Oak Park Cheddar

Development Overview

Oak Park Cheddar is a new build development by Taylor Wimpey, located at 3 Tower Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3EP. The development, now over 90% sold, focuses primarily on high-specification family housing, with current availability concentrated on a collection of four-bedroom detached homes. Current pricing for the remaining new build homes ranges from approximately £410,000 to £490,000, with specific house types such as 'The Midford', 'The Trusdale', and 'The Wortham' available.

Property Details

The available properties are predominantly four-bedroom detached houses designed for modern family living. For instance, the four-bedroom ‘Midford’ house type features a ground floor layout that includes a large living room and a spacious, open-plan kitchen/diner, which benefits from French doors leading directly onto the rear garden for al fresco dining. The first floor of this layout provides a main bedroom with a private en suite, a second double bedroom, and two additional single bedrooms, complete with a separate family bathroom. All homes at Oak Park are offered with a Freehold tenure and include practical, future-proof features as standard. These include photovoltaic (PV) panels for enhanced energy efficiency, an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point, and a Waste Water Heat Recovery system. Exteriors are finished with a fully turfed and landscaped front garden, a slabbed patio area in the rear garden, and off-road parking, typically featuring a garage and driveway parking for at least two cars. Buyers should note that an Estate Management Fee applies, confirmed at £245.28 per annum for properties like 'The Midford'. All properties are backed by a 2-year Taylor Wimpey warranty and the 10-year NHBC warranty.

Location Benefits and Transport

Oak Park is positioned on the edge of Cheddar village, offering views towards the scenic Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge, with local walking and cycling trails, including the nearby reservoir. The development is within a short walking distance of the village centre, providing access to local shops, cafes, a supermarket, and specific amenities such as The Bath Arms public house (approximately 0.7 miles away). Education is catered for locally with Cheddar First School situated just 0.3 miles away, and The Kings of Wessex Academy (Secondary School) located 0.5 miles from the development.

Commuter links are well-supported via the road network, with the M5 motorway accessible approximately 9 miles away, facilitating travel to Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, and Exeter. For rail travel, the nearest train stations are Worle (7.6 miles) and Yatton (7.9 miles). From Yatton Station, direct services to Bristol Temple Meads have a fastest journey time of just 13 minutes, while the fastest service from Worle takes approximately 20 minutes, offering a viable route for commuters to the city. Bristol Airport is also conveniently located just 12 miles away.

Practical Information

The developer, Taylor Wimpey, has an established industry standing, having retained a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), meaning over 90% of their customers would recommend them to a friend. Prospective buyers are encouraged to contact the developer for current plot-specific prices, estimated completion dates for available homes, and to inquire about moving schemes like Part Exchange or Easymover. Specific council tax bands will be confirmed by the local authority upon legal completion.