Houlton Meadows

Development Overview

Houlton Meadows is a new build property development by national housebuilder Bellway Homes, located on Crick Road in Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire (CV23 0AB). The site is an integral part of the emerging 1,200-acre Houlton community, built on the former Rugby Radio Station site, which is establishing a new self-contained village on the edge of Rugby.

The development comprises 191 new homes, including 171 for private sale and 20 affordable properties. Construction commenced in 2018 and the development is nearing completion, with the final phase of private sale homes released. Bellway Homes holds a strong track record, having been awarded a 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for nine consecutive years, indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them.

Property Details

Initial phases offered a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes. Final availability is concentrated on the four-bedroom 'Oak' house type. This two-and-a-half-storey design provides flexible family living space. The ground floor features a separate living room with a bay window and a large, open-plan kitchen/dining area spanning the rear of the house, complete with French doors opening to the garden.

The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, including a guest bedroom with an en-suite shower room, alongside a separate family bathroom. The top floor is dedicated to the main bedroom suite, featuring its own en-suite and additional storage space off the landing. This layout is specifically designed to offer a dedicated space for parents or an ideal home-working zone.

Location Benefits

Transport & Connectivity: Houlton Meadows benefits from immediate access to the regional and national road network. The M1, M6, and M40 motorways are all easily accessible. By car, major employment centres like Coventry, Leamington Spa, and Northampton are reachable in approximately 35 minutes, while Birmingham and Leicester are less than an hour away.

The development is situated approximately 3.5 miles from Rugby town centre. Rugby train station offers fast and frequent direct rail services. The quickest services reach Birmingham New Street in as little as 30-38 minutes, and London Euston in a fastest time of 50 minutes, providing a viable option for commuters.

Local Amenities & Education: The Houlton community plan is designed to provide comprehensive local services. Within the village, residents have access to the new St Gabriel's CofE Academy (Primary, opened 2018) and Houlton School (Secondary, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2024), making the area highly suitable for families. Local amenities already available include a Co-op convenience store, with future plans for a David Lloyd Leisure Centre, an on-site café, a pub, and additional shops within the new village centre. The development is also surrounded by green open spaces, a nature reserve, and woodland areas.

Practical Information

The most recent starting price for the remaining four-bedroom 'Oak' house type is from £399,995. The majority of the 191-home development has completed, with the final phase reaching conclusion. Interested buyers for the remaining private homes are advised to contact the Bellway Homes sales team directly to check the final plot availability, current pricing, and specific viewing arrangements for the Oak show home. Details on any available Shared Ownership properties (which previously included two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom houses) should also be confirmed with the developer.