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Construction begins on new homes in Gotherington

August 7, 2026
Construction begins on new homes in Gotherington

Summary

The deputy mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, Cllr Jill Smith, visited a landmark new homes site to mark the official start of construction at The Furrows, an exclusive new collection of homes in Gotherington, near Bishop’s Cleeve.

Details

Cllr Smith was welcomed to the site by representatives from Lioncourt Homes: Colin Cole, CEO; Danny Tunstall, construction director; Ian Huxstep, area build manager; and Dan Ward, site manager, who guided her through the plans for the development after she put the first spade in the ground.

Set just outside the renowned Cotswolds National Landscape at the south-eastern edge of Gotherington, The Furrows will deliver a collection of 45 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each designed to combine the area’s character with contemporary interiors and a high-specification finish throughout.

The development has been deliberately planned to respond to its natural surroundings, and will include wildflower meadows, new hedgerows and an orchard of apple and pear trees, forming part of an extensive area of green space to its east.

The Furrows marks a fresh chapter for Lioncourt Homes, with the homebuilder elevating its specification in line with the needs of the local market, with a signature collection of homes for home seekers drawn to village life within easy reach of Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

Cllr Jill Smith, deputy mayor of Tewkesbury Borough , said: “It was a pleasure to visit The Furrows and see the start of construction on what will be a wonderful addition to Gotherington. “I’m delighted to see a quality homebuilder investing in our borough, delivering a collection of homes designed with consideration for its surroundings and the character of the village.

“As The Furrows takes shape, I look forward to seeing new residents become part of the thriving Gotherington community in the months ahead.” Earlier this year, Lioncourt Homes secured a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders’ Federation (HBF) for the 12th consecutive year.

Colin Cole, CEO at Lioncourt Homes , said: “We were delighted to welcome Cllr Smith to The Furrows to mark this important milestone as construction gets underway.


Report source: Punchline Gloucester

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