4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Station Avenue, Houlton, Rugby CV23

***first time buyers only*** beautifully presented semi-detached home offered under the first homes scheme for eligible buyers, arranged over three floors. Features open-plan kitchen/diner with bay window, lounge with french doors, four bedrooms including top-floor master suite with en-suite, built-in storage, modern bathrooms, private garden and side-by-side parking.

This beautifully presented, modern semi-detached home is offered for sale under the First Homes Scheme, available at 100% ownership with a 70% market resale value, ensuring long-term affordability for qualifying first time buyers only. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and be approved by Rugby Borough Council, with priority given to households from within the Borough of Rugby. Built by Bellway Homes, the property offers stylish and versatile accommodation arranged over three spacious floors, finished to a high standard throughout and showcasing tasteful, contemporary décor.

The welcoming entrance hall provides access to a guest WC and staircase rising to the upper floors. To the front of the property is an attractive open-plan kitchen/diner, featuring a bay window that floods the space with natural light. The modern fitted kitchen offers an excellent range of units and work surfaces, integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, and space for a washing machine, along with ample room for dining and entertaining. Positioned to the rear is a generously sized lounge, creating a comfortable and relaxing living space. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, providing a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living and making this room ideal for both everyday use and hosting guests.

The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexible accommodation for families, guests or home working. A modern family bathroom, finished with full-height tiling and contemporary fittings, serves this level.

Occupying the entire top floor is a generous master bedroom suite, creating a private retreat within the home. This impressive space benefits from ample built-in storage and a stylish en-suite shower room, also fully tiled, offering both practicality and comfort.

To the rear of the property are two dedicated side-by-side parking spaces, along with custom bin storage. There is also a good amount of space to the side aspect, which may lend itself to additional parking or potential extension (subject to relevant planning permissions and consents). The rear garden provides a pleasant, private outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining.

Situated within the popular Houlton Meadows development, the property is well served by local shops, amenities, a highly regarded restaurant, and well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Excellent transport links include regular bus routes, easy access to the M1, M6 and M45 motorway networks, and Rugby railway station is approximately a ten-minute drive away, offering mainline services to London Euston in as little as 47 minutes.

This superb home is beautifully decorated throughout, ready to move into, and would make a fantastic first-time purchase for buyers seeking modern living, generous space, and long-term affordability in a thriving location.

Room Dimensions:
Kitchen/Diner 4.15m x 2.82m
Lounge 4.94m x 3.94m
Bedroom One 4.06m x 3.77m
Bedroom Two 3.85m x 2.82m
Bedroom Three 3.71m x 2.82m
Bedroom Four 2.77m x 2.02m

Find out if you're eligible
You must:

- be 18 or older
- be a first-time buyer
- be able to get a mortgage for at least half the price of the home
- not earn more than £80,000 a year before tax (£90,000 if the property is in London) - this is your income from the previous tax year

If you're buying with others:

- you must all be first-time buyers
- you must apply together, even if you're not all getting a mortgage
y- our joint income cannot be more than £80,000 a year before tax (£90,000 if the property is in London)
- Your joint income is the total of what you all earned in the previous tax year.

Local eligibility criteria
- Councils may set local eligibility criteria. For example, some councils may prioritise giving First Homes discounts to:

- key workers, as defined by the council
- people who already live in the area
- those on lower incomes

If you're buying with others:

- you must all meet any local income criteria
- only one of you needs to meet any other local criteria
- These local criteria only apply for the first 3 months that a property is on sale.

Local exemptions for armed forces and their families
You do not have to be a key worker or live in the area if you're:

- a member of the armed forces
- a former spouse or civil partner who's divorced or separate from a member of the armed forces
- a widow or widower of a deceased member of the armed forces (if their death was caused wholly or partly by their service)
- a veteran who left the armed forces in the last 5 years

You still need to meet all other First Homes eligibility criteria.