Steve Jackson, sales director at our Yorkshire division says: “Recently, a high number of buyers have come to us looking for new homes due to their priorities shifting after lockdown. How they want to use space in their homes has changed as well as the facilities they want on their doorsteps.”
St John’s Mews, off College Grove Road, ticks all the boxes and we’ve compiled a handy list of 10 reasons why buyers should make it their next home.
1. Make the most of Wakefield
It’s less than a mile from Wakefield town centre with all the amenities that enjoys, including a new and improved Trinity Walk shopping centre with big name brands such as Debenhams and Next. There’s also Wakefield’s original indoor shopping centre, The Ridings, while supermarkets nearby include Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
2. Well connected
St John’s Mews is less than a mile from Wakefield Westgate railway station, for frequent, fast services to Leeds (circa 15 minutes). You can also be in London in a little over an hour. Wakefield Kirkgate station is also close by and the development is located perfectly to access a number of major road networks including the M1 and the M62.
3. Value for money
Prices of homes at St John’s Mews compare favourably with other similar sized homes in the area*, where four-bedroom houses are currently selling from £300,000 upwards. We have a brand-new Portman End town house from only £294,950 and the four-bedroom Fitzroy Mid townhouse from £319,950.
4. Good schools
Wakefield has a well-respected mix of schools within a 10-minute walk of St John’s Mews, including the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for Boys directly opposite the development, Wakefield Girls High School and the Ofsted ‘good’ rated St John’s CofE Infants and Juniors. Wakefield College provides sixth form studies as well as a wide range of further education for adults.
5. Perfectly Portman
Homes like the The Portman End with its beautiful light and airy open plan kitchen, dining and family area are perfect for families and have the space and features families say they are looking for post-lockdown. The Portman also offers potential for an unused bedroom to be turned into an office by those who work from home or children’s playroom. The property also has three bathrooms – two en-suites plus the family bathroom (four if you include the downstairs cloakroom) - making it very suitable for families with teenagers who may like to spend hours getting ready! A Portman End is currently available at St John’s Mews from £294,950.
6. Homes for smaller budgets
Not everyone needs a house with four bedrooms. You might be looking to get your foot on the property ladder or wanting to downsize and free up some money now the children have moved out. St John’s Mews offers two and three-bed options, including two-bedroom Lodge apartments from only £177,950, that still give buyers open-plan living and plenty of room if family or friends come to stay.
7. Gardens
In a recent survey by us, 64% of Yorkshire and Humberside respondents said that having access to private outdoor space, such as a garden, terrace area or balcony, will be the most important factor when choosing their next home. While most homes come with their own private gardens, the Fitzroy house style also has a balcony off the first-floor lounge so you can throw open the patio doors and bring the outdoors in while relaxing on those summer nights.
8. Get outdoors
If you want to get out and stretch those legs, less than 15-minutes’ drive away is the 300-acre Pugneys Country Park, including a 100-acre water sports lake and a smaller lake which is a local nature reserve overlooked by two bird hides. The country park is also a great place for family walks or bike rides. Only a few miles south of Wakefield you’ll find the famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park with 500 acres of beautiful parkland and contemporary sculptures. Keen golfers can pay to play at the municipal course at Lupset or join Wakefield Golf Club at Sandal.
9. Plenty of ways to get you moving
For those with an existing property to sell, our Help to Sell incentive uses local estate agents to find a buyer and also makes a contribution to your selling fees. Until March 31, 2021, homebuyers can also make use of the Stamp Duty freeze on properties up to £500,000 meaning there’s even more savings to be had.
10. Purchase your next home from the comfort of your sofa
In a world where you can do so much at the touch of a button, and at a time that is convenient, why should buying a house and adding your own bespoke specification choices be any different? With the award winning My Redrow online hub, customers can fully interact with us online, including browsing, making appointments, reserving and choosing options for their brand new home.
The sales centre and Brunswick and Fitzroy show homes at St John’s Mews are now open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5:30pm with new social distancing measures in place to ensure the safety of customers and staff. See www.redrow.co.uk/stjohnsmews for more information or call 01924 589480.
