Calvert - an undiscovered gem

An excellent location and a range of well-designed properties make The Steeples development in Calvert something of an undiscovered gem for local house hunters.

Claire Lambert, sales director for Persimmon Homes Midlands, said: “Despite its lovely rural setting between Buckingham, Bicester and Aylesbury, lots of people are unaware of Calvert.

“The village itself has a wonderful community spirit and the local hall provides a focal point for the area. It is also in an excellent catchment area for local grammar schools, such as The Royal Latin in Buckingham or Sir Henry Flloyd Grammar School in Aylesbury, making it perfect for families.

“The area has an interesting history, as it was formerly known for brick making, and many clues to that heritage remain in the landscape, such as the country park lakes that were formed where clay was extracted. One of these, Grebe Lake, is used for watersports such as sailing and kayaking.

“Persimmon is offering three and four bedroom homes for people looking to settle in this area, which is just a 15 minute commute from Buckingham, 20 minutes to Bicester or 30 to Aylesbury.

“There are also some fabulous deals available for buyers. For example, we have part exchange schemes, perfect for growing families or people looking to downsize and those who have struggled to sell their existing home privately.”

The well designed-properties include the three bedroom detached ‘Heath Special’, which boasts a single garage, open plan kitchen/family/dining room and wardrobes and an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom.

There are also a number of four bedroom styles, such as the ‘Cedar’ with its useful ground-floor study, breakfast kitchen and master bedroom with en suite and dressing area.

Claire added: “We currently have a three bedroom semi-detached ‘Hawthorn’ style house available for just £199,950 with the FirstBuy scheme, which helps first time buyers to take their first step onto the property ladder.”

Persimmon was awarded the largest FirstBuy allocation of any housebuilder, allowing it to deliver a wide choice of affordable properties to buyers across the country.

To find out more about Persimmon Homes visit persimmonhomes.com.