Fawns Wood

Development Overview

Fawns Wood is a new build homes development by Gleeson Homes, located in the village of Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria (CA6 5FA). The site offers a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached new build homes, all offered on a Freehold tenure. Current availability includes three-bedroom homes from £205,995 and four-bedroom homes from £249,995, with some three-bedroom house types previously advertised from £179,995. Two-bedroom homes are listed as 'Coming Soon'. The development aims to provide energy-efficient, high-quality housing at an accessible price point in a well-connected rural setting. Gleeson Homes operates as an affordable housebuilder, developing communities across the North of England and the Midlands. Show homes and the Sales Centre are currently open to visitors, operating from Thursday to Monday, 10 am to 5 pm.

Property Details

The properties at Fawns Wood range from two- to four-bedroom designs, with available house types including the four-bedroom detached 'Longford' with a single garage, and three-bedroom detached styles such as the 'Milford' and 'Limerick'. The ‘Limerick’ features a bright living room leading to a spacious kitchen-diner with French doors to the garden. The ‘Milford’ is a three-bedroom style that includes an en-suite to the main bedroom. All homes are sold with turf to the front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, and an outside tap as standard. High specifications include a choice of Symphony kitchen units and Porcelanosa tiles in the bathrooms, which feature an Ideal Standard suite. Each new build home comes with a comprehensive 10-Year Warranty, consisting of a two-year Gleeson warranty followed by an eight-year NHBC cover. Due to modern construction standards and energy-efficient features, new home buyers at Fawns Wood may save up to £2,207 annually on energy bills compared to existing properties.

Location Benefits

Fawns Wood is situated approximately eight miles from Carlisle City Centre and five miles from Gretna town centre. The location offers strong road links via quick access to the A7, A595, and the M6 motorway. For rail travel, the nearest stations are Gretna Green, approximately a 12-minute drive, and Carlisle station, approximately 20 minutes by car, offering main line services to cities including London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Newcastle. Local bus services run regularly from Longtown to Carlisle.

Local amenities within the village include a SPAR convenience store, Boots Pharmacy, Gretna Bakery, a butcher, a petrol station, and a newsagent. The Longtown Medical Centre is conveniently located approximately half a mile from the development, and the Longtown Community Centre is a 13-minute walk away. For larger supermarket shops, a Sainsbury's is 9.1 miles distant, and a Tesco Superstore is 10.5 miles away. Primary education is supported by Longtown Primary School and Pear Tree Nursery, both located about half a mile from the site, while secondary options include Langholm Academy or Richard Rose Central Academy, accessible via regular buses from the town centre. For leisure, the River Esk is popular for walking, and the Solway Firth is a 30-minute drive for birdwatching.

Practical Information

The current new build homes available include three and four-bedroom configurations, with prices ranging from approximately £205,995 up to £259,995 and higher, depending on the plot and house type. Interested buyers are advised to contact the Gleeson Homes Sales Centre at Fawns Wood to confirm current plot-specific prices, house type availability (including the two-bedroom homes coming soon), and to arrange a viewing of the show homes. The developer offers a Part Exchange scheme in collaboration with Property PX Group, subject to terms and conditions.