Earl's Park

Development Overview

Earl's Park is a new build residential development located off Tibshelf Road, Holmewood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5TB. The scheme is being delivered by Avant Homes and is situated on a 28-acre site, encompassing a total of 247 new homes. The overall development has a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately £60 million, with 20% of the units designated for affordable housing. Construction began in February 2023, and the total build period is projected to take around four and a half years. A selection of homes are currently complete and ready for immediate occupation, with further plots scheduled for completion by Christmas 2025.

Property Details

Earl's Park offers a collection of three, four, and five-bedroom new build homes showcasing several of Avant Homes’ design-led house types. The available homes currently range from three-bedroom semi-detached up to five-bedroom detached properties. Indicative pricing for new releases includes the three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Oakwood’ from £254,995 and the four-bedroom detached ‘Wentbridge’ from £324,995. Larger family homes such as the five-bedroom detached ‘Cookridge’ are priced from £355,000, and the five-bedroom ‘Thornton’ is available from £389,995. Specific plot pricing is currently listed with examples such as the four-bedroom ‘Horbury’ detached home at £357,000.

All homes feature Avant Homes' standard high-specification inclusions, which consist of exclusive kitchen designs with integrated appliances, fashionable tiling, and classic French doors leading to the rear garden. Selected plots, such as the four-bedroom ‘Horbury,’ also include practical features like solar panels, a garage, and a driveway.

Location and Transport

The development is situated to offer excellent commuter connections. Holmewood provides immediate access to the M1 motorway, which is 'just minutes away,' facilitating convenient journeys to regional employment hubs including Sheffield, Nottingham, and Derby. Chesterfield town centre is approximately a 10-minute drive from the development.

Public transport is available via the Stagecoach East Midlands bus service, with the PRO route offering direct services between Holmewood (e.g., the Library stop) and Chesterfield Coach Station, with a typical journey time of 17-21 minutes and services running every 30 minutes. The nearby Chesterfield Rail Station provides mainline rail services, including direct trains to London, which take approximately 2 hours, as well as connections to Birmingham, Manchester, York, and Bristol.

Local amenities include the restored Five Pits Trail Countryside Park, offering outdoor recreation in a bio-diverse water setting. For education, the surrounding area is served by Tibshelf Community School (Secondary, 11-16), a local comprehensive school which benefits from a new build facility with modern sports and drama facilities.

Practical Information

Show homes are available to view, including a representative of the three-bedroom 'Cadeby' house type. Current buyer incentives on selected new build homes may include 100% Part Exchange, a 5% deposit contribution, and flooring included throughout. Prospective buyers should note the developer's recent customer satisfaction context: while Avant Homes has previously held a 5-star HBF rating, later data (July 2023) indicated a 3-star status and a 77.5% customer satisfaction score. Buyers are advised to contact the developer directly for the latest pricing, plot availability, and current incentives, or to arrange a viewing appointment. Specific details on the maintenance of communal areas are to be confirmed with the developer.