The main town in an urban area with a population of nearly 300,000, Luton is in the south of Bedfordshire and has a host of amenities that make it a great option as a place to live for house-hunters in that part of the country, or for people looking for a more affordable home than they would find in Greater London and some of the Home Counties.
town centre is well served by numerous big-brand and independent shops and supermarkets in The Mall and surrounding streets, and there’s also a great choice of places to eat and drink. A couple of years ago, the Council approved a major regeneration programme over the next two decades that will update and create brand new places to shops and extensive community facilities and cultural attractions, as well as hundreds of brand new homes.
Right now, there are numerous places to enjoy leisure time including a multi-screen cinema, an arts venue, parks, pubs, museums, and sports venues. Luton Football Club (nicknamed ‘The Hatters’) has just been promoted to the Premier League.
Families in and around Luton are spoilt for choice with a host of schools for all ages being rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and more rated ‘Good’. There are two campuses for the University of Bedfordshire in the town.
London is as little as 26 minutes away thanks to regular services from Luton’s railway station to destinations which include places like Corby, Brighton, Medway and two international airports. By road, the M1 runs to the western edge of town, and the M25 and A1(M) are around 20 minutes away.
For house-hunters considering buying a brand new home in or near Luton, there are currently a host of possibilities to choose from. Any offers, initiatives and assistance schemes mentioned are all subject to terms and conditions.
Find out more about brand new homes for sale in the following areas:
Houghton Regis , Luton
Barnfield Place from Taylor Wimpey
New homes for sale in Luton
Strawberry Star’s LU2ON development is part of the transformation of the town centre, a £280million project which is providing 993 brand new apartments and a host of other features. There are 24-hour concierge services and rooftop and courtyard gardens for private residents, and the site will also have new stores and boutique shops, bars and restaurants, and a convention centre, as well as some 10,000 sqm of public realm space. Prices currently start at £210,000. Find out more at strawberrystar.co.uk.
There has been strong investor interest in The Hive Luton, where Legacie Developments is building one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as a roof garden, onsite parking and 24-hour concierge. These new homes have been designed with full-height glazing to maximise sunlight, and outdoor space too. Prices currently start from £204,950. Find out more at www.hive-luton.co.uk.
In the suburb of Barnfield, to the north of town, Taylor Wimpey is a household-name housebuilder and its successful Barnfield Place development is bringing brand new three-, four- and five-bedroom house types to this established residential area. Two- and three-storey detached and semi-detached homes come in a range of budgets, and there are currently some limited-time offers with Stamp Duty contributions on selected plots. Prices start at £410,000 for three bedrooms, rising to £720,000 for a 1,856-sq-ft five-bedroom detached house with south-facing garden. Find out more about Barnfield Place.
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Interior at Coppice Hill, a development from Countryside Partnerships
New homes for sale in Houghton Regis
Situated north-west of Luton, near Dunstable and Leagrave, Houghton Regis in only moments from the M1 and the A5. It’s also. It has lots of other fun things to do, with a park, skate park and leisure centre, and a host of shops, eateries and amenities. Leighton Buzzard is a 20-minute drive away and Leagrave station, served by frequent Thameslink services, offers services to central London taking around 40 minutes.
Linmere is a development taking shape to the north of the town, where the new homes are complemented by shops, café, supermarket, community facilities and extensions to the primary school. Barratt Homes has nearly sold out its current phase, with just one three-bedroom house now for sale at £402,500 including a flooring package. David Wilson Homes (DWH) is also active on this site, with a current selection of three- and four-bedroom houses from £397,500. Find out more about Barratt Homes at Linmere and DWH at Linmere.
Place from Abbey New Homes is in the hamlet of Bidwell in the north of Houghton Regis and is a development comprising two-bedroom apartments alongside two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, part of a wider scheme which will also provide retail, community and sports facilities, a primary school as well as public open spaces and a natural wildlife area. Prices start at £245,000. Find out more about Oakwell Place from Abbey New Homes.
There’s been a new release of three- and four-bedroom homes, along with the opening of a marketing suite and show homes, at Coppice Hill, a development from Countryside Partnerships. ‘The Lymington’, at £494,995, is a great example of what buyers can expect here. This four-bedroom detached house has 1,215 sq ft of living space and has skylight windows and French doors leading from the fitted kitchen to the rear garden, a utility room, a feature bay window to the living room, en suite to bedroom one, and a single garage with two parking spaces. Find out more about Coppice Hill from Countryside.
In Bidwell, on the edge of Houghton Regis, The Lanes at Thorn Fields is an opportunity to part buy-part rent through Shared Ownership with a collection of new two-, three- and four-bedroom homes which have been designed with high ceilings and large windows. Prices start at £158,000 for a 40% share (full market value £395,000). Find out more about The Lanes from Peabody.
Part of a thriving new community which will be providing a local centre, primary school and sports pitches, Bidwell Mews offers a range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses in tradition-inspired detached and semi-detached designs. A marketing suite and show homes are open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Find out more at storey-homes.co.uk.
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