Hopwood Meadows

Development Overview

Hopwood Meadows is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located on Manchester Road in Heywood, Greater Manchester (postcode OL10 2QD). The site forms a key part of the wider South Heywood Masterplan scheme. The current release of new build homes offers a selection of three, four, and five-bedroom properties, including both detached and semi-detached house types.

Specific pricing for available plots includes a 3-bedroom detached house, 'The Baxter', priced at £356,995, a 4-bedroom semi-detached 'The Fulwood' at £369,995, and 4-bedroom detached styles such as 'The Farrier' at £399,995, 'The Scrivener' at £444,995, and 'The Edgeworth' at £449,995.

Property Details

The development comprises family-oriented houses, designed with a focus on modern open-plan living. Typical house styles, such as the 4-bedroom detached 'The Farrier', feature a large kitchen and dining area measuring up to 7.21m x 3.02m and a separate living room of 3.61m x 4.50m, plus a garage (7’10” x 17’2”) and a ground floor cloakroom. Many properties feature an open-plan kitchen and dining area with integrated oven, hob, and hood, a dual-aspect living room, and French doors leading to the rear garden. The principal bedroom in all houses is provided with an en-suite bathroom. All properties come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy.

Location and Transport Links

Hopwood Meadows is situated in the desirable South Heywood area, approximately eight miles from Central Manchester. The development offers immediate access to the regional motorway network, being under a minute's drive from the M62. This provides an estimated journey time of 30 minutes to Central Manchester and approximately one hour to Leeds. Manchester Airport is a 27-minute drive away.

Public transport options include the Middleton Road bus stop, an 18-minute walk away, which offers regular bus routes to Bury and Manchester. Rail and tram links are also accessible: Besses o'th' Barn Metrolink tram stop is a 12-minute drive for quick access to Central Manchester, while Castleton train station is an 11-minute drive away, providing Northern rail routes to Rochdale, Blackburn, and Leeds.

Local Amenities and Services

The local area is served by a range of amenities and services. Heywood town centre, under two miles away, offers independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, alongside high street favourites. Major supermarkets are located within a 10-minute drive. For extensive retail, The Trafford Centre is approximately a 20-minute drive.

Specific local schools include Hopwood CP School (an 18-minute walk away) and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School (under two miles). Newhouse Academy is also within a 14-minute drive/walk, and the South Heywood Masterplan includes plans for the construction of a new primary school on site.

Recreational facilities are numerous, with Hopwood Park just a mile away, offering sports fields, tennis courts, and a children's play area. Bowlee Country Park, covering 40 hectares, is a 24-minute walk away. Furthermore, Heywood Sports Village, which includes a gym, swimming pool, and other facilities, is within a 10-minute drive.

Practical Information

Bellway Homes, the developer, is a publicly listed company and has been awarded 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for nine consecutive years, based on customer satisfaction. The company was also named 'Large housebuilder of the year' at The Housebuilder Awards 2023.

Showhomes are currently available to view. Incentives, such as the 'Good to Go' chain-free homes and offers to save up to £10,000 on selected plots for a Christmas move, are currently available, indicating numerous plots are nearing completion. Specific details on remaining plot availability, detailed specification sheets, and viewing appointments should be confirmed by contacting the developer's sales team directly.