Advantages to buying a new home.
Although it’s common to express a preference for period homes, there are lots of advantages to buying a new home. New homes come with structural warranties, for one thing, and are unlikely to present any nasty surprises to their new owners. In contrast, when you buy an old house, even with a thorough survey, there are no guarantees. New homes are designed to be energy-efficient, with layouts suitable for contemporary living, and buyers are often able to add their input during the design process. According to new research published by the Alliance Fund, a total of 11,608 new homes were sold in 2022, accounting for 2.1% of England’s total market transactions. Here are some of the best new homes on the market now.
1. Norwich
This architect-designed house in Bungay Road, Norwich is stylish designed as a spacious and modern family home. It is flooded with natural light from all sides and comprises four double bedrooms, a bespoke kitchen and an impressive reception with a vaulted ceiling, as well as a gallery landing. The house comes with contemporary triple-glazed windows and energy-efficient air-source heating system, plus there’s a south-facing garden and a driveway with off-street parking and a private garage. It’s for sale with Winkworth Poringland 01508 528880 for £750,000.
2. Marylebone
A new development in Marylebone is set to be one of 2023’s most exciting builds – and there’s an opportunity to buy a two bedroom apartment off-plan now. Once completed, the block will have two impressive glazed lifts, 24 hour concierge and CCTV, comfort cooling and underfloor heating and this east-facing first floor apartment will have a fabulous private balcony as well as a study, and its location off Marylebone High Street makes it one of London’s best addresses. It’s available through Winkworth Paddington & Bayswater 020 7460 5770 for £5.165m.
3. Bath
This new house in Rush Hill, Bath, is one of a small development of eight similar houses, conveniently located on the outskirts of the popular city. The accommodation is well-thought out, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a high-specification kitchen and a downstairs loo. All finishes are stylish and contemporary, and there’s a dedicated parking space as well as an electric car charging point. It’s on the market with Winkworth Bath 01225 829000 for £475,000.
4. Dartmouth
A two bedroom penthouse apartment in Dartmouth’s Flavel Street has show-stopping floor-to-ceiling windows offering impressive views from its open-plan kitchen and living area. The property has spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus it comes with a private parking space and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings. It’s for sale with Winkworth Dartmouth 01803 832288 for £695,000.
5. Worthing
Kingsway House is a new seafront development behind a period facade in Queens Road, Worthing, where luxury apartments come with a 10 year guarantee as well as sea views. This first floor balcony apartment has a south-facing reception and two bedrooms, along with high-specification finishes, high ceilings and underfloor heating. It’s for sale with Winkworth Worthing 01903 216219 for £480,000.