Jingle bells already… Redrow unwrap some festive treats at two Yorkshire developments. Report by Brian Page.

Well, it had to happen... this week we got our first reminder that Christmas is coming.

The seasonal note came from Redrow, announcing offers on their developments at Priorpot Mews at Norton and Saxon Court in Sherburn in Elmet.

“The festive season is upon us and families who act now can be celebrating in a brand new home,”

the Redrow release says.

Patsy Aicken, the company’s Yorkshire sales director, adds: “People who are considering moving home may think they’ve left it too late to be able to move before the festive season, but that’s not necessarily the case. We have properties that will soon be ready to be called ‘home’; and to help customers settle in we’re offering a package that includes carpets, curtains and light fittings.

“Plus, with part-exchange considered, those with a home of their own to sell could use it to partfund a move up the property ladder.”

They could also be getting a good deal because, for instance, at Priorpot Mews, Redrow have fourbedroom houses on the market from just £159,999.

These include the ‘Neale’ style home which is set across three floors (plenty of space for visiting family to sprawl around in) and has an open plan kitchen and dining room ideal for hosting Christmas dinner.

The kitchen area is well-equipped for cooking it, too, as it includes the typical Redrow range of integrated top brand name appliances, including microwave, oven and fridge freezer, plus tall cabinets and extra wide drawers for stylish storage.

“Afterwards the family can retire to the family room or the first floor lounge to unwrap their presents, play parlour games or watch their favourite Christmas specials on TV,” says Patsy.

(Although I have to say, in our house, the prezzies are greedily torn open long before the dinner is served) We did cast a wistful glance at the Redrow energy figures – they are around 40 per cent more efficient than homes built just 10 years ago, which means that when another awful winter sets in you don’t have to worry too much about cranking up the heating.

At Saxon Court, meanwhile, three and four bedroom homes are available with prices from £219,999 – and Redrow have released their ‘Pembroke’ style show home for sale, complete with professional décor, carpets, luxury light fittings and a landscaped garden included in the price.

The Pembroke is a detached family home with a large lounge, open plan kitchen and dining room (with French doors out onto the garden) and a laundry room and cloakroom on the first floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom.

Again, the prices are reasonable for houses of this quality, with a choice of four-bedroomed homes starting from £249,999.

For details of the Priorpot Mews, Norton, development visit the marketing suite, open Thursday to Monday 10.30am-5.30pm, telephone 01653 228009.

For more information on Saxon Court, Sherburn-in-Elmet, phone the marketing suite on 01977 278023.