Wolsey Grange

Development Overview

Wolsey Grange is a new build homes development by major UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, located on Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3FF. The community offers a total of 12 distinct home designs, encompassing a range of 2- to 5-bedroom properties. The development is strategically positioned near the A14, providing convenient access to key regional routes. Prices currently range from £325,000 to £550,000, catering to first-time buyers, professionals, and growing families.

Property Details

The development features a mix of semi-detached and detached new build homes designed for modern lifestyles, with contemporary features and a mixture of red and buff brick exteriors. Current availability includes specific house types such as The Gosford, a 3-bedroom semi-detached home of 852 sq ft, priced from £325,000. For larger requirements, The Trusdale is a 4-bedroom detached property of 1226 sq ft situated on a private drive, priced from £435,000. The Manford, a 4-bedroom detached house, is available with approximately 1368 sq ft of living space and features a south-facing garden, with a price of £475,000. The largest homes, like The Garrton, are 5-bedroom detached properties spread across three floors, with prices up to £540,000-£550,000. All properties include energy-efficient features such as smart heating and insulation, designed to support lower energy bills.

Location Benefits

Wolsey Grange benefits from excellent road connectivity, situated only three minutes from a major junction connecting to both the A14 (M6 to Felixstowe/Midlands) and the A12 (to London/Colchester). Ipswich railway station is approximately 2.6 miles away, offering direct Greater Anglia rail services. Commuters can reach London Liverpool Street in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, with services also running to Norwich and Cambridge. Local public transport is provided by Ipswich Buses Route 20, which connects Wolsey Grange to Ipswich Central and the Copdock Tesco Extra.

Local amenities are close by, with essential services like a Co-op, bakery, and pubs available within a short distance of the development. For families, specific educational facilities in the vicinity include Copdock Primary School (0.6 miles) and Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk (0.9 miles). The development itself incorporates a well-planned community structure, featuring public open spaces, a balancing pond, a new equipped play park, and pedestrian access to countryside walks, including the nearby Chantry Park. The vibrant Ipswich town centre and its waterfront restaurants are roughly 3 miles from the site.

Practical Information

The development is currently selling homes in Phase 1b, offering modern layouts with provision for residents to work from home. Prospective buyers can inquire about available new build homes ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms, with confirmed prices between £325,000 and £550,000. As a major national developer, Taylor Wimpey offers incentives, including a Deposit Match scheme, where a buyer's 5% deposit may be topped up by a further 5% (subject to terms and conditions). For current availability, specific plot features (such as south-facing gardens), and completion status, interested parties should contact the Taylor Wimpey Wolsey Grange sales team directly.