Family get smooth start to new life in Derbyshire

Setting up in a new home more than 100 miles away can be daunting, but the Newman’s big move was made a lot more smooth thanks to leading housebuilder George Wimpey.

“George Wimpey made buying the house easy,” says Edward Newman (42). “They have done everything we could want and when we needed carpets fitting and things like that, they let people in for us to sort them out – it made things a lot simpler.

“If there were any queries they answered them, and they rang to find out how we were getting on with the move, but there was no pressure.”

Edward had relocated with his job as a safety, health and environmental manager, from near Reading to Derbyshire with his wife, pre-school teacher Julie (40) and their two children, Ruth (13) and Alex (6).

Finding the right schools for the two children was a high priority and the Newman’s were pleased to find good schools nearby. “They both have good Ofsteds and they have come highly recommended,” adds Edward.

The family moved into a four-bedroom ‘Gables’ style home at the sought-after Oakhampton development near Derby.

Among the home designs available to suit all pockets at Oakhampton, is the four-bedroom ‘Mulberry’ available from £149,995.

With accommodation over three storeys, the ‘Mulberry’ offers the best of family living with a light and airy lounge diner on the ground floor, which opens out through French doors into the garden and features windows either side, a separate kitchen off the hallway, and a guest cloakroom.

Two of the bedrooms and a bathroom can be found on the first floor, while the top floor comprises the master bedroom with ensuite and the fourth bedroom.

In common with all new homes at Oakhampton, the ‘Mulberry’ enjoys a high standard specification including gas central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and cooker hood.

Customers can choose from a selection of three-bedroom designs from £139,995 and four-bedroom properties start at £149,995. Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, one and two-bedroom apartments are currently priced from just £94,995.

Oakhampton is ideally located near to a nature reserve and Hilton village centre is within easy walking distance of the general store, village hall and several public houses, including a 15th century inn.

Just a short drive away is the bustling city of Derby, home to a vast array of independent and high street stores, an excellent range of leisure facilities and a wide choice of bars and restaurants.

George Wimpey also offers a range of deals tailor-made for all types of buyers, and for those with a property to sell, the leading housebuilder’s Easymover programme offers a range of attractive incentives including agents’ fees paid, advertising costs paid and help towards your legal and valuation fees.

For more information visit Georgewimpey.co.uk.