What is Custom Build?
Wed 04 Feb 2026
Samuel & Son are excited to be the local selling Agent for Horeham Shaw, an exclusive custom-build development on the Chiddingly Road in Horam.
Horeham Shaw offers a unique chance to create a high-quality, architect-designed home within a peaceful, green, and well-connected village setting.
With the individual homes now officially launched to the market for sale and construction work starting on site, we explain the unique opportunity and benefits that a custom build project offers.
A home that reflects you.
Custom-building is a form of housebuilding that gives you the freedom to design a space that meets your lifestyle needs now and in the future.
Custom build housing developments are well-designed communities built specifically for the people who live there.
Custom build also supports greater sustainability — you can choose high-performance insulation, low-energy heating, and renewable technologies that lower running costs and reduce environmental impact.
Significant Stamp Duty Savings
As with all self-build opportunities, Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable only on the plot, not on the completed home — resulting in substantial savings compared with purchasing a finished new build.
Can I get a mortgage?
Yes! Custom–build mortgages are widely available for up to 90% of the land and build costs.
How does custom housing work?
You have the opportunity to customise your new home from a range of pre-designed customisable homes that have already been granted planning permission.
Horeham Shaw offers a range of 12 detached homes ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms.
Decide on the number and size of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms, and how each floor is configured to create a space that works perfectly for you.
There are options to extend the floorspace, either single or double storey extensions.
Select the materials for your build including roof tiles, brick colour and style, window style and colour.
Your plot will be prepared, all enabling and communal landscaping works will be completed, and essential services-water, drainage, high-speed broadband, and electricity will be connected to your plot boundary.
Once you have reserved your plot and created your bespoke design, your builder will apply for Building Regulations approval, which normally takes about 8 weeks.
You can choose to build with the project’s recommended construction partner, Arazu or appoint your own builder. When you purchase your plot, you will simultaneously enter into a build contract for the construction of your home. Once you have completed your purchase, you'll have 18 months to complete your home.
Then start on your journey to build and complete your brand-new dream home. Move in and enjoy!
Find out more from Samuel & Son. Call into the office or call us on 01435 810077.
Horeham Shaw is delivered by Leaper Land in partnership with Custom Build Homes and Arazu Construction.