Clare Garden Village

Development Overview

Clare Garden Village is a substantial new build community by Taylor Wimpey, located off Llantwit Major Road in the historic market town of Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan (CF71 7FG). The development is part of a 475-home scheme on the former Darren Farm site. Taylor Wimpey, a major UK housebuilder, holds a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, reflecting that over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. The new build homes in this development are currently marketed with a price range from £332,500 up to £720,000 for open market sales. The site is being developed in phases, with Phase 3 now launched, and includes infrastructure improvements such as a new link road and a roundabout on the A48 to manage access and traffic flow.

Property Details

Clare Garden Village offers a selection of smartly designed new build homes comprising 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms. Specific house styles available include the 3-bedroom semi-detached Rosedale, and 4-bedroom detached types such as the Midford, Whitford, Langdale, and Fakenham, alongside executive 5-bedroom detached homes like the Lavenham and Mappleton. The architectural design features a mixture of shearstone, red brick, and various colours of rough cast renders, providing varied street scenes. Internally, properties are built with concrete details like open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family areas, separate utility rooms, dedicated studies (or separate dining rooms), and PV Solar Panels as standard features. All homes come with a 10-Year NHBC Warranty. Many new homes on the development are rated EPC A or B, a factor that can save buyers up to an estimated £979 annually on bills compared to older properties.

Location Benefits

The development is situated approximately one mile from Cowbridge’s High Street, a town previously named “Best place to live in Wales” by The Sunday Times. The town centre provides a lively food scene with independent shops, cafes, delicatessens, restaurants, and pubs. Specific amenities in the local vicinity include St Quentin's Castle and The Psychic Garden. The overall master plan incorporates multiple outdoor play areas, public parks, and a new primary school. For transport, Clare Garden Village provides easy access for commuters via the A48 and M4 motorway network. Llantwit Major train station is approximately an 11-minute drive away, and Cardiff Airport is less than 20 minutes by car. Specific bus routes serving Llantwit Major Road include the X2 (connecting to Cardiff Bus Interchange) and the 321 (to Talbot Green Bus Station). Pedestrian footpaths and cycle routes are integrated into the development, improving connectivity to surrounding areas. Nearby schools include Y Bontfaen Primary and Ysgol Iolo Morganwg.

Practical Information

Open market properties for sale currently range from the 3-bedroom Rosedale at £332,500 to the 5-bedroom Mappleton at £720,000. Low Cost Home Ownership (LCHO) opportunities for 2-bedroom semi-detached homes have been released in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Newydd Housing Association, with a local sales policy applying, and interested parties must contact the developer or housing association for current availability. All properties within the new build development are subject to an estate management charge, confirmed to be approximately £210.29 per annum. Viewing is by appointment; prospective buyers should contact the Taylor Wimpey sales information centre for specific plot availability and completion statuses.