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Norwood Farm

A beautiful collection of 2 and 3-bedroom Shared Ownership homes in Harpole, Northamptonshire.

Buy from £108,000 for 40% share

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2 and 3 bedroom homes available with Shared Ownership.
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The development

Norwood Farm is a brand-new development of new build homes for sale in Harpole, a picturesque village just four miles from Northampton.

If you're looking for 2 and 3-bedroom homes for sale in Northamptonshire, Norwood Farm is ideal, with low crime rates, excellent schools and fantastic amenities on your doorstep.

This is an excellent opportunity to buy in a highly desirable area thanks to Shared Ownership, which not only lowers the barrier for entry but reduces your potential payments each month.

Norwood Farm represents a new standard of living for the local area, introducing a collection of high-quality and sustainable homes into the market. For residents, these new-build homes in Northampton will offer all the features and comforts of modern living within a stunning rural setting, with the amenities of a major city just moments away.

  • 10 year build warranty
  • Amenities Nearby
  • Countryside Location
  • Schools Nearby
  • Transport links

Norwood Farm Development Brochure

For full availability, housetypes and pricing across the Norwood Farm development, download the development brochure here.

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Learn more about Harpole, Northamptonshire

Harpole is a picturesque village of around 1,500 people, located just four miles from Northampton and the home of Norwood Farm.

Offering the perfect blend of rural living and modern amenities, Harpole is an appealing destination for families or young couples looking to buy their first home, combining accessibility, safety and an active, welcoming community.

Harpole itself is relatively quiet, with plenty of local amenities for everyday living including a local school, convenience stores, beautiful green spaces, recreational fields and the Old School Hall, which hosts a range of activities for residents.

Both Norwood Farm and the village are extremely accessible. With close links to the M1, it's easy for commuters that need to travel to surrounding destinations for work, with Northampton itself also just 15 minutes away and offering a broad range of benefits including bars, restaurants, high-street retailers, independent sellers, music venues, leisure activities and more.

If you're looking to buy a new home in Northampton and want a safe, welcoming environment, Harpole is the ideal destination, offering a rich history, active community and idyllic village lifestyle.

Local Area Information

Norwood Farm and Harpole is the perfect destination if you have a family with young children, with Harpole Day Nursery, Harpole Pre-School and Harpole Primary School (rated 'Good' by Ofsted) both in walking distance of the development.

Outside of Harpole, you'll also find Duston School and Wootton Park School within a 15-minute drive, the latter of which won 'Overall School of the Year' at the Northamptonshire Education Awards in 2023.

In terms of higher education, Northampton is home to the University of Northampton alongside more specialised options such as Smith College and Moulton College.

Norwood Farm and Harpole are extremely accessible, making them ideal if you're a commuter that wants to buy in a more affordable area. 

With close links to the A4500 and the M1, it's easy to hop on the motorway and get to larger destinations including Luton, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Birmingham.

The local area has a robust bus network providing access to nearby destinations such as Kettering, Daventry and Wellingborough.

Northampton has a large train station which directly connects to London Euston and Birmingham New Street as well as smaller local spots such as Rugby, Coventry and Milton Keynes.

Finally, the nearest airports are both Birmingham International and Luton, which are around 35 miles away and accessible in an hour.

Norwood Farm benefits from having plenty of amenities in the local area including Harpole Church, convenience stores, a supermarket, a dentist, small businesses, the Live & Let Live pub, fast food options and a cinema all within a 10-minute drive.

If you're looking for outdoor activities, Harpole Playing Field features a children's play area, while the countryside surrounding the village has a number of walking trails and beauty spots to take in.

Heading further into Northampton you'll find a much broader range of bars, restaurants, leisure activities such as bowling, high-street retailers, independent sellers, historical attractions and music venues.

This is why Norwood Farm is a popular destination for new-build home buyers, you get the benefit of living in a peaceful rural setting with easy access to the vibrant nightlife, shopping and entertainment options of a popular town.

 

Life in Northamptonshire

If you're looking to buy a new home in Northamptonshire, you'll be happy to know that the county ranks well for several key metrics, including safety, accessibility and quality of life.

Northamptonshire has below average crime rates, one of the strongest educational systems in the country, incredible connectivity for commuters and a broad range of destinations to choose from including large towns, smaller market towns and idyllic villages, perfectly blending rural and urban life for homebuyers.

In terms of destinations, Northampton anchors the region and provides shopping, a vibrant nightlife, university links and fantastic amenities for days out. Outside of Northampton you'll find growing communities across Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. Finally, villages across the county, such as Harpole, provide a quieter way of life with a rich heritage, stone cottages and unbeatable views.

Green space is a huge draw for many people moving to Northamptn and the county is home to Salcey Forest and Stanwick lakes alongside a huge number of country parks, river routes, walking trails and canals.

According to Locrating, out of the 93 top schools across Northamptonshire, 14 are rated 'Outstanding' and only 7 aren't rated 'Good' or higher, making it one of the most highly-rated educational hotspots in the country.

In terms of safety, many destinations across Northamptonshire are lower than the average crime rate, particularly in the villages and smaller towns such as Harpole and Kettering.

