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WORKS TO START ON NEW 71-HOME DEVELOPMENT IN RETFORD THIS SUMMER

Construction works on a new £ 19m residential scheme in Nottinghamshire are set to commence in summer 2021 , led by property developer Taggart Homes . under Bassetlaw District Council ’ s Transform Schools scheme – which included Retford Post-16 Centre which provides vocational , technical and higher education courses to students .
Located in the old market town of Retford , in north Nottinghamshire , the development known as ‘ Bracken Lane ’ will consist of 71 two , three , four and five-bed properties ranging from £ 195,000 to £ 475,000 .
Due to complete in winter 2022 , the new homes will comprise different property types including detached and semi-detached – all finished to the finest quality with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout , as well as landscaped gardens ; as is typical from leading home builder , Taggart Homes .
Further afield , the development will offer easy access to beauty spots and places of interest such as Idle Valley Nature Reserve less than four miles away , Retford Golf Club just over two miles away and cities including Lincoln , Nottingham and Sheffield all fewer than 35 miles away , with frequent rail connections to each .
Chief executive officer of Taggart Homes , Michael Taggart , said : “ Bracken Lane will be an attractive new development bringing high quality homes to a desirable location in north Nottinghamshire .
Properties will appeal to a varied demographic including first time buyers , downsizers and families .
The Bracken Lane development lies within walking distance of the historical market town of Retford - a desirable location offering a range of amenities including a town centre and an array of high street shops and independent bars , pubs and restaurants .
Situated on the northern side of Bracken Lane to the south east of Retford , homes will be partially enclosed by established mixed native hedgerows and mature trees , with accessible links to local transport routes such as Retford train station and the A1 motorway nearby .
The scheme also sits adjacent to a primary school , and is within the catchment area for a number of sought-after primary and secondary schools , in the vicinity .
Located in the Bassetlaw area of Nottinghamshire , secondary schools in Retford have also benefitted from a major overhaul which involved moving to new facilities built around the town
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“ The range of properties will suit all types of homebuyers - from first timers , to families and those looking to downsize . As with all of our developments , high spec fixtures and fittings , quality materials and meticulous attention to detail are paramount and will make these homes a modern , wonderful place to live in a location that offers so much .
“ We are pleased that works are starting on this exciting development and look forward to seeing these high-quality homes take shape .”
Tim Downing , at Pygott & Crone , sole selling agent for Bracken Lane , said : “ We are pleased to be marketing this exciting new development bringing high-spec homes to north Nottinghamshire , on the south east edge of the historic market town of Retford .
“ Taggart Homes has a reputation for building quality homes , weaving together excellent design ideas and premium materials to deliver real value for money to its customers . We are already seeing a great deal of interest in this development and look forward to seeing works progress .”