Market News /

Buying Articles

Homes for Under £250k

Posted on: Thursday, July 8, 2021


Homes for Under £250k
With the average house price in the UK currently sitting at £225,000 and the zero-rated Stamp Duty limit now at £250,000 until the end of September 2021, thousands of potential property buyers will be in a perfect position to reap the benefits of purchasing now. This holds true particularly if you are a first or second-time buyer - the market is hot right now for new homeowners like yourself. 

 

 

We have scoured the country for affordable properties within the Stamp Duty holiday bracket, currently on the market with our trusted Guild Members. Take a look... 

 

1. Thistleberry, Staffordshire, 3 Bedrooms

James Du Pavey Estate Agents new build house for sale

This property boasts a delightful kitchen with built-in appliances and a gorgeous lounge and dining room with French doors that open to a Mediterranean-style garden. The rear garden is low maintenance and offers a wonderful seating area, perfect for relaxing in the warmer months. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, as well as a study area/lobby. On the second floor, you will find the master suite with built-in wardrobes and a shower room. Additionally, the property has a single garage and parking.

 

2. Halifax, West Yorkshire, 4 Bedrooms

Edkins & Holmes character house for sale

Set over four floors is this deceptively spacious end of terrace property. The house benefits from a self-contained lower ground floor annexe that is accessible from the main house and offers the occupants the potential for use as either a residential annexe or for business use. There is a well-proportioned living room and dining kitchen, as well as four double bedrooms in total, each benefitting from an en-suite bathroom.

 

3. Barnetby, Lincolnshire, 3 Bedrooms

Paul Fox bungalow for sale

This traditional detached bungalow is set within the highly desirable semi-rural village of Grasby, offering well proportioned and versatile accommodation comprising: a central entrance hallway, a fine main living room with a feature fireplace, an attractive fitted breakfasting kitchen, a rear utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. There are also manageable front and rear gardens with a large driveway allowing access to a detached garage. 

 

4. Bedford, Bedfordshire, 2 Bedrooms

Urban & Rural (Bedford) cottage for sale

This rarely available and superbly presented terraced cottage has been improved throughout by the current owners and is ready to move straight into, making it the ideal purchase for a first-time buyer or downsizer. The charming two-bedroom cottage dates to the 1600s and is full of excellent character features throughout including exposed beams and fireplaces.

 

5. Nantwich, Cheshire, 4 Bedrooms

James Du Pavey Estate Agents (Nantwich) new build house for sale

If you like strolling along the waterside then this house is in the perfect location for you. The Shropshire Union canal is just a stone's throw away from this property, whilst a jaunt into the delightful market town of Nantwich will take you over the River Weaver. Built circa 2017, the modern semi-detached house occupies a cul-de-sac location and has versatile accommodation throughout.  Externally, there is a driveway for two cars and an enclosed rear garden.

 

6. Accrington, Lancashire, 2 Bedrooms

This lovely two-bedroom mid-terrace property is situated in a rural location with fantastic views to the rear and is finished to a very high standard. On the ground floor there is a lovely lounge at the font of the property, with the kitchen/diner at the rear, while upstairs there is a large master bedroom at the front and a second bedroom and a bathroom to the rear.

 

7. Queniborough, Leicestershire, 2 Bedrooms

Built in 2018, this immaculately presented two-bedroom mid-town house is situated in the ever-popular village of Queniborough. Inside, the property briefly comprises an entrance hall, a modern kitchen, a full width lounge and a WC, to the ground floor. The first floor offers two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from off-road parking for two vehicles and a low maintenance rear garden.

 

8. Holsworthy, Devon, 3 Bedrooms

Webbers (Bude) village character house for sale

The Old Forge is a character cottage located in the heart of the popular village of Bradworthy, which has a fantastic rural community and is one of the best-stocked villages for amenities in North Cornwall and West Devon. The Shaker-style fitted kitchen is equipped with a range of built-in appliances, whilst the main hub of the home is the generous lounge/dining room, over 6 metres in length, featuring an Inglenook fireplace with space for a wood burner. 

 

9. Manchester, Lancaster, 4 Bedrooms

Clarke & Co Estate Agents (Chadderton) new build house for sale

This four-bedroom detached property is located in the popular and convenient location of Moston. The accommodation on offer includes a living room, utility room and kitchen/diner to the ground floor. The first floor consists of four bedrooms, including en-suite facilities in the master bedroom. Outside you will find a generous enclosed mature garden consisting of a patio and lawn to the rear, and a gated yard and driveway to the front of the property.

 

10. Lydiate, Merseyside, 3 Bedrooms

This semi-detached family home sits in the heart of Lydiate close by to local schools, shops and transport links. The property itself occupies a generous plot with ample scope to extend further if desired and internally briefly comprises an entrance hall, a lounge that opens to a dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room and, to the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the outside of the property, there is a generous sized rear garden with raised decking and access to the lean-to with further gardens and off-road parking to the front.

