Early Success For Barnstaple Development

Already, three eager buyers have snapped up new homes at a just-launched development in Barnstaple, where Elan Homes has extended the Stamp Duty holiday.

Featuring 57 homes in the first phase, Pickards @ Larkbear is part of the wider 820-home new neighbourhood taking shape off Old Torrington Road.

Elan released a small number of homes for sale off-plan in early January and has already taken three reservations.

While the properties won’t be ready to move into until after the government’s Stamp Duty holiday ends – 31 March 2021 at the time of writing – the homebuilder is offering buyers a lifeline by offering to extend the exemption.

Elan regional sales director Tracey Ball said: “Pickards @ Larkbear is off to a great start – we secured one reservation in the first week and two more the following week. It’s fantastic considering the homes are selling off-plan with the show home under construction. As with many of our other developments, people have been asking if they’d be able to move before the Stamp Duty holiday ends on 31 March. Homes here won’t be complete in time for the government tax exemption, but we’re effectively extending the tax savings by offering to contribute to the cost of Stamp Duty on selected new homes. It could make a significant difference to buyers’ budgets, helping them move to a home they’ll love inside out.”

Current availability at Pickards @ Larkbear includes a choice of three- and four-bedroom homes. Prices start from £275,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Fairford’ style property. A double-fronted home, the ‘Fairford’ features a spacious lounge that spans from the front to the rear; an open-plan kitchen and dining room with direct access out to the garden; plus a utility and cloakroom. Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms, including the main bedroom with en suite, plus a family bathroom.

All of the homes at Pickards @ Larkbear includes a high specification and, subject to build stage, customers will be able to select from a range of standard and upgrades to make their home their own. Options available include the kitchen finish, bathroom tiles, wardrobes and flooring.

Accessed via the A361, the new neighbourhood is taking shape on land next to the North Devon College – Petroc. Other nearby amenities include a retail park and Barnstaple train station. The wider development that Elan’s homes are part of will also include a new primary school and a local centre with potential uses including a small shop, surgery, pharmacy and community hall. There will also be acres of open space and woodland, plus cycle paths and other facilities.

Find out more at www.elan-homes.co.uk.

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