Birkwood by Gleeson Homes · Main Street, Mareham le Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire PE22 7RW

Birkwood is a new build property development by Gleeson Homes, situated on Main Street in the Lincolnshire village of Mareham le Fen, Boston, PE22 7RW. The site, which originally comprised 62 units, is nearing completion with only the last homes remaining. The development initially offered a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom semi and detached properties, including a small number of bungalows, designed to provide affordable options for first-time buyers and downsizers.

Development Overview Birkwood features predominantly 4-bedroom detached homes currently available for sale. The 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom house types are now reported as sold out. This price range reflects Gleeson Homes’ focus on delivering competitively priced housing. The properties are sold with a Freehold tenure. Gleeson Homes has a strong track record as a five-star builder, having achieved a customer recommendation score of 95.3% across all six of their regions in 2024. Property Details House types are characterised by specific inclusions often considered optional extras elsewhere. All new build homes at Birkwood come with fully turfed front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, an outside tap, and a gate as standard. Initial plans for the development featured homes with open-plan kitchen-diners and French doors providing direct access to the rear garden, promoting a practical family living layout. Location Benefits Mareham le Fen offers core village amenities, including a post office, a fish and chip shop, and the historic Royal Oak pub, one of the oldest thatched pubs in Lincolnshire. For families, the village is home to Mareham le Fen Church of England Primary School. The nearest medical centre is located in Coningsby, approximately a seven-minute drive away. Major shopping facilities, pubs, restaurants, and a Tesco supermarket are available in the market town of Horncastle, reachable in around 15 minutes by car via the A153. The popular spa town of Woodhall Spa is just over seven miles away, providing leisure facilities like the Kinema in the Woods and Jubilee Park, which includes a heated lido. Transport links utilise the local road network. Birkwood is conveniently located off the A155, which connects to the A16, facilitating access to larger towns such as Lincoln and Louth. Driving to Lincoln takes approximately 36 minutes. For public transport, a regular bus service (including routes B16, 5C, and 56H) links the village with both Horncastle and Boston. The nearest railway connection is Boston train station, a 25-minute drive from the development, offering direct services to Skegness, Sleaford, Grantham, and Nottingham. Practical Information As the development is close to completion, the Sales Centre and Show Homes at Birkwood are now closed. Prospective buyers should contact the developer, Gleeson Homes, as sales are currently being managed from their nearby Poppy Fields development.