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The Shermont

Just released: Modern two-bedroom homes

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Key features

  • First-time buyers Those looking to take their first step onto the housing ladder.
  • Generous room sizes Above-average room sizes facilitate spacious, flexible living.
  • Open-plan design Contemporary layouts ensure a seamless flow between living areas.
  • Close to town centre Homes located only a short distance from town centre amenities.
  • Off-road parking Allocated space for parking one or more vehicles at your address.
  • Flooring throughout All flooring and carpets are included as part of your new home.

Introducing The Shermont, a delightful two-bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers.

This well-designed two-bedroom home offers comfortable living with a practical layout. The entrance leads directly into the bright living room, which flows into a modern kitchen/diner. Additional convenience comes with under-stairs storage and a downstairs WC.  A door from the kitchen opens onto the private rear garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation.

Upstairs, the first floor offers two generous bedrooms along with a contemporary family bathroom, ideal for guests, children, or a home office setup.

Flooring comes fitted throughout, ready for you to move straight in.

Thoughtfully designed to offer flexible living space with a modern layout.

In The Shermont you’ll find a high-quality kitchen with ample storage space, a home thoughtfully designed for modern living.  Energy efficient heating systems plus smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are fitted as standard.

Flooring comes fitted throughout with a soft white emulsion finish to all walls and ceilings and satin finish to the woodwork.  In the bathrooms you’ll find modern tiling and white sanitaryware.

UPVC windows and a GRP composite front door complete these wonderful homes.

For more information, please see the full list of specifications.

These modern new homes at Darwin Manor are available to buy through the government-backed Shared Ownership scheme, meaning you could buy your home for less.

Deposits start from 5% of the share you buy, so moving could be more affordable than you think.

*Offer applicable on plot 151 only when reserving by 13 February 2026. £1,000 deducted from completion statement upon legla completion. No cash alternative. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Shared Ownership Terms and Conditions: Dependent on income, circumstances, and rates. Information correct as of 22/08/2025. Indicative costs – rates are subject to change. All loans are subject to credit approval and can vary upon credit score and loan to value. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. For illustration purposes only. Purchase price £235,000 – Shared Ownership purchase price £58,750.0 (based on 25% shared ownership loan). 5% deposit of purchase price, £2,937.5, 35 years mortgage term. Mortgage amount £55,812.5. This is a 35-year fixed mortgage term with monthly payments of £269.69 and an initial interest rate of 4.66%. Additional fees may apply. Figures have been pulled from Nationwide and Halifax. We recommend taking advice from your recommended broker who will find the right deal for your buying circumstances. 

How to contact us

Darwin Manor

62 Bowes Road Derby, DE24 5BZ

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Call us on

01332 331 181

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Available plots

KID (Key Information Document)

*Based on a % share of the full purchase price on the Shared Ownership / Shared Equity scheme

^% deposit based on the % share of the full purchase price on the Shared Ownership scheme

Reserved Plots

Plot: 53 Semi-detached
2 2 774
Plot: 86 Semi-Detached
2 2 734
Plot: 151 Semi-detached
2 2 774
Plot: 152 End terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 153 Mid terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 154 End terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 165 End Terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 166 Mid Terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 186 Semi-detached
2 2 774
Plot: 187 Semi-detached
2 2 774
Plot: 189 Semi-detached
2 2 774
Plot: 197 Semi-Detached
2 2 774
Plot: 201 Semi-Detached
2 2 774
Plot: 205 Mid-terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 206 End-terrace
2 2 774
Plot: 208 Mid-terrace
2 2 734
Plot: 209 End-terrace
2 2 734
Plot: 96 Semi-Detached
2 2 774

Floorplan

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Please note that the figures provided by the Shared Ownership calculator are approximate and are based on an estimated monthly rent of 2.75% of the share the property company own, but this figure can vary across developments.

Places for People is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Services Authority to provide financial advice so you should always seek expert advice from an Independent Financial Advisor in relation to mortgage products, interest rates and affordability before committing to a mortgage application or buying a property.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.