Birchwood Manor

Birchwood Manor: Development Overview

Birchwood Manor is a new build residential development by Persimmon Homes, located on Wardley Lane in Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1UF. The scheme is positioned on the outskirts of Gateshead, close to woodland, and offers a comprehensive mix of new build homes designed to accommodate a range of buyers from first-time homeowners to large families. The development is designed to be a self-contained community with excellent regional connectivity. Current property listings range from £224,995 to £419,995.

Property Details

The development comprises a full range of properties, including 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses, featuring detached, semi-detached, end-terrace, and mid-terrace house types. Specific three-bedroom house styles currently available include 'The Danbury', offered as an end or mid-terrace property, with prices starting from £224,995 for a 3-bedroom end-terrace. The 3-bedroom semi-detached 'The Dalby' house type is available from £244,995. All new homes come with a standard 10-year warranty. Interested parties should confirm the specific tenure (freehold/leasehold) and any associated management fees (to be confirmed) for individual plots prior to reservation.

Location and Transport Benefits

Birchwood Manor benefits from strong road links, providing direct access to the wider North East region. The development offers excellent connections to the A1 and A19 major routes. The A184 runs close by, facilitating travel toward the A19 near Jarrow, and the A194(M) links directly to the A1(M) at Washington for southbound journeys toward Durham and Middlesbrough.

Public transport is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro system, with the closest stations being Pelaw and Heworth for rail connections to Newcastle city centre and Sunderland. Local bus services, including the Go North East Service 57, run through Wardley, connecting the area directly to Newcastle and Gateshead. Newcastle International Airport is approximately 12 miles away, and the North Shields ferry terminal is a short drive for connections across the Tyne.

Specific local amenities include the Metrocentre in Gateshead. The area is served by a choice of local education providers, including White Mere Community Primary School (approx. 0.5 miles) and Lingey House Primary School (approx. 0.7 miles), with Heworth Grange School also in the wider locality.

Practical Information and Developer Track Record

Persimmon Homes has achieved a 5-star rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2021/2022, indicating that more than nine out of ten customers would recommend the builder. However, prospective buyers should note that public reviews for the developer can be mixed, with some historic feedback mentioning issues regarding snagging and ongoing estate maintenance. Purchasers are advised to conduct independent due diligence, including a detailed survey and inspection of the property.

A range of incentives are currently offered on selected plots, including the Deposit Boost (5% contribution), Part Exchange, Own New Rate Reducer, and specific schemes for Key Workers and Armed Forces personnel. For the most accurate and current availability, specific plot prices, and viewing arrangements, interested parties should contact the Birchwood Manor sales office directly. Completion status varies by plot and is to be confirmed upon enquiry.