GATED COMMUNITY IN SWINTON OFFERS BUYERS ADDED SECURITY

FAMILIES looking for a new home in Swinton where children can safely play outside should look no further than Birchfield Court.

Elan Homes has transformed a 19th century “micro-estate” – more recently used as a nursing home – into an intimate, gated community.

It’s proved popular with buyers, with 90% of the properties now sold. The final two homes are now on sale and ready to move into.

Marie Morris, sales and marketing director for Elan Homes in the North, explained: “Gated communities aren’t just the preserve of the super-rich and famous, they’re a viable option for a host of buyers as our new homes in Swinton demonstrate. The vast majority of the homes at Birchfield Court are now occupied and feedback from our homeowners is that they love the exclusivity, added security and sense of community the gates offer. Because there are only 20 homes it’s relatively quiet and parents tell us they feel relaxed about allowing their children to play outside with their new neighbours.

“People may think there’s a premium attached to buying a new home in a gated community, but our homes are competitively priced and ideally located for commuting into Manchester city centre. Even at peak times it should only take around 35 minutes to reach the city via the A580.

“Another advantage is that unlike some older properties they won’t require costly renovations, instead you can move straight in and start enjoying life in an energy efficient new home. Factor in that Own New Rate Reducer is available to give buyers access to lower interest rates, meaning reduced monthly mortgage repayments for the initial loan period, and our new homes in Swinton are a great option.”

The final homes available at Birchfield Court are the Ashley and Ashley Max house types. They’re four-bedroom semi-detached homes, set out over three floors.

In the Ashley, priced from £399,995 and offering 1,276 sq ft of living space, the kitchen is at the front, with the combined lounge and dining room opening out onto the rear garden.

Spanning 1,349 sq ft, the Ashley Max is the larger of the two and is priced from £394,995. Its ground floor is almost entirely open plan, with a combined lounge, kitchen and dining room, helping to maximise the potential of the space available. A cloakroom completes the ground floor in both the Ashley and Ashley Max.

In both house types, the main bedroom, with en-suite, plus a further bedroom and family bathroom are on the first floor. Two further bedrooms and a shower room are on the top floor.

With Own New Rate Reducer Elan will contribute 3-5% of the cost of the mortgage, enabling the lender to offer borrowers more competitive interest rates during the initial period of their mortgage, usually in the first two to five years, depending on the length of the initial mortgage term.

The homes at Birchfield Court offer an ideal base for commuters as they are being built less than a mile from Swinton station, only five miles from Manchester city centre and close to the East Lancashire Road (A580) which also provides quick access to the motorway network to both Manchester and Liverpool.

Birchfield Court is open by appointment only. For the latest availability and pricing see https://www.elan-homes.co.uk/developments/birchfield-court.