2 BED SEMI AVAILABLE TO LOCAL BUYERS UNDER FIRST HOMES SCHEME. RINSEY DRIVE HELSTON
£154,000
Guide price
Guide price
Sold STC
Bedrooms: 2
A fantastic opportunity for someone to fulfill the dream of buying their first home! Available to local buyers under the First Homes Scheme. This gorgeous light and modern two bedroom newly completed house is the perfect place to call home. With contemporary open plan living space featuring a stylish modern kitchen with breakfast bar you will have the perfect space in which to both entertain and relax. The first floor hosts both double bedrooms and the bathroom. The master bedroom is a light and airy room with two windows offering views straight down the development to the countryside beyond and benefitting from a large built in wardrobe. The property enjoys some lovely luxurious touches such as oak internal doors with the package being completed by an enclosed garden with patio seating area and lawn to the rear as well as off road parking. This home is perfect for those who appreciate modern living and natural light and is an opportunity not to be missed!
PRICE - £154,000
The discounted price of £154,000 is 70% of the full open market value.
LOCATION
Rinsey Drive will provide an exclusive residential area, perfectly placed for access to local amenities to include Parc Eglos Primary School, Helston Community College, the town centre and Tesco. Helston and the surrounding nearby areas boast many Primary Schools with the nearest Secondary Schools being in Helston and Mullion. The town has a leisure centre with a swimming pool and large gym and many amenity areas including the boating lake and the beautiful National Trust Penrose Woods. The property is a short drive from the stunning Lizard Peninsula and within a 10 minute drive of the thriving harbour and coastline at Porthleven. The city of Truro and the towns of Falmouth, Penzance and Hayle are all within a 20 to 30 minute drive.
THE DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to the epitome of contemporary living and family comfort an exclusive housing development that promises to redefine your idea of a dream home. Nestled within an idyllic setting, this individually designed site boasts an array of stunning properties, each situated on generous plots and constructed with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to traditional craftsmanship of the highest standard.
This development harmoniously combines the tranquility of a private retreat with the convenience of being close to town and local amenities. You'll relish the joy of peaceful living while having the town and local facilities at your fingertips, with shopping, schools, entertainment, the coast and countryside within easy reach.
Whether you seek a haven for your growing family or a place to put down roots and make lasting memories this new housing opportunity promises to exceed all expectations. Embrace the allure of a life well-lived and discover the perfect harmony between modern luxury, thoughtful design, and a warm sense of community. Secure your place in this residential development that celebrates the very essence of family living. Welcome home.
DIMENSIONS
OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE - 22'6 x 15'8 maximum overall dimensions
CLOAKROOM - 4'11 X 3'2
BEDROOM ONE - 15'8 maximum x 9'10
BEDROOM TWO - 9'8 x 7'11
BATHROOM 7'4 X 6'
OUTSIDE
The plot size is a real highlight. There is a block paved driveway to the front offering parking for two vehicles.. The garden lies to the rear and offers a patio perfect for a summer barbecue with an outside tap and external sockets and in addition to this the main garden area which is laid to lawn. The entire garden is enclosed offering a good degree of privacy and a safe area for children and pets. There is also a useful side access gate.
INTERNAL SPECIFICATION
The properties will benefit from floor coverings throughout with LVT in the Kitchens and bathrooms and carpets throughout the rest of the property. Kitchens will be fitted with modern gloss fronted cabinets with contemporary style worktops over with an integrated electric oven and hob. UPVC double glazing throughout. Quality oak internal doors. Bathrooms to be fitted with white sanitary ware.
EXTERNAL SPECIFICATION
The properties enjoy attractive dressed granite facing where applicable and natural slate hanging to walls where applicable. Block paved driveway offering off road parking. Gardens to be landscaped to include areas of lawn and a patio to the rear with an outside tap and external double power socket.
WARRANTY
The properties will benefit from a Professional Consultants Certificate.
