Houndwood

Off Westway (A39), Street, SOMERSET, BA16 0LN
  • 3 & 4 bedroom homes
  • £197,995 To £279,995

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Houndwood

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Introducing Houndwood

Houndwood is a stunning development of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, located just off the High Street in Street, a village just south of Glastonbury, about 8 miles from Wells and 13 miles from Bridgwater. Houndwood exceeds standard building regulations and all homes achieve Code Level III of 'The Code for Sustainable Homes' meaning the homes at Houndwood should provide you with cheaper fuel bills.

More convenient living
  • Increased insulation throughout your home
  • A reduction in carbon emissions of 25%
  • All homes include eco seeded turf to rear garden
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A fantastic location
  • Walking distance to town centre shops
  • Well respected primary and secondary schools nearby
  • Close to M5 motorway so a great location for commuters
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Help to Buy is the brand new Government-backed scheme, launched in the recent budget. Those looking to buy a new home (whether first time buyers or existing home owners) only need a 5% deposit to buy a new Barratt home, up to £600,000 in value, and qualify for some of the best mortgage rates available.

A new way to buy! Ask us about 5% deposits and 75% mortgages from the new Government-backed Help to Buy scheme.

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Houndwood

Featured Home

Plot 38, The Nembus

4 bedroom end-terrace townhouse with 2 parking spaces. Available with just a 5% deposit with Help to Buy.

 

 

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Essentials on your doorstep

At Houndwood there is a beautiful open space area at the front of the development. There are also many other areas of open space throughout the development including Linear Park and Orchard Square where there will be room to sit and relax. 

Efficient, modern design

Houndwood achieves Code Level III of 'The Code for Sustainable Homes.' This development should provide not only cheaper fuel bills but also at least a 25% reduction in carbon emissions against "2006 building regulations".

The Code for Sustainable Homes is based on a 'points' system to determine which level a development meets. This means not only is Houndwood a stunning development it also is a sustainable place in which to live.

The build so far

Houndwood is a development of 260 homes and has been in construction since August 2010
  • Our Show Homes opened in April 2011
  • Our first residents moved in to the development in June 2011
  • We anticipate for the development to be completed by June 2017

Meet the team

Houndwood Sales Team

Sandra Rees- Sales Adviser

Liz Murphy- Sales Adviser

Sales

At Houndwood our friendly sales team is always on hand to give expert advice. They will guide you through the process from reservation to completion, ensuring a stress free move.

Customer Service

Our customer service team provide excellent support including experienced operatives and customer service co-ordinators. This is proved by our award in customer care which shows that over 90% of our customers would recommend us. 

Site

As a result of his passion and quality of build, site manager Kevin is an NHBC award winner. This is a fantastic achievement so you can expect the best at Houndwood.

A fantastic location

Houndwood’s transport infrastructure links to the A39, which is a direct route to the M5 (junction 23). From here it is north to Bristol and Gloucester, and south to Exeter so this is a fantastic location for commuters who want to live in a rural surrounding.

Train Station- Castle Cary, 9.3 miles away

Coaches- Yeovil, 12.5 miles away

Airport- Bristol International, 19.2 miles away

School Name Information

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Percentage achieving English Level 4 at Key Stage 2.

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KS2VA

Pupil progress against national average (100). 100+ is above national average; under 100 is below national average.

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Local Average N/A 84.6% 85.6% 91.3% 265.0 100.2
Hindhayes Infants School

Pupils: 232

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Brookside Community Primary School

Pupils: 459

 89.50% 92.00% 94.00% 276 101.4
Avalon School

Pupils: 62

 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Pupils: 144

 88.00% 95.00% 100.00% 283 100.1
Elmhurst Junior School

Pupils: 264

 82.00% 80.00% 89.00% 251 N/A
Strode College

Pupils: 1556

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Crispin School

Pupils: 1096

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Millfield School

Pupils: 1231

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The Mendip Centre

Pupils:

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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Pupils: 231

 79.00% 75.50% 82.00% 236 99

Evenings and weekends

History & Culture

Somerset is home to many important historical and cultural landmarks. Glastonbury Tor is a scheduled Ancient Monument, or for something different, but equally stunning there is Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Just 7 miles from Houndwood is the beautiful city of Wells, famous for its stunning architecture, cathedral and for being the smallest city in England. Wells offers something for everyone from shops and weekly markets to bars and restaurants. 

