It’s nearly always good news to hear about new houses being built. It’s even better news to hear about entire towns springing up from nothing, which is exactly what’s happening with Thorpebury-in-the-Limes.
Thorpebury, in Leicestershire, is currently in its early stages of development. It’s set to be built over 900 acres of vacant land and come equipped with more than 4000 new homes, two schools, sports facilities, and plenty of space for retailers and businesses. All in all, it's estimated that it will cost £450 million and take more than ten years to complete.
Set a few miles away from Leicester city centre, the town will be ideal for those who want the convenience of a big city with the peacefulness of living in the countryside. Nature is a big part of the development, with entire acres earmarked for gardens, pitches, playparks, and green spaces for locals to enjoy.
There are also talks about including an elderly care centre in Thorpebury, making it accessible for an even wider range of people.
Many of the homes on this estate will be affordable, whilst others will be more upmarket with more bedrooms and detached garages. You can browse the full range of homes on Davidsons Homes, one of the town’s developers, here.
At present, homes begin at £380,000 for a three-bed, and go up to £770,000 for a more luxurious five-bed detached place. That sounds like a lot, but there are schemes on offer for first time buyers and key workers, and the opportunity to get £27,500 from the developers to put towards your home, or stamp duty. All of this aims to make Thorpebury more attractive to buyers from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Construction has already begun on some of the houses, and will continue for the foreseeable. Phase one will see the construction of an initial 574 homes, as well as some community spaces and amenities. A few places are nearly ready to move in, meaning that Thorpebury’s first families will soon arrive and begin to shape what we hope will be a long, prosperous future.
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