Cringleford Heights, Cringleford

Development Overview

Cringleford Heights is a new build development by David Wilson Homes, located on Colney Lane in the sought-after village of Cringleford, Norwich, Norfolk (NR4 7RQ). The site is part of a larger regeneration and features a range of 3 and 4 bedroom detached houses. David Wilson Homes, a division of Barratt Developments PLC, has established a reputation for build quality, consistently achieving the maximum five-star rating in the Home Builders Federation's National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey every year since 2010.

Available new build homes currently range in price from approximately £369,995 to £609,995. Examples of available house types include the 3-bedroom Fairway, and 4-bedroom designs such as the Holden, Layton, Hollinwood, Drummond, Shenton, and Winstone. The development benefits from just under 11 acres of dedicated green open space, including a community orchard.

Property Details

The development comprises a collection of energy-efficient, thoughtfully designed detached properties with a 10-year warranty. The majority of available plots feature 4 bedrooms, though a selection of 3-bedroom detached houses, such as the Fairway (starting from £369,995), are also offered.

For growing families, the 4-bedroom Hollinwood (from £448,995) offers an open-plan kitchen/diner with a glazed bay and French doors leading to the garden, a separate dual-aspect lounge, and four double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom including an en-suite. The larger 4-bedroom Winstone model (priced at approximately £609,995) is a detached family home featuring a separate dining room, a dedicated study/home office, a double garage, and two en-suite bathrooms. Selected plots include practical features such as photovoltaic panels.

Location Benefits

Cringleford Heights is positioned for both local and regional connectivity. A bus stop is situated directly outside the development entrance, offering regular public transport links into Norwich City Centre, with services operating up to every 10 minutes.

For motorists, the development provides quick access to the A47 and A11, facilitating straightforward travel to locations such as Thetford and Cambridge. Norwich City train station is approximately 5 miles away, offering direct rail services to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of around two hours.

Educational facilities include the newly opened Cringleford Prep School located within the development, and Cringleford CE VA Primary School is just 0.4 miles away. Leisure amenities are excellent, with the extensive facilities of the University of East Anglia’s Sportspark (including an athletics track, swimming pool, and gym) situated nearby, alongside local lakeside walks. The historic Norwich City Centre, approximately 4 miles away, provides major retail access at Chantry Place and Castle Quarter.

Practical Information

The current price range for available 3- and 4-bedroom new build homes at Cringleford Heights is from £369,995 to £609,995. The show homes and sales centre are open for walk-in viewings, though contacting David Wilson Homes directly is recommended to confirm the availability of specific house types (e.g., Fairway, Layton, Hollinwood) and to discuss current incentives. Practical moving schemes, such as Part Exchange and Movemaker, are available on selected plots.