Sports and Leisure

Greenbank Swimming Pool is a grade II listed lido and is a great day out for all the family. There is a 30m x 12m main pool, semi-circular children's pool and a splash area with a slide, fountains and water jets. 

Shopping

The High Street is just a few minutes from Houndwood and offers a variety og high street shops and banks. Clarks Village is also just a few minutes away and is home to over 90 high street and designer stores as well as restaurants and cafes, so plenty to entertain the whole family.

Live the life

Houndwood achieves Code Level III of 'The Code for Sustainable Homes.' This means not only is Houndwood a stunning development it also is a sustainable place in which to live and offers an opportunity to enjoy a more rural lifestyle.

  • There are many areas of public open space within Houndwood to relax and enjoy and for children to play in. As well as an orchard and linear park
  • Within walking distance of Houndwood is Street High Street which offers independent as well as well known names with a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.
  • Street itself is located close to stunning countryside with many areas to enjoy walks

Investing in a Barratt home

Financial Advice

Our team can introduce you to independent professional advisers who will offer expert advice specific to your needs. They’ll help find the best buy-to-let investment mortgages, as well as offering guidance on tax and portfolio planning. Most can also meet you at a time and place that’s convenient for you.

 

Letting Agents

The right agent can make investing much easier. We have strong relationships with reliable local letting agents who will help you achieve the best rental rates for your property. We can also help negotiate management fees and commission rates so you get the best deal.

Legal Advice

If you need it, we can provide you with a list of fully independent solicitors. Offering fast, effective service at competitive rates, the firms we recommend have handled thousands of transactions for Barratt and are familiar with the entire process – meaning less hassle for you.

Furnishings

So your investment property is ready as soon as possible, we offer a range of furniture packs, created to suit homes of all sizes. We work with top interior designers, and because of our considerable purchasing power, we can pass on some great savings. You just select what you want, then relax - leaving the installation to our experienced professionals.

Quality

Our homes appeal to potential tenants, not just because they look great, but also because we design them to be energy efficient and low maintenance to live in. Our homes have won some of the industry’s most coveted awards for design and quality, and we’re the only major national housebuilder ever to be awarded a 5 Star Housebuilder Award by the Homebuilders Federation.

Great locations

Decades of UK building experience means we really understand the market – creating homes people desire, in places they want to live. Our properties offer great local amenities and facilities, and are close to major transport links. People like living in Barratt homes – which makes them great investments.

We could help you buy

On this development

Please contact a sales adviser to find out which specific offers are available on this development and how they could help you buy your new home.

  • Help to Buy

    Thanks to the brand new Government-backed equity scheme 'Help to Buy’, you could buy a new home with a 5% deposit plus a 20% equity loan from the Government.

  • NewBuy

    Move in with a deposit of just 5% with this Government-backed offer. Yes, 95% mortgages are back! And not just for first time buyers.

    NewBuy
  • Part Exchange

    We could buy your home for 100% of its market value, leaving you free to buy one of ours with our Part Exchange service.

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A more straightforward move

Reserving your home

  1. Like this development? Browse the different homes we have, find the one you're interested in and register your interest.
  2. Once you get in touch our helpful team will be happy to answer your questions and show you round.
  3. When you visit the development, we'll meet you in our show home before guiding you around the home you're interested in.
  4. If you're keen, you'll be able to reserve your home there and then - and we'll take it straight off the market.
To find out more or visit the development, just give us a call:
0844 556 6166

The buying process

Once you’ve reserved your home, you can set the process in motion. Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Find a solicitor
Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage
Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey
Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work
Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in
Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

The buying process in Scotland

Once you’ve reserved your home, you can set the process in motion. Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Find a solicitor
Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage
Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey
Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work
Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in
Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

Quality you can trust

When you buy a Barratt home you can be confident you’re dealing with one of the nation’s most trusted home builders.

5 star housebuilder

We’re the only national home builder to win this prestigious award, three years running.

Housebuilder of the year 2011

The Home Builders Federation recently recognised Barratt Homes as the standard-setter in our industry.

5 Year Warranty

Each of our new homes comes with a free 5 year warranty, giving you peace of mind and no unexpected bills.

Mortgage sorted? Don't delay

Need help finding a mortgage adviser? Just let us know.

08448111855

Monday-Sunday, 11:00am-6:00pm

Request callback

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