New homes for sale at The Meadows, Derby by Bellway

This attractive collection of 3 and 4-bedroom homes, all under the Artisan specification, will entice a broad mix of prospective homebuyers, from families and first-time buyers to investors and commuters. The Meadows – located in Derby, Derbyshire – boasts a large swathe of convenient amenities and excellent transport links on its doorstep. These offerings, combined with ample amounts of green open space and well-regarded schools, ensure that the surrounding area offers something for everyone.

The Meadows is a stylish new development in Derby, Derbyshire, under four miles from the city centre. Nottingham can be reached in 30 minutes by car. The Meadows falls under the administration of Derby City council.

Lovers of sport will find themselves well catered for, as the nearby area features a vast array of exciting options. Golfers, from beginners to veterans, have three tempting challenges – Derby Golf Club, Sinfin Golf Course, and Derby Golf Centre – within an 11-minute drive of the development. Meanwhile, with opportunities to both spectate and partake, Derby Arena – just 10 minutes away by car – contains a velodrome and a gymnasium, alongside facilities for badminton, basketball, table tennis, netball, and a range of other fun activities. The site is around three miles from the River Derwent and connects to a traffic-free path into Derby – part of the picturesque national cycle network six. For those looking to take a dip, Moorway Sports Village holds a state-of-the-art 50-metre swimming pool. Even closer to home – just a one-minute walk away – is Field Lane Football Club, which gives children and adults the chance to train and play. Those seeking a relaxing, picturesque walk don’t need to travel far; Alvaston Park is under two miles from the site, and supplements its abundance of greenery with a beautiful, wildlife-filled lake. Spoiling residents even further for choice, Elvaston Castle Country Park is under three-and-a-half miles from home. With lush parkland, dense woodland, and idyllic topiary gardens, this 321-acre haven is the perfect place to lose yourself in nature. Crowning the local leisure opportunities is Derby city centre, just 12 minutes away by car. A multitude of fascinating museums and art galleries provide the perfect dose of culture, while an enviable collection of cinemas and an entertaining laser tag centre offer alternative ways to pass the time.

Keeping a well-supplied home could not be easier, with a reputable supermarket only half a mile away. DIY and homeware needs can also be met without difficulty, as two well-known stores can be accessed in under ten minutes by car. Supplying further choice, Royal Glen Shopping Park – nine minutes away by car – covers areas such as charity, pharmaceuticals, groceries, and hairdressing. Additionally, an established superstore and a number of smaller outlets can be found at Sinfin Shopping Centre, reachable in a 13-minute drive. A charming local pub, just a one-minute walk from The Meadows, provides an ideal way to sate an appetite, while restaurants serving tasty British and Indian cuisines are just an eight-minute car journey away. To benefit from even more inviting eateries and retailers, residents should make the short trip into Derby city centre.

Convenient public transport links add to the area’s many appealing features. Peartree train station, an eight-minute drive away, has connections to Stoke-on-Trent in 47 minutes, while Derby train station, just ten minutes away by car, offers nationwide services – including to Nottingham in 24 minutes. A number of major roads in the vicinity, such as the A6 and A50, give access to the M1 and connect the development to Nottingham in 30 minutes and Leicester in around 40 minutes. For international travel, East Midlands Airport is a 17-minute drive away.

A healthy selection of well-regarded schools will benefit those raising a family at The Meadows. An on-site educator, Oak Grange Primary School, offers places to a growing number of pupils. With no through-road, the school is a safe commute for families in the development, with additional footpaths linking the educator to a country park

Homefields Primary School is eight minutes away by car, while Chellaston Junior School and Shelton Junior School are one-and-a-half miles from home.

Those at secondary level can reach Noel-Baker Academy on foot in 14 minutes, while Landau Forte College is a 12-minute drive away.

The Meadows in Derby

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