New homes in Gloucestershire

New Homes in Gloucestershire

Situated in the south west of England, the county of Gloucestershire forms a large part of the Cotswolds and includes the Severn Vale and the Royal Forest of Dean - one of England's few remaining ancient forests. This connection to nature and rural lifestyle is a big factor in many people searching for new homes for sale in Gloucestershire.

The county’s estimated population of 597,000 benefits from close proximity to some of southern England’s most picturesque towns and villages, including Cheltenham, Lydney, Tewkesbury, and Stow-on-the-Wold. These locations offer outstanding views across the River Severn and some incredible countryside settings.

Shopping in Gloucestershire

Shopping and retail offerings in the region are also incredibly varied depending on your preference. From the Cotswolds’ vast number of antique and gift shops to Cheltenham’s range of high street stores in its two main shopping centres - not to mention a range of independent and boutique stores - the region has a lot to offer when it comes to shopping, no matter where your new house in Gloucestershire is.

Things to do in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has a number of nearby attractions, including a number of national trust locations and places of interest, particularly castles and attractions from history. The region includes the tallest Norman tower in England at Tewkesbury Abbey and other popular destinations such as Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle, and Sudeley Castle, not to mention a host of Tudor and Jacobean manor houses and stately homes.

Transport in Gloucestershire

Getting around from your Gloucestershire home is simple thanks to an exhaustive list of transport links, offering new homeowners the option of traveling to, from, and around the region via bus, train, or motorway.

Traveling to and from Gloucestershire by road is covered by the M4 and the M40, with each motorway providing access to London and the South East. The M5 also connects the county to Devon, Cornwall, Birmingham, and the north.

Train connections in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are well supported by the mainline route which connects the region to London and south west England, all the way up to the Midlands and the North of the country. In addition, the region’s local train stations connect many of the major towns and cities in the county.

Heathrow Airport is a direct train away, and trains from Gloucester can reach London Paddington within 2 hours. Birmingham Airport is the closest airport to the county at just over 1 hour’s drive away, Heathrow Airport is a 100-minute drive and Gatwick Airport takes 2 hours 20 mins by car.

If you’re looking for properties for sale in Gloucestershire and to move into your dream home, find all of our available housing developments in Gloucestershire listed above.