Introducing Snelsmoor Village in Chellaston. Discover our premium range of 2-bed and 3-bedroom homes and maisonettes all thoughtfully designed for easy living no matter your style.
Set on the edge of the Derbyshire countryside, Snelsmoor Village is a place to slow down, settle in and enjoy modern living surrounded by open space. The collection of contemporary two and three bedroom homes has been designed to offer comfort, style and flexibility for everyday life.
With Homes by Way of Life, living well comes as standard. From carefully maintained buildings to responsive, on site support, our dedicated management and maintenance teams are on hand to take care of the details — leaving you free to enjoy a relaxed, effortless and well managed way of living.
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About the Area
The area offers a lifestyle enriched by excellent educational opportunities and a vibrant cultural scene.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and creative energy of the area, with Derby’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter 15-minute drive away. This historic district is home to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, the QUAD arts centre, and a thriving mix of independent cafés, galleries, theatres, and cultural events. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the expansive Elvaston Castle Country Park and Castle, 2.0 miles away from the development, offers acres of riverside walks, woodland trails, and open green spaces, ensuring nature is always close at hand.
Chellaston offers excellent transport connections, with the A50, A6, and nearby M1 providing quick routes to Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, and Birmingham. Derby Railway Station, 15-minute drive, offers fast services to London (90 minutes by train), with Birmingham and Nottingham reachable in under, 40- minutes by train. Locally, residents can easily access the historic towns of Melbourne and Ashbourne, East Midlands Airport, and the Peak District, making the area perfectly placed for both urban commutes and countryside escapes.
Education and Family Life
For those moving with children, Chellaston offers access to a fantastic selection of schools:
Nursery & Primary Schools
- Oak Grange Nursery: Located on-site at the new Oak Grange Primary School. It offers a 39-place nursery specifically designed for the Snelsmoor Grange and Fellow Lands Way community. It is the most convenient option for residents in the new housing developments.
- Harrington Nursery School: Located in nearby Alvaston (DE24 0HG). It is a dedicated, local authority-maintained nursery school that has previously been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. It is a great option if you prefer a standalone early-years environment.
- Oak Grange Primary School: This is the primary school built specifically for the Snelsmoor Grange development. It opened in 2023 and is growing one year group at a time. By 2029, it will provide the full range of primary education for over 300 local children.
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy: Situated very close to the border, this is another modern primary academy that serves the expanding residential areas on the edge of Chellaston and Boulton Moor.
Secondary Schools
- Noel-Baker Academy: Located in Alvaston, this is the designated catchment secondary school for much of the Snelsmoor Grange development area. It is a large, modern academy with significant facilities for sports and technology.
- Alvaston Moor Academy: Another key secondary option within the DE24 area. It focuses heavily on its "Ambition, Manners, and Achievement" values and serves the wider community bordering the Snelsmoor and Boulton Moor areas.