A Closer Look at Wain Homes’ New Builds at Bordesley Manor

Oct 23

6 min read

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Set within the historic grounds of Bordesley Hall, Bordesley Manor is a collection of new homes by Wain Homes, with prices starting at £440,000. A comparison of two show homes, the four-bedroom Woodmount and the three-storey, three-bedroom Greendale, reveals how layout and specification shape each home's appeal. The Woodmount prioritises generous ground-floor living and space for family life, while the Greendale makes the most of its vertical layout, with a principal suite occupying the top floor. Both homes include a range of practical features as standard, alongside optional upgrades that allow buyers to personalise their interiors.

DEVELOPER

Wain Homes

PRESENTER

Millie

CONTENT DELIVERED

Video Feature

LOCATION

Alvechurch, Birmingham

New brick townhouses with red and dark roofs under a blue sky, with small garden signs and trees behind.

Architecture That Nods to the Estate’s Heritage

The homes at Bordesley Manor have an exterior character that sets them apart from more conventional new-build developments. The homes feature Mock-Tudor detailing, giving it the appearance of a substantial family house, while Georgian-style windows highlight the architectural references throughout. Set within the grounds of Bordesley Hall, the development draws on its historic setting without losing sight of contemporary requirements.

Black Delad wall unit and electrical box on an orange brick wall, with small tap and visible labels including VIEW and I'M INCLUDED.

Brick courtyard with paved path, shrubs, wooden fence, and trees beside a red-brick wall; partial sign reads SLEY MANOR.

Practical details also feature from the outset, with exterior wall lights and EV chargers included as standard across the development. The main difference between the two house types outside is the parking provision: the Woodmount show home has a double garage, while the Greendale has two parking spaces beside the property.

Bright hallway with white front door, dark built-in shelf nook, and open wooden door beside a staircase. — Woodmount entrance

Bright beige living room with cream sofa, armchair, horse paintings, coffee table, window, plants, and soft modern décor. — Woodmount formal lounge

Two Layouts for Different Ways of Living

The four-bedroom Woodmount measures approximately 1,500 square feet and has a ground floor arranged around several distinct spaces. An entrance hall leads to a formal lounge, a home office and a downstairs cloakroom, while the kitchen, dining area and informal seating zone sit together at the rear.

Bright beige living room with pastel blue sofas, gold coffee table, purple accent chair, lamps, mirror, and abstract wall art. — Greendale lounge upon entry

Bright modern kitchen with open wooden door to a small bathroom, featuring animal-pattern wallpaper, round mirror, and herringbone floor — Greendale ground floor

The Greendale is more compact at just over 1,100 square feet, with three bedrooms arranged across three storeys. Its formal lounge sits near the entrance, with the kitchen and dining area beyond. As Millie explores both homes, the comparison highlights two different priorities: the Woodmount provides more room for family activities and entertaining on the ground floor, while the Greendale makes use of its vertical layout to create a separate principal suite upstairs.

Modern sage-green kitchen and dining nook set for a meal, with glass table, beige chairs, and garden view through wide windows.

Modern open-plan kitchen-dining room with set table, beige chairs, glass doors to garden, and soft neutral decor.

Woodmount kitchen and dining

The Kitchen at the Centre of Family Life

In the Woodmount, the open-plan kitchen and living area forms the heart of the ground floor. The L-shaped kitchen maximises worktop and storage space, with the sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the garden. Beyond it, there is room for a dining table, allowing several activities to take place within the same space. “For me, this is the most important room of any house” Millie explains. “I feel like this is where you're going to spend most of your time.” French doors connect the dining area with the garden, making the layout well suited to hosting friends or keeping an eye on children playing outside.

Modern beige kitchen with oven, range hood, sink under window, clock, and patio doors to a small fenced yard.

Bright modern dining nook with round table set for four, beige chairs, gold mirror, pendant lights, and patio doors.

Greendale kitchen and dining

Although the Greendale offers a smaller version of this arrangement, it retains room for a kitchen and dining table, with integrated appliances and practical storage built into the design.

