Shaun and Debbie’s Gleeson journey!
Buyers: Shaun, 54 and Debbie 49 with their two kids Shelly, 27 and Liam 25
Occupations: Debbie is a full-time carer for her daughter and Shaun is a Team Leader in a factory
Year of purchase: January 2025
Development: Monarch Green, Willington
Purchase price: £169,995
House type: 3 bedroom, semi-detached Glin
Schemes used: Smooth Move
Meet Shaun and Debbie, who recently moved into their new home at the Monarch Green development with their daughter Shelly and son Liam. Shelly, who has HADDS Syndrome, was the main priority in their search for a home that could accommodate her needs. After discovering Gleeson and the Glin house style, they knew they had found their dream family home, which featured a downstairs wet room and wider doorways, offering improved accessibility throughout the house. We spoke to the couple to find out more about their journey:
"We chose this house because it was perfectly adapted for our daughter, Shelly. The wide doorways for wheelchair access, the downstairs wet room, and the overall accessibility throughout the house made it ideal for our situation. Other housebuilders we looked at in the area didn't offer these features and would have required bespoke adaptations. However, what Gleeson offered was already perfect for us and the needs of our family.
“As second-time buyers, we used the Smooth Move scheme, which we found to be incredibly helpful. We chose a new build home over a second-hand home or renovation project because we wanted minimal disruption, and this house type was already adapted to support Shelly’s needs. The house is also highly efficient, and our energy bills are more affordable and easier to manage compared to our previous property, which was a larger three bedroom property.
“Gleeson supported us throughout the entire house-buying journey. We had to wait until we sold our previous home, and Gleeson kept us updated on the completion date and all other key information. We ended up moving in much sooner than we expected.
“Our Gleeson home has made our lives so much easier. The carers can easily take Shelly outside and do activities with her, and the house also provides us with privacy upstairs while the carers are here. We transformed the downstairs living room into a bedroom for Shelly, and we, along with our son, have our bedrooms and living space upstairs.
“There’s a real sense of community spirit on our development. We have a lovely neighbourhood, everyone is really friendly and supportive, and it's not overly loud or busy, which is great for Shelly.
“We would definitely recommend Gleeson to our family and friends, and other families who have a family member with a disability. This house has really made a difference. Our advice would be to enjoy every moment of buying a new home; it's been such a special time in our lives."
Feeling inspired by Shaun and Debbie’s story? With a range of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes available throughout the Midlands and North of England, your journey to finding your dream home could happen sooner than you think. Find your nearest Gleeson development and enquire with our Sales Executive today
