Three Reasons Buyers Are Choosing Major Exeter Development
Following the successful launch of Acorn Property Group’s highly anticipated development, St Leonards Quarter in Exeter, we take a look at why the new homes are such a hit with buyers.
Acorn Property ’s first Exeter-based project brings 146 new open market and affordable homes to an enviable location just outside the city centre. The apartments, which start at £245,000 have proved very popular with buyers, with a number of reservations already secured off plan.
The good news for those looking to move to the fast-growing city of Exeter is that Acorn is set to release new plots within the development – offering one- to five-bedroom houses to complete the St Leonards Quarter site.
The question is: what makes this scheme so appealing? Here are three reasons why buyers are choosing St Leonards Quarter.
1. Location
St Leonards is a highly sought-after location in Exeter, and for good reason.
Just a few minutes from the River Exe, yet less than a mile from the city, you can enjoy the benefits of suburban living whilst also having easy access to the vibrant hub of Exeter. The area also has excellent transport links, with Bristol and London easily accessible by train and the motorway, as well as cycling routes right outside of the development.
St Leonards Quarter is also just a short walk away from the popular Magdalen Road, which has a fantastic selection of cafés, restaurants and shops to enjoy the local offerings. Several schools are a short walk away, while the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is just a five-minute drive from the development. With everything so close to your doorstep, the homes at St. Leonards Quarter are perfect for young professionals, families, first-time buyers and those who want to downsize. In short, it’s a great place to see the very best of Exeter.
2. Sustainability
St Leonards Quarter developers, Acorn, have a mission to ensure that all their homes are futureproof. That’s why as well as an ideal location, each home has a host of features designed to reduce environmental impact and help keep your energy costs down.
While the national average EPC rating is EPC-D, the properties at St Leonards Quarter achieve an impressive EPC-B rating. This rating can help reduce your energy usage and can also make you eligible for a green mortgage, which can potentially improve your interest rates in your mortgage payments.
Every home at St Leonards Quarter also has triple glazed windows, a hydrogen-blend ready gas combi boiler, superior insulation and low-cost LED lighting and smart meters.
Recent research from the Watt a Save report showed that on average, buyers of new homes save over £3,000 on household bills per property each year, equivalent to £174 saving per month. []
On top of the financial benefit, a new build property is significantly more environmentally friendly than an existing build. A new build emits just 1.4 tonnes of carbon compared to an older home, which emits on average 3.6 tonnes as per the Watt a Save report.
3. Design-led
Each property by Acorn Property Group is design-led. This means that unlike other big housebuilders, Acorn does not build cookie cutter developments; instead, they build their homes to suit the landscape and needs of the people buying their homes.
Because so much thought goes into the design of the homes at St Leonards Quarter, each house feels like it has character, whilst offering you contemporary features and a modern feel. Inside the homes, you have a choice of flooring, contemporary fitted kitchens with integrated appliances and an open plan living space, perfect for modern life.
As well as a high-quality feel on the inside, you can also enjoy well-kept communal green spaces within the development.
For prospective buyers, the St Leonards Quarter show home is available for viewing by appointment, open from 10.00am to 5.00pm seven days a week, to see for themselves exactly what this development has to offer.
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