Bag a property bargain in Corby

With work underway on a new train station that will link Corby with the rail network and put London St Pancras just an hour away, thanks to direct hourly services, the Northamptonshire town is set to become a commuter haven. And thanks to keen property prices, you can get a lot more of house for your money – a 3 bedroom house from Jelson Homes is on the market at just £124,950.

While Corby is well placed for commuting by road to Kettering, Market Harborough, Northampton and Peterborough, the new train link which is due to open on 14th December will offer a greener option that brings London within a more comfortable commuting distance. The new station is expected to give the town a real lift, as Chief Executive of North Northants Development Company, Simon Evans explains:

“The new passenger service direct to London St Pancras International is fantastic news for everyone who lives and works in Corby today and tomorrow. The station will ensure Corby is a destination in its own right and will drive the town’s future vitality as well as the viability of new commercial investment. The journey time to St Pancras will make commuting a more attractive option for many residents and the service will also open up swift passage to European destinations via the Eurostar."

The train station is just one aspect of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme which is expected to double the size of Corby’s population to 100,000 in the next 20 years and create thousands of new jobs. Already well underway, the scheme includes redevelopment of the town centre with new facilities such as the Willow Place shopping centre and new 50 metre swimming pool as well as large scale investment in business parks and industrial areas, and new schools and colleges.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside, dotted with pretty villages and quaint market towns, provides the perfect playground for weekend exploration.

With prices starting from as little as £124,950 for a 3 bedroom house, Jelson Homes’ Lakeside development, just south of the main town in a new residential area called Oakley Vale, offers the perfect opportunity to take advantage of this up-and-coming location.

But you’ll have to act quickly because 80% of the homes on the current phase have already been sold. Now just one 3 bedroom house remains along with a selection of four traditional 4 bedroom detached houses all featuring Jelson’s trademark solid internal walls, bespoke fitted kitchens and fitted carpets throughout.

And because buying a new home can be a daunting task without being bombarded with confusing gimmicks and ‘special offers’, at Jelson Homes’ developments there are just low, upfront prices that offer great value for money.

Prices start at just £124,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and 4 bedroom detached homes start from £189,950. To discover how much house you can get for your money, log on to Jelson.co.uk.

For more information on Corby’s regeneration plans, visit MoreinCorby.co.uk.