Market towns are the best investment

Stamford remains the location of choice for many people and Jelson Homes report sales holding up well at their Casterton Heights development where a new view home is due to open its doors to the public on Friday 12th September.

While finding the right house is important, location is also a significant factor when it comes to finding a new home. So why is Casterton Heights proving so popular? A recent survey suggests that towns like Stamford are increasingly sought after places to live.

According to the Halifax, two thirds of market towns have higher house prices than their neighbouring towns and over half of them have recorded house price growth above the average for England in the last five years. High quality of life, architecture, history, setting and community spirit were all cited as reasons.

John Steward, partner at The Knight Partnership thinks that Stamford is in a league of its own.

“Stamford’s town planners are particularly careful about development and there is little room for further expansion. Neighbouring conurbations like Peterborough and Leicester are providing the growth. In Stamford we benefit from having a rail link and the A1 to provide a quick get away for those who need to work elsewhere or want to commute. It is all these factors plus great quality of life that make a new home in Stamford a good investment.”

Lying less than a mile from Stamford’s charming town centre, Casterton Heights is conveniently placed for the host of local and high street shops, independent boutiques, welcoming pubs and eclectic range of restaurants. School-age children are well catered for by the area’s excellent selection of primary and secondary schools in both state and private sectors.

Built to Jelson’s popular ‘Kempton’ design, the new view home offers flexible and spacious detached living, ideal for the modern family, thanks to the clever three storey design and well-planned layout. On the ground floor, the custom built kitchen is equipped with a full range of appliances, while next door there’s a cloakroom/WC and a handy utility with access to outside, providing the ideal place for muddy shoes. The large open plan living/dining space has French doors to the rear garden which is turfed and ready to start enjoying.

The extra space provided by three storey design really becomes evident when it comes to the sleeping accommodation. The master bedroom with its en suite shares the first floor with two other bedrooms and the family bathroom. Enjoying the whole of the top level, the two remaining bedrooms could be ideal for older children who want their own space. And for those who need a hideaway from which work, bedroom 5 would serve well as a study.

If the ‘Kempton’ design doesn’t suit your family’s needs, then there’s a range of other 4 bedroom homes to choose from, some with the versatile three storey design and others with a more traditional two storey layout.

Prices start from £239,950 for a 4 bedroom house, and the 4/5 bedroom detached ‘Kemptons’ are for sale from £289,950. The new view home is due to launch on Friday 12th September at 12 noon. For more details, log on to Jelson.co.uk.