking plaster off the walls with a spade!
Graduate of the
British Academy of Home Stagers
Freelance Member of the
Home Stagers Network

ABOUT ALISON STONE



 Alison Stone
Alison's career includes estate agency where she covered all aspects of new build, residential and commercial property, as well as experience in training and financial services including insurance and mortgage.

Alison is an experienced property renovator, having sold several of her own properties of eclectic styles and ages. Her renovation projects have ranged from interior refurbishments requiring a new kitchen, bathroom and re-decoration throughout, right through to major renovation projects where she got right down to it even digging out the kitchen floor and taking plaster off the walls with a spade!

All her projects benefitted from her professional project management skills and her extensive network of local businesses and skilled trade services

Alison's interests include decorating mirrors with lead and glass paint, making soft furnishings, gardening and flower arranging


Alison's Hot Properties

Exterior, Conway Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff

NEW – Conway Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9PR, £299,950

A newly built semi detached mews cottage, part of a development of five, situated in a private gated courtyard in the heart of Pontcanna. Accommodation comprises; living/dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property benefits from an enclosed rear garden and allocated parking. It has been tastefully presented in cream, brown and beige shades, with hints of reds to appeal to the discerning buyer. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist:  Alison Stone

Exterior, Bouverie Place, Folkestone

Bouverie Place, Folkestone CT20 1AU, £165,000

2 Bed Brand New Purpose Built Apartment, in the resort town of Folkestone. Set in the heart of the recently opened Bouverie Place Shopping Centre within Folkestone Town, the apartment offers a high quality contemporary finish, and is convenient for local amenities. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist:  Alison Stone

Exterior, Bourne House, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset

Bourne House, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset DT11 0AE, £350,000

A new, unique and stunning loft style duplex apartment in an historic Grade II Listed warehouse. The Maltings is set in Blandford St Mary, some half a mile from the centre of the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone

Exterior, Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxon

Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxon OX10 8EA, £330,000  OIEO

An attractive Grade II listed period property which offers a wealth of original features in the popular location of Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire. A charming home arranged over three storeys with open fireplace in the dining room and refitted kitchen. The village of Crowmarsh Gifford benefits from many local amenities including a church, post office with general store and local primary school. Stylist: Alison Stone

Exterior, Pear Tree Gardens, South Normanton, Derbys (4 beds)

Pear Tree Gardens, South Normanton, Derbyshire DE55 3AA, £275,000

Exceedingly spacious 4 bedroom new house on three stories, on an exclusive architect designed development in the ever-popular Storth Lane, Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Derbyshire. Each of their detached 3-6 bedroom houses are individually designed ensuring each home is as different from your neighbours as you are. With both ecology and environment carefully considered, each house is built to provide ‘a home of distinction’, whilst maintaining the minimum running costs for you. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone


Exterior, The Oast, Wadhurst, East Sussex

The Oast, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6HS, £995,000

A traditional Oast house and adjoining barn conversion  in an idyllic rural setting with lovely views. Spacious family accommodation gives country living with a contemporary feel. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone

Exterior, Axe Street, Barking

Axe Street, Barking IG11 7FG, £214,995

Axe Street is a stylish development of 93 one, two and three bedroom apartments and maisonettes. East Homes is offering 25 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments on a part-buy, part-rent basis and an additional 32 apartments for key worker intermediate rent with the remaining homes for affordable rent. This two bedroom apartment is presented in warm autumn colours, which blend ideally with the contemporary furniture and fittings. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone


Darlee Gate, Old Netley, Hants - exterior

Darlee Gate, Old Netley, Hants SO31, £550,000

A high standard 5 bedroom new build in rural Hampshire benefiting from 2 en-suites in addition to the family bathroom. The  property is presented to highlight the quality features such as granite worktops and porcelain floors in the kitchen and utility areas, and the delightful turned spindles to the staircase. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone

Beehive Cottage, Wendover Drive, Welwyn Village - exterior

Beehive Cottage, Wendover Drive, Welwyn Village AL6 9LT, £665,000

These three bed dormer bungalows in a leafy private lane are staged to appeal to a slightly more conservative market. The overall theme provides potential buyers with a great idea as to the "mode de vie" these properties represent. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone

