A new community is taking shape at Bellway’s Barleywoods development on the edge of Oakham, where the first residents are settling into their new homes.

Six properties have now been occupied at the development, where Bellway is building a total of 62 homes on an 8.3-acre site off Braunston Road.

Construction work began on the site in the spring of 2023 and a total of 18 homes have now been built.

When completed, Barleywoods will also feature a central open space, three play areas and a wetland meadow.

Michaela Perkins, Sales Manager for Bellway Eastern Counties, said: “Barleywoods is already home to a very diverse community. We have residents here from across the age spectrum, with some relocating from other parts of the country and in one case from as far afield as Hong Kong.

“Buyers here include families upsizing and retirees downsizing so there’s a real mix of people living at the development already. There are several factors attracting people to Barleywoods but one of the biggest, particularly for families, is the quality of local schools, including the highly regarded Catmose College.

“The development’s location – within easy reach of the town centre but right on the edge of open countryside – is also proving to be a big draw. Interest from buyers has been high from the outset, with our first reservation coming before lunchtime on the day of the development’s launch. With construction progressing well, we look forward to welcoming more buyers into their homes as they are completed.”

The 62 homes at Barleywoods comprise 43 properties for private sale and 19 affordable homes for rent or shared ownership. A total of 9 affordable homes have been handed over to Sage housing association. Five of these are now occupied, while six private homes have been handed over to their new owners.

A range of three, four and five-bedroom homes are currently available to buy at Barleywoods, with prices starting from £399,995. To find out more, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/eastern-counties/barleywoods or call the sales team on 01572 200038.