Bedford
Bedfordshire
There are many reasons why so many people choose new homes in Bedfordshire; with the county providing a wonderful mix of quaint rural villages and bustling city centres. Our range of new housing developments in Bedford has a variety of properties to suit first-time buyers and families alike.
Available Developments
Greenlakes Rise
Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3JG
Greenlakes Rise is a stunning development of 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom detached houses located in a sleepy village just outside of Bedford.
St Lawrence’s Fields
Oakworth Avenue, Atterbury, Milton Keynes, MK10 9AB
Tongwell Street, Atterbury is an exciting new development of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes nestled between Northfield and Broughton, to the eastern edge of Milton Keynes.
Shopping
Taste buds will be well catered for in Houghton Conquest, with a number of pubs serving local produce, while a number of local amenities can also be found in the village, including shops and a post office. The nearby city of Bedford has a number of shopping centres, including the Harpur Centre, where you’ll find a wide variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, or why not try the bars, restaurants and delis of the Little Italy district?
Things To Do
Houghton Conquest is a sleepy village in rural Bedfordshire, the remains of Houghton House still stand proud to the north of the village. The village is just over 7 miles from the warm and welcoming city of Bedford, which is bursting with culture and history. The Great River Ouse runs right through the city centre, providing the opportunity to relax and enjoy tea in quaint riverside cafes, perhaps while taking in a rowing regatta, or why not take in a show at the Bedford Corn Exchange? There are also a number of riverside walking routes for those who enjoy the outdoors, including The Embankment, a mile-long footpath which takes you through beautiful tree-lined parkways. Bedford Park is on the outskirts of the city, and has a number of sports facilities including tennis courts, a swimming pool and a bandstand which hosts outdoor music events.
Transport
The nearest train station to Houghton Conquest can be found at Stewartby, where you can change at Bletchley for onward travel to London and the north. Bedford also has two train stations, from where you will find connections to destinations including London, St Albans and cities in the Midlands, including Leicester and Sheffield.
Now is a great time to Buy
Low Interest Rates
With interest rates currently at 0.75%, monthly mortgage payments for new buyers are much more affordable than they have been for some time. There’s never been a better time to buy a new home and take advantage of the low interest rates while they last.
Changes to Stamp Duty
As a First Time Buyer there's no Stamp Duty on homes up to the value of £300,000, which could save you anywhere up to £5,000. If you're buying one of our homes between £300,000 - £500,000 you'll pay 5% of this amount
Competitive Mortgage Deals
There’s no shortage of competitive mortgages available. With lenders competing to offer low interest products and better deals, it’s a buyers’ market and an ideal time to consider buying a new build home.
With Help to Buy, you can purchase your new home with just 5% deposit and receive a 20% interest free equity loan.