4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Station Avenue, Houlton, Rugby CV23

***first time buyers only*** spacious 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, garage & parking.

This 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 well-planned and versatile accommodation arranged over three spacious floors.

The entrance hall provides access to a guest WC and staircase rising to the upper floors. To the front of the property is an open-plan kitchen/diner, featuring a bay window that allows for plenty of natural light. The kitchen offers a range of fitted units and work surfaces, integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, and space for a washing machine, along with room for dining. To the rear is a generously sized lounge, with French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating a practical living space with direct outdoor access.

The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, suitable for family use, guests, or home working, along with a modern family bathroom.

Occupying the entire top floor is the master bedroom, offering a private space with built-in storage and an en-suite shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from a tandem driveway and garage, providing off-road parking. The rear garden offers a private outdoor space, suitable for everyday use and entertaining.

Situated within the popular Houlton Meadows development, the property is conveniently located for local shops, amenities, a well-regarded restaurant, and both primary and secondary schools. Transport links include regular bus routes, access to the M1, M6 and M45, and Rugby railway station is approximately a ten-minute drive away, with direct services to London Euston.

This property presents a great opportunity for first-time buyers looking for a modern home in a well-connected and growing area.

Room Dimensions:
Lounge 4.90m x 3.91m
Kitchen/Diner 4.18m x 2.78m
Bedroom One 4.93m x 5.55m
Bedroom Two 3.87m x 2.80m
Bedroom Three 3.71m x 2.78m
Bedroom Four 2.77m x 2.01m

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.