Wintringham

Development Overview

Wintringham, located on Nuffield Road in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 0AW, is a large-scale new build community being delivered by David Wilson Homes. As part of Barratt Developments PLC Group, the developer holds a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation’s National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey, an award achieved every year since 2010. The development is strategically positioned to offer countryside living with exceptional transport connections, lying approximately 30 minutes from Cambridge and within easy access of the historic market town of St Neots.

The current phase of available new build homes at Wintringham focuses on premium 4-bedroom detached house types. Prices for the 4-bedroom detached homes currently start from approximately £529,995 for the 'Cornell' and range up to over £619,995 for house styles like the 'Holden' and 'Avondale'.

Property Details

David Wilson Homes' offerings at Wintringham include a selection of 4-bedroom detached properties, such as the Meriden, Kirkdale, Cornell, Avondale, and Holden designs. These houses are constructed to modern, energy-efficient standards, allowing homeowners to achieve savings on running costs, with some plots offering potential savings of over £2,590 annually.

Typical specifications feature an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area with French doors leading to the rear garden, a separate utility room, and an independent dual-aspect lounge. The first floor generally accommodates three large double bedrooms, a further single bedroom, and a family bathroom, with the main bedroom often benefiting from a private en-suite facility.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

St Neots train station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the development, providing crucial rail connectivity. From St Neots, a direct train journey to London King’s Cross takes approximately 45 minutes. For local and regional travel, express bus services operate from Wintringham to destinations including St Neots town centre, Cambourne, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes.

Road access is provided via the nearby A1 and A428. Major infrastructure investment is underway with the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements, which is set to introduce a new dual carriageway and improved junction layouts near the B1428 Cambridge Road, specifically designed to enhance connections into St Neots and significantly cut peak journey times.

Local Amenities and Services

On-site community facilities are being delivered alongside the new homes. Wintringham Primary Academy, a new primary school catering for ages 2-11, opened its doors in Autumn 2020. A second primary school is planned for a future phase, and secondary education is available at the nearby Ernulf Academy.

The development integrates extensive green space, including a leisure trail loop and the Wintringham Waters area with three lakes. Local dining options in St Neots include independent establishments such as the Italian restaurant Il Girasole, the Turkish-inspired Bosphorus, and the café/bar Bohemia. Wintringham residents can also access incentives through the LocalGo Wintringham scheme, providing discounts on local public transport and bikes.

Practical Information

A range of purchasing schemes is available, including Part Exchange, Movemaker, and the Own New - Rate Reducer scheme. David Wilson Homes is currently offering specific incentives on selected plots, such as contributions towards Stamp Duty or mortgage payments, with savings advertised up to £39,670 (terms apply). Prospective buyers should confirm the tenure and Council Tax banding directly with the sales team. Viewing of a show home, such as the Meriden, can be arranged by contacting the developer for a direct appointment.