Clipstone Park

Clipstone Park: A Factual Overview of New Build Homes in Leighton Buzzard

Development Overview

Clipstone Park is a substantial new build homes development by Barratt Homes, situated off Briggington Way in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (LU7 3RQ). The site is designed to integrate 3 and 4 bedroom new build properties into a growing community, with a core focus on green infrastructure, comprising 75% green space within the overall development layout. The current release of properties ranges in price from £395,000 to £565,000, covering both semi-detached and detached house types. The developer, Barratt Homes, holds a consistently strong industry reputation, having achieved the maximum 5-Star rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey for 15 consecutive years, with over 90% of customers stating they would recommend the builder to a friend.

Property Details

The development features a mix of 3 and 4 bedroom properties, catering to both first-time buyers and larger families. Available house types include the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'Ellerton', starting from approximately £395,000, and 4-bedroom options such as the semi-detached 'Kingsville' from £445,000, and the detached 'Alderney' from £535,000. Larger 4-bedroom detached homes, like the 'Radleigh' at £565,000, offer floorplans up to 1,290 sq ft. Specific internal features in current releases include upgraded kitchens with appliances, garages, and driveways for detached plots, with electric car charging points available on selected homes. All new build properties come with a 10-year NHBC warranty.

Location Benefits and Amenities

Clipstone Park offers a location that balances semi-rural living with strategic connectivity. The development is situated less than two miles from Leighton Buzzard's market town centre, providing immediate access to high street shops, boutiques, restaurants, and supermarkets. Crucially, the site benefits from a dedicated new neighbourhood centre, with new local shops, including a Co-op, situated a two-minute drive away. The wider development plan includes a £16.8 million local contribution to incorporate new schools and parks.

Transport links are highly beneficial for commuters. Leighton Buzzard train station offers regular services with a fastest journey time to London Euston of just 30 minutes, or an average journey time of 41-47 minutes. Rail links to Milton Keynes Central are also quick, with a journey time of approximately 9 minutes. Road users benefit from being a 10-minute drive from Junction 11a of the M1 motorway. Regular bus services connect the development directly to the town centre and the train station. Educational provision is supported by a new phase released within walking distance of the Ofsted-rated “Good” Vandyke Upper School, with local Lower Schools like Beaudesert Lower School (approx. 0.4 miles) also nearby.

Practical Information

Pricing for available new build homes currently starts at £395,000 for a 3-bedroom property, up to £565,000 for a 4-bedroom detached home. Barratt Homes offers various purchasing schemes, including Part Exchange and Deposit Unlock. Specific sales incentives, such as Stamp Duty contributions or upgraded appliance packages, are plot-dependent. Interested parties should contact the Clipstone Park sales adviser directly to confirm current plot availability, specific features for a chosen house type (e.g., 'Alderney' or 'Kingsville'), and to arrange a viewing of the show homes. Completion timelines are subject to change, and specific legal completion dates should be confirmed with the developer's sales team.