Woodlands Chase

Development Overview

Woodlands Chase is a substantial new build development by Taylor Wimpey, located on Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7QG. The scheme forms an integral part of the wider Whiteley Meadows community, offering a diverse collection of homes ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms, including modern apartments and traditional detached houses. The development is designed to blend contemporary architecture, featuring contrasting brick and weatherboard exteriors, with extensive open green spaces.

Prices for the available open-market homes currently range from approximately £295,500 for smaller units up to £615,000 for larger family properties. Taylor Wimpey is a major national housebuilder, and while they have a history of achieving the 5-star status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), recent reports indicate the company is actively working to maintain this high-level customer satisfaction rating for the current reporting period. Each home is covered by a 10-year NHBC Warranty for structural security.

Property Details

The current phase, ‘The Copse,’ focuses on a variety of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom designs. Specific house types recently available include the three-bedroom 'The Byford' (approx. 958 sq ft) priced at £399,995, the three-bedroom 'The Kingdale' (approx. 1024 sq ft) from £420,000, and the detached 'The Ardale' (approx. 997 sq ft) from £424,995. The larger 'The Carrdale' is also offered as a traditional double-fronted family home.

Standard specifications include fully integrated kitchens and neutrally decorated interiors, providing a practical 'blank canvas' for new owners. Many house types, such as 'The Byford', include an en-suite shower room to the main bedroom and a garage/driveway parking. All homes are built to current energy standards, with a sample plot indicating an EPC Rating of B. Apartments within the development are sold as leasehold with a peppercorn ground rent. An Estate Management Fee, required for the upkeep of shared communal areas, is approximately £163.32 per annum, though buyers should confirm the exact plot fee with the sales executive.

Location and Transport Benefits

Woodlands Chase boasts excellent connectivity for commuters. The development is strategically located off the M27, offering direct access for travel between Portsmouth and Southampton. Swanwick train station is approximately 0.7 miles away, with services to Southampton Central station taking around 17 minutes. Southampton Airport can be reached by car in approximately 16 minutes.

Local amenities are a significant advantage. Whiteley Shopping Centre is a stone’s throw away and provides a comprehensive retail and leisure destination, including high street retailers, a multiplex cinema, casual dining, and a nearby Tesco Superstore (0.1 miles). The immediate vicinity also contains a local gym, post office, doctor's surgery, and Meadowside Leisure Centre (0.2 miles).

Educationally, the location benefits from existing facilities such as Whiteley Primary School (0.2 miles) and Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School (0.9 miles). Furthermore, the Whiteley Meadows master plan includes provision for new nursery, primary, and senior schools to serve the growing community.

Practical Information

Pricing: Open-market prices range from £295,500 to £615,000. Shared Ownership options are available on selected plots, with prices from £134,000 based on a 40% share for a two-bedroom property. Select homes are available under the Deposit Unlock scheme, requiring a 5% deposit.

Availability: Phases 1 & 4 are largely sold out, with the newer Phase 3 having recently launched. Interested parties must contact the Taylor Wimpey Sales Executive at Woodlands Chase to confirm current plot availability, specific house types, and viewing arrangements for the 3-bedroom ‘Byford’ and 5-bedroom ‘Felton’ show homes.