Honours Meadow

Honours Meadow is a new build development by Persimmon Homes, located on Redwald Road in the semi-rural village of Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2TZ. The site comprises a small community of 75 new homes, with a planning approval date of April 28, 2023. The scheme offers a diverse mix of 1 to 5 bedroom properties, catering to both private sale and affordable housing needs, including a provision for below-market rent, discounted market sale, and shared ownership plots (managed by Flagship Homes, available to reserve in 2024).

Development Overview

The private sale properties at Honours Meadow currently range from approximately £288,000 up to £525,000, based on available stock. Examples of specific house types and price points include four-bedroom detached homes, such as 'The Burnham' and 'The Kielder,' priced from around £400,000 to £465,000, and five-bedroom detached homes, like 'The Brightstone,' priced up to £520,000. The development is designed to integrate into the local environment, featuring on-site community allotments for residents, a woodland walk, a sustainable drainage system incorporating a pond, and new play facilities. Additionally, a new bus stop will be installed to serve the site.

Property Details and Developer

Properties are offered with the opportunity for buyers to select styling options, fixtures, and upgrades (such as carpets or garden turf) prior to completion. Available plots have had estimated completion dates from July 2025 onwards. The developer, Persimmon Homes, currently holds 5-star builder status as awarded by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), meaning over 9 out of 10 customers would recommend them. Prospective buyers should, however, perform due diligence and note the developer's mixed track record in broader customer feedback.

Location and Connectivity

Honours Meadow is positioned for both rural access and convenient connections. Road links provide easy access to the A12 and A14 major routes. The key rail connection is Woodbridge station, located 6.4 miles from the development, which offers direct services. The fastest train journey from Woodbridge to Ipswich takes only 16 minutes, while the quickest route to London Liverpool Street is 1 hour and 29 minutes, with services typically requiring a single change.

Local Amenities and Education

Essential amenities in Rendlesham include a Costcutter village store and a GP surgery. The market town of Woodbridge, a short drive away, expands local options with a Co-op supermarket, high street shops, banks, pharmacies, a cinema, and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Educational facilities nearby include Rendlesham Community Primary School (less than one mile), which has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, and Eyke CofE Primary School. For secondary education, options include Farlingaye High School and the independent Woodbridge School. The area offers extensive leisure opportunities, including the adjacent Rendlesham Forest for walks and cycles, the Suffolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the historic National Trust site of Sutton Hoo.