Red Kite Meadows in Flitwick

Red Kite Meadows - Steppingley Road

Red Kite Meadows exterior and gardens

Red Kite Meadows is a brand-new development for Flitwick, beautifully designed to create a welcoming and vibrant community that brings a sense of friendship and wellbeing.

This modern and welcoming complex offers independent living, respite care, and a residential care home. It comprises of:

  • Meadowsweet Place – 88 one and two bedroom apartments for individuals over 55, promoting independent living while providing care and support as needed
  • Camellia Court – a short-term respite care facility for adults with disabilities
  • Honeysuckle House – a residential home with comfortable living spaces and comprehensive care services

This new development also includes a restaurant, community rooms for hire, medical facilities, an independent hair salon, and a restful community garden, creating a vibrant and supportive environment for residents.

Flitwick Leisure Centre and a bus stop are just a short walk from Red Kite Meadows. The town centre is a 15-minute walk away with a range of shops, cafes, pubs, a train station, and scenic public green spaces.

This is the second residential care home designed to PassivHaus Standards by Central Bedfordshire Council.

The energy-efficient design offers low energy bills, constant fresh filtered air, superior internal comfort, and peaceful, quiet interiors.

Red Kite Meadows exterior

About Flitwick

Flitwick is a charming town in Bedfordshire, known for its strong sense of community and excellent transport links. It offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and green spaces, making it an ideal place to live.

Location and amenities

Red Kite Meadows is ideally situated in the heart of Flitwick, meaning you’ll not only be part of a welcoming community within the building but also connected to the wider town.

Within a 15-minute walk, you’ll find:

  • a major supermarket chain
  • independent shops, cafés, restaurants
  • a post office and cash machines
  • health services such as doctors, pharmacies, opticians, and NHS dentists
  • Flitwick Leisure Centre
  • beautiful green spaces, including Flitwick Wood and Park
  • playgrounds and family-friendly areas

Transport links

  • Flitwick Railway Station provides direct services to London St Pancras in under an hour, as well as connections to Bedford and beyond
  • a regular bus service links Flitwick to nearby areas such as Ampthill, Bedford, and Milton Keynes
  • the M1 motorway and A6 are just a short drive away, offering convenient access to the wider region

Red Kite Meadows has been designed and built to Passivhaus (Passive House) standards — one of the highest levels of energy-efficient construction in the world. This means residents benefit from a home that’s warm in winter, cool in summer, and comfortable all year round.

Why it matters

  • very low energy bills thanks to excellent insulation and smart design
  • constant fresh, filtered air for a healthier indoor environment
  • peaceful and quiet interiors with fewer draughts and noise
  • stable, comfortable indoor temperatures day and night

Passivhaus design helps to reduce energy use and protect the environment, while also offering a more enjoyable and cost-effective way to live. Red Kite Meadows is proud to be leading the way in building homes that are better for people and the planet.