Base at Newhall

Development Overview

Base at Newhall is a substantial new build property development by Countryside Homes, part of the Vistry Group, situated in the award-winning masterplan of Newhall in Harlow, Essex (CM17 9TW). The development is strategically positioned near the border of Hertfordshire, appealing to both local homebuyers and London commuters. The overall Newhall scheme is planned to deliver up to 1637 new homes. Base at Newhall focuses primarily on private for-sale residences consisting of contemporary three and four-bedroom houses, with a smaller number of one and two-bedroom apartments also present in multi-tenure phases.

Countryside Homes operates as a 5-star housebuilder, a rating awarded by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), reflecting that over 90% of their customers would recommend them. Furthermore, the Project Manager at Base at Newhall was a 2025 NHBC Pride in the Job winner, signifying a commitment to high standards on-site. The initial phases of the development, Base 1, have been under construction since October 2018 with completions anticipated until Spring/Summer 2025. Enabling works for the final phase, Base 4, commenced in Q1 2025, with first home completions expected in 2026.

Property Details

The contemporary new build homes at Base at Newhall are designed for modern, energy-efficient living. The specification includes open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting rooms with French doors opening to the rear garden, promoting a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Typical layouts feature a downstairs cloakroom with a WC, an en-suite to the principal bedroom, a well-appointed family bathroom, and two allocated parking spaces. All homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty. A key practical feature is the focus on energy efficiency; on average, these new build homes are up to 64% cheaper to heat than an equivalent Victorian property, with some plots benefiting from solar panels installed as standard. Example property styles available include three and four-bedroom house types.

Location & Connectivity

Base at Newhall benefits from excellent connectivity to major transport networks. Commuters have swift access to the M11 and M25 motorways, facilitating road journeys to Central London and Cambridge. Harlow Town train station is situated approximately 2.5 to 3 miles from the development, offering frequent direct services to London Liverpool Street with the fastest journey times under 30 minutes. Alternatively, Harlow Mill station is also located under 2 miles away. London Stansted Airport is highly accessible, reachable in approximately 17 minutes by train or a 10-20 minute drive along the M11. Local bus service Arriva 10 provides a route from Newhall to Harlow Town Centre Bus Station.

Local Amenities and Services

The masterplan is designed as a self-contained community, ensuring no home is more than 60 metres from parkland or greenery. On-site amenities include the New Ground Café and Coffee Base, a Co-op Food Store, Mitchell Caroline Hairdressers, and Smiles Montessori Nursery. Educational needs are met by the on-site Newhall Primary Academy. For older children, Mark Hall Academy is also nearby, and over 25 primary schools rated 'Good' by Ofsted are located within a three-mile radius. For retail and leisure, the historic High Street of Old Harlow, with its independent shops, restaurants, and bars, is on the doorstep. Furthermore, a new David Lloyd health & fitness and racquet club is currently under construction on the nearby Harlow Innovation Park, expected to open in Winter 2025.

Practical Information

Availability is focused on contemporary 3- and 4-bedroom houses, with a previously advertised 3-bedroom property priced at £470,000. Current availability and the full price list for all house types must be obtained by contacting the Countryside Homes sales team directly. Interested parties should visit the Show Homes and marketing suite located on North Square for viewing arrangements. A small number of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes are also managed for long-term rental on the site by Simple Life Homes.