Address/Development name
Old Castle Fields, Hodnet
Price
£88,000 (40% Share)
Notice
2-Bed – Semi-detached.
Great location!
Local area
Old Castle Fields is a new development in Hodnet, situated off Station Road. Hodnet village is in the North Shropshire countryside. Hodnet Hall is situated close to the development with gardens that are arranged with winding paths following a daisy-chain of ponds and small lakes, through a wooded landscape of fascinating variety throughout the year. This desirable village offers a range of enjoyable amenities from quaint little markets to specialist shops, historic church’s, parks and hiking trails.
Description
Plot 15
To the front of the property is the hallway, with access to the kitchen and a convenient downstairs WC. To the back of the property is the living/dining area which benefits from patio doors opening out onto the garden, which makes this room a perfect space for entertaining. The garden come turfed and fenced. Upstairs there are two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. This energy-efficient home has an Air Source Heat Pump System and solar panels. It also has 2 off-road parking spaces and a car charging point.
Note:
Floor plans–for left/right-handed plots the layout may mirror the image.
These homes have been built by Pickstock Homes.
Some images used are for illustration purposes only and may not show the exact property.
For more information please email the sales team at [email protected].
Property type
Semi-detached house
Property construction
Brick and Block with pitched tiled roof.
Bedrooms
2Parking
2 off-road parking space
Property features
2-bedrooms. Modern kitchen. Lounge/diner. Flooring to kitchen area, downstairs WC and family bathroom. Convenient separate downstairs WC. Family bathroom. Private turfed and fenced garden. 2 off-road parking spaces. 1 standard socket charging point. NHBC new build warranty Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area- 70.48sqm.
Rooms
- Lounge/diner
- Kitchen
- Separate downstairs WC
- Family bathroom
Accessibility/Adaptations
No
Staircasing allowed
Yes up to 80% maximum
Grant funded
No
Local connection
Yes
The local connection criteria is at least one of the following:
A person who has a strong tie to Shropshire, covering a period of 3 of the past 5 years either through living in the area, having a strong family connection or working in the area. Evidence is required.
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease length
990 years from new
Availability and pricing
| Plot Number | Open Market Price | Share Available | Share Price | % Rent on Unsold | Rent *PCM | Service Charge *PCM | Availability | Key Information Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | £220,000 | 40% | £88,000 | 2.75% | £302.50 | £27.03 | Available | KID1 |
Note:
*PCM- per calendar month.
Shares advertised are a guide, having a financial assessment will show what share you can afford and will need to apply for.
Minimum starting share available is 10%.
There is a maximum staircasing restriction on these plots. Meaning, you could only buy shares up to 80% over time.
More information about staircasing can be found through this link.
Utilities
Electricity Supply: British Gas
Water Supply: To be confirmed
Gas Supply: No gas supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Electric air source heat pump
Connectivity
Broadband
- To be confirmed
Mobile signal/coverage
- EE
- Three
- Vodafone
- O2
Energy Certificate Rating
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) / Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA)
Important
Rights & Easements: None that we are aware of at the time of publishing
Restrictions: yes
Details:
Important Restrictions for Shared Ownership Properties, this is by no means an exhaustive list.
No Extensions or to alter the external appearance of the property: Extensions or external alterations to the property are not permitted within the first 5 years. Following this time, you will require your landlord’s permission prior to considering any extensions or alterations.
Rotary Airer Restrictions: Rotary airers are not allowed at the front of the properties.
Vehicle and Parking Restrictions: No parking of heavy goods vehicles, nor Commercial Vehicles, caravans, boat trailers, or similar vehicles or un-road worthy vehicles or private motor vehicles/cycles over 3000kg and over two metres in height are not permitted to be parked on any part of the estate.
Animal Restrictions: Not to breed, feed or keep poultry, pigeons, or birds of prey or any other animals, other than normal domestic pets, which you will require the Landlords permission to keep.
Landscaping Restrictions: Trees or shrubs included in the landscaping scheme must not be removed.
Machinery Restrictions: Only domestic machinery is allowed; no other types of machinery should be kept on the property.
Satellite Dish Restrictions: Satellite dishes must not be erected at the front of the property.
Not to leave a dustbin or other refuse container: On the property so as to be visible from the road, other than on the night before or day of collection.
By purchasing a shared ownership home, you agree to comply with these restrictions. These measures are in place to preserve the aesthetics and community standards of the development. For further details or questions, please contact our sales team via [email protected]
Flood Risk: Flood Risk Zone 1
Planning Permission: Yes
Coalfield Mining Area: none that we're aware of
Council Tax Band
Estimated B-D
Predicted Council Tax Band is B-D (subject to confirmation by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) post-completion).
For further information on council tax with Shropshire Council click this link
Location
How do I apply?
To apply for a plot please follow the instructions below.
For more information on the “Steps to buying a shared ownership home” with us, click ‘here’.
Buying shares that are affordable.
Before you can apply to buy a shared ownership home with Severn Homes part of Homes Plus, you will need to undertake a no-obligation, initial financial assessment with a financial advisor to ascertain the maximum share you can afford.
Initial Financial Assessment- Are you eligible?
We work closely with ‘The Mortgage People’ (TMP) they will help you complete the initial financial assessment.
You can get a free ‘Initial Assessment’ by following this LINK or calling 0800 488 0814.
TMP are open, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or via “Live Chat” until 8pm weekdays and between 10am-4pm on a Saturday.
TMP will email us the outcome of your initial financial assessment based on your preferred development and plot.
A member of our sales team will then contact you to confirm the outcome of the initial assessment and advise you of the next steps.
Note: This free initial financial assessment is essential whether you’re applying for a mortgage or purchasing your shares outright with cash. This will show you what share you can afford to apply for and is free. There may be a charge when you proceed to apply for a mortgage.
First Come, First Served.
Properties are sold on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, to avoid missing out, don’t delay, apply today.
Viewings may not be available straight away and until the initial financial assessment has been passed.
For more information contact our sales team Monday to Friday via [email protected]. or call Luke on 07485 393813.
Note:
1) Additional information is available in the Key Information Document 3 to view this click this link here. Key Information Document 2 will be issued before the reservation fee is paid.
2) A financial assessment is required for those requiring a mortgage and cash purchasers.
More information about shared ownership can be found here.
Remember, failure to pay your rent, service charge, or mortgage could mean your home is at risk of repossession.
Severn Homes is part of the Homes Plus Group.