Scholars' Meadows

Development Overview

Scholars' Meadows is a specific new build homes development by Bovis Homes, part of the Vistry Group, located on School Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BX. This scheme comprises a collection of just 49 properties, offering three, four, and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached family homes. The pricing structure is confirmed to begin From £259,995 for the smaller property types. The development is situated within the scenic, established village of High Spen, offering a blend of rural-edge living with practical commuter proximity to Gateshead and Newcastle. Bovis Homes, which operates under the Vistry Group, holds a verified Five-Star Rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), reflecting that over 90% of customers would recommend the builder to a friend.

Property Details

New build properties at Scholars' Meadows are designed with modern energy efficiency in mind, featuring PV solar panels and an electric vehicle charging point as standard. The development includes several distinct house styles, such as the four-bedroom, double-fronted 'The Briar' and the five-bedroom 'The Yew' priced at £499,995. A featured three/four-bedroom home, 'The Cypress', offers 1,370 sq ft of living space.

Internal specifications emphasize practicality and contemporary living. Key features across the house types include spacious open-plan kitchen and dining areas with bi-fold doors providing direct access to the rear garden, a separate utility room with external access, and a dedicated sitting room, often featuring a bay window. The homes are generally well-suited for families, providing an en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom and a separate family-sized bathroom.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

Scholars' Meadows is set in High Spen, a village characterised by its quiet residential atmosphere and access to outdoor leisure. The Derwent Walk Country Park is easily accessible for walking and cycling, and the National Trust-managed Gibside (243 hectares of parkland and gardens) is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Local amenities within High Spen village include a Post Office, convenience store, and a community centre. For major retail, the Metrocentre shopping and leisure complex is approximately 6 miles from the development.

Commuter access is provided via the local road network, which links to the A695, facilitating travel into Gateshead and Newcastle. Specific public transport includes the Go North East Red Kite Ranger 47 bus service, which runs directly from High Spen (via the Bute Arms stop) through Rowlands Gill and the Metrocentre to Newcastle. For rail travel, Wylam train station is a short drive away.

Practical Information

Primary education is available close to the development at High Spen Primary School, situated approximately 760 yards away. Secondary education is catered for by Thorp Academy, located 3.1 miles distant. The development offers a range of incentives, which vary by plot but have included Stamp Duty contributions (up to £14,749), deposit boosts, and the Home Exchange part-exchange scheme. Interested parties should confirm current pricing, specific floor plans, and available incentives for new build homes by contacting the Bovis Homes sales team at Scholars' Meadows for details and to arrange a viewing of the 'The Briar' showhome. All homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty.