The WhatHouse? team explores some of the best places to live in Northamptonshire, focusing on the range of high-quality brand new homes currently for sale in the county’s favourite market towns.
Northamptonshire is a county that offers lively towns, delightful villages, beautiful countryside as well as excellent road and rail links in the heart of England. Its location is certainly one of its strengths and one of the many reasons why living here is a choice more people than ever are making. Right around the border of the county are the major towns of Oxford, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Birmingham. There are a number of market towns in Northamptonshire itself, with many housebuilders building a range of new build developments, offering homes suitable for almost every budget and buyer.
Find out more about brand new homes for sale in the following towns:
Kettering , Rothwell , Thrapston , Wellingborough
Wellingborough
Wellingborough is a market town in the north of the county, located 11 miles from Northampton on the north side of the River Nene. Established in the Anglo-Saxon period, Wellingborough is steeped in history, and today it is a busy, thriving town. It is well-connected, with Wellingborough railway station offering frequent direct services to London St Pancras, and also connecting the town with Bedford, Luton, Kettering, Corby, Leicester, Leeds and Sheffield. The A45 dual carriageway links the town to the A14 and M1, and the town is served by a number of local buses. For those with children, Wellingborough offers a number of primary, secondary schools and further education colleges. View the latest new homes in Wellingborough.
A number of housebuilders have new build developments in Wellingborough, including Wendel View in Wellingborough. This is a fast-growing community from WhatHouse? Award-winning developer Barratt Homes, which offers an impressive collection of amenities. The development offers a collection of three- and four-bedroom homes. The homes feature flowing open-plan layouts and plenty of outdoor space. Residents benefit from excellent transport links. There are a number of offers currently available at the development, including Mortgage Contribution, Deposit Contribution, Part Exchange or help with moving and running costs. Wendel View has two show homes available for viewing, and prices start from £289,995.
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Kettering
Kettering is a market town in the north of Northamptonshire. It is home to a range of companies, including Weetabix, Pegasus Software, Timsons Ltd and Morrisons Distribution. Wicksteed Park is a Grade II listed park in Kettering, which includes an amusement park in its grounds, and a large playground area. There are a number of primary schools and secondary schools, and the town is home to one of Tresham College of Further and Higher Education's three campuses. This town is growing in popularity with commuters due to its excellent transport connections. Kettering station offers frequent, direct services to London St Pancras taking just under an hour. The station also links residents to Corby, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby in the north, and Wellingborough, Bedford and Luton to the south. Residents are served by a number of local buses, and Heathrow, Luton, East Midlands, Birmingham and Stansted airports are all within a two-hour drive. View the latest new homes is Kettering.
Orbit Homes’ Hanwood Park development in Kettering has proved popular with buyers, including Fred and Angie, who bought their ‘forever home’ at the development. With retirement in mind, the couple were looking to move somewhere closer to their family and after doing some research, they found the Hanwood Park location and quality of homes offered the perfect solution for them.
Hanwood Park is a flourishing new development located in a semi-rural area, just over five minutes’ drive from Kettering. Offering two- and three-bedroom homes featuring Orbit Homes’ new sector-leading specification, the properties are available to buy exclusively via Shared Ownership.
Thrapston
Offering the best of both worlds with rural landscapes, and with easy access to plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and even water sports, Thrapston is a small town in north of Northamptonshire. It has its own primary school, and Kettering train station is just a short drive away, offering good connections to a number of places, including London, Leicester, Luton and Bedford. View the latest new homes in Thrapston.
The area has proved popular with buyers, David Wilson Homes’ development, The Nurseries in Thrapston has just three homes remaining at the thriving community. A collection of four- and five-bedroom homes, the homes are within walking distance of everyday amenities, schools, local pubs and restaurants. It also benefits from acres of open space to enjoy. Every home available overlooks green open space and include show homes now for sale, and there are a number of incentives and offers currently available.
Rothwell
Rothwell is located close to Kettering, Market Harborough and Corby. It’s a great location for families, with three schools in the town, and plenty of places for walking, as well as local amenities. View the latest new homes in Rothwell. View the latest new homes in Rothwell.
Persimmon Homes’ Woodland Valley is ideally situated in Rothwell. It’s less than six miles into Kettering town centre where there are plenty of facilities and amenities to add to the ones on your own doorstep. For a weekend outing, try Pitsford Water to the south – a nature reserve as well as a great place for walking, sailing, cycling, and fishing.
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