Riverbrook Place

Development Overview

Riverbrook Place, a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, is located on Steers Lane in the Forge Wood area of Crawley, West Sussex (RH10 3NH). The development forms a key part of the wider Forge Wood community, positioned on the edge of local woodland and open countryside.

This final phase offers a selection of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments alongside 3 and 4-bedroom houses, catering to professionals, families, and first-time buyers. The current available stock includes specific property types and pricing, with 1-bedroom apartments starting from £259,500 (e.g., 'The Tornado') and ranging up to £264,500. 3-bedroom houses are available from approximately £495,000, with specific examples including 'The Lardner' (3-bed semi-detached, 1183 sq. ft.) priced at £495,000 and 'The Hillard' (3-bed detached, 1036 sq. ft.) at £499,950. All available houses are offered with a Freehold tenure.

Property Details

The remaining homes at Riverbrook Place feature modern, energy-efficient designs. The 3-bedroom 'Lardner' house style is a three-storey semi-detached property, featuring an open-plan kitchen and dining room with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, a utility room, and a separate living room on the first floor. It includes a family bathroom on both the first and second floors. The 'Hillard' 3-bedroom detached house offers a full-width lounge with French doors to the rear garden, an open-plan kitchen/dining area, and an en suite to bedroom 1. All homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. The estimated Estate Management Charge for the houses is £440.50 per annum (contact the developer for apartment service charge details).

Location Benefits

Riverbrook Place is a commuter-friendly development with strong local and regional transport connections. The Forge Wood bus stop is a minute's walk away, providing regular services including an 8-minute route to Gatwick Airport. Road links are highly accessible, with the M23 just a six-minute drive and the M25 reachable in approximately 15 minutes. For rail travel, five stations are within a 10-minute drive, including Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport Station. Services from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria take approximately 30 minutes via the Gatwick Express, while services from Three Bridges take around 40 minutes to the same destination.

Local amenities are established within the Forge Wood community. Forge Wood Primary School, rated 'OFSTED Outstanding', is located within a four-minute walk. Other nearby secondary education options include Hazelwick School and Oriel High School, both reachable in an 8-minute drive. Shopping and leisure facilities are well-served by County Oak Retail Park and County Mall Shopping Centre, both a seven-minute drive away. Recreational facilities include K2 Crawley (under five miles away), offering an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a climbing wall, while Tilgate Park is an 11-minute drive away, providing 360 acres of woodland, lakes, and a nature centre.

Practical Information

Bellway Homes, a large-scale UK housebuilder, has been awarded 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting that over 90% of customers would recommend them. Current sales incentives, such as deposit boosts or cashback up to £15,000, are available on selected plots (terms and conditions apply). As this development is nearing completion with final homes remaining, prospective homebuyers are advised to contact the Bellway Homes sales office on Steers Lane for the most current availability, plot-specific pricing, and viewing arrangements. Council Tax bands are to be confirmed upon allocation of the final properties.