Acorn Property’s first Exeter-based project brings 146 new open market and affordable homes to an enviable location just outside the city centre. The apartments at St. Leonards Quarter, which start at £245,000 have proved popular, with a number of reservations already secured off plan.
The good news for those looking to move to the fast-growing city is that Acorn is set to release new plots within the development – offering one to five-bedroom houses to complete the site.
Here are three reasons why buyers are choosing St. Leonards Quarter:
Location
Just a few minutes from the River Exe, yet less than a mile from the city, you can enjoy the benefits of suburban living whilst also having easy access to the vibrant hub of Exeter. The area also has excellent transport links, with Bristol and London easily accessible by train and the motorway, as well as cycling routes right outside of the development.
St. Leonards Quarter is just a short walk away from the popular Magdalen Road, with a fantastic selection of cafes, restaurants and shops to enjoy the local offerings. Several schools are a short walk away, while the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is just a five-minute drive away.
With everything so close to your doorstep, the homes are perfect for young professionals, families, first time buyers and those who want to downsize. In short, it’s a great place to see the very best of Exeter.
Sustainability
Developers, Acorn, have a mission to ensure that all their homes are future proof. That’s why each home has a host of features designed to reduce environmental impact and help keep energy costs down.
While the national average EPC rating is EPC-D, the properties at St. Leonards Quarter achieves an EPC-B rating, which can help reduce your energy usage and can make you eligible for a green mortgage, potentially improving mortgage interest rates.
Every home at St. Leonards Quarter also has triple glazed windows, a hydrogen-blend ready gas combi boiler, superior insulation and low-cost LED lighting and smart meters.
Recent research from the Watt a Save report showed that on average, buyers of new homes save more than £2,000 on household bills per property each year, equivalent to £174 saving per month.
A new build property is also significantly more environmentally friendly than an existing build, emitting just 1.4 tonnes of carbon compared to an older home, which emits on average 3.6 tonnes as per the Watt a Save report.
Design-led
Acorn does not build cookie cutter developments; instead, they build their homes to suit the landscape and needs of the people buying their homes.
Because so much thought goes into the design of the homes at St. Leonards Quarter, each house feels like it has character, whilst offering contemporary features and a modern feel.
Inside the homes, you have a choice of flooring, contemporary fitted kitchens with integrated appliances and an open plan living space, perfect for modern life.
As well as a high-quality feel on the inside, you can also enjoy well-kept communal green spaces within the development.
For prospective buyers, the St Leonards Quarter show home is available for viewing by appointment, open from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
