Cherry Meadow

Development Overview

Cherry Meadow is a new build homes development by Ashberry Homes, a division of the 5-Star Home Builders Federation (HBF) rated Bellway Group, located on Derby Road in the village of Hatton, Derbyshire (DE65 5PT). The scheme is planned in three phases and will comprise a total of 257 properties, including 242 private new homes and 15 affordable homes for rent or shared ownership, with over 75% of properties already sold. Construction began in September 2019 and is projected for completion in early 2025, with nearly 100 people already having moved into the community.

Available properties encompass a mix of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom house types. Current available pricing for the new build homes at Cherry Meadow ranges from approximately £229,950 up to £524,950. Specific properties recently listed include the three-bedroom semi-detached 'Stokewood' from £229,950 and the four-bedroom 'Watling' from £289,950. The developer's commitment includes an investment of over £2.2 million in local infrastructure and services as part of the planning agreement, allocating £1.6 million towards education funding.

Property Details

House styles at Cherry Meadow offer versatile living spaces and are built with energy efficiency in mind. The specification typically includes fully integrated appliances in the kitchen and, on selected plots, power and light to the garages within the plot curtilage. Larger house types, such as the five-bedroom detached homes, feature internal areas of approximately 1818 sq. ft. and include two sets of French doors opening to the rear garden, an integral double garage, and two en-suite bathrooms, in addition to fitted wardrobes to the main and second bedrooms. Bathrooms and en-suites are finished with Roca sanitaryware and wall tiling.

Location Benefits

The development is situated approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Hatton’s village centre, which provides local amenities. A large supermarket is located roughly a mile from the site, and various restaurants, including Indian, Nepalese, and authentic Italian options, are within a five-minute drive. Shopping centres in Burton-upon-Trent, such as Burton Place, The Octagon, and Coopers Square, are under a 20-minute drive away. Local recreational spaces include a children’s play area and a footpath/cycleway alongside Salt Brook within the development, as well as Branston Water Park, a local nature reserve, located around a 20-minute drive away.

Transport Links: Cherry Meadow provides direct commuter links via Tutbury and Hatton Train Station, which is an 18-minute walk away. From this station, services to Derby are typically under 20 minutes, while services to Stoke-on-Trent take approximately 40 minutes. For road commuters, the A50 is easily accessible, positioning Derby (10 miles away) and Burton upon Trent (11-minute drive) within a short commute, while Nottingham and Birmingham are approximately 40 minutes and one hour's drive, respectively.

Local Education: Families benefit from several proximate schools, including Heath Fields Primary School (less than one mile away) and Hilton Primary School (a four-minute drive). Secondary education for 11 to 18-year-olds is provided at John Port Spencer Academy, which is within a six-minute drive.

Practical Information

The site is supervised by an NHBC Pride in the Job award-winning Site Manager. Ashberry Homes offers various buying incentives on selected plots, including Assisted Move, Home Exchange, and the Own New Rate Reducer scheme. Current offers may include savings of up to £30,000 for buyers who can complete their purchase by Christmas (on selected plots; terms and conditions apply). The sales office is open and offers drop-in appointments, though visitors are encouraged to book ahead for dedicated consultation time.