The first residents have moved into brand new homes at Berkeley Close in South Cerney, marking a major milestone in a £26m regeneration project.
Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest, is replacing 56 old properties and 21 garages in the Cotswold village with 84 modern, energy‑efficient homes. The first completed homes are now being handed over to ‘returners’ – people who previously lived at Berkeley Close before the original 1960s properties were demolished.
The new homes are among the most sustainable that Bromford has ever built. Every property has solar panels, battery storage, air source heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers, giving them all an A EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating. The battery storage means energy generated by the solar panels can be kept and used later, helping to cut customers’ bills.
Amanda Swann, Regional Director for New Homes at Bromford Flagship LiveWest, said: “The families moving back in today left their old homes trusting that what we’d build for them would be worth the wait, and I think when they walk through the door, they’ll see that it was. The standard of these homes is outstanding, and a lot of that comes down to the brilliant working relationship we’ve had with EG Carter. These are among the most sustainable homes we’ve ever built, and I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved here.”
The development includes a mix of one‑ and two‑bedroom bungalows and flats, plus one‑ to four‑bedroom houses. Of the 84 homes, 63 will be for rent and 19 for shared ownership, helping meet strong local demand for affordable housing in the area. The first phase of construction is on track to complete in September, with the second phase due to start later this year.
Gloucestershire‑based E G Carter, a family‑run construction company, is carrying out the building work, continuing a strong partnership with Bromford Flagship LiveWest across several projects.
Mathew Vye, Residential Director at EG Carter, said: “This is a really important milestone for Berkeley Close and, most importantly, for the families who are now able to move into high‑quality new homes. Working closely with Bromford Flagship LiveWest, we’ve focused on delivering homes that are not only well built, but future‑proofed, highly energy efficient and designed to support long‑term, sustainable living. We’re proud to be playing our part in regenerating this community and bringing forward homes that will make a genuine difference to residents’ lives.”
Councillor Juliet Layton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning at Cotswold District Council, said: “These new homes at Berkeley Close show exactly what we’re striving for as a council: high‑quality social housing that is green to the core and built for the future. By prioritising energy efficiency and low‑carbon design, we’re ensuring that residents benefit from warmer homes, lower bills, and a more sustainable community for years to come.”
Berkeley Close is one of several major regeneration projects underway across Bromford Flagship LiveWest’s operating area, as we invest in replacing older, less efficient housing stock with modern, low‑carbon homes.