Alder Grove

Development Overview

Alder Grove is a new build homes development by national housebuilder Bellway Homes, located on Queensway in Llanwern, Newport, Gwent (NP19 4FX). The development is a significant part of the wider Glan Llyn regeneration project, situated on the former Llanwern Steelworks site, and will comprise a total of 212 new homes. This total includes 191 properties designated for private sale, alongside 21-25 affordable housing units available through low-cost rent or shared ownership schemes, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses. The homes are drawn from Bellway’s flagship Artisan collection.

Property Details

The development features a mixed tenure of two, three, and four-bedroom houses, as well as two-bedroom maisonettes and other apartment types. Current available properties include the two-bedroom terraced house type, The Joiner, priced from £244,995 to £249,995, and the two-bedroom The Saddler maisonette, priced at £269,995. Larger properties include the three-bedroom The Chandler and the four-bedroom The Goldsmith, both of which have been unveiled as on-site showhomes. The Chandler house type is designed with a separate front-facing living room and an open-plan kitchen/dining area to the rear featuring French doors to the garden, plus an en-suite to the main bedroom. The Goldsmith features a large, open-plan kitchen/family/dining area that leads to the garden. Construction is actively underway, with Bellway aiming to hand over keys to the first occupants in autumn. The development plan includes three play areas, new tree planting, and a green landscape corridor with dedicated footways and cycle paths.

Location Benefits

Alder Grove is situated approximately five miles from Newport city centre and offers practical connectivity for commuters. The development is a 7 to 10-minute drive from the M4 motorway via Saint Bride's Road, providing direct access to the wider South Wales network and onward travel to Bristol city centre. Other major road links include the A48 for Cardiff and the A449 for routes north. Newport railway station is located an estimated 10 to 11 minutes' drive away, offering frequent rail services to major cities including Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Reading, and London Paddington. Both Bristol and Cardiff Airports are around 45 minutes’ drive away.

Local amenities are readily accessible, with Newport Retail Park situated less than five minutes’ drive from the development. This retail park hosts a variety of well-known stores, supermarkets, cafés, and entertainment options, including a Cineworld cinema and Energi Adventure Park. The Llanwern area includes local hospitality such as The Llanwern Bull pub and restaurant. The wider Glan Llyn area is a major regeneration project that has already established Glan Llyn Primary School. Lliswerry Primary School (0.2 miles) and Lliswerry High School (0.3 miles) are also located nearby. Leisure facilities nearby include the Celtic Manor Resort (11 minutes drive) and the RSPB Newport Wetlands (10-minute drive).

Practical Information

Bellway Homes has consistently achieved 5-star builder status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for multiple consecutive years, an accolade that reflects positive customer recommendation scores. The site manager for Alder Grove recently received the coveted NHBC Pride in the Job Award. Buyers should note that while initial pricing ranges for 2-bedroom units are £244,995 to £269,995, prices for 3- and 4-bedroom homes start from approximately £284,995 and £384,995 respectively. The Welsh Government's Help to Buy – Wales scheme is available on selected plots (subject to eligibility). Viewing of the showhomes is available, and potential buyers are encouraged to contact the Bellway Wales sales office for the most current availability, specific plot prices, and to book dedicated viewing appointments.