A new eco-friendly housing development in Ledbury has opened its sales centre.

Vistry Cotswolds is building 140 energy-efficient homes and bungalows at Hopfields, off Leadon Way in Ledbury.

On Saturday, June 29, the sales centre and two show homes - located about a mile away from the town centre - were unveiled for the public to see.

The official opening was marked by the deputy mayor of Ledbury, Councillor Elizabeth Harvey, who cut the red ribbon.

Councillor Stef Simmons, vice-chairperson of Herefordshire Council, was also present at the launch.

Hayley Ody, regional sales and marketing director for Bovis Homes, said: "This will be one of the first developments built by Vistry’s Cotswolds division to feature solar panels and electric vehicle charging points on all homes, alongside other measures such as wastewater heat recovery systems and improved building materials to maximise energy efficiency.

"The development’s green credentials are proving to be a big attraction for prospective buyers, something that was borne out by the number of people who turned up on the launch day.

"As well as energy-efficient properties, Hopfields will feature a dedicated ecological area with woodland, a meadow and a picnic area – designed to create an attractive space for new residents while also enabling local wildlife to thrive."

The site will have 84 properties for private sale and 56 affordable homes available for local people through low-cost rent or shared ownership.

The range of two and three-bedroom bungalows and two, three and four-bedroom houses will be available for reservation.

Prices start at £299,995.

Ms Ody added: "It was a pleasure to meet councillors Harvey and Simmons and to have the opportunity to show them the eco-friendly community that we are creating here.

"It was also the first chance for potential buyers to look inside completed homes at the development, giving them an appreciation of the quality of work that has seen us achieve five-star status with the Home Builders Federation for the past five years."

For more information about the development, visit the Bovis Homes website.