High Leigh Garden Village

Development Overview

High Leigh Garden Village is a substantial new build homes development by Taylor Wimpey, in a joint venture with Lands Improvement, located off Schofield Way in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (EN11 8GF). The masterplan for this 97-acre site, located on the western edge of the town between Hoddesdon and the A10, incorporates 539 residential units, a new primary school, and significant community infrastructure. The current phase, delivered by Taylor Wimpey, comprises a collection of two, three, four, and five-bedroom freehold new build homes, including detached and semi-detached house types.

Indicative pricing for available plots starts from approximately £505,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached house (such as ‘The Braxton’), with four-bedroom semi-detached homes available from around £530,000 to £550,000. Five-bedroom detached house types, such as ‘The Rushton’ (Plot 147), are listed with prices up to £750,000-£800,000. Potential buyers are advised that prices are subject to change and should contact the sales executive for the most current plot-specific pricing and availability.

Property and Developer Details

The development offers a variety of layouts designed for modern living. A typical five-bedroom detached property, like ‘The Rushton,’ spans three floors and features an open-plan kitchen/dining area with patio doors to the garden, a separate lounge, a dedicated home office, and a main bedroom complete with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. All new build homes meet contemporary energy efficiency standards and can often be customised by the buyer through Taylor Wimpey’s 'Options Online' service, subject to the build stage of the plot.

Taylor Wimpey is a national volume housebuilder, part of the UK’s largest residential developers. The company has received a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, indicating that over 90% of customers would recommend them. They offer purchasing schemes such as the Part Exchange and Easymover services, designed to streamline the sales process for existing homeowners. New build properties at High Leigh Garden Village may incur an Estate Management Fee, confirmed for some plots at approximately £338.63 per annum, with Council Tax Bands to be confirmed by the local authority upon completion.

Location and Transport Benefits

High Leigh Garden Village is positioned for convenient connectivity to London and Hertfordshire. It benefits from swift access to the A10 major road and is situated approximately six miles from Junction 25 of the M25 motorway. For rail commuters, Broxbourne station is approximately two miles away, offering direct and fast train services to central London and beyond: London Liverpool Street is reachable in approximately 33 minutes, Stratford in 31 minutes, and Cambridge in 46 minutes. Local bus services are also set to be improved as part of the development's infrastructure contributions.

The development's integrated facilities include a future on-site primary school, planned sports facilities, and communal play areas. Existing local education options include St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, both approximately 0.2 to 0.3 miles away. Hoddesdon town centre, a short drive or walk away, features the traditional Clock Tower, modern shopping at Fawkon Walk, diverse dining options including family-friendly restaurants, and local services like the John Warner Sports Centre (swimming pool). Extensive public open space and picturesque walking routes, including Hoddesdon Park Wood, surround the site.