The Paddock by Larkfleet Homes in Stamford

The Paddocks are a collection of three-bedroom, four-bedroom and five-bedroom houses, all designed in keeping with the traditional image of the town. This is a small collection of just four high quality homes in a location that is often voted as one of the best places to live in the country.

The development is expected to prove popular not just with home-makers but also buy-to-let investors. Buying this type of property looks far more profitable than traditional investments because, historically, housing has offered stable security with good returns. In addition to capital growth, buy-to-let landlords also get rent on the property which usually represents a higher return on investment than a bank or building society deposit.

A recent report from property agent Savills suggests that property values within Stamford will increase by 20 per cent in the next five years.