Primrose Gardens at Valley Park

Primrose Gardens at Valley Park: Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11 6LB)

Development Overview

Primrose Gardens at Valley Park is a new build community by Taylor Wimpey, located on Eskdale Drive, off the A4130, positioned strategically between Harwell Village and the town of Didcot in Oxfordshire (OX11 6LB). The development offers a diverse mix of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3, and 4 bedroom houses. Open market prices for the available homes range from approximately £209,995 to £570,000. The scheme will deliver a total of 246 new dwellings.

Taylor Wimpey has a strong industry track record, having maintained the HBF Five Star Award for customer satisfaction, based on over 90% of their customers stating they would recommend the builder to a friend. The company is also noted for having the highest average NHBC Construction Quality Review score among major housebuilders for the second year in a row.

Property Details

Available properties include apartments and various house styles, such as terraced and semi-detached homes. For example, specific listed prices include the 1-bedroom Glen House apartment at £209,995 and the 2-bedroom semi-detached The Beaford house priced at £360,000. Larger family homes include the 3-bedroom semi-detached The Eynsford, available at £419,500, and 4-bedroom terraced houses starting from approximately £445,000.

A key focus of the design is sustainability and energy efficiency. Each new home incorporates features designed to reduce running costs and environmental impact, including PV panels (solar), EV charging points, and Air Source Heat Pumps. Many apartments also benefit from a private balcony and allocated parking. The wider Valley Park scheme is introducing landscaped open spaces and dedicated play areas for residents.

Location Benefits and Amenities

The development’s location provides excellent connectivity for commuters. Didcot Parkway Train Station is located approximately a 5-minute drive from Primrose Gardens. The station provides direct rail services to major employment hubs, with journey times to Oxford taking as little as 12-15 minutes and direct links to London Paddington in under 40 minutes. The community is also conveniently situated near the A34 road network.

Didcot town centre provides comprehensive amenities, including multiple supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities, and the retail hub of The Orchard Centre. For more local convenience, Harwell’s charming village centre offers a shop, a local butchers, and a pub. Critically for families, the wider Valley Park development masterplan includes the delivery of two new primary schools and dedicated community facilities on-site.

Practical Information

House types currently available include 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3, and 4 bedroom houses, with current open market pricing from £209,995. Taylor Wimpey has opened five show homes for prospective buyers to view the range of layouts and finish quality. Information regarding specific completion dates for individual plots, the release of the next phase (Dahlia View), and current sales incentives should be confirmed directly with the Taylor Wimpey sales team at Primrose Gardens.