The Skylarks

Development Overview

The Skylarks is a new build development by Bovis Homes, located on Flitwick Road/High Street in the established village of Westoning, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JA. The scheme comprises a selection of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom new build homes, alongside specific shared ownership opportunities, appealing to a range of prospective homeowners from first-time buyers to growing families. Bovis Homes, a brand under the FTSE 250-listed Vistry Group, has a track record dating back to 1885 and offers a two-year warranty on all properties, complementing the standard 10-year NHBC or equivalent warranty. Current new build homes for sale range from £379,995 for a 2-bedroom semi-detached house up to £610,000 for a 4-bedroom detached house.

Property Details

Properties available at The Skylarks include various house types such as 'The Swift', a 2-bedroom semi-detached design, and a range of 3-bedroom houses, including 'The Wren' semi-detached and detached styles, with prices starting from £435,000 for a 3-bedroom semi-detached house. Larger 4-bedroom detached house types, like 'The Siskin' and 'The Fieldfare', are also available, with the Siskin offering a dedicated study and garage, a key feature for remote workers. All private sale homes are built to modern standards, featuring energy efficiency, open-plan living spaces, stylish fitted kitchens, and French doors opening onto the rear garden. Principal bedrooms across the house types typically benefit from an en suite. In addition, Shared Ownership options are available, such as 2-bedroom apartments with a full market value of £276,000, with a 10% minimum share available for £110,400 (contact the developer for full terms).

Location Benefits

The location offers strong connectivity for commuters. The development is situated approximately 2 miles from Junction 12 of the M1 motorway via the A5120. For rail commuters, Flitwick train station is only 1.8 miles away (with Harlington station at 2.4 miles), offering frequent Thameslink services. The fastest train services from Flitwick to London St Pancras International take as little as 41 minutes, with the average journey time being approximately 57 minutes. Major centres are easily accessible, with Bedford 15 miles to the north and Milton Keynes 17 miles to the west.

Local amenities in Westoning village include a Post Office, butchers, newsagents, and the historic, Grade II listed thatched pub and award-winning restaurant, The Chequers, which also operates a coffee shop from 9am on weekdays. A wider selection of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and a leisure centre is available in the neighbouring town of Flitwick, less than 2 miles away. For education, Westoning Lower School is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (June 2024) and caters for children aged 3 to 9. Residents can access green spaces at Manor Park (1 mile) and nearby countryside attractions like Sharpenhoe Clappers and Sundon Hills Country Park, both under a 15-minute drive.

Practical Information

Viewing is available at two furnished show homes: the 4-bedroom 'The Siskin' and the 5-bedroom 'The Eider'. Interested parties should check the sales office opening hours (typically open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun) and contact the developer, Bovis Homes, for the latest plot-specific pricing, anticipated completion status, and to arrange a viewing. Specific internal finish specifications for each house type are available upon request to the developer.