Energy saving features benefit buyers at Ascot Priory

House-hunters choosing a brand new home at George Wimpey’s Ascot Priory development in Stoneygate, Leicester can save money and help the environment thanks to new technology which draws heat from the air.

Eight properties at the luxury 24-home development are being fitted with air source heat pumps, which absorb warmth from the air outside and use it to provide hot water and central heating in place of oil or gas.

Each property also boasts high-performance loft insulation, A-rated electrical appliances, low-energy lighting and a range of water-saving features including low-flush toilets.

By surpassing the levels of energy efficiency necessary to meet current building regulations, the leading housebuilder can help those choosing a home at Ascot Priory save between 15% and 20% on their utility bills.

Lynne Hartshorn, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for George Wimpey, says: “The air source heat pump systems cut down on carbon dioxide emissions and have the added benefit of reducing homeowners’ fuel bills.

“Sustainability is fundamental to developing modern communities and by incorporating eco features which go much further than those required of today’s building regulations, our customers at Ascot Priory can continue to enjoy energy savings each year after they move in.”

Ideal for families looking to reduce their carbon footprint without losing any modern home comforts is the four-bedroom ‘Elmhurst’, which features a spacious kitchen/dining room, an integral garage with handy access from the entrance hall, and a downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs, the landing leads to a magnificent lounge with French doors to a Juliet balcony, a separate sun-terrace balcony, and a bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Three further bedrooms – one also with en-suite facilities – and a main bathroom can be found on the top floor. Like all new homes at the development, the ‘Elmhurst’ includes a fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

The ‘Elmhurst’ with air source heat pump energy savings is available now priced from £269,995, and can be viewed as a showhome. Customers can also choose the four-bedroom ‘Midhurst’ with air source heat pump from £279,995.

George Wimpey’s easymover programme provides a range of special incentives on selected properties for first-time buyers. Customers with a house to sell can reserve their new home while the housebuilder finds a buyer for their current property - guaranteeing 100% of the market value – and pays the estate agents’ fees.

Customers can also take advantage of the leading housebuilder’s House 2 Home bespoke moving package comprising free UK removal regardless of distance or size of property, full packing and unpacking service and insurance cover.

Stoneygate is a fashionable and sought-after area of Leicester, situated in the peaceful southern suburbs of the city. Yet home-buyers won’t have to look far to find stylish shops, bars and cafes – the area is home to The Stoneygate Shops, an exceptional range of upmarket stores and boutiques with a cosmopolitan feel but the ambience of a leafy village.

A choice of nurseries and schools – lie within easy reach of the development, while Leicester city centre is just two miles away, providing a wide choice of shopping and leisure activities.

For commuters, the junction 21 of the M1 is a 10-minute drive from Ascot Priory.

For more information on Ascot Priory, visit George Wimpey’s sales centre located off Shirley Road, Stoneygate and open Thursday to Monday from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Alternatively, information on all George Wimpey developments across the region is available online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.