Burghley Green at West Cambourne

Burghley Green at West Cambourne is a significant new build development by Taylor Wimpey, forming part of the wider West Cambourne community on the outskirts of Cambridgeshire. Located on Dobbins Avenue, West Cambourne, CB23 6LL, the development offers a collection of 2 bedroom apartments and high-quality 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom homes, including detached and semi-detached property types. The current available new build homes range in price from £420,000 to £640,000.

Development Overview

Burghley Green is one of three Taylor Wimpey phases in West Cambourne, designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing community while providing new amenities. The site is approximately nine miles from the city centre of Cambridge. The properties are being built by Taylor Wimpey, a major UK housebuilder that holds a 4-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, signifying that over 90% of their customers would recommend them.

Property Details

New build homes for sale include a variety of designs for modern family living. The range extends from 3 bedroom detached properties, such as 'The Easedale' (approximately 917 sq ft), available from £420,000, up to large 5 bedroom detached houses like 'The Garrton' (£640,000). Specific four-bedroom detached house types, including 'The Trusdale' and 'The Rossdale' (both approximately 1,226 sq ft), have been listed at prices around £520,000 to £530,000.

Architecturally, the properties feature modern layouts with energy-efficient construction, incorporating smart heating and insulation, and key sustainability features such as EV charging points. The 'Waysdale' house type, a popular four-bedroom detached home, exemplifies the design with an open-plan kitchen/breakfast area, a flexible separate reception room suitable as a dining room or home office, a main bedroom with an en-suite, a single garage, and side-by-side parking spaces. Larger homes, like the 5-bedroom 'Camdale', offer three-storey living with five double bedrooms (two with en-suites), a large kitchen/breakfast/family area, and double doors from both the kitchen and lounge leading to the garden.

Location Benefits

The West Cambourne location provides excellent connectivity. The development is situated just off the A428, offering immediate access to the A14, with onward road links to the M11, A1, and A11. For rail commuters, St Neots train station is approximately 16 minutes away by car, where direct services to London King's Cross have a journey time of around 44 minutes.

Local transport is supported by the Stagecoach Route 4 bus, connecting Cambourne to Cambridge, and future plans include the Cambourne to Cambridge busway, which is projected to halve journey times to Cambridge city centre, the railway station, and the Biomedical Campus via a frequent, reliable service.

Cambourne is a self-contained community with established amenities including shops, a doctor's surgery, a gym (Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre), a hairdressers, and local eateries like The Monkfield Arms pub. Educational provision is strong, with the area being close to schools for all ages, including the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated Cambourne Village College. The masterplan for West Cambourne includes new community facilities, a new school, and significant green space, including woodland, meadows, and cycleways.

Practical Information

Current pricing for new build homes at Burghley Green ranges from £420,000 to £640,000. Specific plots are listed as 'Ready to Go,' with some offering incentives like deposit contributions or included upgrades, though details are subject to change. Prospective buyers should contact the Taylor Wimpey Sales Executives for the latest pricing, floorplans, availability, and to arrange viewings.