Working in partnership with our development partners, Owl Homes, we have successfully purchased 27 homes in the picturesque village of Blackfordby, in Derbyshire.

Massey Place is an exciting new collection of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes. The properties we have on offer are:

• 4 x 2 and 2 x 3-bedroom homes for shared ownership
• 12 x 2 and 9 x 3-bedroom homes for affordable rent

To register your interest, please contact:

Shared Ownership
Graham Lang, Regional Manager for Spicer Haart
01157 841 169
graham.lang@spicerhaart.co.uk

Affordable Rent
Please enquire with North Leicestershire District Council by clicking HERE.

Tell me more about the area…

Situated in the National Forest, Blackfordby is a charming, rural village surrounded by beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Nestled on the northern edge of this welcoming community is where you’ll find Mary’s Meadow. A popular village, Blackfordby has a bustling village hall offering activities for all ages, as well as a primary school and traditional pub. Neighbouring Woodville has many more amenities, including a garden centre, post office, library, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, barbers, petrol station, cafes and takeaways. 

Life in Blackfordby offers something for everyone. The hub of the community is the village hall, which hosts regular exercise classes, playgroups, a gym club, the WI and live music nights. The Black Lion pub means you can quench your thirst with a locally sourced beer, and pets will receive a warm welcome here too. In the adjacent village of Woodville, you’ll find a further three pubs, Tesco Express and a variety of takeaways, including Indian, Chinese, Thai and even desserts! Sports fans can take advantage of the fitness centre, snooker club, fishing shop and football team, Woodville Rangers FC, which takes players from four through to adult. Not forgetting nature lovers or four-legged family members, the neighbouring Swadlincote Woodlands has over 80 acres of trails, footpaths and meadows, as well as an adventure playground and orienteering course. 

An excellent location for families, there are infant, primary and secondary schools all within easy access of Mary’s Meadow. Blackfordby St Margaret’s CofE Primary School accepts children from age 4, while neighbouring Woodville and Norris Hill have Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ rated primary schools, respectively. From age 11, children can attend Granville Academy, and there’s also some excellent higher educational establishments/vocational colleges nearby, including Stephenson College, Coalville and Burton & South Derbyshire College, Burton upon Trent. 

For other family entertainment, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Twycross Zoo, Conkers Outdoor Adventures and the National Trust Calke Abbey Estate are all within a half hour’s drive of Mary’s Meadow. High street stores, restaurants, supermarkets and cinema chains are also easily found in Burton upon Trent, just 6.7 miles away. 

Living at Mary’s Meadow means you’ll be well-positioned for road, rail and air travel. Blackfordby offers an excellent base for commuting to Burton upon Trent, Loughborough or Tamworth via the A511, A38 or A42, which also all provide quick connections to the motorway network. Travelling by train is easy from Burton upon Trent, which runs direct routes to Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby and as far afield as Cardiff, Newcastle and Edinburgh. For international travel, East Midlands Airport is only 14 miles away. 

If you’re looking for a modern new home in a well-connected, thriving community with access to some of England’s most beautiful countryside, then it’s time to make your move to Mary’s Meadow.