Danum Glade

Development Overview

Danum Glade is a new build homes development by Gleeson Homes, located on Broomhouse Lane in New Edlington, Doncaster (DN4 9BW), South Yorkshire. The development offers a mix of freehold properties, featuring 2, 3, and 4 bedroom semi-detached and detached new build homes. The pricing structure is designed to be affordable, starting from £189,995 for 2 bedroom properties, £259,995 for 3 bedroom homes, and £309,995 for 4 bedroom homes. This development is primarily targeted at first-time buyers, families, and downsizers seeking cost-effective homeownership in the Doncaster area.

Property Details

All new homes at Danum Glade are constructed with a focus on essential, practical living features. Each property is sold as freehold and includes a high level of external finish as standard: turfing to both the front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, an outside tap, and a garden gate. For energy efficiency and sustainability, every new home is fitted with an energy-efficient Air Source Heat Pump for heating and an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point as standard. Specific plot types, such as the 3-bedroom detached 'Strade' house, feature practical layouts including a main bedroom with an en-suite and a ground-floor living room measuring 4.66m x 3.07m (15'4" x 10'1").

Location Benefits

Danum Glade offers convenient road and rail connectivity. The site is less than a five-minute drive from the A1(M) motorway, facilitating commutes across South Yorkshire and beyond. Rail connections are accessible via Conisbrough train station (approximately a 10-minute drive) and Doncaster train station (three miles away), which provides a direct mainline service to London in just over 2 hours. Local bus transport is served by routes including the 315, 314, and X2 (to Sheffield Moorfoot), with the Broomhouse Lane/Newbridge Grove stop only a one-minute walk away. The bus journey to Doncaster Interchange takes approximately 23 minutes.

Local amenities are concentrated within a short drive. An Asda supermarket is within walking distance, while an Edlington convenience store and a One Stop are within a three-minute drive. Local health services include Weldricks Pharmacy and McGills Pharmacy (both under a mile away), and The Edlington Practice and Conisbrough Group Practice (both within a ten-minute drive). For families, schools such as Edlington Victoria Academy and Saint Mary's RC Primary School are within a five-minute drive, with Sir Thomas Wharton Academy situated just over a mile from the development.

Practical Information

Gleeson Homes specialises in low-cost, affordable housebuilding. Prospective buyers should be aware that, as a budget-focused builder, while the buying process is often praised for smoothness when using recommended solicitors and brokers, online reviews for the developer are mixed, with some residents reporting initial snagging issues and variable quality of finishes. The development sales centre is currently operating on an appointment-only basis. For current availability, specific plot details, and the most up-to-date pricing, interested parties should contact the developer directly.