First homes near completion new Whitburn development on former pub site
The development is transforming the site of the former Whitburn Lodge pub, which had become derelict prior to its demolition, and includes three affordable homes available through affordable rent.
The first homes are nearing completion at a new development in the village of Whitburn on the site of the former Whitburn Lodge pub.
National partnership housing specialist Lovell is building 29 homes for private sale at Laurel Gate off Mill Lane, including two with the First Homes scheme, and three at a discount to market value. There are also three affordable homes available through affordable rent.
Twelve houses have been sold to date, including the three discounted homes which have been sold for 70 per cent of their market value to eligible local buyers with the first residents are due to move into their new homes in December.
The development is transforming the site of the former Whitburn Lodge pub, which had become derelict prior to its demolition.
Rebecca Darby, Head of Sales for Lovell in the North East, said: “There is an urgent need for new housing in South Tyneside and we are pleased to be helping to meet this need at our Laurel Gate development in Whitburn.
“A quarter of the homes here are affordable, to enable local people to stay living in their local community, while the development will also transform this previously derelict brownfield site into an attractive new gateway for Whitburn.
“We are also providing an area of green space within the development, including a sustainable urban drainage system, to provide new wildlife habitats and encourage biodiversity on a site which is just a short walk from beautiful Whitburn Beach.”
There’s a selection of new two, three and four-bedroom houses currently available to reserve at Laurel Gate.
The two-bedroom Fairhaven design is still available under the First Homes scheme from £200,896, which is 70 per cent of its market value.
To qualify, purchasers must be first-time buyers with a combined annual income not exceeding £80,000. They must use a mortgage or home purchase plan to fund at least 50 per cent of the purchase price and the home must be their sole or primary residence.
Rebecca said: “Affordable schemes are an important way in which we can help those who would otherwise not be able to buy a home which meets their needs.
“The mix of homes here ensures that Laurel Gate will be a valuable addition to the existing housing available in Whitburn.”