Energy-efficient new-build with deposit/legal incentives, ideal for first-time buyers.
Three-bedroom detached new-build with ensuite and downstairs cloakroom
A modern three-bedroom detached new-build on Hurworth Meadows, priced at £229,995 and aimed squarely at first-time buyers or small families. The house is well specified for its size: premium insulation, solar panels, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, EV charging point, and parking. A first-time buyer package includes £5,000 toward deposit, £1,000 for legal fees and included flooring — useful cash incentives to help get on the ladder.
Internally the layout is efficient: front-aspect kitchen/diner, separate lounge with French doors to a low-maintenance rear garden, downstairs cloakroom and a principal bedroom with en-suite. Room sizes and the 609 sq ft footprint are modest, so the property suits those wanting a compact, low-upkeep home rather than generous living space. EPC band B and low council tax help running costs.
Buyers should note several practical drawbacks. The home sits in an area with higher crime and very high deprivation indicators, and local broadband speeds are slow. There is an annual estate management charge (approx. £110 + VAT). The developer’s marketing image shows a semi-detached elevation but the plot is detached — the layout is accurate but frontage differs from that photo. Overall, this is a tidy, energy-efficient starter home offering sensible running costs and immediate move-in incentives, best for buyers prioritising affordability, low maintenance and green features over space and rural tranquillity.