A great commuter spot – and with a lot to offer in its own right – Persimmon’s King Aethelstan development is proving doubly popular.

House-hunters prepared to move out of town – and in this instance we are talking about York – have always been able to buy a lot more house for their money.

That’s something we’ve known for some time, but it is interesting to see how many more people today are prepared to do just that – and how house-builders have reacted by creating top quality homes at reasonable prices in these commuter belt areas.

Take Persimmon’s eye-catching King Aethelstan development at Sherburn-in-Elmet for example.

Sherburn’s location has always attracted a large number of workers needing access to Selby, York and Leeds because of its proximity to good road and rail links.

Now, recent research by Persimmon reveals that there has not only been a significant increase in interest from local house hunters, but also from those from further afield who have been surprised with all Sherburn has to offer… on two feet, as well as four wheels.

This, they say, is a village that doesn’t just have good road and rail links but which is a desirable spots in its own right. A scenic market village, it has a wealth of amenities including two highly regarded primary schools and nearby high school and great countryside walks and lots of sporting ventures.

Located in Moor Lane, the new homes at King Aethelstan offer a perfect haven for commuters, enabling them to enjoy all the lifestyle benefits Sherburn has to offer, while being just a stone’s throw away from the motorway and public transport networks.

Andrew Bowes, managing director of Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, says: “We pride ourselves at delivering developments that not only complement and highlight the area’s surroundings and attractions, but also meet a direct market need. After assessing the increased need for commuter developments we started to put the wheels in motion to establish King Athelstan and the response has been phenomenal.

“This success is partly due to the fantastic location the development offers. It’s close enough that commuters can gain easy access to the motorway network, without having to hear it when they’re trying to relax after a hard day’s work, while also being close to the heart of the countryside for those looking for a retreat outside working hours.”

Both the Chatsworth and the Rillington property types available at King Aethelstan offer three-storey living, perfect, say Persimmon, for modern living – especially as they offer room for those who need to bring the office home with them.

Andrew says: “Buyers not only want their dream home from an aesthetic view but also a functionality perspective. Every square inch of a home needs to work for the owner, whether they need additional storage space, a second bathroom to make the morning routine more manageable or a separate floor away from the family for rest or work – it’s all about creating a balance.”

With only six properties currently available at the development, King Aethelstan’s success is evident; however, the house-builder has noticed a further trend in buyer activity that has bolstered the house-hunter interest.

Penny Mountain, sales adviser at King Aethelstan says: “Since the announcement by Debenhams that it was moving part of its distribution depot to the town in November last year and creating 800 jobs we’ve seen a significant uplift in visitor activity.”

With prices from as little as £199,999 for the four-bedroom, semi-detached Chatsworth property type – and with help available to buy through Persimmon’s own part exchange scheme – it’s little wonder this is proving a popular site.

For more information, visit the marketing suite and showhome in Heather Driver, off Moor Lane, open Thursday through to Monday 10.30am to 5.30pm, call 08443757042 or log onto the website persimmonhomes.com