TIMESCALES
The entire first phase of 22 units is planned to be completed by early 2024. The properties will be built and released to sale on a rolling build schedule.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
On completion of the sale of the last property on the development a management company will come into effect which will have responsibility for shared costs of communal areas. Common areas of land and the development road will be owned by the management company. Cost per annum is anticipated to be in the region of £200 per annum per property. The exact amount is to be confirmed, and will be subject to annual reviews.
RESERVATION FEE
On acceptance of an offer, the purchaser will be required to pay a non refundable £2,500 reservation fee. Once this has been paid, the property will be marked as 'sale agreed' and no further viewings will take place. The purchaser will be required to move to exchange of contracts within 6 weeks of the sale being instructed . £2,500 will then be deducted from the sale price on completion of the sale. On payment of the reservation fee if the purchaser has committed to purchase early enough in the build scheme they will then be invited to make their selections with regards to floor coverings.
AGENTS NOTE
Prospective purchasers should be aware that this property is available under the first homes scheme whereby any qualifying purchaser must have a local connection to Helston parish within the first two weeks of marketing. After this period a qualifying purchaser must have a connection to Cornwall. Purchasers will need to be qualified by Cornwall Council for which a fee may be payable.
FIRST HOMES INFORMATION
First Homes is a Government initiative which requires developers to provide a number of new homes at a discount of at least 30% to the full price.
The 30% discount continues to apply whenever the home is sold in the future.
To qualify, buyers must have a local connection.
First priority is given to those who have lived in Helston for at least the last 3 years, or who have worked full time in Helston for at least the past 3 years, or those who have very close family who have lived there for at least 5 years.
Second priority is given to those who lived in Cornwall when they were younger, for at least 10 years up to the age of 16.
First Home buyers cannot have an annual household income of more than £80,000
A First Home buyer can plan to have only one spare bedroom. For example, a single person cannot buy a 3-bedroom First Home
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heating. Council Tax Band not yet allocated. 3 phase 22KW EV charger capability
PROOF OF FINANCE - PURCHASERS
Before agreeing a sale, we will require proof of your financial ability to purchase. Again, we ask for your cooperation on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays in agreeing a sale and we will inform you of what we require prior to agreeing a sale.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - PURCHASERS
It is a legal requirement that we receive verified ID from all buyers before a sale can be instructed. We ask for your cooperation on this matter to ensure there is no unnecessary delay in agreeing a sale. We will inform you of the process once your offer has been accepted.
PRICE - £154,000
The discounted price of £154,000 is 70% of the full open market value.
LOCATION
Rinsey Drive will provide an exclusive residential area, perfectly placed for access to local amenities to include Parc Eglos Primary School, Helston Community College, the town centre and Tesco. Helston and the surrounding nearby areas boast many Primary Schools with the nearest Secondary Schools being in Helston and Mullion. The town has a leisure centre with a swimming pool and large gym and many amenity areas including the boating lake and the beautiful National Trust Penrose Woods. The property is a short drive from the stunning Lizard Peninsula and within a 10 minute drive of the thriving harbour and coastline at Porthleven. The city of Truro and the towns of Falmouth, Penzance and Hayle are all within a 20 to 30 minute drive.
THE DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to the epitome of contemporary living and family comfort an exclusive housing development that promises to redefine your idea of a dream home. Nestled within an idyllic setting, this individually designed site boasts an array of stunning properties, each situated on generous plots and constructed with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to traditional craftsmanship of the highest standard.
This development harmoniously combines the tranquility of a private retreat with the convenience of being close to town and local amenities. You'll relish the joy of peaceful living while having the town and local facilities at your fingertips, with shopping, schools, entertainment, the coast and countryside within easy reach.
Whether you seek a haven for your growing family or a place to put down roots and make lasting memories this new housing opportunity promises to exceed all expectations. Embrace the allure of a life well-lived and discover the perfect harmony between modern luxury, thoughtful design, and a warm sense of community. Secure your place in this residential development that celebrates the very essence of family living. Welcome home.
