Brookside Meadows

Development Overview

Brookside Meadows is a new build development by David Wilson Homes, located on Denchworth Road in the desirable village of Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 0BA). The development comprises a collection of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom detached and semi-detached new build homes. David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Developments PLC, maintains a robust track record, having achieved the maximum five-star rating in the Home Builders Federation’s (HBF) National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey every year since 2010. The development is set within over 17 acres of planned open space, including designated play areas and a multi-sports area.

Property Details

The available properties currently range from 3-bedroom to 4-bedroom house types, with prices spanning approximately £415,000 to over £600,000. Specific house types include the 'Kennett' (from £415,000), the 'Cannington' (from £430,000), and the four-bedroom detached 'Peregrine' (from £575,000). The Peregrine model features a dedicated study, an open-plan dual-aspect kitchen/diner with French doors to the rear garden, a separate lounge, an en-suite to the main bedroom, and comes with a garage and two parking spaces. All new homes within the development are designed for energy efficiency, incorporating high-thermal insulation and argon-filled double glazing. Prospective buyers should confirm the inclusion of specific modern features such as solar panels and EV chargers, which are being offered in new-build phases nearby.

Location and Transport

Grove provides essential amenities within walking distance, including a Tesco Express, a Costa coffee outlet, the Bay Tree Pub (0.4 miles), and Millbrook Square for local shops and restaurants. For comprehensive shopping, the historic market town of Wantage is nearby, offering major retailers such as Waitrose and Sainsbury's, plus an array of independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market. Educational provision is supported by Millbrook Primary School, located approximately a 5-minute walk (0.5 miles) from the site, and King Alfred’s Secondary School (3.1 miles). St John's CE Primary Academy opened a primary phase in September 2023 in the wider area, with the secondary phase anticipated for 2025, offering a potential all-through schooling option.

Transport links are strong via the road network, with easy access to the A34 via the A417, connecting to the M4 (J14) to the south and the M40 to the north. For rail travel, Didcot Parkway station is the closest mainline connection, offering services to London Paddington in approximately 45 minutes. Local bus routes, including the X1 and S9 services, provide direct connections to Wantage, Didcot, Oxford (estimated 53 minutes to Oxford Rail Station), and the Harwell Campus. Furthermore, the site's proximity to Denchworth Road places it near one of the shortlisted locations for a proposed new Wantage and Grove railway station, which has been assessed as a 'high value for money' project by the Department for Transport.

Practical Information

The development is actively selling homes across the £415,000 to £600,000 price band. David Wilson Homes offers several buying assistance schemes, including Stamp Duty Paid incentives, Deposit Boost, Part Exchange Xtra, and the Own New – Rate Reducer scheme. Prospective purchasers should contact the developer directly at the sales centre for specific plot availability, the inclusion of final specification details, and to arrange a viewing of the show homes. Phase 2 homes are scheduled to be released soon.