Bishops Mead

Development Overview

Bishops Mead is a new build development of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes by Persimmon Homes, located on Par Four Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5GB. The development is situated on the southern outskirts of the market town of Lydney, positioned to offer access to both local amenities and the surrounding natural landscape. Available new build homes at Bishops Mead are currently priced from £209,995 to £359,995. The developer, Persimmon Homes, is a major UK housebuilder and currently holds a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), indicating that over 90% of customers would recommend them. Potential buyers should be aware that third-party customer reviews have raised concerns regarding build quality and customer service on some past developments.

Property Details

The development offers a mix of property types, primarily focusing on 2, 3, and 4-bedroom terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses. Specific examples of available plots provide a clear pricing structure for different house styles. For first-time buyers or downsizers, the 2-bedroom terraced house, The Trafalgar, is available from £209,995. For family-sized accommodation, the 3-bedroom terraced house, The Moseley, is available from £224,995, while the 3-bedroom terraced house, The Carleton, is listed from £254,995. Buyers should contact the developer for a full list of available house types, floor plans, and specific features, including the availability of parking and private garden space for individual plots.

Location Benefits

Bishops Mead benefits from its proximity to key transport infrastructure. The A48 provides the main road link, connecting the area to Gloucester and the M5 motorway to the northeast, and Chepstow and the M4 motorway (for Bristol and Cardiff) to the southwest. Lydney railway station is located just over a mile away, less than a 5-minute drive from the development. Direct train services, operated by Transport for Wales and CrossCountry, offer connections to Gloucester in approximately 18 minutes. Additionally, Stagecoach West operates a direct bus service from Lydney Bus Station to the Gloucester Transport Hub, with a journey time of approximately 48 minutes.

Local amenities in Lydney include a good range of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Families have access to local education facilities such as Lydney C of E Primary School and Severnbanks Primary School, with secondary education provided by Dean Academy. Leisure facilities include the Bathurst Swimming Pool (an outdoor lido open seasonally from May to September), Lydney Golf Club (9-hole course), and Freedom Leisure Lydney. The development is ideally situated for access to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, both of which are under a 15-minute drive.

Practical Information

New build homes at Bishops Mead are currently being released with prices ranging from £209,995 to £359,995. Completion status varies by plot, with selected homes currently available for immediate reservation. The Marketing Suite is open six days a week for viewings and appointments. Prospective buyers can inquire about available schemes, including Part Exchange, New Build Boost, and a 5% Deposit Contribution Scheme on selected plots. All applicants are advised to contact the Persimmon Homes sales advisor at the Bishops Mead development to confirm plot-specific details, completion timelines, and eligibility for any incentives.