Amber Valley Mayor cuts ribbon at new Lower Somercotes showhome

The Mayor of Amber Valley Borough Council Councillor Tony Holmes recently cut the ribbon at Harron Homes’ new The Oaks development in Lower Somercotes, officially opening the new Banbury showhome.

The Mayor was joined by the Mayoress and visitors from the local area to mark the opening and take the first look inside the new five-bedroom showhome.

HH-089 – (L-R) Harron Homes Regional Managing Director Matt Barker, The Mayoress of Amber Valley Borough Council Councillor Lyndsey Cox, The Mayor of Amber Valley Borough Council Councillor Tony Holmes, Harron Homes Sales Executive Julie-Ann, Harron Homesplaceholder image
HH-089 – (L-R) Harron Homes Regional Managing Director Matt Barker, The Mayoress of Amber Valley Borough Council Councillor Lyndsey Cox, The Mayor of Amber Valley Borough Council Councillor Tony Holmes, Harron Homes Sales Executive Julie-Ann, Harron Homes | Harron Homes

Guests were able to explore the Banbury while Harron Homes’ sales team discussed the homes currently available at The Oaks, along with the purchasing schemes and incentives offered on selected plots.

The Banbury is a substantial five-bedroom detached home with an integral double garage and block-paved driveway.

Councillor Tony Holmes said, “It was a pleasure to cut the ribbon and officially open the Banbury showhome at The Oaks. The event gave local people and prospective buyers the opportunity to see the new home for themselves and learn more about the development taking shape in Lower Somercotes.”

Matt Barker, Regional Managing Director at Harron Homes North Midlands, said, “We were delighted to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress to The Oaks to mark the official opening of the Banbury showhome. The Banbury offers generous space for family life, and the showhome gives buyers the chance to experience its layout and finish first-hand.”

The Oaks is a collection of 90 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes on the edge of the Derbyshire countryside. Harron Homes is contributing more than £670,000 to the local area through Section 106 funding, including support for education, healthcare, youth recreation, outdoor sports facilities and public transport improvements.

Located just south of the A38 and within easy reach of the M1, the development provides access to Derby, Nottingham and Mansfield. Alfreton railway station offers services to destinations including Leeds, Liverpool and Norwich, while Pennytown Ponds Local Nature Reserve is a short walk away.

Homes at The Oaks are currently priced from £319,000.

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