Poppy View by Bellway Homes · Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2SG

Poppy View is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located off Thaxted Road in the market town of Saffron Walden, Essex (CB10 2SG). The development comprises a total of 150 properties, with 90 allocated for private sale and 60 as affordable housing via shared ownership or low-cost rent for local people. The private homes consist of a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom house types.

Building work is ongoing, with the first residents welcomed in February 2023, indicating a well-established and progressing site. 58 to maintain communal areas. All properties benefit from a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty. Bellway Homes holds a 5-star builder status from the HBF for the ninth consecutive year (as of 2025), reflecting that over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. For this specific development, a site manager received a 2024 NHBC Pride in the Job Award. The selection of new build homes includes two, three, and four-bedroom designs. The four-bedroom house range features specific house styles such as 'The Saffron,' 'The Jeweller,' 'The Reedmaker,' and 'The Luthier,' primarily offering detached family accommodation. g.g., 'Plot 82, The Saffron'). Current availability and pricing should be confirmed directly with the Bellway sales team. An example of a larger home, 'The Saffron' house type, offers approximately 1750 sq. ft. of space, featuring a distinct floorplan with a ground-floor study, a separate living room, an open-plan kitchen/dining/family area with French doors to the garden, and a utility room. Upper floors typically include two en-suite bathrooms for the primary bedrooms, in addition to a family bathroom. Poppy View is situated approximately one mile from Saffron Walden town centre, accessible via a 20-minute walk. The town centre provides a variety of amenities, including high-street and independent retailers, pubs, restaurants, and a long-standing market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Leisure facilities are highly accessible, with the Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre, offering two swimming pools and a gym, just a few minutes' walk from the development. Transport links are strong for both rail and road commuters. The nearest railway station is Audley End, located less than a 10-minute drive away (approx. 2.21 miles). Audley End offers direct Greater Anglia rail services to Cambridge, as well as south-bound services to Stansted Airport, Tottenham Hale, and London Liverpool Street, with a London journey time of approximately 50 minutes. Major road connections include the M11 (Junction 9 is approximately a 10-minute drive), the A11, and the A120. Stansted Airport is approximately 13 miles away. Local bus services, such as the Central Connect routes 319, 320, and 321, provide connections to the town and Audley End station from a nearby bus stop. The local area also features 'Outstanding' rated schools, including R A Butler Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School, with several well-regarded primary schools like Katherine Semar Infant and Junior Schools located within the local vicinity. The development site incorporates landscaped green open spaces and a dedicated children’s play area. Interested buyers should contact the Bellway Homes sales team at Poppy View for the most up-to-date plot-specific pricing, current incentives, and to arrange a viewing appointment. The latest information indicates the availability of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes for reservation.