Barratt Homes at Thoresby Vale

Development Overview

Barratt Homes at Thoresby Vale is a significant new build community located on Ollerton Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9PS. The development is part of a larger regeneration project, offering an established, comprehensive living environment set within the historic Sherwood Forest area. Developed by Barratt Homes, which holds a 5-star housebuilder rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for 16 consecutive years based on high customer recommendation scores, the site focuses on quality and long-term satisfaction.

The development comprises a selection of modern, energy-efficient 2, 3, and 4 bedroom new homes, with current available prices ranging from £219,995 up to £479,995.

Property Details

The current phase includes a variety of house types to suit different buyer profiles. Two-bedroom homes, such as The Bedale, start from £219,995 and feature open-plan living. For family buyers, three-bedroom options like The Ellerton (semi-detached from £269,995) and The Collaton (detached from £279,995) provide versatile space, often including a main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

Larger four-bedroom detached homes, such as The Alfreton, are available from £469,995. Several house styles incorporate an integrated study or home office area (e.g., The Queensbury), reflecting modern working trends.

Standard practical features across the development include the provision of solar panels for renewable heating and electric charging points, contributing to lower energy consumption compared to older properties.

Location and Community Benefits

Thoresby Vale is positioned to combine new community facilities with access to established village services. The development is planned to feature an on-site primary school, Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, a community centre, and a local retail area that is set to include a butcher and coffee shop.

The village centre of Edwinstowe is approximately a 10-minute stroll away, providing immediate access to everyday amenities including a Co-op Food store, Post Office, a doctors' surgery, and independent shops, pubs, and restaurants.

Outdoor life is a key benefit, with a vast 350-acre country park and nature reserve situated on the development’s doorstep, alongside proximity to RSPB Sherwood Forest and the South Forest Leisure Complex.

Transport and Practical Information

Commuter links are facilitated by effortless access to major regional roads, including the A614, A60, A1, and M1 motorway (Junction 30 is 14 miles away). Driving distance to key employment hubs includes Mansfield (8 miles), Newark-on-Trent (10 miles), and Nottingham (19 miles), with an estimated journey time to Sheffield of less than one hour. Rail access is available at Shirebrook Railway Station, approximately a 16-minute drive from the site. Local bus services operated by Stagecoach East Midlands also serve the area, with a stop at Colliery Lane just 0.1 miles away.

For potential homebuyers, Barratt Homes offers schemes like Movemaker (covering estate agent fees) and Part Exchange (acting as a guaranteed buyer) on selected plots. Current availability and specific plot inclusions, such as flooring and kitchen upgrades, should be confirmed directly with the developer's sales team.