Redrow builds on starter homes success in Merthyr

With news of a unique collection of starter homes selling out in Merthyr Tydfil, homebuyers will be happy to hear they can still be part of a community which has become one of Redrow’s biggest success stories.

The award-winning housebuilder may be celebrating after selling the final ‘Debut’ homes at Gelli Dawel - marking a major milestone – but there is still the opportunity for buyers to make this flourishing community home their home by snapping up one of the available three or four-bedroom family houses.

These well appointed family homes feature Redrow’s beautiful upgraded specification, including contemporary kitchens and sleek bathroom suites as well as newly designed layouts, which suit the demands of modern life.

Luly Brice, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South Wales), said: “Selling our final ‘Debut’ homes at Gelli Dawel is proof that quality build and competitive pricing can lead to success even in challenging times.

“We are keen to cement that success at Gelli Dawel by continuing to ensure our range of larger properties provides families with a wide choice of quality homes in this fantastic location.”

Buying a brand new home has many advantages over the second hand market. Redrow has calculated that it can cost up to £30,000* to bring an older property up to the same standard as one of its new homes, not to mention the huge outlay of time and energy.

By contrast, in a Redrow home everything has been done already to a very high standard, with an up to date specification and highly polished finish that is easy to maintain and keep clean. A new home also carries the added reassurance of a two-year guarantee for any fitted appliances and the National Home-Building Council (NHBC) 10-year ‘Buildmark’ warranty.

Research has also shown that a brand new home is up to 40% more efficient than one built at the beginning of the decade, which should also mean lower fuel bills.

Redrow can also provide a range of helpful incentives as well as access to a network of financial and legal advisers to help customers find the best mortgage for their circumstances and to ensure the move goes smoothly.

Gelli Dawel is surrounded by countryside and the scenic Black Mountains, yet still close to the town and within easy reach of Cardiff, with everything close to hand, from high street shops and quaint markets to dentists and doctors. There is a good choice of both Welsh and English speaking schools and a new primary school adjacent to the development.

There is currently a choice of three and four-bedroom homes available at Gelli Dawel priced from £134,995 to £159,995.

For more information visit Gelli Dawel, off Pantyffyn Road, call 01685 385347, or log on to redrow.co.uk.

Cash-strapped first time buyers will be pleased to hear that ‘Debut’ homes are still available at Dôl Gorwel, in North Cornelly, priced from just £64,500, with a single monthly service fee covering electricity, gas and water bills, as well as external maintenance. For more information visit redrow.co.uk.

* £30,000 estimate (inc vat) based on upgrading a typical three-bedroom house, including new kitchen units & appliances, new heating system, replacement wiring and remedial plastering, additional loft insulation, redecoration including materials, new bathroom suites, including ground-floor cloakroom and en-suite, replacement windows, new guttering including fitting and replacement of fascias.