Earl's Croft

Development Overview

Earl's Croft is a new build development by Countryside Homes, located on Leicester Road in the established Leicestershire town of Earl Shilton (LE9 7EQ). The development comprises a collection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom freehold houses, designed to meet modern energy efficiency standards. Current available properties start from £239,995 for a 2-bedroom home and extend up to at least £314,995 for larger detached units.

Countryside Homes operates as a 5-star housebuilder, a status retained from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) Customer Satisfaction Survey, where over 90% of customers stated they would recommend the developer. This track record indicates a focus on customer service and build quality.

Property Details

Available house types include 'The Curlew' (2-bedroom semi-detached), 'The Jackdaw' (3-bedroom semi-detached), and 'The Kingfisher' (3-bedroom detached). Specific examples of current pricing are Plot 29, a 2-bedroom 'Curlew' semi-detached home at £239,995, and Plot 1, a 3-bedroom 'Kingfisher' detached home priced at £314,995.

All new homes at Earl's Croft are built to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B or above, incorporating modern specifications intended to minimise energy consumption. Standard features across the properties include solar panels and electric car charging points. Each new build is provided with two allocated parking spaces, with all 4-bedroom house types additionally featuring a private garage. Internally, home types like 'The Kingfisher' offer a generously-proportioned layout with a modern open-plan kitchen/family room, complete with French doors leading to the rear garden, and a dedicated separate utility room for practical living. The development masterplan includes proposed open green spaces and a dedicated play area.

Location Benefits

Earl's Croft benefits from strong transport connections to major Midland cities. By road, the development is situated minutes from the A47, providing rapid access to the M69 and M1 motorways for travel to Leicester, Coventry, and Birmingham. Hinckley Train Station is approximately a 15-minute drive away, while Narborough train station is 4.5 miles distant.

Public transport is serviced by the 148 and 158 bus routes, which pass outside the development on Leicester Road. The direct 148 bus service runs from Earl Shilton to Leicester city centre in approximately 31 minutes. The drive to Leicester city centre is approximately 16 minutes (9.8 miles), while a drive to Coventry takes approximately 28 minutes.

Local amenities are available less than a mile away on Earl Shilton High Street, which offers local cafés and public houses such as the Shilton Vaults. For larger retail requirements, Fosse Shopping Park, one of the UK’s largest retail parks, is easily accessible and hosts a wide range of brands including Marks & Spencer and H&M.

Primary education options locally include St Simon and St Jude Cof E Primary School and Saint Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy, both a short drive from the development. Secondary education is catered for by Heath Lane Academy in Hinckley.

Practical Information

Initial pricing for available new build homes at Earl’s Croft ranges from £239,995 for 2-bedroom homes to £314,995 for 3-bedroom detached homes. Pricing for 4-bedroom units is to be confirmed. Purchase schemes, including options for buying off-plan, are available and interested parties should contact the developer for specific details and incentives. The Sales Office is located nearby at Hilltop Works on Leicester Road, Earl Shilton High Street (LE9 7DP), and viewing is by appointment.