Burleyfields

Development Overview

Burleyfields is a substantial new build residential development by Taylor Wimpey, located on Martin Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1GN. The site is part of a wider masterplan designed to introduce up to 1,500 new dwellings, along with a new primary school, a local centre, and active green space, significantly expanding the amenities in the western area of Stafford. Currently, the Taylor Wimpey phase of the development offers a mix of modern 2, 3, and 4-bedroom new homes, ranging from terraced and semi-detached properties to detached family houses. Pricing for the available new build homes starts from approximately £210,000 for a 2-bedroom home and extends up to £406,500 for larger 4-bedroom detached plots.

Property Details

Taylor Wimpey’s Burleyfields homes are designed with a strong focus on modern energy efficiency and sustainability. Key property specifications include the installation of triple glazing, PV panels (solar panels), waste water heat recovery systems, and smart zoned heating, contributing to lower running costs for residents. Furthermore, the development integrates biodiversity measures, featuring wildlife-friendly elements such as bat, bird, and bee bricks, bug hotels, and hedgehog highways. Available house types include The Avonsford (2-bedroom terraced), The Brambleford (3-bedroom semi-detached starting from around £271,000), and larger 4-bedroom detached designs like The Rightford, which is advertised with a dedicated ground floor study and a large kitchen/dining area with double doors. An annual estate management fee of approximately £198.28 is applicable on specific plots for the upkeep of the communal areas.

Location Benefits

Located on the edge of Stafford, Burleyfields provides direct and practical commuter access. Stafford Train Station is situated approximately 0.5 miles from the development, offering excellent rail links including direct services to London, Birmingham, and Manchester. For road commuters, the M6 motorway is easily accessible. The new development includes a spine road designed for future bus routes, supplementing existing local services such as the nearby Route 12 which runs to Castlefields and Doxey.

Local amenities are concentrated close to the town centre, which is just over a mile away. Key services include a Sainsbury's supermarket (0.6mi), a Tesco Express (0.9mi), and the Guildhall Shopping Centre (0.7mi). Educational facilities near the site include Doxey Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles), St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles), and King Edward VI High School (0.8 miles). The community benefits from adjacent open countryside, green spaces within the development including a planned destination park and play area, and proximity to scenic spots like Derrington's Millennium Gardens.

Practical Information

As a prominent UK housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey offers various purchasing assistance schemes, including the Easymover service for existing homeowners and various deposit contributions and mortgage contribution incentives (e.g., up to £25,000 on selected plots). Viewings of brand-new show homes are available. Prospective buyers should contact the developer directly to confirm plot-specific details, final prices, completion dates, and full terms of any incentives offered, as current availability changes regularly.