Westland Heath by Taylor Wimpey · 7 Tufnell Gardens, off Acton Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0ZS

Westland Heath is a large-scale new build community by Taylor Wimpey, situated at 7 Tufnell Gardens, off Acton Lane, in the historic market town of Sudbury, Suffolk (CO10 0ZS). This major development, previously known as Chilton Woods, is planned to feature a total of 1,150 new homes. It is being delivered in phases, with the first phase comprising 200 homes and the overall masterplan incorporating over 50% green space, landscaped corridors, community woodland, and a central village green.

The property mix spans 2- to 5-bedroom new build homes, designed to accommodate a range of buyers from first-time homeowners to downsizers and families. The current available stock includes 2-bedroom coach houses/flats over garages, 3- and 4-bedroom semi-detached properties, and substantial 4- and 5-bedroom detached houses. Available homes at Westland Heath currently range in size and style. Representative pricing for available plots starts from £225,000 for The Dovedale, a 2-bedroom coach house with a private entrance and a garage parking space. Two-bedroom flats over a garage, such as The Acton (739 sq ft with a single garage) and The Chilton (739 sq ft with a double garage), are priced at £239,000 and £244,000 respectively. Family homes include the 3-bedroom semi-detached The Harrton, priced from £339,000, which features French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. Larger executive detached properties, such as the 5-bedroom The Dunnerton, are listed from £548,000. Specific plots, like the 3-bedroom Harrton, offer high-specification features including an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, a separate WC/utility area, and an EPC rating of B. All properties are covered by a 10-year NHBC warranty. Furthermore, homes in Phase 2 onwards will utilise a zero-carbon Community Heat Hub, powered by large air-source heat pumps, providing a sustainable solution for low-carbon heating and hot water to 950 homes. Westland Heath is situated on the northern edge of Sudbury, offering quick access to the town centre and its amenities. The development’s masterplan includes a future on-site primary school with pre-school facilities, a village centre with local shops, a pub, a community hall, allotments, and sports facilities, all designed to foster a self-contained community. Transport links are strong: Sudbury train station is approximately 1.1 to 1.3 miles away, offering regular services to Marks Tey, where connections can be made for Colchester and London Liverpool Street (with a total journey time of less than an hour and a half to London). Road connections are provided by the nearby A134, which allows fast routes to major regional centres including Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and Ipswich. Sudbury town centre itself provides independent shops, supermarkets, and riverside walks along the River Stour, alongside a bi-weekly outdoor market held every Thursday and Saturday. The development is ongoing, with homes available for purchase since 2021 and varied completion schedules; for example, specific plots have estimated completion dates between July/August 2024 and April/May 2026. The developer, Taylor Wimpey, is a large national housebuilder holding a 4-star customer rating from the Home Builders Federation, meaning over 90% of surveyed customers would recommend them. All new build properties come with an estate management fee for the upkeep of shared areas, with typical fees ranging from approximately £178 to £193 per annum (plot specific). Interested parties are advised to contact the Westland Heath sales executives for the most current availability, specific plot tenure details, and viewing arrangements.