Forest Grove

Development Overview

Forest Grove is a new build homes development by Barratt Homes, located off Ridgeway Avenue in Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire (GL16 7SF). The development is situated near the Wye Valley and borders an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, classifying the surrounding postcode as 'Suburbanites, Suburban achievers, Detached retirement living'. The community comprises a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom new build homes. Barratt Homes is a developer with a 5-star builder rating for 15 consecutive years, based on the Home Builders Federation (HBF) new home Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Property Details

Properties at Forest Grove are designed to be highly energy-efficient, offering potential savings of up to £1,980 annually compared to a typical Victorian equivalent, with homes potentially being up to 65% cheaper to run. Each home includes an NHBC warranty and insurance policy, alongside a two-year fixtures and fittings warranty. All homes come with two allocated parking spaces. A specific example of the house types available is ‘The Maidstone,’ a 3-bedroom semi-detached home featuring an open-plan kitchen and dining area with French doors leading to the garden, a separate lounge, and a downstairs cloakroom. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite facility.

Integral to the development's design is a focus on community and green space. Forest Grove incorporates 12.06 acres of public open space, 21,425 square metres of wildflower meadows, and two dedicated play areas. Additionally, the scheme includes 409 new trees and 5,849 new sapling hedgerows planted on site, alongside the provision of 25 electric car charging points for residents.

Location Benefits

Forest Grove offers practical commuter links, providing easy access to the A40 major road. While Berry Hill itself is a village setting, specific railway connections are accessible within a reasonable drive: Lydney Rail Station is approximately 7.5 miles away, with Chepstow Rail Station located 11.8 miles from the development. The local area is served by approximately 10 nearby bus stops. Day-to-day amenities are catered for locally, with Coleford Family Doctors (1.1 miles) and Brunston Practice (1.2 miles) serving the immediate healthcare needs.

Families benefit from proximity to local education providers. Berry Hill Primary School, which includes an on-site preschool ('Acorns') and a before and after-school club ('Buddies'), is situated approximately 0.5 miles from the development. St John's C of E Academy is also nearby at approximately 0.8 miles. The area, part of the wider Forest of Dean constituency, is known for its access to outdoor activities, including walks around the River Wye.

Practical Information

The most common property type in the local postcode is detached housing. While current new build homes for sale at Forest Grove must be checked directly with the developer, historical sales on Ridgeway Avenue for semi-detached properties have been recorded around the £230,000 to £340,000 range. Barratt Homes frequently operates schemes such as Part Exchange and Movemaker. Interested homebuyers should contact the Forest Grove sales office directly to confirm current plot availability, pricing, Part Exchange options, and to arrange a viewing of the show homes.