Festival Park

Development Overview

Festival Park is a new build homes development by Charles Church, a premium brand within the Persimmon plc group, located on Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5EG. The development features the developer’s 'Eco Range' of properties, focused on energy efficiency and sustainable living, offering an approximate 31% reduction in carbon emissions compared to older new build standards. The current phase offers a selection of three, four, and five-bedroom houses.

Prices for the available new build homes range approximately from £300,000 to £524,000. Specific current listings show three-bedroom semi-detached properties available from approximately £300,000 and four-bedroom detached properties from approximately £409,000. The development is actively selling, with Phase 2 coming soon, and a Show Home is currently open for appointments.

Property Details

The development comprises a mix of house types, including semi-detached and detached family homes across three, four, and five bedrooms. All properties come with a 10-year structural warranty as standard. The homes are finished to a high specification, with every property featuring at least one en-suite bathroom and a private garden access.

Larger homes include the five-bedroom 'Oxford' house type, which offers an expansive kitchen/dining/family room, a separate utility space, a dedicated home study, a double garage, and two en-suite bathrooms. Purchasers have the option to personalise their home using the 'Select Options' service for additional upgrades. Potential buyers should note that internet provision on this Persimmon-owned development is typically managed via their dedicated provider, FibreNest.

Location and Transport Benefits

Festival Park is situated in the village of Easton, approximately a 19 to 20-minute drive from the centre of the historic city of Norwich. The site's location on the Dereham Road (A47) provides direct road access to Norwich for city amenities and to the market town of Dereham, and further links toward Swaffham Market and Kings Lynn.

For local transport, the area is served by a village bus stop, which offers an onward free minibus shuttle service to Easton College campus. Norwich Railway Station and Norwich International Airport provide regional and long-distance transport links and are reachable within a short drive. For recreational activities, Queen's Hill Costessey Country Park is a four-minute drive away, while Costessey Park Golf Club and Bawburgh Golf Club are both located within three miles. The Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk Coast are also less than an hour's drive.

Local Amenities and Services

Easton village offers essential services, including a Post Office and a repair garage. Extensive retail options, including major supermarkets and high street brands, are available at Longwater Retail Park, approximately five minutes away by car. Educationally, the local area includes several 'Good' and 'Outstanding' rated schools, such as St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton (approx. 0.4 miles/660 yards) and the secondary Ormiston Victory Academy (approx. 1.9 miles). The development plans include the provision of new play areas, a village green, a local shop, and new allotments, alongside an extension to a local primary school to support the growing community. Healthcare is served by the nearby Roundwell Medical Centre (GP, approx. 1.6 miles) and Spire Norwich Hospital (approx. 3.1 miles).

Practical Information

Charles Church holds a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF). To assist homebuyers, a range of purchase incentives, including Part Exchange, Home Change, Deposit Boost, and the Own New Rate Reducer scheme, are available on selected plots (subject to terms and conditions). Interested parties should contact the developer for details on specific available plots, current pricing, the status of the community facilities, and to arrange a viewing of the Show Home.