New Homes in South Marston, Swindon

Getting to and from South Marston

Our new homes for sale in South Marston are located close to a series of major roads, as well as Swindon town centre, which provides extra transport links.

The A420 and A419 can both be reached in around 5 minutes from our development, providing easy routes into nearby Oxford, Cirencester, Gloucester and Cheltenham. The nearest motorway is the M4, which passes south of Swindon. For access, residents can take the A419 for less than 10 minutes to reach junction 15.

The closest train station can be found in Swindon, 20 minutes’ drive from our new build homes. From here, you can catch direct services into Bristol Temple Meads (40 minutes), Cardiff (1 hour), Cheltenham Spa (1 hour) and London Paddington (1 hour). 

Local buses also serve South Marston, offering routes into Oxford and Swindon. From our development, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the nearest bus stop. 

Things to do in South Marston

The charming village offers a range of local amenities that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. Children can attend the well-regarded South Marston C of E Primary School, while wider community facilities include the village hall and South Marston Recreation Ground with a play area and vast green space.

For those who are green-fingered, there are nearby Allotments on Highworth Road, while the village pubs include The Carpenters Arms and the Carriers Arms - two dog-friendly options where residents can enjoy a drink and pub meal. 

For daily essentials and food shops, the nearest supermarket is Sainsbury’s, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Residents can also find local GPs nearby, in neighbouring towns such as Stratton for Merchiston Surgery (7 minutes away), Collingsmead for Lakeside Practice (12 minutes) and Shrivenham for Elm Tree Surgery (12 minutes). The nearest hospital is the Great Western in south Swindon, which is reachable in just 10 minutes via the A419.

Popular schools in South Marston

Those living on our new Woodlands development benefit from a variety of well-regarded local schools, including infant, primary, secondary and sixth form options:

• South Marston C of E Primary School – Located in the heart of the village and within walking distance of our new homes, this Church of England pre-school and primary welcomes children aged 3-11.  
• Shrivenham C of E Primary School – In the neighbouring village of Shrivenham, less than 15 minutes’ drive away, this pre-school and primary school offer a broad and inclusive education pupils aged 2-11. 
• Eastrop Infant School & Nursey – Less than 10 minutes away from our development, this school is located in the town of Highworth. It offers a play-based nursery for children from 2 years old, followed by infant classes up to age 7. 
• Highworth Warneford Senior School – A secondary academy in Highworth, less than 10 minutes’ drive from our new homes, this school offers a rich education to students 11-16, with a wide range of extracurriculars.
• Kingsdown School – Just 10 minutes from our new homes, this secondary academy is located in Stratton St Margaret, near Swindon. With places for pupils aged 11–16, this school balances academics with creative, technical and vocational subjects.  
• Faringdon Community College – In the nearby town of Faringdon, this secondary school and sixth form is less than 20 minutes drive away. It offers a rich and balanced education for those aged 11-18, from its landscaped site in rural Oxfordshire. 
• The Dorcan Academy – This secondary school provides a balanced education for 11-16 year olds, as well as a range of extracurriculars incuding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. From our new homes in South Marston, it takes less than 10 minutes to get to this Swindon school.  

When it comes to higher education, South Marston’s road links make it easy to access the local options. 

• New College Swindon has two nearby campuses: Queen’s Drive is less than 15 minutes away by car, while North Star can be reached is closer to a 20-minute drive. This college offers GCSEs, A-Levels, T-Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Oxford Brookes University has a Swindon campus offering nursing courses and state-of-the-art academic facilities, while a wider range of topics can be studied at the Headington Campus in Oxford (1 hour drive away). 

Living in South Marston

South Marston and its surrounding areas offer a wealth of outdoor and recreational activities for all ages. 

For nature enthusiasts, St Julian’s Community Woodland is accessible from the village and is perfect for walks and picnics. Families can also visit Roves Farm (less than 10 minutes’ drive away from our South Marston new homes) for countryside walks, camping or local days out where children can enjoy tractor rides and goat brushing. The Lotmead Farm Shop is another rural gym, where you can pick your own fresh fruit and vegetables, visit the farm animals and enjoy seasonal festivities.

South Marston’s four-legged family members are also well-catered for with the Field of Fun & Freedom Swindon – a safe, off-lead field where dogs can socialise and play, located just 5 minutes away on the outskirts of the village.

There’s an abundance of sports and fitness options for those who like to stay active. Local clubs include the Supermarine Sports Club for football and cricket (less than 5 minutes away) and the Wrag Barn Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive outside the village, towards Highworth. For indoor fitness, there are several options within 15 minutes’ drive from our new homes, including the Rockstar Climbing Centre, Nuffield Health, PureGym, and Swindon Martial Arts & Fitness.

For shopping and leisure, residents of our South Marston new homes can enjoy St Margarets Retail Park, home to Hobbycraft, Dunelm and more (less than 10 minutes’ drive). For a wider choice, the Greenbridge Retail and Leisure Park in Swindon (10 minutes away) offers high-street favourites such as HomeSense, Next and Boots. Perfect for shopping trips, dining and entertainment, it also has a Costa Coffee, McDonald’s and a Vue Cinema. 

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