If the thought of being trapped in the big city is too much to bear, then this is a region for you. Green, gorgeous and packed full of friendly faces, the South West is beloved by homemakers and holidaymakers alike. If you want to slow down and enjoy life, then come and explore some of the best new build homes for sale in South West England.
New build homes for sale in South West England: Top 15 developments
The following list is made up of the 15 new build homes developments in South West England with the highest overall ratings on HomeViews. These are the properties that offer the best overall experience across the five categories of facilities, design, location, management and overall value for money.
We’ve decided to expand this list from 10 to 15 of the top developments in the South West. This better reflects the many offerings across the most desirable cities, towns and villages in the region.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Taking the top spot on our list for South West England is Raleigh Holt, a collection of 3 & 4 bedroom homes located in Pilton, Barnstable. Primary and secondary schools are a short walk away and Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach are with easy reach.
One very happy resident says it has: ‘High standard houses with great views to the hills’. They continue: ‘The development has been well thought out with a good mix of brick and render frontages. The larger houses have a good area in front which has been landscaped well. Our rear garden has also been well landscaped, with a mix of turf and a large number of shrubs and grasses. The play area has not yet been built as building is ongoing, but it will have a large grass and tree landscaped area around it with views to the hills and the coastline. Customer care so far has been excellent, with great attention to customer satisfaction by quickly dealing with the few minor issues that have arisen in the new house.’
In close second, Somerbrook is a collection of distinctive village-style homes traditional in feel, yet modern in design with an abundance of light and flexible space; ideal for modern living.
Another 5-star review says: ‘The design of the property is amazing. The layout of the home is spacious and designed brilliantly. The laundry room is what really us the property, you do not see many of these features anymore and it makes the home feel bigger and somewhere for white goods to be. The size of the downstairs bathroom is really accessible. The size of the windows in the property make the house feel clean, spacious and luxurious.’
In 3rd we have Templebridge apartments, located on Bristol Harbourside in close proximity to Cabot Circus and Temple Meads train station. It comprises just 22 apartments, most of which feature river views from spacious balconies and access to resident-only car parking.
In 4th, Uprey Grange is a new collection of homes situated in the quiet and quaint village of Yetminster in Dorset.
A resident describes it as a ‘Great little estate in village location’, saying:
‘Some really good extra features included in the build like mirrors in bathroom/wooden internal doors. Definitely a higher level of finish internally than other new builds which I have seen in the area. No requirement to get any extras with a high finish’
The last ranking in the top 5 goes to Bath Western Riverside, a Crest Nicholson development comprising 259 apartments. Residents benefit from well maintained gardens and a rooftop terrace. Set on the banks of the River Avon, the Royal Victoria Park is a short walk away, which includes: Botanical Gardens, children’s play area, tennis courts and Victorian landscaping.
Next up, The Lookout comprises of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with private residents’ rooftop terrace and spectacular views over Poole Harbour. Also, local amenities include shops, pubs and restaurants. Transport links are impressive, with links to the rest of Dorset and the South West, London and continental Europe.
7th place goes to The Avenue offers a selection of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes on the edge of the Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.
Another pleased resident reviewer says: ‘The shared spaces are well looked after by gardeners, always tidy and neat. I feel that there is not enough allocated parking so street parking is common. The house frontages are quite close to pavements, so this could put some people off on a busier street.’
In 8th, Hayne Farm is a collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, located in the parish of Gittisham, there are over 8 acres of open space to explore and enjoy. Each home has been designed to take full advantage of the surroundings alongside landscaping to blend in with the local environment.
9th place goes to Meadowbrook, a collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, comprising of houses and bungalows. Located a short distance from Plymouth and the surrounding towns of Liskeard and Saltash, making it the ideal location for commuters and families needing close connection to the towns.
‘A great value traditional new build house with many optional extras as standard,’ says one resident reviewer.
Bee Meadow is a new community in the town of South Molton in North Devon offering a collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Bee Meadow is surrounded by Devon’s countryside allowing resident’s to enjoy walks and some of North Devon’s beauty spots.
In 11th, Wolborough Mill offers 26 brand new homes, located in Newton Abbot and completed to a high specification, including wine coolers and white goods supplied as standard.
Now we head over to Gloucester to find number 12. The Waterfront apartments offer a collection of 2 bedroom apartments. Gloucester Quays has great commuter links as well as being located within walking distance of the outlet shopping centre with an array of stores, cafes and restaurants.
Next up, Tadpole Garden Village is a new community in North Swindon, it will eventually feature shops, schools, a village pub, sports facilities and children’s play areas. The development is ideally placed for transport links including the M5, M4 and regular rail links to London Paddington.
Frenchay Gardens by Redrow Homes sits in close proximity to Bristol. In addition to being just 6 miles away from the city, Frenchay is located just half a mile from J1 of the M32. Residents benefit from a range of local supermarkets and leisure facilities such as a cricket club and golf courses nearby.
The final listing on our Top 15 roundup of the South West is Invicta, a residential development with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Located on Bristol’s Harbourside, it is only a short distance away from various waterfront attractions. This is in addition to various nightlife options and the City Centre’s shopping outlets. Bristol Temple Meads station is less than a mile away, which has links to CrossCountry, GWR and South Western Railway services.
South West England is essentially the ‘foot’ of the country, extending from Bristol all the way down to the very south-westerly tip of Cornwall, at Land’s End. Together, this official region of England takes in seven counties: Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Why live in South West England?
For most people moving to South West England, the main draw is the chance to carve out some peace and quiet somewhere beautiful. The region is simply stunning from top to bottom. It has more than 700 miles of outstanding beaches that stretch from North Devon to Bournemouth. It has wild, windswept, majestic moors like Dartmoor National Park. And practically everywhere in between is a green, verdant belt of beautiful English countryside.
Even though South West England is the perfect antidote to frantic big-city living, it’s not a sleepy place to live. Cornwall is a vibrant UK tourism hub that offers constant excitement, along with the best surfing in the country. Bristol is a city that perfectly marries its rich, storied history with a modern sense of energy and opportunity. Across the region, you can have your clotted cream and eat it too, as it’s possible to enjoy a slower pace of life but also easily step back into the action at will.
As well as its specific attractions, South West England is also famed for its overall culture of friendliness and welcoming community spirit. This goes beyond showing surface-level niceties to tourists – studies show that people genuinely are friendly down here! The Office of National Statistics says that people living in the South West are generally happier, enjoy higher self-esteem, have less anxiety and find a better work/life balance. It’s one of the safest regions in the country too.
Transport in South West England
While road transport into and out of Cornwall is frequently a bit tricky, the region itself is very interconnected. Reliable A-roads criss-cross the coasts, connecting Plymouth, Exeter and the towns of Cornwall. The M5 then links Exeter with Bristol, which is the gateway to the east of the country.
Due to its success as a tourism hub, the region is also well served by national bus and coach routes. Getting down to Dorset, Devon, Bristol of Cornwall is an easy fix from almost any major UK city.
Did you enjoy our guide to the best new builds in South West England? If it gave you an appetite to explore the region more, then start with our dedicated area guide below. Here you’ll find a whole lot more information about the different areas within the region. There’s also the full list of top-rated properties to review, all from one easy location.
South West England is the largest of the country’s nine official regions. It stretches from the Isles of Scilly at the south-westerly tip of the UK up through Cornwall and Devon to Gloucestershire and Wilshire at its easterly border. The largest cities in the Read more about South West England
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