Uptons Garden, Whitminster, GL2

Upton's Gardens
A select development of 4 & 5 bedroom zero carbon homes amongst village life, adjoining beautiful open countryside.

What makes our homes at Upton's Garden zero carbon?
We've finessed the blueprint of our homes to achieve zero carbon. By swapping out gas boilers in favour of air source heat pumps, increasing the quality and specification of our solar panels, and upping the insulation levels, we've achieved a home which creates as much prime energy* as it need

Country living with convenience
A charming village situated to the south west of Gloucester, Whitminster is home to Upton's Garden, an exclusive development of stunning 4 & 5 bedroom zero carbon properties by Newland Homes.

Inspired by its quintessential English rural setting and accompanied by generous green space, this impressive development of just 11 homes occupies a handpicked location close to the centre of village life, set above the close by River Frome and Cotswold Canals network. You'll particularly enjoy the character of this stylish and modern development, which showcases the best of contemporary living.

You'll also appreciate the abundance of footpaths, countryside and waterside walks near to your doorstep. Conveniently located to Stroud, complete with its own charm and a wonderful mixture of independent shops, cafés and galleries. Gloucester is just over eight miles away, with its rejuvenated and fashionable quayside, and offers all the benefits a cathedral city brings.

This friendly and picturesque village enjoys a close-knit community with a park and numerous sports clubs at a location that combines rural charm with town and city life nearby. You really can have the best of both worlds in the knowledge that Stroud, Gloucester and Bristol are all within close proximity.

PINNACLE OF DESIGN
Each home boasts a unique architect designed look and feel with an exceptional level of attention to detail. With a variety of layouts to chose from, each home offers choice and flexibility to suit your lifestyle, in addition to being net zero carbon in their energy consumption, with Newland Homes being a market leader in providing solar PV panels and air source heat pumps as standard. Our homes are built to high standards with eye-catching kerb appeal. Each stunning exterior uses materials to reflect the local character and architecture, while the interior has a considered layout designed to maximise light and space, and a host of thoughtful features to
help you live a more sustainable lifestyle in your new abode. Aesthetically beautiful, innovative and desirable, you'll find a home to suit your needs.

A SUPERBLY CONNECTED VILLAGE
This highly sought-after village of Whitminster is ideally situated thanks to its excellent links via the M5 to the busy and beautiful Bristol, Bath, along with the Midlands and South Wales. The cathedral city of Gloucester is just over eight miles away and enjoys bus and rail links with regular services to and from London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. Likewise nearby Stonehouse and Stroud both boast rail stations on the beautiful 'Golden Valley' route to Swindon, with direct trains to London. Cam and Dursley railway station also boasts local trains to Bristol and the south west, plus Cheltenham/Gloucester and the north. In addition superfast fibre broadband provides vital connectivity to each home.

A HIDDEN GEM IN THE SOUTH WEST
Situated between the Cotswolds and the vale of the River Severn, you'll find yourself surrounded by some of the country's finest countryside. Whitminster is connected to the River Frome by Saul Junction Marina and the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal, once the broadest and deepest canal in the world.

Around Whitminster

AN ABUNDANCE OF ACTIVITIES
Nearby Stroud boasts plenty of eateries and things to do, including an award winning famous farmers' market, described as 'the Covent Garden of the Cotswolds'.

Gloucester is a wonderful mix of modernity and history, and it revolves around its striking cathedral and Victorian docks, plus a rejuvenated wharf area complete with bars, eateries, art galleries, cinema and popular designer outlet shopping village.

Between them, they deliver everything you'd expect from town and city life. There are top-level sports clubs nearby too, including Gloucester Rugby Club and Forest Green Rovers, as well as other leisure amenities that include a ski and snowboard centre.

EXCELLENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
All of this can be enjoyed with the added advantage of a location that offers Whitminster Endowed CofE Primary, 'a gem of a school' according to one parent, and which has a sense of family at its heart. In May 2022, OFSTED classified it 'Good', and commented 'pupils feel safe and happy at this school thanks to the warm and caring ethos.'

Nearby Stroud High School and Severn Vale School (Gloucester) provide excellent secondary schooling options, plus Wycliffe and Gloucestershire colleges for superb further and higher education opportunities