THIS AWARD IS FOR A FAMILY STARTER HOME WHICH IS AFFORDABLE FOR A FIRST TIME BUYER. IT SHOULD OFFER A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT, AT A REALISTIC PRICE, WHICH IS IDEAL FOR FAMILY LIVING. Best First Time Buy Fam y Home
THRIVE HOMES | THE BRAMBLES
With one-in-five first time buyers searching for family properties; The Brambles, from Thrive Homes, offers contemporary four bedroom forever homes via Shared Ownership. Set on the edge of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, The Brambles offers 42 new homes, including a selection of four bedroom, gable-ended urban townhouses with 196 sq m of versatile family space. With a deposit of £16,000 to buy a 25% share, families can move into one of these future-proofed new homes at an achievable price. Carefully designed with two different interior layout options, these properties offer everything a growing family could need – a spacious kitchen/family room, a separate dining room and living room, a practical utility with garden access, and four WCs to cut down on queues. Outside, homes have a spacious rear garden, car port and driveway. Set on a crescent-style road, with public open space around the perimeter, The Brambles is convenient for schools, shops, leisure and commuting.
CITY & COUNTRY | MANNINGTREE PARK
Manningtree Park is an exclusive collection of 484 elegant new craft-built homes, including one and two bedroom apartments and one to five bedroom houses, surrounded by over 11 acres of parkland and garden squares, less than a mile from the beach. The Chrishall at Manningtree Park is an outstanding example of City & Country’s commitment to high-quality design, build, finish and specification. Priced at £395,000 and providing almost 1,100 sq ft of beautifully designed living space, with a generously sized garden accessed through bi-fold doors, the Chrishall offers first time buyer families excellent value for money. The exceptional living environment also exceeds first time buyer expectations. The 11-acre parkland setting includes both formal and informal landscaping, a natural play area, off-lead dog area and a meadow occupied by rare breed sheep. Footpaths and cycleways ensure residents can make the most of the setting and there’s easy access to Manningtree and the local station.
L&Q | D’URTON GRANGE
D’Urton Grange is a thriving new community of 250 homes in Broughton, Lancashire, offering a mix of affordable rent, Shared Ownership and private sale properties. Created with families in mind, the development features traditional street scenes, green spaces, pond features, and homes that blend seamlessly with the surrounding village. There are 11 distinct layouts to choose from, from two bedroom properties to spacious four bedroom homes, including the popular Dunham house type. The Dunham offers a contemporary open-plan kitchen/ diner, utility room, large garden, and four well-proportioned bedrooms, making it ideal for growing families. With 50% of homes classified as affordable, D’Urton Grange addresses local housing needs while promoting community living – with family events hosted on site for residents and customers. At D’Urton Grange, L&Q has delivered high-quality homes, without compromising on design or comfort, resulting in a welcoming, diverse neighbourhood that caters to first time buyers, families, and retirees alike.
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74 First Time Buyer August/September 2025
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