Arden Glade

Development Overview

Arden Glade is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located off Fivefield Road in the village of Keresley, West Midlands (CV7 8JE). The development sits strategically on the western edge of Coventry, bordering the Warwickshire countryside, and is administered by Coventry City Council. The first phase of this new community comprises 244 homes, featuring 183 properties for private sale and 61 homes allocated for affordable housing (low-cost rent or shared ownership).

The development offers a diverse mix of energy-efficient, two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses built to Bellway’s flagship ‘Artisan’ specification. Prices for the initial release of new build homes at Arden Glade start from £360,000. Specific availability has included 3-bedroom semi-detached properties from £350,000 and 3-bedroom detached properties from £370,000. The development forms part of the wider Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension plan and is backed by a Bellway contribution of approximately £5.7 million towards local infrastructure, including road improvements, schools, and healthcare services.

Property Details

Each property at Arden Glade is designed with a focus on modern efficiency and practicality. Available house styles include The Spinner, The Lymner, The Weaver (the four-bedroom showhome), The Sawyer, and The Tailor, among others. Standard specification across all homes includes future-focused, energy-saving features such as PV solar panels, a smart heating thermostat, and private electric vehicle (EV) charging points. Every plot benefits from either a garage or allocated parking and landscaped front gardens. Homes are protected by a 10-year warranty, standard for Bellway’s properties.

Location Benefits and Local Amenities

Keresley offers residents a blend of semi-rural living with excellent connectivity to major West Midlands cities. The development boasts strong transport links, with Coventry city centre accessible in approximately 10 minutes by car. Commuters benefit from easy access to the M6 motorway, which can be reached in approximately 30 minutes, providing routes to Birmingham and Leicester. For rail travel, Coventry railway station is a 12-minute drive away, offering direct services including travel to London Euston in as little as 75 minutes.

Local amenities are comprehensive, with a One Stop convenience store within a 10-minute walk. Major supermarkets are also nearby, with an Aldi and a Morrisons located a 10 and 12-minute drive away, respectively. The development is designed to be family-friendly, incorporating planned green open spaces, play areas, and footpaths. Specific local schools include Keresley Newland Primary Academy and Shaftesbury School, both located within approximately 0.35 miles of the development.

Practical Information

Bellway Homes, an established developer with nine consecutive years of 5-star builder status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), is overseeing the construction of Arden Glade. Prospective buyers can visit the site's four-bedroom Weaver showhome for viewing. Homes designated as 'Good to Go' are available for chain-free, stress-free move-in periods in as little as six weeks, subject to specific plot and availability. For the most up-to-date pricing on specific house types (e.g., The Lymner or The Spinner) and current completion estimates, prospective buyers are advised to contact the Bellway Homes sales team for details and to discuss available incentives.