Alconbury Weald

Development Overview

Alconbury Weald is a significant new build community development by the master developer Urban&Civic, with a dedicated phase, Alconbury Weald II, delivered by Redrow Homes. Located off Bardolph Way, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE28 4BP), the development is situated on the site of the former RAF Alconbury Airfield. The Redrow phase focuses on properties from their award-winning Heritage Collection. Currently available homes in Alconbury Weald II range from 2 to 3 bedrooms, with prices starting from approximately £275,000 to £430,000 for available plots.

Developer Redrow Homes has a strong industry track record, having been consistently awarded the top Five-Star customer satisfaction rating by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for seven consecutive years, with over 95% of customers stating they would recommend the builder to a friend.

Property Details

The current release includes a selection of energy-efficient 2 and 3-bedroom houses designed with traditional exteriors and modern interiors. Specific house styles available include the 'Buxton' 2-bedroom terraced house, starting from £275,000, and the 'Bakewell End' 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, priced from £315,000. Additionally, 3-bedroom semi-detached homes such as the 'Letchworth' are available from approximately £372,000. Features across the range typically include en-suite bathrooms to the main bedroom (in 3-bed house types like the Bakewell) and a specification that incorporates modern fitted kitchens and quality fixtures. For specific plot details, including the larger 4 and 5-bedroom designs within the wider development, interested parties should contact the developer for current availability and features.

Location Benefits and Local Services

Alconbury Weald is designed as a self-contained community, with key amenities delivered early in the master plan. Residents benefit from the new Ermine Street Church Academy primary school already open, with plans for three new primary schools and a new secondary school in the future.

Local shopping is catered for by Swynford Stores and a newly opened Central Co-op store in ‘The Glade’ local centre. Community facilities are centralised around The Club, which provides a community library, a gym (The Unit Fitness), and a meeting/event space, alongside Bohemia's café and bistro. The wider development encompasses over 600 acres of open green spaces, including woodland and sports pitches, supporting the community's focus on health and wellbeing.

Practical Transport and Commuter Information

Commuters have direct access to major road networks, including the A14 and the A1. Huntingdon train station is the primary rail link, which is a short bus journey away. Local bus links are provided by regular AW1 and 904 services, offering connections to Huntingdon Bus Station in approximately 15 minutes. From Huntingdon, the Tiger 1 (T1) bus route provides a fast connection to Cambridge in under an hour (including a change). Furthermore, the long-term master plan includes a reserved site for a future railway station at Alconbury Weald, offering direct connections to Peterborough and London King's Cross. The development is also an Enterprise Zone, with over 2,000 people employed on-site at the Alconbury Enterprise Campus, which is home to Cambridgeshire County Council's New Shire Hall headquarters.

Practical Information

The overall development is a long-term project (6,500 homes planned), ensuring that infrastructure and amenities are phased effectively alongside new homes. Current availability and specific completion dates for the Redrow phase should be obtained directly from the sales centre. For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, incentives, and viewing arrangements, contact the developer for details.