Hillcrest Gardens

Hillcrest Gardens is a new build property development by Gleeson Homes, situated on Middlefield Lane in the historic market town of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, post-code DN21 1NU. This site is designed to deliver a total of 95 new homes, focusing on the provision of affordable housing for first-time buyers, second-steppers, and downsizers in the area. The development comprises a mix of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom properties, offered with Freehold tenure. Current availability and pricing for the 3 and 4 bedroom homes range from approximately £203,995 up to £256,995.

Development Overview

Hillcrest Gardens is a dedicated new build homes site by Gleeson Homes, a developer with a stated strategy focused on delivering high-quality, low-cost homes, primarily targeting those who cannot afford properties from more expensive rival firms. The company has a proven track record, completing 1,772 new homes in the year to June 2024 and achieving a 95.3% customer recommendation score, earning five-star status across all six operating regions. The site location offers a balance between access to the Lincolnshire countryside and convenient town amenities.

Property Details

The Hillcrest Gardens development offers house types including semi-detached and detached configurations. Specific property styles include the ‘Woodford,’ a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, and the ‘Renmore,’ a 3-bedroom detached house. A show home is available on the site, demonstrating a 4-bedroom detached home, which typically includes a single detached garage. All new build homes feature modern, energy-efficient layouts, private gardens, and designated parking provision. The majority of the 3-bedroom homes start from £203,995, with the larger 4-bedroom properties beginning from £253,995, providing realistic opportunities for buyers utilizing Help to Buy or other low-deposit schemes, subject to terms and availability.

Location Benefits

Connectivity is supported by two local train stations. Gainsborough Lea Road station provides an hourly service to Lincoln, with a journey time of approximately 24 minutes, and services to Sheffield with a fastest journey time of 57 minutes, managed by East Midlands Railway (EMR). Gainsborough Central station, located closer to the town centre, operates an hourly Northern service to Sheffield on weekdays and Saturdays. For local amenities, the town centre and the popular Marshalls Yard shopping centre are located approximately a 20-minute walk from the development. Marshalls Yard features major retail outlets, including M&S Foodhall, Next, and Browns department store. Local leisure opportunities include riverside walks along the River Trent and cultural sites such as the historic Gainsborough Old Hall and the Gainsborough Heritage Centre. Specific local school catchment details are to be confirmed and prospective purchasers should contact the developer or local authority directly for current information.

Practical Information

The current price range for available homes is from £203,995 to £256,995, covering 3 and 4 bedroom units. Two-bedroom house types are listed as 'Coming Soon.' Viewings for the show homes and available plots can be arranged by contacting the Gleeson Homes sales office directly at the Middlefield Lane site (contact details available via the developer). Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to inquire about the developer’s specific schemes aimed at first-time buyers.