Highwood Village

Development Overview

Highwood Village is a significant new build community developed by Berkeley Homes, located in Horsham, West Sussex (RH12 1FF). The development is positioned adjacent to the River Arun and mature woodland, balancing modern suburban living with immediate access to green open spaces. The scheme comprises a varied collection of properties, including stylish one and two-bedroom apartments alongside a selection of three, four, and five-bedroom family houses. Prices for properties at Highwood Village start from approximately £235,000 for apartments and from £345,000 for houses, with recently listed three-bedroom semi-detached homes showing guide prices in the £525,000 - £550,000 range.

Berkeley Homes holds a strong track record, having been named the UK’s number one homebuilder for build quality by HomeViews (2025 ranking). The company is also noted for outstanding customer satisfaction, achieving an independently verified Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +79.8, which significantly surpasses the homebuilding industry average.

Property Details

Properties are completed to a high specification, featuring pre-installed flooring throughout and modern fittings. Kitchens include Bosch appliances, while principal bedrooms benefit from luxurious en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. House types also offer private gardens with patios for outdoor use. The community infrastructure incorporates practical elements essential for new build homes, including integrated EV charging points and high-speed fibre optic broadband connectivity. Current property releases are concentrated within the Willowstead phase, offering a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses.

Location Benefits

Highwood Village is situated within a 20-minute walk of Horsham town centre, which offers extensive retail and leisure options, including John Lewis & Partners, Sainsbury’s, M&S, and The Capitol theatre. On-site amenities are designed to foster community engagement, featuring a dedicated BMX pump track, sports pitches (scheduled to open in 2024), allotments, and a neighbourhood café/wine bar, 'Chez Polie'. The development is bordered by the River Arun and is close to Southwater Country Park and Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.

Transport links are advantageous for commuters. Horsham railway station is approximately a 7-minute drive from the development. Direct fast services connect to London Victoria in as little as 49-56 minutes and London Bridge in 53 minutes. Services to Brighton take approximately 52 to 54 minutes. Road connectivity is via the nearby A24, A23, and M23, providing links to the M25 network. Gatwick Airport is approximately a 22 to 25-minute drive away.

Practical Information

The development falls within the catchment area for highly-regarded local schools, including the Ofsted Outstanding-rated Tanbridge House School, as well as Millais School, Forest School, and the sixth-form College of Richard Collyer. While many phases are complete, the latest new build homes in phases like Willowstead are actively selling, with completion dates varying by plot. Prospective homebuyers are advised to contact the Berkeley Homes sales team for the current availability, specific pricing for house types, and to arrange viewings of the remaining homes and show homes.