Modern sage-green kitchen with built-in oven, under-cabinet lighting, white counters, and herringbone wood floor. — Woodmount kitchen

Modern gray-and-white kitchen with wood herringbone floor, built-in appliances, window light, and potted plants on a bright counter — Greendale kitchen

What Comes Included as Standard?

One of the main points of the tour is the range of features already included in the homes. Both kitchens come with integrated fridge-freezers, dishwashers, ovens and induction hobs, alongside cabinetry and useful internal storage. The Woodmount has a larger hob and a double oven, while the Greendale has a single oven suited to its smaller size. A washing machine fitted to the cabinetry is also included on both homes.

Stylish bathroom with black-and-white striped walls, potted plant, toilet, sink, round mirror, and beige tile flooring. — Woodmount downstairs WC

Stylish bathroom with giraffe wallpaper, round mirror, wall sink, toilet, hanging plants, and a purple towel. — Greendale downstairs WC

The downstairs WC also include Roca sanitaryware, half-height tiling and heated towel rails. Oak-veneered internal doors and carpets in the bedrooms and reception rooms add to the specification. As Millie notes, “It's the smaller things that come included that really make a difference.” The homes offer a substantial starting point for buyers who want to move in without immediately paying for essential fittings and appliances.

Bright modern kitchen-dining room with sage cabinets, built-in ovens, glass table set for dinner, and warm wood flooring — Woodmount utility room, more kitchen storage and oven

Upgrades That Personalise the Interior

The show homes also demonstrate how optional upgrades can change the character of a space. In the Woodmount, the sage-green kitchen cabinetry, Silestone worktops and herringbone flooring give the interior a more individual finish. Downlights replace the standard pendant fittings in selected rooms, while upgraded wardrobe doors introduce another layer of detail to the bedrooms. These features are clearly distinguished from the standard specification, allowing buyers to see what is included and what would cost extra.

Modern beige kitchen with built-in oven, sink by window, wall clock, and soft under-cabinet lighting in a tidy, bright room. — Greendale kitchen stove, oven and storage

In the Greendale, the kitchen shows the standard cabinetry, including a handleless design that Millie particularly likes. Its simpler finish offers a different aesthetic from the Woodmount, emphasising that buyers can create a contemporary interior without necessarily choosing every upgrade shown in a display home.

Built-in front-load washer open in sage green laundry cabinet, with wicker basket and plants on top; Electrolux label visible. — Woodmount washing machine in the utility room

Practical Spaces for Everyday Routines

Storage and flexibility are important themes throughout both properties. In the Woodmount, a separate utility room provides space for laundry and smaller appliances, helping keep the main kitchen organised. The washing machine is included, as are further storage cupboards for household items. Millie is particularly impressed by the amount of room available, pointing out that “there is nothing worse than moving into a new build and having no storage.”

Stylish home office with green chair, desk, lamp, wall clock, bookshelves, and patterned wallpaper by a bright window. — Woodmount office

Modern hallway with open wooden doors, wall mirror, and TV in a light gray home interior with wood floors. — Woodmount cloak room

The home office is another useful addition, offering enough space for a dedicated work area instead of a desk to be squeezed into a bedroom. The downstairs cloakroom includes space for coats. Together, these rooms give the ground floor a range of uses beyond cooking and dining.

Open oak door reveals a small beige utility nook beside a bright modern kitchen with white cabinets and wood floors. — Greendale cloak room

The Greendale Makes Room for More

The Greendale has fewer internal square feet, but its three-storey design creates an alternative way to organise family life. It does not have a separate utility room, although the spacious downstairs cloakroom provides additional practical space, with room for coats and other household essentials. The washing machine and dishwasher which are located in the kitchen are already included.

Cozy beige bedroom with purple bed, patterned accent wall, lit lamps, window plants, and a bench with books and glasses.

Cozy bedroom with a made bed, sports-print bedding, blue wardrobe, framed tennis photos, and bright window light.

