The Lanterns

A MODERN AND WELL PROPORTIONED THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME.  The property comprises an entrance hall leading to a spacious lounge, understairs cupboard and door leading to the bright and spacious fully fitted kitchen/dining room, with utility area off and downstairs cloakroom.  FANTASTIC FRENCH DOORS OPEN out onto the rear garden.  To the first floor are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS (the master benefitting from en suite facilities), and a further third bedroom. Separate family bathroom.  An additional storage cupboard is situated on the landing. A single garage and parking are included with the property.

How it works

The company will select at least two local estate agents, and arrange for independent valuations of your property.

We aim to make you a part exchange offer within 48 hours of receipt of the valuation.

If your property is currently on the market, your agent will not necessarily be one of the agents who is asked to prepare valuations unless you have signed a specific contract with that agent, in which case please let us know.

We will take an average of the valuations of your property and make you an offer based on that amount.

If our offer is accepted, you can reserve your new Bloor Home, subject to contract and satisfactory structural survey plus a visit from a Bloor Homes member of staff to view your property.

You must pay a deposit of £750, this covers the increased administration and survey costs.

We will help you to choose a solicitor and provide you with independent financial advice, to ensure that completion of the purchase of your new home is achieved in an agreed timescale.

Once the results of the structural survey are received, we will discuss the report with you, and on the basis that it is satisfactory, you can proceed with your purchase - and leave the rest to us, giving you more time to concentrate on moving to your dream home.

You do not have to worry about purchasers changing their mind and wasted solicitors fees, or agreeing completion dates with a long house chain - it’s just you and Bloor Homes working together to help you move on time, with no stress.

The Bloor Homes Part Exchange Scheme is subject to our purchasing critieria and may be withdrawn at any time.

Available on selected plots, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Should your house be sold whilst in occupation Bloor Homes will pay an early sale bonus.

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Irthlingborough is one of a group of towns now known as 'North Londonshire', an area North of Northamptonshire which is the largest single designated growth area outside London.  The area is part of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands growth area promoted by the Government through its Sustainable Communities Plan supporting plans for 47,400 new jobs and an increased population of over 370,000 people by 2021.

Vanessa Macnee, Sales Director of Bloor Homes South Midlands comments: 'If you think you might be growing out of London, or are just looking to make the right move, you'll find everything you're looking for. There are schools and education to rival anywhere in the country plus a number of blue chip companies have already made the move.' 

'All this with the capital just under an hour away by direct line to St Pancras means commuting for business or pleasure is no problem at all. With average house prices approximately 45% lower than London and the South-East, a move here will often mean not only a bigger house but a smaller mortgage.'

The first release of new homes at The Lanterns features a range of three and four bedroom homes starting from £149,950.  Each features bright, airy living spaces with modern fitted kitchens and contemporary bathrooms with a choice of colours, tiles and style (subject to stage of construction).

Located midway between London and Birmingham, North Londonshire is central, cost effective and well-connected.  Towns like Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough all benefit from superb connections by road and rail.  St Pancras International, home of the Eurostar, is less than an hour meaning Paris and Brussels are just four hours away.

The same can be said for most of the UK with drive times to cities near and far benefiting from easy access to A14/45 and the M1/M6.  Air travel is equally convenient with Birmingham,East Midlands, Luton and Stansted airports all within reach in 90 minutes.

For further information on the development please telephone 0845 313 2165.

Click here to view the available properties at The Lanterns

First time buyers Reanna Steadman (21) and Max Taylor (22) are one of many young couples who have successfully secured their first property thanks to the FirstBuy initiative available at Bloor Homes The Lanterns development in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.

When the couple first viewed the show home, they learnt about the Government backed scheme named FirstBuy and realised with this initiative they could afford to put down the deposit required for a three bedroom home immediately. "The FirstBuy initiative allowed us to purchase a three bedroom property which is just as well as we are delighted to be expecting our second daughter in December so our house is the perfect size for our growing family." comments Reanna.

