There’s a great appeal to life in Gloucestershire, a county highly respected for its natural landscape and many beautiful, historic towns and villages, and house-hunters may be surprised about there impressive range of brand new homes available there.
The last few months has seen buyers adopting new priorities in where they live and Gloucestershire has become an great option for those who, through the increasing ability to people to work from home, no longer need to rely on cities and suburbs for convenient commuting. New homes for sale across the county now cater for high standards in online services and the desire for dedicated space for home working.
Whether travelling for business of pleasure, Gloucester remains very well connected by road and rail across the South West and to the Midlands and London.
No.102 Prestbury Road
Just under half of the first release of new homes at No.102 Prestbury Road in Cheltenham have been snapped up by buyers in the first week of the development’s launch. Gloucester-based developer Newland Homes started construction on the site, within easy walking distance of Cheltenham town centre, earlier this year and the first homes will be completed this December in time for Christmas. There are 30 three- and four-bedroom properties, and some great eco-friendly features such as solar panel, eco-bins and car charging points.
Laura Kent, sales consultant for Newland Homes, commented: “Our buyers tell us that our properties are incomparable to other new build developments locally, in terms of the build quality, the location, and the style and size of the homes, which at an average of 1,300 sq ft are spacious for a property so close to the centre of Cheltenham. We are seeing a large proportion of purchasers using this window of opportunity to take advantage of the Stamp Duty holiday, and Help to Buy, before those two financial incentives come to an end. Christmas is also approaching, and we only have four homes left that will be ready to move in to for the festive season.”
Prices start from £435,000 for a four-bedroom home, and prospective purchasers are offering tailor-made tours of the site from 11.00am to 5.00pm, seven days a week. Find out more about www.newlandhomes.co.uk.
Rosewood Grange
Just 15 minutes from the centre of Gloucester is Rosewood Grange. This is a scheme from David Wilson Homes, part of the current WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year, Barratt Developments. There’s a range of two- to four-bedroom houses priced between £220,000 and £495,000, with six of the remaining that are eligible for Help to Buy. This housebuilder also offers an NHS & Armed Forces deposit contribution of up to £15,000, a scheme which ends December 2020. There’s also the option of Part Exchange.
Find out more about Rosewood Grange from David Wilson Homes.
River View
Bluebell Homes and Edenstone Homes are progressing with River View Garden Village in Lydney, which will eventually feature 177 new homes across all phases, with a range of buying options available including Shared Ownership and Help to Buy. Additionally, the Edenstone Group is also thanking key workers for their hard work with a special 5% keyworker discount, available on selected properties bought before December 31.Between the two brands, there’s a good choice of properties available, with current prices from £249,995 for a three-bedroom ‘Alveston’ on the Bluebell phase. Bungalows have proved a real success at River View, with only a small number now remaining as part of the Edenstone phase.
Buyers will benefits from features such as electric vehicle charging points, allotments, cycle hire facilities, play areas and exercise equipment, wetland with walking loop, plus CCTV to public areas.
Sales director Adele McCoy said: “River View Garden Village is the first of a new generation of housing with a sense of community. What sets this neighbourhood apart is its facilities. We were keen to ensure that residents could benefit from these amenities at the earliest opportunity and well over half of these are now in place.”
Find out more at www.bluebellhomes.co.uk and edenstonehomes.com.
Siddington Park
Recently, partners Rangeford Villages and Octopus Real Estate launched its newest development exclusively for the over-60s, Siddington Park, on the outskirts of Cirencester. Set for completion in Summer/Autumn 2022, it’s a 12-acre former parkland site on the outskirts of the town, where the new village will offer a selection of 123 one-, two- and three-bedroom spacious apartments, ranging from 642 sq ft to 1,798 sq ft. The village will also feature an array of onsite amenities including The Pavilion bistro and bar, wellbeing spa, pool, gym, yoga and dance studio, residents lounge and cinema, concierge, and support care services.
Rangeford Villages won a WhatHouse? Award last year for Best Retirement Development for its Wadswick Green development in Wiltshire.
Chief executive officer Howard Nankivell said: “We are delighted to bring our later living community model to Cirencester. We are already receiving enquiries from potential purchasers excited to learn more about our new Village. Later living communities have proven their vital role in ensuring older people are supported, looked after and avoid feeling isolated, whilst still retaining their independence, which can have huge positive consequences on their wellbeing.”
Siddington Park’s marketing suite is now open and homes can now be reserved off-plan. Find out more at www.rangefordvillages.co.uk.
Ebrington Rise
For buyers searching for a touch of luxury, there are still homes available the exclusive development of just 16 three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, individually designed in a traditional Cotswold stone style, Ebrington Rise from Piper Homes. They are set around a private drive adjacent to open fields just off the road from Shipston-on-Stour to Chipping Campden. Proximity to Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as the A44 and A429, means residents can mix rural life with good connections to many major towns and cities.
Prices for the remaining homes start at £725,000 for ‘The Broadway’, a four-bedroom detached house with double garage and parking. Two of the bedrooms come with an en suite, and there are also ‘extras’ such as a home study and a utility room. There’s also considerable full-height glazed access from two rooms to the rear garden for making the most of the quiet and scenic setting.
Find out more about Ebrington Rise from Piper Homes.
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