If you're looking for things to see and do, Silverstone is always a draw for motorsport fans, while Bletchley Park and the National Museum of Computing offer insights into our history.

A brand new home

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for you to call your own

Why Choose Shared Ownership in Northamptonshire?

Shared Ownership is ideal if you’re unable to buy a home on the open market - it provides the opportunity to buy a share in a property on a part buy/part rent basis, meaning you pay a subsidised rent on the part you don’t own. 

Over time, you can then buy more shares in the property via a process known as staircasing. This can be done at any time, meaning you have complete flexibility over your own home ownership. 

With Shared Ownership, deposit amounts are typically lower than purchasing a property on the open market and the combined cost of mortgage payments - plus subsidised rent - is often cheaper than privately renting in the area.

Am I eligible?

Shared Ownership uses the following criteria to help people get a foot on the housing ladder:- Maximum annual household income of £80,000

One of the following statements must also be true:

  • You’re a first-time buyer
  • You used to own a home but can’t afford to buy now
  • You’re forming a new household - typically after a relationship breakdown
  • You’re already part of the Shared Ownership scheme but want to move
  • You own a home and want to move but can’t afford the new home that meets your needs

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The total estimate excludes Service Charges, this can vary across our developments. At the time of application our Sales Consultants will make you aware of associated Service Charges applicable to the property you are interested in.

 Homes at this development are available on the New Shared Ownership Model.
You can purchase between 10% and 75% of the property's full market value. Each home benefits from a 10 year repair period for essential repairs.
You are able to buy more of your home through the Staircasing process, where you can purchase shares in increments of 5%. There is also the option of the 1% Gradual Staircasing Model enabling you to purchase smaller shares each year.

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Frequently asked questions

Most buyers who can’t afford to buy a home outright can apply to buy through shared ownership.

We may also be able to help if you need to move because of a relationship breakdown or if your work requires you to live in an area outside your price range.

In order to buy through the Shared Ownership scheme, you must be able to demonstrate that you can afford and sustain home ownership. If you proceed with Shared Ownership you will be required to undertake an affordability assessment.

You must meet our adverse credit policy, if you have a history of adverse credit you are unlikely to be accepted depending on individual circumstances.

Shared owners still have to pay many of the usual costs involved in buying a home.

Reservation fee

We will ask you for a £250 deposit to reserve your chosen home. When the sale goes through we put this towards your purchase payments. However, we cannot refund it if the sale does not go through.

Mortgage deposit and fees

Most mortgage lenders will ask for a 5% or 10% deposit towards the price of the share you want to buy. They are also likely to charge a valuation fee and administration fees.

Legal fees

Solicitors’ charges can vary so it is best to get a few estimates. You will also have to pay Land Registry and local search fees, and may have to pay stamp duty depending on the value of the property.

After you've moved in

You also need to budget for the ongoing costs of owning a home.

Mortgage repayments

You will have to make monthly mortgage repayments to your lender. Depending upon the type of mortgage you have, these repayments may vary as interest rates change.

Rent

You pay a subsidised monthly rent to us on the share of your home which we own. The amount is reviewed on the 1st April each year.

Service charges

You will have to pay a small charge if your home has any facilities or communal areas which we maintain, such as shared entrance halls, lighting and grounds. Your service charge will also include your buildings insurance and your management fee.

Household bills

These include your council tax and utility bills for water, gas and electricity.

Repairs

We will arrange for any defects on new-build homes to be repaired during a set time period. After that time has elapsed, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for all repairs to your home.

Home contents insurance

We provide buildings insurance with the cost of your service charge but this does not cover your belongings. We strongly recommend you arrange your own home contents insurance.

Much will depend on your other financial commitments and what property/share you want to buy. We don't want you to be overstretched, so we need to be sure that you can afford to pay your mortgage and rent. We look at each application individually and will advise you on your options.

Shared ownership schemes are backed by government funding to help people on smaller incomes. So you will not qualify for most shared ownership schemes if your household income is less than £10,000 or more than £80,000 a year.

On the property listings for some of our shared ownership homes, you will see that we state a local connection to the area is required.

This generally applies in rural areas and small villages where land has been made available specifically for affordable housing to meet the needs of local people, rather than for private development.

These are known as ‘rural exception sites’ or 'protected areas' and are controlled by ‘Section 106 Agreements’. They aim to help local people and families afford homes in the area where they grew up.

The local connection criteria can vary between different developments, but is usually based on the following:

applicant was born in the area and has lived there for a number of years

applicant has permanently lived in the area for a number of years

applicant used to live in the area for a number of years but had to move away because of the lack of affordable housing

applicant has been permanently employed in the area for a number of years

The number of years is usually between 2 and 5, although this differs by local authority

Usually priority is given to applicants with a local connection to the parish. If there are still properties remaining, allocation will be opened up to surrounding parishes and then to the whole of the local authority area. This ensures that the homes are occupied by residents as local to the area as possible.

If you want to find out more about the local connection criteria for a particular development, or check if you qualify, please email sales@platformhg.com

Yes you can, once you have moved into your Shared Ownership property, providing you can afford it, you are able to buy more of your home through the process of Staircasing.