Partridge Walk

Development Overview

Partridge Walk is a new build residential development by Bovis Homes, part of the Vistry Group, located off the Stone Road (A34) in the Beaconside area of Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZH. This site forms a key part of a wider, joint 700-home community project. The Vistry Group’s contribution comprises 350 properties, split between 143 Bovis Homes, 102 Linden Homes, and 105 affordable homes, representing a mixed-tenure community. The project includes a collective developer investment of approximately £10 million in the local area, designated for infrastructure, roads, and education, including over £1.4 million for primary schools.

Property Details

The development offers a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes, with current availability concentrated on larger family detached properties. Specific, presently marketed house types include the four-bedroom detached Alder, priced at £399,995, and the Chestnut and Aspen house types, with four bedrooms, listed at £379,995 and £389,995 respectively. The Alder house type includes an integral garage, two side-by-side parking spaces, a bay-fronted sitting room, and an open-plan kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors leading to the rear garden, alongside a separate utility room. All new build homes are designed for energy efficiency, potentially saving homeowners up to 64% annually on heating bills, and come with a 10-year ‘Buildmark’ warranty provided by the National House Building Council (NHBC). Internal specifications typically include full gas-fired central heating, double glazing, and high-performance insulation, with properties featuring allocated private parking and turfed rear gardens.

Location Benefits

The Partridge Walk location provides direct access to the A34 Stone Road, offering connectivity to the wider road network and easy access to the M6 motorway. Stafford railway station is approximately 1.1 miles from the development. The station provides direct, fast rail links, with journey times to London Euston taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, establishing Stafford as a practical base for commuters. Local bus services are available, with the A34 being a major route.

For education, the area is served by several primary and secondary schools rated 'Good' by Ofsted, including Parkside Primary and Burton Manor, cited as outstanding local primary schools. Walton High School is available for senior pupils. Furthermore, a new primary school is proposed to be constructed within a short walking distance of the development, backed by funding from the development’s community investment.

Shopping facilities are accessible, with Stafford Town Centre offering a mix of independent and high-street retailers. Major retail anchors are found at The Queens Retail Park and Riverside Shopping Centre, featuring brands such as Marks and Spencer, Next, H&M, and a wide selection of supermarkets including Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Tesco. Local leisure options include Cannock Chase, Shugborough Estate, and Stafford Castle.

Practical Information

Bovis Homes is recognised as a 5-star builder; however, prospective buyers should conduct independent research, as online reviews also detail historical and recent concerns regarding build quality and customer service on some sites. Initial starting prices for the Bovis Homes section of the development were published at £249,995 for 2-bedroom, £294,995 for 3-bedroom, and £419,995 for 4-bedroom properties (December 2022 data), though current listed availability is primarily for 4-bedroom homes starting from £379,995. Viewings are available by appointment only. To confirm specific house types, current pricing, plot-specific details, and viewing arrangements, contact the developer directly.