 

11. Attleborough, Norfolk, 3 Bedrooms

Millbank Estate Agents (Attleborough) new house for sale

This well-presented end terraced house is within walking distance of local schools and the Attleborough town centre. The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge and kitchen/diner, whilst the first floor offers three bedrooms with an en-suite to the master bedroom and built-in storage cupboards to all bedrooms. The rear garden is enclosed with fencing, a patio area, and a side access door to the garage.

 

12. Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, 3 Bedrooms

McAfee Properties (Ballymoney) beautiful barn conversion for sale

This is a truly unique property on the doorstep of the famous Causeway Coast which includes Blue Flag beaches, the Giants Causeway and some of the country's finest golf courses. The Trostan occupies a truly idyllic location, only a few miles inland from Ballycastle, and is nestled within an old tree-lined estate. The original stone stables and coach houses were converted whilst retaining the original old world charm to provide five new residences bordering a traditional and private cobbled courtyard with access via electric gates. 

 

13. Swadlincote, Derbyshire, 3 Bedrooms

SP Sales & Lettings (Coalville) terraced new build house for sale

This three-bedroom terraced property in Swadlincote briefly comprises an entrance hall, lounge and newly fitted kitchen/diner to the ground floor. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a staircase leading to the master en-suite situated on the second floor. The property also benefits from having a private rear garden and two parking spaces to the rear. 

 

14. Okehampton, Devon, 3 Bedrooms

This beautifully presented and spacious three-bedroom semi-detached property is situated on a popular development on the eastern edge of Okehampton. The property benefits from open plan living, gas fired central heating, a garden and off-road parking. The A30 is easily accessed, providing a fast journey to Exeter (23 miles) and Cornwall. The north and south Devon coasts are both approximately 30 miles.

 

15. Southampton, Hampshire, 2 Bedrooms

This stunning two-bedroom terraced house is situated in the popular residential location of Shirley and comprises a spacious open plan lounge/dining room and family kitchen, two double bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom suite. The property also benefits from gas central heating and a private enclosed rear garden. 

 

16. Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 4 Bedrooms

Barrie Wardrobe & Co (Westerhope) family house for sale

This property offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation throughout, comprising to the ground floor: a reception hall, living room, a spacious kitchen/dining room, utility room and converted fourth bedroom/study which was formerly the garage. The first-floor accommodation comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there are attractive gardens to the front and rear of the property and a driveway. Modern benefits include double glazed windows and gas central heating to radiators.

 

17. Coleraine, Northern Ireland, 5 Bedrooms

Offering deceptively spacious and well laid-out accommodation, this excellent five-bedroom townhouse has been maintained to a very high standard throughout. The home is located within walking distance to Castleroe and Somerset Forest, with a fitness park and trim trails. Additionally, the property is located a short distance from Coleraine town centre, Riverside Regional Park, shops, schools and amenities, plus is only a short drive to coastal destinations of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock and all main arterial routes.

 

18. Norwich, Norfolk, 3 Bedrooms

Watsons (Norwich) terraced house for sale

This over passage terrace enjoys a wider than usual frontage and accommodation boasting three bedrooms, a spacious sitting room, a newly fitted kitchen/dining room with a built-in oven and hob, and a useful porch which may even extend to use as a breakfast room during the summer months. 

 

This well-presented three-bedroom town house is situated in this popular village location and within walking distance to the local primary school and the William Farr Secondary School. This property has been tastefully updated by the current owners and has living accommodation to briefly comprise a kitchen diner, a lounge and a first-floor landing leading to the three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is situated on a corner plot with gardens to the side and rear of the property, whilst also benefitting from a driveway to the front, providing off road parking. 

 

20. Bangor, Northern Ireland, 4 Bedrooms

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase an exceptional detached family home just off Donaghadee Road, with many amenities close by, including Ballyholme beach and village, Bangor Golf Club, Bloomfield shopping complex, leading local schools and Bangor town centre. Well-presented throughout, the bright and airy accommodation comprises a living room with an open fire, a fitted kitchen open plan to dining room, utility area and ground floor WC. Upstairs there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom with a modern white suite. Outside there is a front, side and fully enclosed private rear garden in lawn with patio areas and a tarmac driveway, providing parking for three cars, leading to an attached garage. 

 

Contact us 

If the Stamp Duty holiday extension has made you think about selling your home, get an instant online valuationtoday.

 

FIND YOUR LOCAL GUILD MEMBER

 

 


Recent News

Buying a period property

Friday, November 22, 2024

Period properties, oozing with character, can offer a lot more charm than modern new builds. You...

Read More

2025 outlook: save on Stamp Duty before it's too late

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

During the mini-budget in September 2022, the stamp duty thresholds on residential property...

Read More

Stamp Duty on second homes: all you need to know

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thinking of buying a second home? The recent Autumn Budget announcement by Chancellor...

Read More