Monkswood

Development Overview

Monkswood is a new build homes development by Avant Homes, located in Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire (postcode TF2 5AB). The development features a collection of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom properties, offering a range of house types from terraced to large detached family homes. Current available properties include the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'The Baildon' starting from approximately £253,000, and 3-bedroom detached types like 'The Maltby' and 'The Leyburn' with prices from £285,000 to £292,000. Larger detached options include 4-bedroom houses (e.g., 'The Horbury,' 'The Thoresby,' 'The Darley') starting from £348,000 up to £417,000, and 5-bedroom houses such as 'The Cookridge' from £361,000. The development’s showhome, the ‘Thoresby’, is currently open for viewing by appointment.

Property Details

Each new build home at Monkswood is constructed with a modern, high-specification interior. Standard features across the range include designer kitchens equipped with integrated appliances, full-height fashion tiling in bathrooms and en-suites, and classic French doors leading to generous private gardens. The designs emphasise flexible, open-plan living spaces tailored for modern family life, and all properties feature off-street parking. All new homes are covered by a 10-year warranty.

Location Benefits

Monkswood's location in Priorslee provides practical transport links for commuters across the West Midlands and Shropshire. The development is situated just a minute's drive from the M54 motorway, offering direct road access to Wolverhampton and Birmingham. For rail travel, the development is 1.6 miles from Telford Central station. Direct train services from Telford Central reach Wolverhampton in a fast journey time of 17 to 23 minutes, and Birmingham New Street in a fast time of 37 minutes (average journey time is around 50 minutes). A local bus service, the Arriva Midlands X10, operates from nearby stops, providing a direct connection to Telford Bus Station in approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

Local amenities are easily accessible. Telford Town Centre, with its large shopping centre, cinema (IMAX), and varied restaurants, is located under 5 miles away. Primary and secondary education options are also close, with The Telford Priory School just 0.3 miles from the site, and Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery located 0.5 miles away. Residents also benefit from the nearby Priorslee Lake, a local wildlife and conservation area offering watersports and fishing opportunities.

Practical Information

The development offers properties ranging from 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms, with current pricing available from approximately £253,000. Avant Homes is registered with the New Homes Quality Board, adhering to the New Homes Quality Code and offering customers the protection of the New Homes Ombudsman Service. Prospective buyers should be aware that while the design is generally praised, public reviews for Avant Homes developments are mixed, with some residents citing excellent house design and others reporting post-completion snagging and customer service issues. All queries regarding specific plot completion dates, house types, and viewing arrangements for the showhome should be directed to the Avant Homes Monkswood sales team for the most up-to-date information.