The Gardens bucks the seasonal trend

In what is a traditionally quiet period for new home sales The Gardens at Barratt’s Moorfield development in Darlington has surpassed all expectations. A recent flurry of sales activity at this popular development has allowed the housebuilder to release every property for sale on its final phase and if the recent success continues the site could be sold out by Spring of this year.

Since its creation Moorfield now boasts a great community atmosphere with many residents settled in.

“There is always a steady flow of new residents arriving, so Moorfield is quickly becoming a happy, growing, established neighbourhood,” said Barratt field sales manager Paul Race.

“This final phase of properties has been built with progress in mind. Due to their size, the new houses are proving popular not only with new residents but also with those people already living on the site who want to move up the housing ladder.”

Among the handful of properties remaining for sale is the 3 bedroom detached Derwent priced from £128,625 for first time buyers with Barratt’s Dream Start incentive.

The popular Dream Start scheme, which helps first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder, allows purchasers to buy a brand new home without a deposit and pay only 75 per cent of the purchase price with the remaining 25 per cent deferred — without interest or rent — for up to 10 years, or until the house is resold.

The Derwent offers an entrance hallway, with a lounge leading through to a separate dining area to seat six; there is a fitted kitchen, utility room and downstairs wc. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a dressing area and en suite shower room, while a further double bedroom and a single bedroom are served by the family bathroom. This house also has an integral garage.

Moorfield is well located, with easy access to the A1 and the A66, Durham Tees Valley Airport and the leisure facilities of the Tees Valley. Darlington itself is on the main East Coast London to Edinburgh railway line, with quick and easy connections to York, Durham and Newcastle.

The Moorfield sales office and show arena on Edgemoor Road are open every day from 11am to 6pm, and the Barratt website contains comprehensive information about all sites and locations (Barratthomes.co.uk).