The Hawthorns

Development Overview

The Hawthorns is a new build homes development by Gleeson Homes, situated on Anchor Road in the established Adderley Green area of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST3 5BL). The development focuses on providing a mix of high-specification 3 and 4 bedroom properties, designed to appeal to first-time buyers and families. Situated directly opposite the extensive Park Hall Country Park and Hulme Quarry Nature Reserve, the location offers a semi-rural environment while maintaining excellent connectivity to larger urban centres. Property types offered include various designs such as the 3-bedroom semi-detached Glin and Rosemount, and 4-bedroom designs like the Dalkey and Lanesborough. Indicative pricing for a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, such as the Glin or Rosemount plots, has been available from approximately £168,000, demonstrating a competitive entry point into the new-build market.

Property Details

The new build homes at The Hawthorns feature high-quality specifications included as standard, backed by a 10-Year Warranty (first 2 years with Gleeson, 8 years with NHBC). The development offers a variety of layouts, including the 'Rosemount' house type, which features an open-plan kitchen-diner with French doors providing direct access to the rear garden, alongside a separate living room and a downstairs cloakroom. Plot sizes vary, with 3-bedroom layouts offering a total footprint accommodating three bedrooms and a family bathroom finished with Porcelanosa tiling upstairs. Specific dimensions for the Glin house type include a 15'1" x 10'3" living room and a combined 19'6" x 11'9" kitchen/dining space. Front and rear gardens are included with the properties.

Location Benefits

Adderley Green is well-connected for both road and public transport users. The development is easily accessible via the A50, which provides direct links to the A500 and the M6 motorway for wider regional travel. Longton Train Station is located approximately a 7-minute drive from the development, offering direct services into Stoke-on-Trent. Local bus services are frequent, with a bus stop on Dividy Road connecting the area to Longton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cheadle, Chesterton, and Hanley, with the journey to Hanley taking around 16-17 minutes.

Local amenities are comprehensive and specific. A Lidl supermarket is conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk away, while larger stores like Tesco and Aldi are also in the vicinity. For retail and leisure, the Longton Exchange Retail Park and Shopping Centre, housing big names such as TK Maxx and Currys, is only 1.4 miles away. Healthcare services are available at the Adderley Green Surgery, less than half a mile away, and Longton Cottage Hospital, a 7-minute drive. The area benefits from strong educational provision, with schools such as Sandford Hill Primary School (0.3 miles) and Gladstone Primary Academy (0.5 miles) nearby. There are a total of nine 'Outstanding' OFSTED rated schools within a three-mile radius.

Practical Information

Available homes at The Hawthorns typically range from 3 to 4 bedrooms. The pricing structure, which has featured 3-bedroom properties from £168,000, is aimed at affordability. Prospective homebuyers should be aware that the development is in the final stages of completion; some listings indicate that the site is now sold out, while others suggest a 'Last home remaining' status. Viewing is currently available by appointment only. For the most up-to-date information on current availability, plot specific pricing, and to arrange a viewing, prospective buyers are advised to contact the Gleeson Homes sales team directly.