Homeowners have described life on a 'peaceful' new 255-home estate in Nottinghamshire. Bellway East Midlands is building 255 properties at Sherwood Gate, off Papplewick Lane in Linby, near Hucknall, with 204 of these now built and occupied by their new residents, and a further 15 reserved.
The development comprises a mix of three, four and five-bedroom houses as well as public open space and a children’s play area. Newly moved in homeowners praised the quiet and comfortable atmosphere inside the housing development.
Vincent Chan, 50, a surveyor who has lived on Chadburn Road in Sherwood Gate for half a year, said: "Our first Christmas here was a little odd just because it was so peaceful. It's very quiet around here on holidays and weekends when no one is working.
"I'm looking forward to when all the building is finished and then hopefully it will be like that all the time. The price was pretty good and the people I've met have been really nice."
Paul Fitch, 56, a project manager who moved onto Chadburn Road on the estate last September, said: "It's been seamless so far, it is a bit noisy during the day - but you'd expect that.
"We didn't move from somewhere else to come here, we lived in the area anyway but moved into a new house for more room. The neighbours are nice and friendly and we've had no trouble so far."
Sherwood Gate was launched in November 2017 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024. There’s currently a selection of three and four-bedroom new homes available to reserve at Sherwood Gate, with prices starting at £260,000 and £316,000 respectively.
Edmond To, 40, an IT manager who has lived in Chadburn Road for half a year, added: "We have lived here for a good half a year and we have had no problems.
"The people here are all very friendly, and I've met all my neighbours. The house is all good so far and we paid a reasonable price - the location is ideal because we are near the high street."
Heidi Higgins, Sales Manager at Bellway East Midlands, said: “The building programme is progressing very well indeed and more than 200 residents have now moved into their new homes at Sherwood Gate. We have had a variety of buyers purchase homes here and it has made for a vibrant new community with people of all ages moving in.
“Sherwood Gate has proved to be a very popular development with both local people and buyers from further afield. The quality and affordability of the properties and the fact that there are just three, four and five-bedrooms homes on a development with plenty of green space is a big attraction.
“We have welcomed first-time buyers from London, who have discovered that, after saving up a deposit, they can swap rented accommodation in the capital for a sizeable house in Linby. Some of these first-time buyers have been couples who have left behind a two-bedroom flat in London for a four-bedroom house where they can both work from home, have an office each and keep their work and home life separate.”
Heidi added: “This development is appealing as it is offers a desirable rural setting with the attractions of urban life within striking distance, just over a mile from Hucknall town centre and eight miles from the hustle and bustle of all the shops, bars and restaurants in Nottingham city centre."
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