Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon

Development Overview

Alconbury Weald is a major new build homes development by David Wilson Homes, situated on Senliz Road, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4LY. The development offers a diverse range of new build homes, with current properties for sale including 3, 4, and 5-bedroom detached, semi-detached, and terraced house types. Prices for the available new build homes at Alconbury Weald currently start from approximately £349,995 for terraced houses and range up to £719,995 for larger detached properties. David Wilson Homes maintains a high industry standing, having received the maximum 5-star rating in the Home Builders Federation’s National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey every year since 2010.

Property Details

House styles include the three-storey, five-bedroom detached 'Marlowe' (£599,995), which provides over 20ft main bedrooms with dressing areas and two en-suite bathrooms, set on corner plots next to green open space. The four-bedroom detached 'Avondale' (£514,995) features a separate downstairs study, four double bedrooms, and a main bedroom with an en-suite. Across all new build homes in this Cambridgeshire development, standard modern specifications include open-plan kitchen-diners with French doors to the garden, and energy-efficient installations such as electric vehicle (EV) charging points and solar PV panels, preparing homes for future energy standards.

Location and Infrastructure

Alconbury Weald is strategically positioned approximately 6 miles north-west of Huntingdon. Road access is facilitated by the A141, which provides immediate connections to the major A1(M) and A14 road network, linking to Cambridge and Peterborough. Public transport is well-developed, with the AW1 and 904 bus services running every 30 minutes on weekdays. The direct bus journey to Huntingdon Train Station takes approximately 9 minutes. From Huntingdon station, direct Great Northern and Thameslink rail services to London King’s Cross have a fastest journey time of 48 minutes, making the location highly viable for London commuters.

Local Amenities and Services

The development is part of a wider community masterplan that incorporates extensive on-site amenities. Educational facilities are already established, including the Ermine Street Church Academy (Primary School), Alconbury Weald Church Academy (Secondary School), and Prestley Wood Academy (Special Educational Needs School), with two further primary schools planned. Local conveniences include the Central Co-op anchor store in The Glade and Swynford Stores for essentials and fresh produce. Dining and social amenities are centred around The Watch Office Bar & Kitchen, located in a restored Grade II listed Nissen Hut, offering a menu of brunch, lunch, and dinner. Residents benefit from over 200 acres of planned green space, a gym (The Unit Fitness), cycleways, and a LocalGO scheme offering transport incentives.

Practical Information

Available new build homes range from £349,995 to £719,995. Specific plots are advertised as 'ready to move into', sometimes including incentives such as deposit contributions or stamp duty assistance. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the David Wilson Homes sales office on Senliz Road to confirm current plot availability, specific floorplans for 'The Kennett' or 'The Ingleby' house types, and to arrange a viewing appointment.