With the Government backed FirstBuy scheme, an equity loan of up to 20% of the property price is provided meaning the purchaser only needs to arrange a mortgage for the remainder of the purchase price plus a 5% deposit. To qualify, the household income must be less than £60,000 a year and the applicant must be unable to finance a property in the area where they currently live or work.  

The young couple, who already have a two and half year old daughter Gracie Mai, are relieved to finally be out of renting and into their own home.  Reanna continues: ìWe wanted a new build property so that we had a blank canvas to work from and we are now happily decorating the nursery room ready for our new arrival. We really couldnít be happier!

The 2 bedroom Marford is a perfect example of how the Bloor development can help first time buyers. This popular two bedroom home features an entrance hall and cloak room, leading to a spacious lounge, an open plan kitchen/dining area, with French doors leading out to the rear garden. The first floor consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, with the master bedroom benefitting from ensuite facilities.  

Irthlingborough, with its wonderful community spirit, is a town that can provide for every day needs with a supermarket and local independent shops, while nearby Wellingborough caters for those looking for high street brands. For the sporting enthusiast the stadium is home to a range of facilities and activities and there is a great golf studio and study centre for school children.

Located midway between London and Birmingham, East Northamptonshire is central, well connected and cost effective. Kettering, Rushden, Corby and Wellingborough offer excellent road and rail links with St Pancras just 50 minutes away. The A14/45 and M1/M6 provide easy access to many of the major cities.

Prices at The Lanterns start from £124,950. For further sales information please contact the sales office on 01933 650008.

Bloor Homes highlights: a clever mix of sleek furniture and soft furnishings are the key to creating contemporary spaces for first time buyers. This is just what the Euphorium Design Consultancy has achieved at the new Marford show home at both the Living @ The Edge and Hinckley Park developments in Bedfordshire and Leicestershire. They have also designed the new show home at The Lanterns development in Northamptonshire.

Vanessa MacNee, Sales Director of Bloor Homes, comments: "First time buyers often rely on a little help when deciding on their chosen property. Just seeing how it can be decorated and arranged makes all the difference from just an empty house to a home they can picture themselves living in."

The new show home was created by Lorna Jones, Interior Designer at Euphorium Design Consultancy who explains the design concept: "I suggested keeping things simple. I chose a neutral palette and taupe hues with the addition of strong red accents to punctuate it. I let the soft furnishings shine with the colour, such as bright throws and pillows, and matched with contemporary furniture, having a mix of glass/chrome pieces and wenge wood. I used floor standing lights to shine light around the room, whilst a large mirror opened up the space and added a bit of glamour. This overall scheme is both aspirational and achievable, and is what we have created in the show home here especially for first time buyers."

The Marford housetype is a popular home with a spacious lounge leading through to the kitchen/dining area, with a downstairs cloakroom included. French doors open out onto the rear garden and upstairs there are two bedrooms, with the master benefiting from en suite facilities. Parking or a garage are also included.

This great home is available through the Government backed FirstBuy scheme! An equity loan of up to 20% of the property price is provided meaning the purchaser only needs to arrange a mortgage for the remainder of the purchase price plus a 5% deposit. To qualify, the household income must be less than £60,000 a year and the applicant must be unable to finance a property in the area where they currently live or work.  

Living @ The Edge, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
                
Located close to the historic market town of Dunstable, Living @ The Edge offers everything you need for an active and well-balanced lifestyle. The town centre offers an abundance of shops, restaurants and a theatre complex, whilst the 188 acres of parkland, gardens, open spaces and pretty scenery of the East Chilterns are all on the doorstep. Also within easy reach is the popular Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Wildlife Park.

For commuters, nearby Luton offers fast rail service to London and Luton Airport is close at hand, whilst there are good transport links to the A5, M1 and A421.

Prices start from £139,950 for the two bedroom apartment, and from £176,950 for a two bedroom Marford design. For more information please call the sales office on 01582 664779.

