New homes in Hilton buck national trend

Brand new homes at George Wimpey’s popular Oakhampton development in Hilton near Derby have bucked the national trend this year, selling at the rate of more than one a week.

Since the start of the year the leading housebuilder has sold 19 new properties at the sought-after location, with customers choosing low-maintenance apartments and houses with no forward chain over homes on the second-hand market.

Daniel McGowan, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for George Wimpey, says: “While there has been a slowdown in the national property market, Oakhampton has come up trumps in Derbyshire.

“From talking to customers it’s because our homes offer good value for money, have modern kitchens and bathrooms as standard, and don’t need expensive improvements or redecoration before people move in.

“We also provide a wide range of money-saving incentives for customers, from paying the deposit for first-time buyers to helping existing home-owners find a buyer for their old property. Overall, we aim to make moving home simple and to wipe out additional costs – and this is what homebuyers want right now.”

Another big draw at the development is the sheer choice of classic and contemporary property designs, ranging from apartments to magnificent family-sized homes.

Customers can currently select from a range of one bedroom apartments from £88,000, two-bedroom coach house apartments from £104,950, three-bedroom homes from £139,995 and four-bedroom designs from only £141,000.

Priced £141,000, the four-bedroom, three-storey ‘Mulberry’, for example, is characterised by a large square living room/dining room with French doors to the rear garden, a thoughtfully designed kitchen and a guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway.

On the first floor a light and airy landing leads to two generous-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The top floor accommodation comprises a spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom facilities, a fourth bedroom and an airing cupboard.

Like all new homes at the development, the ‘Mulberry’ enjoys a high standard specification including gas central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and cooker hood. Each property also has at least one parking space or a garage.

To help people move in the current market, George Wimpey offers a range of deals tailor-made for all types of buyers, including assistance for first-time buyers by paying their 5% deposit and contributing towards their legal fees.

For those with a property to sell, the leading housebuilder’s Easymover programme offers a range of attractive incentives to help customers make a quick and hassle-free move, including paying their estate agency fees and advertising costs, and contributing towards legal and valuation fees.

Oakhampton is ideally located near to a nature reserve and Hilton village centre is within easy walking distance with its 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.

For more information, visit Georgewimpey.co.uk.