Frenchay Gardens

Development Overview

Frenchay Gardens is a substantial new build homes development by Redrow Homes, situated on the site of the former Frenchay hospital in the established village of Frenchay, Bristol (BS16 1YA). The wider development, known as Frenchay Park and Gardens, comprises a total of 488 new homes, incorporating 122 affordable units, with the final properties scheduled for completion around Summer 2023. The community features two distinct architectural styles: Redrow's traditional Arts & Crafts-inspired Heritage Collection and a range of bespoke contemporary homes, utilizing varied materials such as brick, stone, and render to ensure integration with the Frenchay Conservation Area.

Property Details

The development provides a varied tenure mix, suitable for different buyer profiles, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments and larger family-oriented two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses. The apartment phase, referred to as 'The Limes,' provided one- and two-bedroom units with open-plan layouts, with initial prices having started from approximately £209,995. The houses include popular Redrow styles, such as the 'Ludlow'. A central feature is the allocation of 25.9 acres of open space dedicated to communal and recreational facilities, which include tennis courts, a cricket pitch, a pétanque green, allotments, and children’s play areas.

Location Benefits and Transport

Frenchay Gardens offers a strategic location that combines suburban tranquility with exceptional urban access. Road links are immediate, with Junction 1 of the M32 located approximately half a mile from the site, providing a direct route to Bristol city centre (six miles away). For rail travel, the nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood, from which a direct service to Bristol Temple Meads takes approximately 14 minutes. Direct public transport connections are also available via bus services such as the First Bus Service 70, which provides a regular service to Bristol Temple Meads in approximately 47 minutes.

Local amenities are enhanced by the proximity to UWE's Frenchay Campus and the historic village surroundings. The area offers access to nearby supermarkets, a local pub, and a Harvester restaurant, with the local green spaces including the Frenchay Common (National Trust moor) and the River Frome valley for walking routes. Educationally, the community is set to benefit from the relocation of the Frenchay Primary School onto the site, facilitated in part by a £3.24M contribution from the developer.

Practical Information

Redrow Homes maintains a strong industry record, having secured a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for 16 consecutive years (to 2025). Current pricing for the remaining two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses is subject to phase release and should be confirmed directly with the developer’s sales team. Interested buyers are advised that local school catchment areas in the wider Frenchay area can be subject to high demand. Viewing appointments can be arranged through the developer's sales centre.