New homes in
South Wales

Living in South Wales

With an enduring reputation for both its creativity and dramatic scenery, South Wales provides its people with an outstanding, and often interwoven, combination of history, culture, nature and sport.

This heady mix ensures you’ll be sure to find something for yourself and your family to explore near our new builds in South Wales.

One such attraction is St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff which is Wales’s most popular heritage attraction.

Featuring more than 50 historic buildings from all over the country that have been painstakingly rebuilt, it gives visitors unique insights into the people and places of Wales over the ages.

Meanwhile, the Big Pit National Coal Museum, which is located in the Blaenafon Industrial Landscape and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrates South Wales’s world renowned mining heritage.

For those that enjoy the arts, South Wales provides a rich seam of opportunity. Visit the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea to discover more about the poet and writer who was born in the city and famous for his play Under Milk Wood amongst many other things.

The Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff, which styles itself as a creative home for everyone, hosts a variety of West End shows, operas and community art events. The ICC Wales in Newport also provides an excellent venue for live performances, including musicals, theatre and comedy.

There is also the annual Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye which brings together artists, policymakers, pioneers and innovators from across the world to explore global issues and launch fiction and non-fiction books.

For those wanting to explore the natural beauty of the region, you do not have to travel far to find yourself in the midst of it.

The Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park is less than an hour north of Cardiff and comprises around 520 square miles of forests, lakes, mountains, moors and pastureland. It is also home to Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales at 2,907 ft above sea level.

For those who prefer two wheels, Bike Park Wales in Gethin Woods has more than 40 trails for mountain bike riders so, whether you’re a beginner or pro, you’ll find what you’re after.

Sports fans need look no further than the Principality Stadium. Located in Cardiff city centre close to all the capital has to offer, the 74,500 seater arena is home to the Wales rugby union and football teams, and plays host to a range of world class sporting fixtures and concerts.

Transport in South Wales

Our new build homes in South Wales benefit from the ongoing implementation of the South Wales Metro project which aims to provide residents with a more reliable, faster and greener transport system.

The South Wales Metro project, run by Transport for Wales, is an integrated public transport service which utilises trains, trams and buses. In particular, it is focused on the core Valley lines that connect Cardiff with Aberdare, Coryton, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhymney and Treherbert.

In November 2024, electric ‘tri mode’ trains were introduced to passenger services for the first time as part of the South Wales Metro and more will be rolled out following an £800m investment in new trains.

The main road linking our new build homes in South Wales to the region’s cities is the M4, which runs from east to west taking in Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Swansea and Pontarddulais.

The A465 Heads of the Valleys road that links Swansea to Monmouthshire has undergone a 28-mile, £2bn dual carriageway upgrade including 30 new bridges and six junctions.

The region also benefits from good rail links with Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) providing regular services between towns and cities. It is planned for Cardiff Central to undergo a transformation to help sustain future growth in the region via a £140m investment.

The South Wales Mainline is also being improved by a partnership involving Transport for Wales, Network Rail, Welsh Government, Department for Transport and the Western Gateway.

For international travel, Cardiff Airport, which is owned by the Welsh Government, offers direct flights to a popular range of European destinations and connecting flights to locations as diverse as Sydney, Australia, and Lima in Peru.

Shopping in South Wales

South Wales offers a diverse and vibrant range of shopping experiences which blend modern retail with historic markets and Victorian arcades.

Cardiff boasts St David’s Dewi Sant which is one of the UK’s largest shopping centres with more than 180 stores and a mix of national and international retailers, premium brands and independents.

It features the biggest John Lewis outside London and retail outlets for Vivienne Westwood, Jo Malone Zara, Primark, H&M, Swarovski, BOSS and Marks & Spencer.

If it’s something distinctive you’re after, then head over to the capital’s Castle Quarter Arcades, which first opened in 1885. Today, it is home to more than 60 independent retailers selling everything from books, to Welsh cakes and even violins.

Newport also has its own shopping centre called Friars Walk, but the main attraction is Newport Market, which is open seven days a week. With local fresh produce stalls, workspaces, restaurants and bars, it’s easy to spend a whole day there to experience all it has to offer.

Restaurants in South Wales

Starting with the very best in culinary excellence, there are two restaurants in South Wales with a Michelin-star.

Home by James Sommerin in Penarth features an eight course tasting ‘Surprise Menu’ that is so seasonal it changes every day. Further north, The Walnut Tree in Llanddewi Skirrid, a couple of miles east of Abergavenny, is a village inn with a deserved reputation for serving up food with exceptional flavours

In Newport, Hatti is an Indian restaurant that has been given a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award for consistently great reviews whilst Pasture, a steakhouse in Cardiff, use locally raised beef which is prepared in an open kitchen on charcoal grills.

Worth visiting for the interior alone, The Botanist Cardiff Central serves cuisine and drinks from around the world, meaning if you’re a lover of good food, plants and live music, this could become a favourite place.

For something a bit different, Ffos Caerfilli in Caerphilly is a vibrant new market built from repurposed shipping containers with more than 20 independent traders, many of which serve the latest food offerings.

And, finally, true foodies living in our South Wales new builds will want to get tickets to the annual Abergavenny Food Festival. Visitors to the festival have access to multiple venues within the town centre, 200 exhibitors, guest chef demonstrations, talks, family entertainment and music.