Maple Creek

Development Overview

Maple Creek is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located on High Road in the rural village of Fobbing, Essex (SS17 9JU). The development offers a collection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom freehold houses, comprising 109 properties for private sale and 59 affordable homes for shared ownership or low-cost rent, set against a backdrop of open green fields. Current pricing for the 2-bedroom house types, such as 'The Baker', begins from approximately £399,000, with 3-bedroom semi-detached homes like 'The Harper' available from around £450,000. Larger properties, including the 4-bedroom 'The Pargeter', are listed with prices around £595,000, and the overall private sale range extends up to approximately £630,000. Each property includes private parking, and all houses are equipped with an electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) as standard.

Property Details

The homes at Maple Creek are built with energy efficiency in mind, featuring a high level of insulation, and a majority of houses will have solar PV panels installed on the roof, contributing to a projected 20% of the energy requirement. House types include the 3-bedroom detached 'The Framer', which offers an internal area of 1037 sq. ft., a dual-aspect living room running the full depth of the property, and two sets of French doors leading to the garden. The 4-bedroom 'The Pargeter' design includes an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area, a separate bay-fronted living room, and an en-suite bathroom to bedroom 1. All private sale homes are offered with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. Buyers should note an annual Estate Management Charge applies (e.g., Plot 133 is charged at £352.54 per annum, subject to change).

Location Benefits

Maple Creek is situated strategically for commuters, being less than three miles from Basildon, Pitsea, and Stanford-le-Hope train stations. Services from Basildon allow for a direct journey to London Fenchurch Street in approximately 32 minutes. The development provides excellent road links to the A13, A127, and the M25 motorway, which is approximately a 15-minute drive away. Local buses connect the village to Basildon, South Ockendon, Pitsea, and Lakeside.

Local amenities include supermarkets within a 10-minute drive, while the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon is approximately a seven-minute drive. Leisure and outdoor options are comprehensive, with Wat Tyler Country Park a seven-minute drive away and Langdon Hills Country Park accessible via a short four-minute drive. Local dining includes a traditional pub in Fobbing and a Spanish restaurant one mile away. For families, well-regarded schools are nearby, including Vange Primary School And Nursery (1.21 KM, 'Good' Ofsted) and Ortu Gable Hall School (2.32 KM, 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted). Educational facilities are also available in Basildon, including the Basildon Sporting Village and Festival Leisure Park.

Practical Information

Bellway Homes, as the developer, holds a 5-Star Builder status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the ninth consecutive year (as of 2024/2025), reflecting a customer recommendation rate of over 90%. Available incentives on selected plots include Deposit Unlock and Express Mover. Viewings are available via drop-in appointments, though pre-booking is recommended. Specific plot completion dates and council tax bands are to be confirmed, and prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer for the latest availability and incentive details.