Orchards View @ Wichelstowe

Development Overview

Orchards View @ Wichelstowe is a significant new build homes development by Barratt Homes, located off Pippin Street in the wider master-planned community of Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 7EU. The development offers a diverse selection of properties, including 1 and 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses. Orchards View is strategically situated within the Wichelstowe project, which encompasses over 200 acres of dedicated open space designed to integrate modern housing with natural surroundings. The developer, Barratt Homes, holds a 5-Star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for 15 consecutive years, based on over 90% of customers confirming they would recommend the builder.

Property Details

The development caters to various requirements with a mix of property types. Examples of house types include 'The Hazel,' a four-bedroom, three-storey semi-detached home. The Hazel features an open-plan kitchen, a separate lounge with French doors opening onto the garden, an en-suite main bedroom often with floor-to-ceiling windows, and includes a garage and two dedicated parking spaces. Many properties include specific features like electric car charging points, reflecting a commitment to modern living infrastructure. All new build homes are backed by an NHBC warranty and are designed for high energy efficiency, a practical benefit for running costs compared to older properties. Further specific floor plans and detailed plot-by-plot specifications are available directly from the sales centre.

Location Benefits and Amenities

Orchards View benefits from the substantial investment in the Wichelstowe district centre. Local amenities are provided on the doorstep, including a Waitrose supermarket and the Hall & Woodhouse pub, both within walking distance. Essential community services nearby include local doctors, a dentist, a library, and veterinary services. The masterplan includes extensive green infrastructure, such as 1.5 acres of community allotments, brand new play areas, sports pitches, and wildlife-friendly features like hedgehog highways. Families have access to local education options, with Hazelwood Academy and Millbrook Primary School approximately 0.6 to 0.7 miles away.

Transport and Connectivity

Connectivity for commuters is a key advantage. The site is situated under 3 miles from Junction 16 of the M4 motorway, providing direct road access east toward Reading and London, and west toward Bristol and South Wales. Swindon train station is approximately 2 miles from the development. Great Western Railway services from Swindon can reach London Paddington in approximately 57 minutes via the fast electric railway. Local public transport is managed by the Swindon Travel Choices program, with bus routes such as the Bus 9 (Wroughton to Town Centre) and Bus 11 (Wichelstowe to North Swindon) serving the area. Sustainable transport options include the off-carriageway Southern Flyer route for a direct 20-minute cycle into Swindon town centre, and the availability of a Co-wheels Car Club vehicle on Shippery Lane. Furthermore, the new Wichelstowe southern access road (WSA), which provides a fourth access point across the M4, is nearing completion, enhancing local traffic flow.

Practical Information

Current pricing for available new build homes is subject to release phases, with recent examples showing a 3-bedroom detached house (Wichelford Extra) marketed at approximately £404,995. Potential homebuyers should note that Barratt Homes offers various schemes to assist with purchase, including Part Exchange, Movemaker, Help to Sell, and the Own New - Rate Reducer scheme. Interested parties should contact the developer’s sales office directly to confirm current release prices, specific plot availability, and viewing arrangements for the show homes.