Minerva Heights

Development Overview

Minerva Heights is a significant new build community located off Old Broyle Road in Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3PH. The masterplan development is being delivered by a consortium of housebuilders, including Bovis Homes (part of Vistry Group) and Miller Homes, to provide a total of up to 1,600 new homes across all phases. The first phase alone delivers 750 new homes. While the specific Bovis Homes section of the development is currently all sold out, availability of energy-efficient new build homes continues from the wider Minerva Heights group. The community offers a selection of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses. Current prices for the new build homes at Minerva Heights start from £399,995, with the overall range extending up to £825,995. Shared Ownership options are also available for 3-bedroom houses, with shares starting from £93,750 (based on a 25% share of a £375,000 full market value, subject to eligibility).

Property Details

Properties across the development are designed to be energy-efficient. House styles feature layouts catering to modern family life and hybrid working. For example, the four-bedroom Aspen house type includes a dedicated study, while the three-bedroom Cypress design provides a utility room, an open-plan kitchen/dining area, a separate lounge, and an en-suite to the master bedroom. Available properties often include specific practical features such as a garage and driveway parking. Buyers of new build homes here are moving into properties described as ‘ready to move into’. Site management at Minerva Heights has been independently recognised, with the Site Manager receiving a Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award.

Location Benefits

Minerva Heights is situated approximately one mile from the heart of Chichester City Centre, which is reachable via a pleasant 20-minute walk. The city boasts the historic Chichester Cathedral, the Novium Museum, and the celebrated Chichester Festival Theatre. Road transport is facilitated by the development’s proximity to the A27 dual-carriageway, offering direct access to Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton, and Worthing, and onward links to the A3(M), M27, and M3 motorways. Chichester railway station, just over a mile away, provides regular train services, including commuter links to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport in approximately an hour and a half. Local travel is also supported by the development’s location within the Plusbus zone, and the Centurion Way cycle path runs along the southern edge of the site.

Key on-site and local amenities include a brand-new one-form entry primary school (proposing to relocate Jessie Younghusband Primary School) slated to open for the new school year in September 2024. The development will incorporate a 21.92-hectare country park, sports pitches, a community centre, and a dedicated retail and health centre. Highly-rated educational facilities in the area include Jessie Younghusband Primary and Parklands Primary Schools (both Ofsted ‘Good’ and approximately 0.75 miles away) and Bishop Luffa School (an ‘Outstanding’ C of E secondary school within a 20-minute walk). For leisure, the South Downs National Park is easily accessible to the north, while Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is nearby to the south.

Practical Information

The Minerva Heights master development includes homes ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms, with current prices starting from £399,995, extending to over £825,000. The site includes properties that are ready for immediate occupation. For information on specific floorplans, individual plot pricing, developer incentives such as Deposit Contribution or Part Exchange, and to arrange a viewing of the remaining stock, prospective buyers should contact the Miller Homes or Vistry Group sales office for current availability and viewing appointments.