The Orchards

Development Overview

'The Orchards' is a new build development by Cala Homes, situated on Restrop Road in the charming and community-centric village of Purton, Wiltshire (SN5 4BP). The development is positioned on the fringes of picturesque countryside, offering residents a blend of semi-rural living with contemporary convenience and access to the Cotswolds. The scheme comprises a collection of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom detached, semi-detached, and terraced new homes, built to a superior specification.

The current open market pricing for available properties ranges from approximately £450,000 for a three-bedroom detached house up to £860,000 for a five-bedroom executive home.

Property Details

Specific detached house types confirmed to be available include the 'Fourleaf' (3-bedroom, priced at £450,000), the 'Rowan' (4-bedroom, with examples priced at £675,000 and £700,000), the 'Viburnum' (5-bedroom, priced at £725,000), and the flagship 'Yew' house type (5-bedroom, priced at £860,000).

Cala Homes advertises a high-quality specification throughout the properties, incorporating modern energy-saving and eco-friendly features. Specific features of larger homes, such as the 'Yew' house type, include an air source heat pump, underfloor heating, three reception rooms including a dedicated study space, and a kitchen/breakfast/family room with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. All homes come with the peace of mind of a 10-year NHBC warranty, with the first two years covered directly by Cala Homes.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

Purton offers excellent local amenities within walking distance of the development's Restrop Road location. Residents are close to the village high street, which provides a local GP surgery, a farm shop, a library, a community café, and a choice of traditional pubs.

The village is well-served by local schooling, with St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery and Bradon Forest School (secondary) both located within the catchment area and reported to be within walking distance.

For connectivity, the new build homes provide swift access to major road networks, including the nearby M4 motorway, with Junction 15 (Swindon) easily accessible. Swindon Train Station is approximately six miles away, offering direct rail services to London Paddington and Bristol. The Stagecoach West Line 53 bus route runs hourly from The Square in Purton to Swindon Rail Station, with a journey time of approximately 27-29 minutes.

Practical Information

The Orchards development is constructed by Cala Homes, an established developer which has achieved a maximum five-star rating for customer satisfaction from the independent Home Builders Federation (HBF) for seven consecutive years (as of March 2025).

Available homes range from 2 to 5 bedrooms, with current listed open market prices spanning from £450,000 to £860,000, dependent on property type and plot. Incentives such as Stamp Duty Paid or a 100% Part Exchange scheme are offered on selected plots. Interested purchasers should contact the developer, Cala Homes, directly for the most current availability, pricing on 2-bedroom and other properties, and to arrange a viewing of the show homes. Certain shared ownership plots at the development are currently under reservation.