The Hedgerows at Matford Brook

The Hedgerows at Matford Brook: Factual Development Description

Development Overview The Hedgerows at Matford Brook is a new build development by Bovis Homes, located at 4 Waithman Road in Alphington, Exeter, Devon (EX2 0DA). The development comprises a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom new build homes designed to accommodate both couples and growing families. This location is situated on the outskirts of the city, providing proximity to Exeter’s main amenities while maintaining a degree of separation from the city centre.

Property Details and Pricing The development offers a range of detached, semi-detached, and three-storey house types, available for both private sale and Shared Ownership. Private sales currently feature 4-bedroom detached properties, such as 'The Chestnut II' priced at approximately £480,000, 'The Aspen' at £465,000, and 'The Alder' at £500,000. The 4-bedroom 'Aspen' home type features an open plan kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors, a separate sitting room, and a ground-floor study, while the ‘Alder’ is a comparable detached family house. Shared Ownership options, in partnership with Sage Homes, are available on selected plots, with 3-bedroom ‘Sage Homes’ semi-detached properties available from approximately £195,000 for a 50% share.

The three-storey ‘Beech’ house type, an example of a shared ownership plot, is designed with a ground-floor sitting room, a kitchen/dining room with French doors to the garden, two bedrooms on the first floor, and a full master suite—including an en-suite and dressing area—occupying the entire second floor.

Location Benefits and Transport Links The development benefits from direct access to key regional road networks, including the A38, A30, and M5 motorway, facilitating travel across the South West. For public transport, the Matford Park and Ride is a local hub, and nearby bus services include the Stagecoach Number 7 (to Totnes) and Number 39 (to Newton Abbot), with frequent links into Exeter city centre every 20-25 minutes. Local bus services, such as the ‘B’ route, connect the area to Marsh Barton and the city centre. The future Marsh Barton train station and the existing Exeter St Davids station are the nearest rail links. Direct, high-speed rail services from Exeter St Davids reach Bristol Temple Meads in as little as 57 minutes and London Paddington in approximately 2 hours 2 minutes.

Local Amenities and Services Specific local amenities include The Co-operative Food store on Alphington Road for everyday shopping, and the traditional village pub, The New Inn on Church Road, Alphington, for food and drink. The new Matford Brook Academy, providing both primary and secondary provision (EX2 0BZ), is situated nearby, offering a key educational facility for local families. Other local schooling includes Alphington Primary School. Exeter city centre, with its wider range of retail and restaurant options including Rockfish Exeter on the Quayside and the Princesshay Shopping Centre, is a short commute away.

Practical Information and Developer Track Record The sales office operates from 10:00 to 17:00 daily for viewings, which can be arranged by contacting the developer. Bovis Homes, part of the Vistry Group, has a mixed customer reputation; while some purchasers cite a positive new build experience and smooth sales process, reviews from other sites have detailed significant post-completion snagging defects, long-term delays in rectifying issues, and mixed quality of customer service, resulting in a general Bovis Homes customer rating of approximately 3.52 out of 5.00 on independent review platforms. Prospective homebuyers should request a detailed specification for their chosen plot and consult the developer directly regarding the current site completion and specific snagging/aftercare policies.