Charles Church @ Wellington Gate

Development Overview

Charles Church @ Wellington Gate is a new build development situated on Liberator Lane in Grove, Oxfordshire (OX12 0FW), bordering the market town of Wantage. The development is being delivered by Charles Church, a premium brand under the Persimmon plc group. Charles Church is a national housebuilder that has achieved a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), meaning over 90% of their homebuyers would recommend them to a friend. The Wellington Gate site is planned as a sustainable new community, designed to include a community hub, sports facilities, equipped play areas, a community park, and public open space. The location provides a balance of village life in Grove with the amenities of Wantage and access to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Property Details

The Charles Church phase of the development offers a collection of new build homes primarily consisting of four-bedroom detached house types. Current available properties include the four-bedroom detached house styles, with prices ranging from approximately £469,995 to £479,995. Specific house designs available are the 'Sandwood' and the 'Charlton'.

• The Sandwood: A four-bedroom detached home, featuring a large kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden, a separate utility room, an integral garage, and two en-suite bathrooms (including a Jack and Jill en-suite).
• The Charlton: A four-bedroom detached house that includes a study on the ground floor, an open-plan kitchen/dining room, and an en-suite to the main bedroom.

Select plots may include incentives such as upgraded flooring, or offers like Stamp Duty contributions or Part Exchange schemes. All homes come with a 10-year warranty. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the sales team for a current list of available five-bedroom house types, such as 'The Liberator' which was previously listed at £444,995.

Location and Transport

Wellington Gate benefits from specific and direct commuter links. The nearest mainline train station is Didcot Parkway, located approximately 10 miles away, offering regular train services to key destinations including London Paddington, Oxford, Cardiff, and Bristol Temple Meads. For road travel, Junction 13 of the M4 motorway is situated approximately 14 miles to the south, near Chieveley.

Public transport is served by multiple specific bus routes with stops adjacent to the site on Whitley Close and Wessex Way. The X36 Connector service runs every 30 minutes (Monday–Saturday) between Didcot and Wantage via Grove, providing a direct connection to Didcot Parkway Station. The X1/NX1 and S9/NS9 services connect the area with Oxford City Centre via Abingdon and Botley, offering a direct link to Oxford Railway Station.

Local Amenities and Education

Education is a primary feature of the development, which is home to the newly established St John’s CE Academy. This all-through school is planned for children aged 2–16 (Nursery to Year 11), with the 75-place nursery and 420-place primary phase opening in September 2023, and the secondary school phase anticipated to be operational in 2025. Existing schools nearby include Grove Primary School and King Alfred’s Academy (secondary, 2 miles away). Local shopping, restaurants, and high street services are available in the nearby towns of Wantage, Abingdon, and Didcot.