DIMENSIONS
OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE - 22'6 x 15'8 maximum overall dimensions
CLOAKROOM - 4'11 X 3'2
BEDROOM ONE - 15'8 maximum x 9'10
BEDROOM TWO - 9'8 x 7'11
BATHROOM 7'4 X 6'
OUTSIDE
The plot size is a real highlight. There is a block paved driveway to the front offering parking for two vehicles.. The garden lies to the rear and offers a patio perfect for a summer barbecue with an outside tap and external sockets and in addition to this the main garden area which is laid to lawn. The entire garden is enclosed offering a good degree of privacy and a safe area for children and pets. There is also a useful side access gate.
INTERNAL SPECIFICATION
The properties will benefit from floor coverings throughout with LVT in the Kitchens and bathrooms and carpets throughout the rest of the property. Kitchens will be fitted with modern gloss fronted cabinets with contemporary style worktops over with an integrated electric oven and hob. UPVC double glazing throughout. Quality oak internal doors. Bathrooms to be fitted with white sanitary ware.
EXTERNAL SPECIFICATION
The properties enjoy attractive dressed granite facing where applicable and natural slate hanging to walls where applicable. Block paved driveway offering off road parking. Gardens to be landscaped to include areas of lawn and a patio to the rear with an outside tap and external double power socket.
WARRANTY
The properties will benefit from a Professional Consultants Certificate.
TIMESCALES
The entire first phase of 22 units is planned to be completed by early 2024. The properties will be built and released to sale on a rolling build schedule.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
On completion of the sale of the last property on the development a management company will come into effect which will have responsibility for shared costs of communal areas. Common areas of land and the development road will be owned by the management company. Cost per annum is anticipated to be in the region of £200 per annum per property. The exact amount is to be confirmed, and will be subject to annual reviews.
RESERVATION FEE
On acceptance of an offer, the purchaser will be required to pay a non refundable £2,500 reservation fee. Once this has been paid, the property will be marked as 'sale agreed' and no further viewings will take place. The purchaser will be required to move to exchange of contracts within 6 weeks of the sale being instructed . £2,500 will then be deducted from the sale price on completion of the sale. On payment of the reservation fee if the purchaser has committed to purchase early enough in the build scheme they will then be invited to make their selections with regards to floor coverings.
AGENTS NOTE
Prospective purchasers should be aware that this property is available under the first homes scheme whereby any qualifying purchaser must have a local connection to Helston parish within the first two weeks of marketing. After this period a qualifying purchaser must have a connection to Cornwall. Purchasers will need to be qualified by Cornwall Council for which a fee may be payable.
FIRST HOMES INFORMATION
First Homes is a Government initiative which requires developers to provide a number of new homes at a discount of at least 30% to the full price.
The 30% discount continues to apply whenever the home is sold in the future.
To qualify, buyers must have a local connection.
First priority is given to those who have lived in Helston for at least the last 3 years, or who have worked full time in Helston for at least the past 3 years, or those who have very close family who have lived there for at least 5 years.
Second priority is given to those who lived in Cornwall when they were younger, for at least 10 years up to the age of 16.
First Home buyers cannot have an annual household income of more than £80,000
A First Home buyer can plan to have only one spare bedroom. For example, a single person cannot buy a 3-bedroom First Home
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heating. Council Tax Band not yet allocated. 3 phase 22KW EV charger capability
PROOF OF FINANCE - PURCHASERS
Before agreeing a sale, we will require proof of your financial ability to purchase. Again, we ask for your cooperation on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays in agreeing a sale and we will inform you of what we require prior to agreeing a sale.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - PURCHASERS
It is a legal requirement that we receive verified ID from all buyers before a sale can be instructed. We ask for your cooperation on this matter to ensure there is no unnecessary delay in agreeing a sale. We will inform you of the process once your offer has been accepted.
01326 617464
The Mather Partnership
17 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AA
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