Polden Orchards, Puriton

Development Overview

Polden Orchards is a new build homes development by Redrow Homes, located on Woolavington Road in the village of Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BQ. The development comprises a total of 120 new homes, set against the backdrop of the Somerset Levels and Polden Hills, and includes a provision of 30% affordable housing (36 properties). The initial phase of construction was anticipated to see the first residents move in by Autumn 2024. Redrow Homes holds a strong industry standing, having received a five-star rating for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation's prestigious survey for 16 consecutive years.

Property Details

Polden Orchards offers a range of high-quality new build homes, spanning from 1-bedroom apartments up to 5-bedroom detached family houses. The available homes are drawn from Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection, which features Arts & Crafts-inspired architecture combined with contemporary, spacious interiors. Specific house types include the 2-bedroom Buxton, 3-bedroom Amberley, 4-bedroom Cambridge, 4-bedroom Stratford, and 5-bedroom Hampstead. All new homes at Polden Orchards are built to an Eco Electric standard, featuring energy-efficient air source heat pumps and underfloor heating across the ground floor as standard, designed to provide bill savings and modern comfort.

Location Benefits

The site benefits from excellent transport connectivity, positioned near junction 23 of the M5 motorway, providing direct access north and south. Road journey times are estimated at approximately 50 minutes to Bristol and 60 minutes to Exeter. For rail commuters, Bridgwater train station is approximately 5 miles away, offering a fastest journey time of just 26 minutes to Bristol Temple Meads. Local public transport is served by bus routes 21, 375, and 66, with stops like 'Polden Orchards' located a one-minute walk from the development.

The development is conveniently located between the villages of Puriton and Woolavington. The local community is served by Puriton Primary School, which is at the heart of the village, and healthcare is accessible via the Woolavington Surgery and Polden Medical Practice. Local amenities such as the 37 Club are also situated on Woolavington Road. Furthermore, Polden Orchards is positioned near the Gravity enterprise zone, the future site of the Agratas gigafactory, which is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs by 2027. This proximity has been complemented by over £1 million in developer contributions towards local infrastructure, including new cycle and walking paths linking the area.

Practical Information

Initial pricing is available, with a 4-bedroom detached Stratford property priced from £395,000. For a complete list of current availability, full pricing, and the latest completion schedule for remaining new build homes at Polden Orchards, prospective buyers should contact the developer directly.