Romans Quarter by David Wilson Homes · Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4RE

Romans Quarter is a new build development by David Wilson Homes, situated on Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE. The development offers a collection of high-quality 3 and 4-bedroom executive-style houses, set within the north Dorset market town of Gillingham. The initial release features homes ranging from approximately £300,000 to £625,000.

David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Developments PLC, is a well-established developer with a consistent track record, having been awarded the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5 Star Customer Satisfaction rating for over a decade. Available new build homes include a selection of designs such as the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'Archford', priced from approximately £307,500, and 4-bedroom detached house types, including the 'Kirkdale' (from £470,000), 'Avondale' (from £515,000), 'Holden' (from £540,000), and the larger 'Winstone' (from £625,000). The properties are designed for modern family living, typically featuring open-plan kitchen, dining, and family areas with French doors that provide direct access to the rear garden, promoting a natural flow for indoor-outdoor living. Key design features across the range include separate dual-aspect lounges, utility rooms, and dedicated study or home office spaces. The main bedrooms generally feature a private en-suite shower room, with some larger house types like the 'Winstone' also offering a dressing area. All properties come with a driveway or garage parking. Romans Quarter benefits from excellent connectivity and access to local amenities. The A303 major road is easily accessible, providing a direct route for travel across the South West and toward London. Gillingham (Dorset) train station is within walking distance of the development, offering regular services to Salisbury (fastest journey time approximately 25 minutes) and direct routes to London Waterloo (fastest journey time approximately 1 hour 54 minutes). The line also provides links towards Exeter St David’s. Local services are comprehensive. Families are served by nearby educational facilities including Wyke Primary School (approximately 0.3 miles) and Gillingham Primary School (approximately 0.8 miles). Town amenities include supermarkets, a selection of shops and pubs, and community facilities such as the RiversMeet leisure centre for swimming and sports, a community cinema, and Hardings Park, which offers open spaces and a skate park. The local area provides 20 acres of green space directly adjacent to the development, along with various walking trails, reflecting the town’s character within a scenic Dorset landscape. The development is 'Just Launched', with select plots currently available for reservation, including some designated for a 'Move in for Christmas' completion. David Wilson Homes offers various purchasing assistance schemes, including Part Exchange and the Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme, in addition to the Own New – Rate Reducer initiative, subject to specific plot and eligibility criteria. Prospective homebuyers are advised to contact the sales office directly on Common Mead Lane to review specific property specifications, available plot releases, and to confirm viewing arrangements for the show homes.