The Area

Creating a sense of place

In designing The Orchard our starting point was a time-honoured maxim: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Our aim was to create homes, not just places to live. A ‘village’ whose residents can integrate and socialise, while retaining their individuality. It’s about having asense of place, without losing a sense of identity.

Built on the former site of an orchard and surrounded by mature trees and greenery, this stunning development combines a variety of 3 and 4 bedroom homes with a natural wildlife area to create a real community feel. A sanctuary from the stresses of modern day living, it offers space to live and room to grow.

A community for the future

The houses at The Orchard, combine traditional principles of design and construction with modern facilities and imaginative landscaping. Like an orchard it’s a place where life can take root, thrive and bear fruit. A dynamic environment that looks to the future, while maintaining links to the past and integrating seamlessly with its established surroundings.

“My vision was to achieve a balance of modern living space in a rural environment, whilst at the same time keeping the history of the development in mind – retaining much of the original planting and creating a community for all to share.”

Martin Higgins, Higgins Homes PLC

In touch with the natural world

Enjoying the comforts of modern living doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the beauty of nature. The imaginative design of The Orchard brings together community and countryside, creating a contemporary living arena that’s closely in touch with the natural world. Mature trees and green spaces are all around, and just a short drive down the road brings you to rolling downland and open fields.

Contemporary comforts

Homes at The Orchard have been carefully designed to offer the ultimate in contemporary comforts. At the same time, we’ve given you the freedom to reflect your individual tastes and lifestyle. With spacious, well planned accommodation and contemporary fixtures and fittings – each having been sourced not only for eye-catching design, but for excellent craftsmanship. The result is the perfect living space for the 21st century, with traditional quality built in.

Perfectly placed to wine, dine, or just about anything

Crawley is a lively town with excellent shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, not to mention a kaleidoscopic choice of eateries, with everything from ethnic restaurants and pizza parlours to traditional public houses. The Orchard is close to a well respected primary school and there are thirty others in Crawley, as well as a good choice of state and independent secondary schools within easy travelling distance.

35 minutes from the sea

The famous South Coast seaside resorts of Brighton and Hove are just a short journey away by road or rail. As well as having great beaches, an historic pier and some superb Regency architecture, Brighton is packed with shops, bars, cafés, restaurants and nightlife. The Brighton Dome is one of the South Coast’s leading arts and entertainment venues and features a year-round programme of theatre, dance and music.

55 minutes from europes most exciting city

Whether you’re a regular commuter or simply like to hit the city for shopping or a night out, getting to London is easy. There’s a fast, frequent train service from the town’s mainline station to London Victoria, as well as a direct road route via the M23/A23. The M23 also connects with the M25 for easy access to the wider UK motorway network.

A window to the world

With London’s Gatwick Airport less than eight miles away, travelling abroad for business or pleasure couldn’t be easier. Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport, with 70 airlines flying passengers from two terminals to more than 200 worldwide destinations.