Hinckley Park, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Situated in the town of Hinckley, the area boasts an historical Saxon past. Not only mentioned in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV part two', but The Battle of Bosworth took place here in 1485 - when Richard III lost his crown to Henry Tudor!

Similar to the neighbouring villages, the bustling high street is a conservation area mirroring the picturesque scenery outside of the urban area. This is home to the village of Market Bosworth.

Other surrounding amenities include the Ashby Canal, where you can hire a narrow boat or enjoy the scenic views on a boat trip. The town is also home to many sporting activities including a non-league football side Hinckley United. There is also Hinckley Rugby Club which plays in national leagues. The summer months allow for the busy cricket season which sees its national team of Hinckley Town Cricket Club play. Hinckley also provides key transportation to the Midlands network with easy rail and road links.

Prices for homes at Hinckley Park start at £141,950 for a two bedroom home and £164,950 for a three bedroom. For further information on the development please call the sales centre on 07752 668426.

The Lanterns, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire

Irthlingborough, with its wonderful community spirit, is a town that can provide for every day needs with a supermarket and local independent shops, while nearby Wellingborough caters for those looking for high street brands.

For sports enthusiasts, Irthlingborough is home to Rushden and Diamonds FC and the stadium is widely acclaimed as being one of the finest at its level. This stadium is home to a range of facilities and activities such as the great golf studio and study centre for school children.

Located midway between London and Birmingham, East Northamptonshire is central, well connected and cost effective. Kettering, Rushden, Corby and Wellingborough offer excellent road and rail links with St Pancras just 50 minutes away. The A14/45 and M1/M6 provide easy access to many of the major cities.

Prices at The Lanterns start from £128,950. For further sales information please contact the sales office on 01933 650008.

Home buyers can find out about the new homes available at The Lanterns in Irthlingborough during the open weekend of 9th / 10th February and at the same time enter a competition to win an iPad if they register for a new home.

At the open weekend staff will be on hand to advise potential and existing homeowners about the schemes on offer here such as FirstBuy, NewBuy and Part Exchange. They will also be able to view the popular two bedroom Marford and three bedroom Bampton show homes.

The FirstBuy scheme enables first time buyers to purchase their own home with a mortgage of up to 80% of the property value, with the remaining 20% provided as an equity loan from the Government and Bloor Homes.

The NewBuy scheme isn't restricted to just first time buyers and there is no salary cap for eligibility. This scheme enables homeowners the chance to purchase a home with as little as a 5% deposit.

The part exchange scheme offers a money saving opportunity to swap your old home at 100% of its market value, for a brand new home, with the added advantage that the entire purchase process can be completed within a matter of weeks.

Currently on offer at The Lanterns is a range of two, three and four bedroom brand new homes which have been completed to a very high specification and FirstBuy is available on the two and three bedroom homes. The specification includes solar panels, wardrobes to the master bedroom and spotlights to the kitchen, ensuite and bathroom.

The two bedroom Marford is a popular two bedroom home featuring an entrance hall and cloak room, leading to a spacious lounge, an open plan kitchen / dining area, with French doors leading out to the rear garden. The first floor consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, with the master bedroom benefiting from ensuite facilities.  

The three bedroom Bampton features a spacious lounge, with an open plan kitchen / dining area with French doors leading to the rear garden. This property also includes useful storage space in the form of a utility and cloakroom. Upstairs, the double master bedroom benefits from both fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities, with a further two bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Irthlingborough, with its wonderful community spirit, is a town that can provide for every day needs with a supermarket and local independent shops, while nearby Wellingborough caters for those looking for high street brands. For the sporting enthusiast the stadium is home to a range of facilities and activities and there is a great golf studio and study centre for school children.

Located midway between London and Birmingham, East Northamptonshire is central, well connected and cost effective. Kettering, Rushden, Corby and Wellingborough offer excellent road and rail links with St Pancras just 50 minutes away. The A14/45 and M1/M6 provide easy access to many of the major cities.

Prices start at £132,950 for the Marford and £139,950 for the Bampton. For further sales information please contact the sales office on 01933 650008.