Eden Fields

Development Overview

Eden Fields is a large-scale new build development by Avant Homes, located on Mere Lane in Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire (DN3 2HS). This comprehensive scheme is a major investment, valued at £137 million and set across an 81-acre site, ultimately delivering 600 multi-tenure new build homes to the area. The development is being delivered by Avant Homes West Yorkshire. The initial phase of construction will comprise 248 homes, of which 27 are designated as affordable housing units.

Property Details

This collection of new build homes is designed to cater to a diverse range of buyers, offering a mix of one, two, three, four, and five-bedroom house types. Current available properties showcase specific Avant Homes designs, including the 'Askham' (1-bedroom semi-detached), 'Oakwood' (3-bedroom semi-detached), 'Leyburn' (3-bedroom detached), and the 'Netherton' and 'Horbury' (both 4-bedroom detached homes). Standard features across the development include classic French doors, spacious rooms, integrated appliances within exclusive kitchen designs, fashionable tiling, and dedicated off-street parking.

Location Benefits and Local Infrastructure

The Edenthorpe location is strategically positioned for both local and regional travel. The A630 road is less than a minute away, providing direct routes, and the M18 motorway is only a 2-mile (or 4-minute) drive, which connects quickly to the A1(M) and M1 for travel across the UK. Commuting to Doncaster city centre is achievable in approximately 10 minutes by car, while Sheffield is accessible in under 40 minutes.

Local rail access is available from Kirk Sandall railway station, situated just over two miles away, offering regular services to Doncaster, Scunthorpe, and Hull. For wider connections, Doncaster train station (a 12-minute drive) provides services to Leeds and Wakefield, with London reachable in under two hours. The development is served by local bus routes 384, 387, and 388 (First South Yorkshire), which run into the centre of Doncaster.

Local amenities are comprehensive, with a range of supermarkets and the Wheatley Hall Road shopping centre, which hosts major big-brand stores, all within a 10-minute drive. For leisure, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park is less than 15 minutes away. Avant Homes is also contributing approximately £3.8 million to the local area, which includes funding for local primary and secondary education, a sustainable travel plan, and dedicated open green spaces. On-site community facilities will feature a large-scale recreation area with a turfed football pitch, a basketball court, and an adventure play area.

Practical Information

Current pricing for new build homes at Eden Fields ranges from a starting price of £179,995 for a 1-bedroom property up to £369,995 for the largest 4+ bedroom house types, such as 'The Thoresby'. Specific house types like the 3-bedroom detached 'Leyburn' are priced from £249,995, and the 4-bedroom 'Netherton' starts from £294,995. The first residents are anticipated to move into their new homes in spring 2025. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer for specific plot availability, completion statuses, and to arrange viewings of the show homes.