With homes in the spotlight, a shift in our priorities has been one of the many consequences of Covid-19 and the extended lockdown. Savills [i]highlights these developments, revealing that 71% of younger homebuyers now crave rural locations, 40% would like a village setting and 39% of under 50s have their sights set on a bigger home. With a beautiful range of homes in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire that reflect these aspirations, Bellway Thames Valley's new developments offer an attractive option to those looking to upgrade their home and their lifestyle.

Along with affordability, it's all about well-connected villages, thriving local communities, interiors created for easy living and that all important outdoor space. These Bellway Thames Valley developments tick all boxes:

Greensands, Wantage, Oxfordshire

Steeped in history, the stunning market town of Wantage provides a majestic location for Bellway Homes' newest development; Greensands.  These homes enjoy a picturesque semi-rural location in Vale of the Whist Horse, whilst benefiting from swift transport links to Oxford, Reading and London.

On the edge of the Wantage provides a plethora of amenities against a wonderful backdrop of medieval buildings around a bustling market square, which features a statue of its most infamous past resident, Alfred the Great.   The town's 17th and 18th century buildings and narrow cobbled streets and passages give the town unique character and feature a mixture of high-street stores, boutiques and award-winning restaurants. 

There are 1,2,3,4 and 5-bedroom properties available here, starting at £235,000.

Yew Tree Gardens, Cholsey, Oxfordshire

Buyers at Yew Tree Gardens will enjoy the beautiful surroundings that inspired Agatha Christie's world-renowned work, along with easy access to an array of local facilities.   The new homes occupy an enviable location within striking distance to respected schools, making them ideal for lifestyle-driven families.  Located in the heart of the charming Oxfordshire village, the homes benefit from country living whilst enjoying convenient commuter transport links to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington.  

Prices at Yew Tree Gardens start from £329,5200 for a two-bedroom home and go up to £650,000 for a four-bedroom home.

Forest Chase, Yateley, Hampshire

Occupying a location in the heart of Hampshire, buyers will find green space galore at Forest Chase and be spoilt for choice with numerous outdoor pursuit options. With an attractive parkland setting, this development is just a mile from the picturesque Yateley Lakes, which offers dedicated spaces for fishing, boating and jet-skiing as well as paths for walking and running.  Additionally, Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre offers stand-up paddleboard yoga, open-water swimming, kayaking and sailing.

Forest Chase is conveniently located for transport links to Reading and London and is a superb choice for families, with a range of well-regarded schools within close proximity.

Prices at Forest Chase start from £405,000 for a 3-bedroom semi-detached home and go up to £877,500 for a detached 5-bedroom property. 

Oak Hill Park, Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Nestled at the bottom of the Chiltern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the select development offers the benefits of country living, just an hour from London. Breath-taking views and flourishing wildlife make Oak Hill Park a unique development which will provide an idyllic lifestyle for its residents. 

In keeping with the scenic backdrop, the homes are surrounded by generous green boulevards that also run through the development.  Rolling hills, acres of woodland and magnificent views mean the Chiltern Hills are a haven for walkers, cyclists and those who enjoy the plethora of benefits that country living provides. Chinnor itself enjoys a vibrant community spirit, access to highly regarded primary schools and an array of further education opportunities for older students.

Prices at Oak Hill Park start at £395,000 for a 3-bedroom semi-detached home and go up to £802,500 for a detached 5-bedroom property.

Keephatch Gardens, Wokingham, Berkshire

Reflected in its name, Keephatch Gardens is situated close to multiple green spaces, providing places for residents to keep healthy, relax and explore. Keephatch Park Nature Reserve is just a 10-minute walk away, Peacock Meadows is less than two miles away and the Dinton Pastures Country Park is also close-by. 

Wokingham is a popular market town, with excellent commuter links to reading and London, a wonderful range of amenities, weekly market and a monthly farmers' market. Crispin's School is less than a mile away from Keephatch Gardens, while both The Emmbrook School and Holt School (for girls) are both less than a ten-minute drive. For higher education, Reading University is less than 15 minutes' drive from the development.

Prices at Keephatch Gardens start at £325,000 for a 2-bedroom flat with a garage and go up to £699,950 for a 4-bedroom detached home.

Emma Jones, Sales and Marketing Director and Bellway Thames Valley, com: “With so much time confined indoors, our homes have come under scrutiny.  As we begin to emerge from this period of uncertainty, buyers are demonstrating new conviction about their preferences.  Comfort, easy living and quality of life have of course always been a priority for homebuyers, but this new emphasis means that developments which come complete with community, impressive green space and carefully considered contemporary design features are more appealing than ever.”

Built to Bellway's exacting standards, Help to Buy is available at each development.

For more information visit bellway.co.uk.

[i] https://www.savills.co.uk/insight-and-opinion/savills-news/299736/covid-19-will-reshape-what-prime-uk-home-buyers-and-sellers-want

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