Emmer Green Drive

Development Overview

Emmer Green Drive is a new build development by Bovis Homes, part of the Vistry Group, located off Kidmore End Road in the highly sought-after Emmer Green area of Caversham, Berkshire (RG4 8SQ). The development comprises a total of 67 new homes, offering a mix of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom houses, including detached, semi-detached, and terraced styles. The site provides a balance of suburban living with access to the amenities of Reading.

Prices for the private sale new build homes start from approximately £540,000 for a 3-bedroom terraced or semi-detached property. Available properties include the 3-bedroom detached 'The Cypress' from £650,000 (with some plots including a garage), and 4-bedroom designs such as 'The Willow' (semi-detached) at approximately £655,000, and 'The Juniper' (detached) at £695,000. Larger family homes, including the 5-bedroom three-storey ‘The Caversham’ and the 5-bedroom ‘The Birch’ house types, are also offered, with pricing available upon application. Additionally, a selection of 4-bedroom homes are available through Shared Ownership with a separate housing provider, with a 35% share costing approximately £210,000 (full market value £600,000).

Property Details

Properties at Emmer Green Drive are new build homes featuring modern, energy-efficient designs. Typical house types, such as the 5-bedroom 'The Caversham,' are three-storey designs, while four-bedroom detached homes like 'The Aspen II' are designed alongside green open spaces, with the site benefiting from a net gain of 84 trees. Many homes are provided with upgraded finishes; for example, specific plots have been released as 'UPGRADED HOME' packages including upgraded kitchen worktops, a Bosch appliance suite, enhanced electrical fittings, and all-inclusive flooring and turf. Buyers can secure their property with a refundable reservation fee of £500, with incentives like 'Smooth Move' and 'Home Exchange' available on selected plots.

Location and Transport Links

The development benefits from specific and practical transport links. The nearest bus stop is a 1-minute walk, providing direct services via the Reading Buses Pink 24, Pink 23, and Berry 25 routes. Reading Train Station is accessible in approximately 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus, offering direct mainline services to London Paddington, as well as CrossCountry and Great Western Railway connections to destinations including Plymouth, Swansea, and London Gatwick Airport. For car commuters, the M4 motorway is reached in approximately 18-19 minutes, and London Heathrow Airport is approximately 39 minutes away.

Local amenities include Budgens Supermarket and The White Horse public house, both reachable within a short drive. For outdoor activities, Clayfield Copse is approximately 16 minutes away, and water sports are available at Caversham Lakes. The area has strong educational provision, with Emmer Green Primary School (13 minutes' walk) and Highdown Secondary School & Sixth Form College (16 minutes' walk) within easy reach. The University of Reading is approximately a 17-minute journey.

Practical Information

Bovis Homes holds a 5 Star HBF Housebuilder rating (2024), indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them. However, potential buyers should note that detailed independent reviews for Bovis Homes occasionally cite long resolution times for post-completion snagging and customer service issues on other developments. All properties include a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty. Current availability includes both 'NEW RELEASE' and 'READY NOW!' plots. For detailed specifications, viewing arrangements, and to confirm current plot-specific pricing, prospective buyers should contact the developer’s marketing suite directly.