Special offers now on new homes in Herefordshire

Housebuilders are currently promoting some superb special offers on a wide range of new homes in Herefordshire, both in the city and in quieter locations - giving house buyers of all budgets plenty of food for thought. Here are a few of the deals that have caught our eye this week.

Small and medium-sized family homes

In Hereford itself, Crest Nicholson has created The Furlongs in the sought-after residential area of Holmer, to the north of the city centre. Featuring a mix of two-bedroom coach houses and larger houses for sale, built in a traditional style, properties are priced from around £199,950. With good local amenities close by, including primary and secondary schools, shops and leisure facilities, the development also offers easy access to the city centre, and to the M5 for commutes elsewhere. For first-time buyers, Crest Nicholson is currently offering a 95% Mortgage Scheme on selected homes at this development, potentially making it easier to purchase a property there. You can register your interest in these schemes online to receive further information.

About ten miles from Ross-on-Wye, over the border in Gloucestershire, David Wilson Homes has created Oak Park in the historic market town of Newent, offering a selection of new three- to five-bedroom homes from £299,950. Offering excellent access to Herefordshire, Gloucester and the M50, the area is well-served by popular primary and secondary schools, making it ideal for families. The ‘Home of the Week' offer is for the spacious five-bedroom detached ‘Maddoc' home, priced at £299,950, which includes a double garage and parking, all flooring and curtains, and all the Stamp Duty paid for you. With just one of these homes remaining, the offer is unlikely to be around for long.

Larger family homes

About 21 miles north-west of Hereford, Bloor Homes has built a range of new homes at Kington Park, on the edge of the historic market town of Kington. Situated just within England - but right on the border with Wales - Kington Park has a tranquil rural setting but benefits from having the towns of Presteigne, Knighton and Leominster nearby. Bloor Homes currently has a special offer on the four-bedroom detached ‘Didbrook' house, now available for £249,950. The house features four double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities; a family bathroom; a spacious lounge; a study; a dining area; a big kitchen with breakfast area and utility; and an archway leading to a family room with French doors opening onto the rear garden.

Retirement homes

For buyers planning to downsize and move into a new-build retirement property, McCarthy & Stone is currently offering a 'Free Move' service for buyers at its Wallace Court development in Ross-on-Wye. With an on-site house manager, a 24-hour emergency call system, lifts, and residents' facilities such as a communal lounge, the retirement flats at Wallace Court offer residents a friendly and secure place to live in the attractive market town. And with the 'Free Move' offer, McCarthy & Stone pays the solicitors' and estate agents' fees, picks up the bill for Stamp Duty, and organises and pays for a full packaging and moving service -- even helping buyers to de-clutter and dispose of unwanted items before their move.

Crest Nicholson is offering a 95% mortgage on selected plots at The Furlongs in Hereford, which should bring these new homes within the reach of many more potential homeowners in the region