Chiltern Grange

Development Overview

Chiltern Grange is an established new build community by David Wilson Homes, situated in the sought-after village location of The Meer, Benson, Oxfordshire, OX10 6NY. The development is nearing completion, with the community reported to be over 80% sold as of a recent update. It features a collection of expertly crafted, energy-efficient new build homes, currently comprising 3, 4, and 5-bedroom house types, with 2-bedroom properties also included in the overall mix. The development is set within over 12 acres of designated open space, featuring a play area, an orchard, and allotments for residents. David Wilson Homes maintains a strong reputation, having consistently achieved the maximum Five Star rating in the Home Builders Federation’s (HBF) National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2010.

Property Details

The available new homes at Chiltern Grange range from three-bedroom terraced properties to extensive five-bedroom detached family houses. Current offerings include the three-bedroom 'Archford' style, available as an end-of-terrace/semi-detached home from approximately £435,000, and the detached 'Hadley' from circa £523,000 to £525,000. Four-bedroom detached houses, such as the 'Ingleby' and 'Avondale', are available from approximately £530,000, with larger four-bedroom styles priced up to around £710,000. The largest five-bedroom detached house styles, such as the 'Glidewell', are listed up to £980,000.

Specific features found in property types like the 'Archford' include an open-plan kitchen with French doors opening to the garden, a separate spacious lounge, a downstairs cloakroom, and an en-suite main bedroom. Many properties benefit from enhanced specifications, with current incentives offering buyers an upgraded kitchen package (worth up to £4,030), a full flooring package, and contributions towards Stamp Duty (up to £24,250 on selected plots). All new build homes are provided with a 10-year warranty. Prospective buyers should confirm the Council Tax banding and property tenure (freehold/leasehold) directly with the developer.

Location Benefits

Benson is an idyllic South Oxfordshire village, offering riverside walks along the River Thames and access to the Chiltern Hills cycle trails for outdoor enthusiasts. The village centre provides everyday amenities including shops, cafés (such as No.25 Coffee), a library, and traditional pubs, including The Three Horseshoes, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the development. A Waitrose supermarket is located approximately 3.8 miles away.

Transport links are excellent for commuters, with the M40 motorway situated just over 8 miles away. The A34 is also accessible within approximately 14 miles. For rail travel, Cholsey & Wallingford railway station is located 4.4 miles away. Driving access to major centres is straightforward, with Oxford and Reading city centres both reachable in approximately 30 minutes, with Oxford being 12.7 miles away. The development also benefits from a direct bus route providing access to Oxford schools.

For families, local educational facilities include the Benson C of E Primary School, situated approximately 0.5 miles from the development.

Practical Information

Chiltern Grange offers a variety of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom new build homes with prices ranging from the low £430,000s to approximately £980,000. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the David Wilson Homes sales office for up-to-date availability on specific house types and for details on schemes like Part Exchange and Movemaker. Viewing of the show homes and the overall development can be arranged during the published sales office hours, which typically include weekends.