Coed Derw

Coed Derw is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located off Llantrisant Road in the village of Llantwit Fardre, Mid Glamorgan (CF38 2EE), within the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council area. The development is transforming a 7.5-acre brownfield site into a new residential community, comprising a total of 95 properties. The scheme includes 87 new homes for private sale, offering a mixture of two, three, and four-bedroom houses, alongside eight affordable properties available for local people through rent or shared ownership. Initial price points were released with three-bedroom homes starting from £259,995 and four-bedroom homes from £389,995. More current listings show four-bedroom detached houses priced in the range of £404,995 to £499,995.

Property Details The homes at Coed Derw are part of Bellway’s flagship Artisan Collection, designed to combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary construction techniques. The properties are built in a variety of styles, featuring open-plan living spaces, modern fitted kitchens, and en-suite bathrooms. A key house type is the four-bedroom detached 'Bowyer' home, which provides approximately 1338 sq. ft. of internal area. The ground floor layout of the Bowyer includes a large, dual-aspect living room, and a spacious, open-plan kitchen/dining/family area with French doors providing direct access to the garden. Practical additions for family living include a separate utility room, a cloakroom, and extra downstairs storage. Upstairs, the main bedroom benefits from an en-suite, with the remaining bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. The specified tenure for house types such as 'The Bowyer' is Freehold, with an annual estate management charge of approximately £225.25 to maintain communal areas.

Location Benefits The location in Llantwit Fardre offers a balance of community living and strong connectivity for commuters. Excellent road links are a significant benefit, with access to Junction 34 of the M4 motorway less than a 10-minute drive away. This enables drivers to reach Cardiff city centre in under 30 minutes, or Newport in approximately 30 minutes. For rail commuters, Trefforest Estate train station is approximately 1.8 to 3 miles away, providing regular services into Cardiff city centre with a journey time of around 40 minutes.

The area is well-served by local amenities and educational facilities. Primary schools within a short distance include Maesybryn Primary School (0.2 miles) and Ysgol Gymraeg Garth Olwg (0.5 miles). High school options include Hawthorn High School, approximately four miles away. Daily needs are catered for by a local supermarket, reachable in about a four-minute drive, and the Royal Glamorgan Hospital is around a 15-minute drive from the development. For leisure, residents have easy access to Tonteg Park (4-minute drive) and historical sites such as Castell Coch, less than a 20-minute drive away.

Practical Information Bellway Homes has an established industry track record, having been awarded a 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the ninth year in a row in 2025, which reflects that over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. Prospective new build homes buyers can currently arrange a visit, with the developer offering both drop-in appointments and dedicated pre-booked appointments with a sales advisor to discuss available plots and specific house types like 'The Scrivener'. Current pricing for the available two, three, and four-bedroom new build homes ranges from £259,995 to £499,995. Specific plot availability and completion timelines should be confirmed directly with the Bellway Wales sales team at the Coed Derw site.