Greendale bedrooms

Upstairs, the smaller bedrooms can serve as children's rooms, guest accommodation or a home office, depending on the household's needs. Millie suggests adding a pull-out bed to allow the room to function as both a home office and occasional guest bedroom, giving owners the flexibility to adjust the space to their needs.

Brick house backyard with patio, green lawn, wooden fence, and trees in a sunny garden. — Woodmount garden

Gardens That Change the Comparison

Outside, the Woodmount has a landscaped, fenced garden accessed through French doors from the dining area. Although the space is more modest than its neighbour's, it offers room for outdoor seating and benefits from not being overlooked.

Neat fenced backyard with green lawn, wooden pergola frame, and red-brick houses under a cloudy sky.

Wooden pergola in a fenced backyard garden with shrubs, gravel, and green lawn under a bright cloudy sky.

Greendale garden

The Greendale, by contrast, has a notably larger garden, with a broad lawn wrapping around a patio area and a covered section that could accommodate additional seating. Millie says this is where the smaller house begins to compete with the larger one. The extra outdoor space provides room for different arrangements through the seasons, whether that means a place to dine outside or an area to relax in warmer weather. For buyers comparing the two homes, the gardens introduce another consideration beyond bedroom count and internal floor area.

Stylish beige bedroom with mountain mural, double bed, mirrored wardrobe, lamps, and wall decor in a calm, cozy setting

Cozy checkered bedroom with a neatly made bed, horse prints, lamps, window blinds, and a black riding helmet on the bed.

Cozy child’s bedroom with green scalloped walls, bunny decor, stuffed animals, a bed, desk, and framed rabbit and deer prints.

Warm beige bedroom with a neatly made bed, patterned pillows, lamp, mirror, and open doorway to a small sink area.

Woodmount bedrooms

Bedrooms Designed Around Different Priorities

The Woodmount's four bedrooms provide flexibility for families, guests and older children. One of the guest bedrooms is spacious enough to function as a principal bedroom, with room for a large bed, a vanity area and an ensuite. Another room, themed as a teenager's room accommodates a desk, while the children's bedroom offers scope to evolve as the kids grow.

Bright beige bedroom with a neatly made bed, wood nightstands, round mirror, chandelier, and window nook; calm, cozy feel — Greendale master bedroom

Stylish hallway with mirrored closet doors, wooden dresser, gold mirror, vase of branches, and white ottoman in a calm beige room.

Bright modern bathroom with tiled shower, toilet, sink, skylight, and blue towel in a clean beige space

The Greendale offers three bedrooms, including the two mentioned above, but its principal suite is the defining feature of the layout. Occupying a separate floor, it offers substantially more space and a degree of separation from the rest of the home. “This is kind of like your own private retreat up here” Millie says, describing the suite's sense of privacy. The room includes space for larger furniture, wardrobes and a vanity area, alongside its own ensuite. It is an arrangement that may appeal to buyers who value a more private main bedroom over an additional bedroom in the house.

Woman stands between two brick houses at Bordesley Manor, with signs for parking and opening times under a bright blue sky.

Choosing Between the Woodmount and Greendale

After exploring both properties, Millie finds that the decision comes down to the way a household wants to use its space. The Woodmount is the stronger option for families who need four bedrooms, a home office, a separate utility room and generous ground-floor areas for entertaining. The Greendale offers a different proposition, with a larger garden and a principal suite that occupies its own floor. Across both homes, the range of included appliances, bathroom fittings, storage and other everyday features makes the standard specification a central part of the comparison. As Millie puts it, “The great thing about these homes is that you move in and everything's ready for you.” The show homes offer two distinct interpretations of family living, giving prospective buyers a chance to compare not only the layouts but also the features they would actually use every day.

Find Out More About these Bordesley Manor new builds

To learn more about the homes available at Bordesley Manor, explore the development on the Wain Homes website, where you can view current availability and find further details about the properties. Prospective buyers can also contact the sales team on 01527 911157 to discuss their requirements or arrange a viewing of the Woodmount and Greendale show homes.

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