Eccleston Homes

Eccleston Homes, an independent housebuilder in the North West

Eccleston Homes is an independent housebuilder based in the North West of England. The company describes its activity as building characterful, energy efficient homes with the contemporary features associated with modern new-build housing, on developments it selects in what it presents as desirable locations across the region. Its stated focus is on the quality of its developments and on the service offered to buyers throughout the purchase process.

The company operates as Eccleston Homes Limited, registered in England and Wales, with its head office and registered office at 101 Dalton Ave, Birchwood Park, Warrington.

Developments currently presented

The website lists a portfolio of developments spread across the North West, several of them with published starting prices:

• Whittle Rise, Birch (Langley Lane, Birch, OL10 2QJ): three, four and five bedroom semi-detached and detached homes, with prices from £516,995.
• Viscount Green, Horwich (Lever Park Ave, Horwich, BL6 7LQ): an Arts & Crafts inspired development of A-Rated energy efficient homes, with prices from £500,000.
• New House Farm, Hatton (Hatton Lane, Hatton, WA4 4DA): presented as farmhouse charm combined with modern comforts.
• Brook House Place, Urmston, a development the company has also covered editorially in relation to local schools for growing families.
• Ashton Rise, Hyde and Christy Brow, Hyde.
• Centurion Park, Thornton Cleveleys.
• Willow Bank, Ramsbottom.

The site also groups its locations by locality, naming Birch, Hyde, Horwich, Ramsbottom, Scarisbrick, Urmston, Warrington and Thornton Cleveleys. At the time of writing this profile, the price list section stated that no plots were currently released for sale and directed interested parties to the sales consultant for further information.

Energy efficiency and environmental approach

A central element of the company's presentation is energy performance. It markets "A-Rated Homes" and refers to the use of green technologies intended to make its homes more environmentally sound and cheaper to run. The developments are accompanied by a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA) reference in the price list area. Viscount Green in Horwich is explicitly described as a development of A-Rated energy efficient homes.

Buying schemes and purchase process

The company sets out a range of mechanisms aimed at facilitating a purchase, including deposit and cashback offers, a part exchange scheme presented as 105% Part Exchange, an EasyMove option, an Early Bird scheme and a refer a friend programme. It also offers online appointments and viewing appointments, and a section on personalising the home, with choices and options for buyers.

Customer care and warranty

Eccleston Homes refers to a Customer Care Plan covering its commitment before, during and after the purchase, and states that all its homes come with a full 10 year NHBC structural warranty. It also publishes a welcome book in PDF format and guidance on caring for an Eccleston home.

Editorial content and company information

Beyond the property listings, the site maintains a news and inspiration section with articles on home styling and on local amenities, such as a guide to schools in Urmston. The company also publishes job vacancies, describing its team as a group of North West based property professionals.