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Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
This year, the answer could be your very own Stonebridge home.
Stonebridge Homes' Buy Now, Move in For Christmas campaign is designed to help buyers start the journey towards a new home in time for the festive season, with selected homes ready to move into now.
And there's another reason to get involved.
Stonebridge Homes is giving one lucky reader the chance to win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers - perfect for festive food, Christmas gifts or something special for your new home.
Simply complete the entry form below for your chance to win.
About the homes
Stonebridge Homes creates thoughtfully designed, premium and spacious homes for modern family living, with a range of two- to five-bedroom properties available across Yorkshire, the North East and the Midlands.
Selected homes are ready to move into now, making this an ideal time to start thinking about where you could be celebrating Christmas.
These are homes designed with gatherings in mind - and there's no better test of that than Christmas.
Anyone who has tried to squeeze 12 people, three courses and a game of charades into a galley kitchen will know that not every home is built for the extended family.
At the heart of many Stonebridge homes is a generous kitchen-diner, designed for socialising as much as cooking.
It's where the turkey gets basted and the gravy gets stirred.
It's also where everyone somehow ends up standing, glass in hand, long before anyone sits down to eat.
There's room for a big dining table and space to move around, helping the Christmas chef stay part of the celebrations rather than disappearing into the kitchen.
Beyond the kitchen, the natural flow between dining and living spaces means family and friends can spread out comfortably.
There's the sofa for the King's Speech, the floor for present-opening and somewhere quiet to retreat to after one too many Quality Street.
Then there are the practical touches that can make hosting feel easy rather than stressful.
Utility space can take care of muddy wellies, a downstairs cloakroom is handy when guests arrive, and useful storage provides somewhere for the decorations, extra chairs and overnight bags.
And outside, a garden gives everyone a little extra room to breathe between courses - and can really come into its own on a crisp Boxing Day morning.
Why buy now?
For buyers hoping to make a move before the festive season, timing matters.
Selected Stonebridge homes are currently ready to move into, while customers reserving an eligible home by October 31, 2026 can receive a £250 M&S Gift Card, subject to availability, eligibility and Stonebridge Homes' full offer terms.
There is also support available to help make moving easier.
For existing homeowners, Part Exchange is available on selected plots, offering a potential route to moving without the uncertainty of a traditional property chain, subject to Stonebridge Homes' criteria.
Buyers may also be able to benefit from a 5% Deposit Boost on selected homes and developments, helping make that next move more achievable.
Offers and availability vary by development and plot, so buyers should speak directly to a Stonebridge Homes Sales Adviser to find out which options are available for their chosen home.
In the end, it isn't simply the size of a home that makes it the one everyone wants to visit at Christmas.
It's your grandma's roast potato recipe, your legendary cocktails, the presents under the tree and the board games that always end in friendly rivalry.
The right home simply gives all of those moments room to happen - this Christmas and every one after.
Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers
To add a little extra sparkle to the festive season, Stonebridge Homes is giving one lucky winner £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers.
Whether they go towards the Christmas food shop, presents for the family or a treat for the home is entirely up to you.
Entering is free.
Simply complete the entry form before 23:59 on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for your chance to win. The free prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 or over and is limited to one entry per person.
No purchase is necessary.
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Free prize draw. UK residents aged 18+ only. One entry per person. No purchase necessary. Entries close at 23:59 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
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