Castle Manor, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

Castle Manor is a Taylor Wimpey new build housing development situated on Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DJ, offering a total of 302 new homes, including a provision for 91 affordable housing units. The development focuses on traditional architecture with energy efficiency built-in, including features such as solar panels, waste water heat recovery systems, and triple glazing (available on select plots/subject to confirmation). Taylor Wimpey holds a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them.

Development Overview

The Castle Manor scheme is designed as a new community incorporating landscaped open spaces, a trim trail, and designated play areas. The available new build homes comprise a mixture of three, four, and five-bedroom properties, with prices starting from £287,500. Current available properties include three-bedroom semi-detached and terraced homes priced from £287,500, up to four-bedroom detached houses, such as the Marford, priced up to £500,000. For specific plot details and current availability, prospective buyers should contact the developer directly.

Property Details

The development features a range of modern house designs. Examples include the Gosford, a popular three-bedroom semi-detached home, and the Braxton, a semi-detached townhouse, both of which feature an open-plan kitchen/dining area with French doors that provide direct access to the rear garden, promoting indoor-outdoor living. Specific designs, such as the Braxton, also include an en-suite bathroom to bedroom one and provision for two dedicated parking spaces or a private driveway. The design specifications focus on flexible, modern living, with some bedrooms adaptable for use as a home office, catering to contemporary remote working needs. The detached properties, such as the Midford and Marford, offer substantial family accommodation. All properties are covered by the new build warranty schemes.

Location Benefits

Castle Manor’s location offers excellent connectivity for commuters via major road networks. The development provides straightforward access to the A511 and the A42, which connects directly to the M1 motorway. For rail travel, East Midlands Parkway station is approximately a 16-minute drive from Ashby-De-La-Zouch town centre. From this station, direct services provide a fastest journey time of around 10 minutes to Nottingham, 13 minutes to Leicester, and 1 hour 22 minutes to London St Pancras. Local bus services, including the Arriva 29/29A/X29 to Leicester and the Midland Classic Line 9 to Burton-upon-Trent, are available from the town centre.

Local amenities are readily accessible. Ashby-De-La-Zouch’s high street, known for its shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, is just a four-minute drive via the A50. The town also hosts a local leisure centre. The area benefits from highly-rated educational facilities: Woodcote Primary School, located nearby, was rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection in November 2022. Additionally, the local secondary provider, Ivanhoe School (11-16), also achieved a 'Good' rating in a recent inspection.

Practical Information

The price range for current new build homes at Castle Manor runs from the starting price of £287,500 up to £500,000 for larger detached properties. Prospective purchasers interested in a 3, 4, or 5-bedroom home are advised to contact the Taylor Wimpey East Midlands sales team for current plot availability, specific floor plans, reservation details, and viewing arrangements, as sales progress is ongoing.