In love with Hopping Mill Meadow

As soon as she pulled up in her car and heard the sound of the water cascading over the weir at Bryant Homes’ Hopping Mill Meadow development in Belper, Emma Fox knew she wanted to live there without even seeing the homes available.

After a look around the stunning five bedroom show home Emma immediately put down a deposit on it, in spite of the fact that her partner Alex Wilson hadn’t seen the property as he was away on a stag weekend.

Emma, 30, said: “As soon as I arrived at Hopping Mill Meadow I knew that was where I wanted to live as it’s such a peaceful, beautiful location. Just hearing the sound of the weir made me relax and I was smitten before I’d even seen any of the properties. I fell in love with the show home straight away as it was in an excellent position, with views of the River Derwent and the valley, and of course it was beautifully designed and furnished.

“Our previous home was a two up, two down so I feel like a princess living here – it really is our five bedroom, three storey palace! There’s plenty of room for me, Alex and our cats Neo and Nina and for when our friends and family come to stay. Neo is especially happy here as he loves the amount of space and windows for him to watch the wildlife out of.”

Emma and Alex had been looking for a larger home for several months before buying at Hopping Mill Meadow and had put an offer in on a property around the corner from their previous home in Littleover.

Emma said: “We had a surveyor’s report done and there was so much work to do on it we decided to cut our losses and pull out. An estate agent in Belper recommended having a look at Hopping Mill Meadow. As well as being cheaper than the second hand property we made an offer on, the homes are so beautiful inside and out, are very spacious and they are in keeping with the local architecture. Looking back I can’t believe I made such a rash decision about buying a home when, without even getting Alex’s approval. However it was clearly meant to be as we love living here.”

Anne Wallace, regional sales and marketing director, said: “We’re delighted that Emma and Alex have found their dream home at Hopping Mill Meadow and aren’t surprised that this stunning development captured their hearts so quickly. Many purchasers have been lured by its peaceful surroundings and beautifully designed homes, which fit perfectly into their setting.

“As our purchasers have found, being able to relax and unwind with a stroll along a picturesque riverbank at the end of a long day at work is very appealing. We are encouraging those looking for a refuge from the real world to come and see for themselves what Hopping Mill Meadow has to offer. Prices are extremely competitive and whatever hurdle you’re facing when it comes to moving, we could have a solution for you. Whether you’re put off from making the move because you can’t sell your own home, can’t get a mortgage or haven’t got enough deposit, come and talk to us before giving up. We are confident that as soon as you see Hopping Mill Meadow you won’t want to leave.”

Hopping Mill Meadow sits within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site and is located in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of the picture postcard village of Milford and next to the River Derwent. All the homes are designed in conjunction with World Heritage to complement and preserve the natural integrity of the area, using Peakmoor sandstone walls and local slate roof tiles. Inside the design of the homes has been carefully considered with the high quality specification that Bryant Homes is renowned for.

Those wishing to immerse themselves in tranquility will find plenty of places to do so within a short distance of Hopping Mill Meadow, from the rugged moors of the Peak District to pretty villages like Bakewell – home to the world-famous tart. There is also plenty to see and do in wet weather with excellent shopping facilities and a 12 screen Showcase Cinema De Lux and Pizza Express in the Westfield Centre in Derby.

Hopping Mill Meadow offers a wide selection of homes with prices starting from £159,995. For further information visit the marketing suite which is open from Thursday to Monday from 10.00am to 5.00pm, or log onto bryant.co.uk and enter the postcode DE56 0RN.