Forest Walk

Development Overview

Forest Walk is a new build homes development by David Wilson Homes, situated at 1 Arle Road, Curbridge, Southampton, SO30 2JG, within the wider Whiteley Meadows community. The development offers a collection of high-specification 3 and 4 bedroom properties, with current availability ranging from The Archford to the Holden house types.

Prices for these new build homes currently start from £390,000 for a 3-bedroom property, extending up to approximately £620,000 for the larger 4-bedroom detached residences. The development is being delivered by David Wilson Homes, a developer with a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for 16 consecutive years, confirming that over 90% of their customers would recommend them.

Property Details

Available properties include family-focused house designs such as the 3-bedroom Archford (from £390,000) and the 4-bedroom Holden (from £617,500). The 3-bedroom Curdridge is designed as a three-storey townhouse, featuring an open-plan kitchen and dining area with French doors to the garden, a spacious separate lounge, and a top-floor main bedroom with a private en-suite and dressing area. The larger 4-bedroom homes, such as the Holden, feature expansive, open-plan kitchen and dining areas with a glazed bay and French doors, a separate utility room, a bay-fronted lounge, and a dedicated home office or study on the ground floor.

Standard specification includes modern energy-efficient features, with selected plots incorporating photovoltaic solar panels and electric car charging points, contributing to lower running costs compared to older properties. All new homes come with an NHBC Warranty and insurance policy.

Location Benefits

Forest Walk is positioned to offer a balance of countryside living and commuter convenience. The development is surrounded by walking trails and green space, including the nearby Botley Wood.

Commuter links are excellent via the M27 motorway, providing direct access to Southampton and Portsmouth. The nearest train station is Botley, which offers services towards Southampton Central. The rail journey to Southampton Central, including a transfer at Eastleigh, typically takes approximately 43 minutes. For local public transport, the Bluestar Line 3 operates a direct bus service hourly from Curbridge's 'The Square' to Southampton's 'Vincent's Walk', with a journey time of around 48 minutes.

For amenities, the development is close to a wide selection of high street shops, restaurants, and a cinema at the Whiteley Shopping Centre. The historic market towns of Botley and Bishops Waltham are also nearby. A choice of local schools and nurseries are available in the immediate vicinity of the Whiteley Meadows community.

Practical Information

3 and 4-bedroom properties are currently available, with prices ranging from £390,000 to £620,000. Potential incentives such as the Part Exchange scheme and the Key Worker Scheme may be available on selected plots. Specific plots are advertised as ‘Ready to move into’ or ‘Move in for Christmas’. Interested parties should contact David Wilson Homes directly for the latest availability, plot-specific pricing, council tax banding, and tenure details (freehold/leasehold).