Bracewell Gardens

Bracewell Gardens, Earby, Lancashire

Development Overview

Bracewell Gardens is a new build development of 50 affordable homes by Gleeson Homes, located on New Road in the picturesque town of Earby, Lancashire (BB18 6XA), situated close to the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland. Gleeson Homes focuses on providing low-cost, quality housing, helping to make homeownership achievable across the North of England and the Midlands. The development offers a collection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom house types. Indicative pricing from available plots shows 3-bedroom semi-detached homes, such as the Lisburn or Tyrone styles, starting from approximately £219,995, with 3-bedroom detached properties like the Kilkenny available from around £266,995. The largest options include the 4-bedroom detached Longford style, listed at approximately £329,995.

Property Details and Specifications

The house designs cater to modern living, including styles with spacious living rooms and open-plan kitchen/dining areas, with many designs featuring French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. Standard specifications across the development are practical and comprehensive for a new build home. All properties are provided with turfed front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, a handy outside tap, and a secure gate. Internal specifications typically include an open-plan kitchen and dining area with high-quality Symphony units, Beko Appliances, and family bathrooms finished with Porcelanosa tiling. Homebuyers benefit from a 10-Year NHBC Buildmark Warranty, with the first two years covered directly by Gleeson. Purchasers should note that as a low-cost builder, the general consensus of the developer's track record includes mixed reviews regarding the initial finish and the snagging process post-completion, though many buyers report a positive experience due to the affordability of the homes.

Location and Local Amenities

Bracewell Gardens benefits from a central, convenient location, being less than a two-minute walk from the village high street (Victoria Road). Local amenities on or near the high street include a large Co-operative convenience store, a post office, D D's Deli, a local butcher, and the independent café Humble Pie. For families, Earby Springfield Primary School is located just 0.4 miles from the development.

Transport Links

The development is well-connected for local and regional travel. Earby sits on the A56 road, which provides direct access to the M65 motorway, facilitating commutes to Burnley, Blackburn, and Preston. The A59, approximately 3.4 miles away, offers routes towards Clitheroe and Preston. The Earby bus station is within a five-minute walk, providing regular services (e.g., Service 280) to destinations including Skipton, Colne, Barnoldswick, and Preston. For rail travel, Colne station is approximately 5.0 miles away, offering services to Burnley and Preston, while Skipton station (approx. 7.1 miles) provides onward connections to Leeds, Bradford, and Carlisle.

Practical Information

The current price range for available new build homes at Bracewell Gardens runs from the low £200,000s for two/three-bedroom properties up to the low £300,000s for four-bedroom detached houses. Specific incentives, such as deposit contributions or Part Exchange, are available on select plots; interested parties must contact the developer's Sales Executive for up-to-date and plot-specific details on pricing, layouts, and viewing arrangements.