Why Families Are Choosing Shanly Homes

For busy professional couples with children, finding the right family home means balancing work, school and quality time together, all without compromising on location or lifestyle.

At Shanly Homes, we’ve spent more than 55 years creating thoughtfully designed new homes across London and the South East, with layouts, locations and aftercare that make everyday life easier for growing families. Let's explore how we do it.

Family Homes Designed For Lifestyle

One key question that underpins many of our new developments is: How will families really live here?

To ensure every piece of the puzzle is in place for a home fit for busy and sociable family lifestyles we prioritise: 

• Open-plan living areas that bring everyone together at the heart of the home.
• Practical layouts with generous storage and flexible spaces for home working or play.
• Private gardens or terraces, giving children outdoor space to explore and parents room to unwind.
• Modern, energy-efficient construction, helping families manage running costs and comfort year-round.
• Each loud or silent detail, from the kitchen design to the placement of windows, is chosen to make family routines feel that little bit easier.

Well-placed Locations for Commuting Parents

For parents needing to travel for work, with school-age children and active weekends, location matters just as much as the house itself.

We carefully select our developments for:

• Excellent transport connections, with many locations close to rail links into London and major road networks. Explore our available developments to explore the range of well-connected neighbourhoods and towns where we build.
• Proximity to good and outstanding schools, making school runs simple and giving parents confidence in local education.
• Access to green space, parks and leisure facilities, ideal for family walks, sports or relaxed weekend time together. Whether it’s a pram walk with your neighbours, a sunday morning drive to football or a summer party, our new family homes are placed ready to enjoy sporting and social activities for years to come.
• Thriving community settings, where families can enjoy nearby cafés, shops, services and culture.
• From riverside towns such as Maidenhead and Purley on Thames to countryside settings in Surrey and West Sussex, our new family homes combine calm surroundings with the convenience modern families need.

Family Life in West Sussex

Miss Bradford and Mr Dalton

West Sussex - 3 bedroom house

"When I toured the show home I was blown away by the space in the living areas. Warren was in the car with the boys, but I knew he needed to see this too and he was equally astounded. One of the loveliest things about living in in West Sussex is the community. Everyone has commented how nice our new home is, we genuinely feel very lucky to be here – it was clearly meant to be!"

See more real homeowner experiences through our Shanly Homes Testimonials.

Building for the Long Term

Choosing a Shanly home isn’t just about moving in: it’s about investing in the future.

All our new build family homes are crafted to meet today’s quality and energy standards, and our commitment to the New Homes Quality Code (NHQC) ensures transparency and care from reservation to after-sales support.

Every home includes:

A two-year Shanly Homes warranty for fixtures and finishes.

A ten-year structural warranty, giving families long-term peace of mind.

Dedicated Customer Care and communication throughout the buying journey and beyond.

Space to Grow, Energy to Save

Our homes are designed with efficiency in mind, from advanced insulation to well-planned ventilation and lighting.

This means warmer winters, cooler summers and the potential to lower bills, helping families focus on what really matters. By combining sustainability with thoughtful design, Shanly Homes creates properties that feel great to live in and perform well for the future.

Finding Your Forever Family Home

Whether you’re looking for a three-bedroom house in the countryside or a modern apartment close to excellent schools and commuter links, Shanly Homes has developments designed for perfect family living.

Explore our current and upcoming new family homes across London and the South East, or contact our sales team to discuss the right location for your family.

Start your next chapter with a Shanly Home built for the way you live today, and tomorrow.