Watchman's Place

Development Overview

Watchman's Place is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located on Dee Road in the Tilehurst suburb of Reading, Berkshire (RG30 4FS). The community presents a diverse collection of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments alongside 3 and 4-bedroom houses, including multi-storey townhouses, catering to first-time buyers, commuters, and growing families. Bellway Homes, a 5 Star HBF Builder in 2025 with over 75 years of national experience, oversees the development, providing assurance of build quality and customer service, backed by a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. The site is conveniently situated close to local village amenities while remaining only a short drive from Reading town centre.

Property Details and Pricing

The development offers a variety of energy-efficient house types with current pricing illustrating the range available. Apartments, such as The Leo (1-bedroom) start from £219,950, with 2-bedroom options, like The Taurus apartment, starting from £325,000. The family homes include a range of 3 and 4-bedroom configurations. A 3-bedroom townhouse, The Fisher, is priced at £504,950 and is set over three storeys, featuring a well-equipped kitchen with integrated Zanussi appliances and an open-plan living/dining area with access to the rear garden. Larger 4-bedroom semi-detached houses are available from £635,000, with a typical internal area of 1292 sq. ft., featuring an open-plan kitchen/dining area, a utility room, an en-suite to the main bedroom, and two dedicated parking spaces. All homes benefit from electric vehicle charging points and allocated parking is provided for apartments. Tenure for the houses is Freehold, with an Estate Management Charge of approximately £315.38 per annum.

Location Benefits and Connectivity

Watchman's Place benefits from strong transport connectivity for commuters. Road links are excellent, with Junction 12 of the M4 motorway situated about a 10-minute drive away, providing access to cities like Swindon, Newbury, and Maidenhead. Central London can typically be reached in approximately one hour and 30 minutes by car. For rail travel, Reading West railway station is approximately 1.1 miles away, and Tilehurst railway station is 1.3 miles away, while Reading Station, offering faster services, is less than 3 miles from the development.

Local amenities are immediately accessible. Ranikhet Academy and English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School are both approximately 0.2 miles from the development. A large supermarket is located less than a mile away, and the Calcot Retail Centre, which includes an IKEA, is about a 15-minute drive. Reading town centre, less than a 10-minute drive away, offers extensive shopping at The Oracle and leisure options including The Hexagon cultural venue and Prospect Park, the town’s largest green space, which features sports facilities and a children's play area.

Practical Information

The development is actively selling, though availability of specific house types is subject to change. Prospective buyers can enquire about purchasing incentives such as Bellway's 'Express Mover' or 'Part Exchange' schemes, and a 'Up to 5% deposit paid' offer is available on selected plots, allowing for a potential move-in before Christmas (subject to terms). Current listings show apartments starting from £219,950 and houses up to £635,000. Interested parties should contact the Bellway Homes sales office for current plot availability and to arrange a viewing of the showhomes.