The View at Abbey Heights

Development Overview

The View at Abbey Heights is an executive new build homes development by national housebuilder Bellway Homes, located on Goldcrest Road in Lower Callerton, Tyne and Wear (NE15 9XJ). This specific development forms part of the wider, master-planned Abbey Heights community, which has outline consent for a significant number of properties, with construction on the overall scheme commencing in 2019.

Property Availability: As of the current date, homes in the initial phase of 'The View at Abbey Heights' are reported as reserved or sold out. However, Bellway is continuing construction on the main phase two area of Abbey Heights, which includes a mix of 85 four and five-bedroom houses designated for sale at 'The View at Abbey Heights'. The wider Abbey Heights development offers a range of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom houses, with prices starting from approximately £299,995 for the overall scheme. Re-sale values in the completed sections for 4-bedroom detached properties range from around £380,000 to over £500,000, providing an indicator of the property tier. The development is located within the administrative boundaries of Newcastle upon Tyne City Council.

Property Details

Properties at The View at Abbey Heights consist primarily of executive 4 and 5-bedroom detached houses, designed for family purchasers and those requiring greater space. Standard features across the homes include private garages, landscaped front gardens, and allocated off-street parking. A four-bedroom detached house floorplan typically features a separate formal lounge, a full-length open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area with utility space, a family bathroom, and multiple en-suites to the master and secondary bedrooms, with some also including a dedicated dressing room. The development plan also incorporates a children's play area.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

The location in Lower Callerton provides a balance of suburban living with direct access to major Tyneside infrastructure. Road links are highly accessible, with both the A1 and A69 reachable within minutes. Central Newcastle city centre is approximately a 13-minute drive via the A69, and Newcastle International Airport is a 12-minute drive away, located less than six miles from the site.

For public transport, three Tyne and Wear Metro stations—Bank Foot, Kingston Park, and Callerton Parkway—are located within a 10-minute drive. Commuting via the Metro, a journey from Callerton Parkway to Newcastle Central Station takes just over 20 minutes.

Local amenities are comprehensive. West Denton Leisure Centre, featuring a gym, swimming pool, and sports hall, is a 5- to 7-minute drive. Shopping is catered for by a large supermarket a few minutes' drive away, West Denton Retail Park, and the MetroCentre, one of Europe’s largest indoor malls, which is approximately 8 to 10 minutes away via the A1. Nearby dining options include local restaurants like The Bake One (British), Ma’ida Table Spread (Indian), and La Famiglia (Italian), with traditional pubs such as The Engine Inn and The Percy Arms within an 8-minute walk. St John Vianey's Catholic Primary School is situated within a 4-minute drive.

Practical Information

Bellway Homes operates as a major national developer, having consistently achieved 5-star builder status in the HBF awards for nine consecutive years, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction in their survey results. Prospective buyers should note that the developer’s specific new build prices and current plot availability for the next phase of 'The View at Abbey Heights' are currently not listed publicly due to the phase-out status of the initial release. Interested parties should contact the developer's North East Sales Office directly to confirm the release date, specific house types, and pricing for the upcoming phase of 4 and 5-bedroom homes.