The Firs, Guilsborough, Northants

The Firs, Guilsborough, Northants NN6 8QB, £249,950  from £249,950.00 to £399,950.00

An exclusive development of 14 new homes in the heart of the english countryside. With a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 bed semi-detached and detached houses this development is ideal for family's of all sizes. Set in a quiet part of the village of Guilsbororugh in Northamptonshire with mature gardens and hedges and fields to the rear. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone

Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Herts

Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Herts WD3 3LJ, £550,000

Beautifully renovated and extended Mock Tudor style house in the much sought after location of Baldwins Lane, Rickmansworth. STAGED TO SELL by Home Stagers Show Homes Stylist: Alison Stone


Alison's Testimonials

Mrs S Property Developer, Mawsley, Northants – Alison Stone, Maria Ford, Steve KerslakeThe Vital Guide to Selling Your Home, Complete Home Staging Day, Furniture Rental and Furniture to Buy, Show Home Staging Consultation and Staging Plan

Seeing Alison’s work develop is quite exciting.  Most show homes can be a bit clinical but ours was so far from that, I didn’t want to move!  It was thoughtful, cosy and immaculate.  Alison was professional and had a great eye for what’s needed to sell houses.  What a great experience!

Mrs S Home Owner, London – Alison StoneQuick Guide to Buying or Selling your Home, The Vital Guide to Selling Your Home, FREE EZINE FROM HOME STAGERS, Home Sale Consultation

The service was fantastic. Very professional. What I learnt from Alison that day was worth every penny. Alison gave some fantastic ideas on how to set the rooms up, including pictures, she gave excellent advice on the markets as they are, ie hip and the deadline, gave me the motivation to get on with the de-cluttering. She advised on where to spend the money in the house, and ctually enjoyed buying things for the house to do it all up. She always followed up to see how I am doing, but did not rush me - All in all a service I would use again and have recommended it to friends. Definetely worth the money!




Alison's Case Studies & Articles

Case Study: How a Home Owner increased their property value by £10,000 value in just ONE DAY!

Alison Stone managed a total transformation on a property that increased its value by £10,000 - in JUST ONE DAY!

The Finishing Touch – or where to begin?

The appropriate paint can make all the difference to the finish of your walls and woodwork. Alison Stone helps you choose the right paint for the job.

COLOUR IS MAKING A COME BACK –

– BUT DOES YOUR MATCH POT MATCH YOUR EXPECTATION? - We are all told how good a match pot can be, but do we make the best use of what they have to offer or does the thought of choosing a paint colour turn us grey?




MORE CASE STUDIES & ARTICLES

Alison's Gallery

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Ashby Road West, Loughborough

An outstanding renovation of a 4 bedroom detached period property, finishing touches and wow factor styling included show home furniture rental and sumptuous accessories.

Beehive Cottage, Welwyn Village, Herts

These three bed dormer bungalows in a leafy private lane are staged to appeal to a slightly more conservative market. The overall theme provides potential buyers with a great idea as to the "mode de vie" these properties represent.

Case Study - Mawsley

This Home Owner increased their property value by £10,000 in just ONE DAY! Read the Case Study here.


Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts

This beautifully renovated and extended Mock Tudor style semi detached house in Rickmansworth was staged by Home Stagers stylist Alison Stone. Warm oranges, shimmering bronzes and with a hint lime green here and there brought warmth and energy to this 4 bed property in the middle of winter.


Darlee Gate, Hampshire

A high standard 5 bedroom new build in rural Hampshire benefiting from 2 en-suites in addition to the family bathroom. The  property is presented to highlight the quality features such as granite worktops and porcelain floors in the kitchen and utility areas, and the delightful turned spindles to the staircase.

Eden Lodge, Kent

A Victorian three bedroom rural cottage. Prior to sale the property was refurbished by the owner, and professionally staged throughout with modern furniture, soft furnishings and accessories to complement the rural charm. The property SOLD within FOUR WEEKS of staging.

Firs, Guilsborough, Northants

The Firs is an exclusive development of 14 new homes in the heart of the English countryside, developed by Paul Anderson Homes Ltd a specialist developer concentrating on individual country developments.



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