New build homes for sale in Alton, Staffordshire

Nestled on the edge of the charming Derbyshire village of Doveridge is where you’ll find The Doves, an exclusive collection of 14 new homes. Ideal for those looking for their first home, somewhere to grow with the family or have the grandchildren over to stay, Doveridge benefits from an active and social community, picturesque surrounding countryside, as well as the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. House hunters from all lifestyles will certainly feel at home here. Traditionally constructed and highly energy efficient, the two-, three- and four-bedroom homes at The Doves are either detached or semi-detached. Featuring seven different house types including L-shape and bungalow designs, each home benefits from either a private driveway or garage, good size rear garden and electric vehicle charging point. Contemporary detailing such as brick lintels and banding, pitched roofs, porch canopies, bay windows and L shape layouts ensure individual kerb appeal. You’ll discover much on your doorstep living in Doveridge. The village itself has ample amenities including a post office, village store, village hall, pre-school playgroup, primary school and vehicle repair garage. A family-friendly pub, the Cavendish Arms, is a short walk from The Doves and offers classic pub fare, quiz nights and live sports. If you’re looking for new hobbies, Doveridge’s many social clubs include bell ringing; lawn bowls; junior, men’s and women’s football teams; tennis; a preservation society; women’s institute plus its own amateur dramatic group producing twice yearly shows. Not forgetting the annual Dovefest music festival for local family entertainment! The neighbouring market town of Uttoxeter, just three miles away, has a host of additional facilities including supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, dentists, florist, butchers, fast food and takeaway outlets, restaurants, petrol stations, gyms, a leisure centre and the CineBowl complex for fans of films, tenpin bowling and ice skating. For retail therapy, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Burton-upon-Trent, all within a 40-minute drive, have independent boutiques and high street stores. Keeping the whole family entertained is easy too as Doveridge is conveniently located near some of the UK’s top attractions. For adrenalin junkies and fun family excursions, try Alton Towers resort; for horseracing and live events there’s Uttoxeter Racecourse; for sports fans there’s Doveridge Clay Sports or the JCB Golf & Country Club; for holidaymakers, East Midlands airport is only a half hour’s drive away; and for those who enjoy the great outdoors, there’s rambling routes along the River Dove or why not explore the scenic beauty of neighbouring Cannock Chase or the Peak District. An excellent location for young and growing families, Doveridge has a village pre-school playgroup for 2-5 year olds, while older children can attend either of the Ofsted ‘Good’ rated schools; Doveridge Primary School and Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne. For independent schools, higher and further education, Abbotsholme School accepts students from 2-18, while Derby College and Burton & South Derbyshire College offer apprenticeships, vocational and degree level courses. Living at The Doves means you’ll be well-connected. The A50 offers direct routes to Uttoxeter, Stoke-on-Trent, the M1 and M6, while Stafford, Lichfield and Derby are all commutable. For rail travel, Uttoxeter station is just a ten-minute drive and offers direct trains to Derby, Nottingham and Crewe as well as good connections to Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. If you’re looking for a modern and stylish new home in a vibrant and scenic village location then it’s time to make your move to The Doves.

Move in for Christmas with 5% deposit paid or Part Exchange*!Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s still time to make 2024 the year you move into your dream homeWhy wait to move? With our latest offers, moving in before the end of the year has never been easier, whether you’re looking for a fresh start or the perfect forever home.Start your new lifestyle, see our available homes.Contact our sales consultants today!Located just five miles outside of Stoke-on-Trent, Blythe Fields offers a welcoming choice of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom new build homes for first-time buyers, home movers and families alike.With the A50 in nearby reach, those looking to step out of the city and into a semi-rural lifestyle can do so without compromising on excellent commuter links to Stoke-on-Trent.Sustainable FeaturesCombining modern technology with our usual high-quality finishes, these new-build homes are built with energy-efficiency as a focus meaning not only are homeowners able to stay warm all winter, but they’re also able to save on their utility bills.Featuring enhanced insulation, improved air-tightness, PV solar panels, and even EV chargers, these sustainable new-build properties are the ideal solution for eco-conscious homebuyers.Nearby green spacesAs a spacious, green development, Blythe Fields features a local play area as well as cycle routes and footpaths so that you can get out and explore the outdoors to your heart’s content.On top of this, with Trentham Gardens being just over 6 miles away and The Monkey Forest being just over 7 miles away, there are fantastic days out for all the family right on your doorstep.Close to amenitiesThe nearby Stoke-on-Trent City Centre means you will have easy access to the thriving city which offers a range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and places to eat, along with Intu Potteries, an indoor shopping centre packed full of high-street retailers.Near to train stationWhether you’re looking to commute or just get around the region, the Blythe Fields new build development is just 0.6 miles from the nearby Blythe Bridge railway station. This means that whether you’re in a car or getting around on foot, you’ve got handy transport links right on hand.