With house prices in the capital recording a 7.2% rise in the last year, there is growing interest in the commuter hotspots as house buyers seek the relative financial comfort of the Home Counties. With the opportunity to buy a family house for the price of a London flat, and a commute of less than an hour, it's easy to see the appeal of the commuter belt. The South Oxfordshire town of Didcot is one such hotspot, where Bellway Homes has recently launched a collection of new homes at Great Western Park, one of Europe's largest property developments, offering well-connected, affordable family homes for a fraction of the London price tag.

Didcot has been designated as an area of major growth and has benefited from substantial investment over the last eight years, with plans to build 200 homes a year over the next decade, and regenerate its busy train station. No surprise then that property values in the area have increased by over 25% in the last five years, making it the perfect time to buy in this prime location.  Bellway's selection of attractive two, three and four bedroom homes, all available with Help to Buy, are fantastic choice for those looking for a rural setting with great commuter connections.

Claire McGoldrick, Sales Director for Bellway Thames Valley, comments: “Being well-placed in prime commuter territory, and occupying a rural setting, these new homes are a fantastic option for young professionals and families alike. Residents can benefit from excellent transport connections, great schools, a thriving local community, and the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside – and of course they get a brand new home in a fantastic neighbourhood.

“With three-bed homes priced at less than £300,000, this development will be incredibly popular, so we urge potential buyers to come and have a look for themselves.”

The stylish new homes, a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom terrace, semi-detached and detached houses, will be part of a large new development with exciting expansions plans, including an on-site supermarket and adjoining retail outlet.

The newly-opened Show House, the Mulberry, offers homebuyers a chance to get their first glimpse of the new homes. Great Western Park will comprise 59 well-proportioned two, three and four bedroom properties for sale, each finished to a high specification, and ready for new residents to move in next Spring. As well as offering Help to Buy on these homes, allowing buyers to secure one with just 5% deposit, Bellway is also offering its Part Exchange scheme on selected homes, to help those who have a house to sell, and for a limited time will also pay the Stamp Duty bill on selected plots for buyers who buy reserve before Christmas.

The Mulberry, available from £297,950 is a stunning three-bedroom home, which benefits from a generous, open-plan living and dining room, along with an impressive front-facing master bedroom.

On entering the property, residents will find a modern fitted kitchen which includes integrated Zanussi fan assisted oven, along with matching splashback and contemporary work surfaces. Towards the rear of the Mulberry, there is a generous living space which provides ample room for dining and leads onto the rear garden via elegant French doors. The modern downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor, and is located off the welcoming entrance hallway.

To the upper level, there is an impressive master bedroom which enjoys a front-facing position and ample space for wardrobes, along with a stylish en suite shower room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are served by a contemporary family bathroom which boasts quality Roca sanitaryware and stylish chrome fittings, including a heated towel rail.

With picturesque lakes and public parkland alongside contemporary facilities such as the Didcot Leisure Centre, Corner Stone Arts Centre and popular Orchard Shopping Centre, all within a 10 minute drive, families will feel really at home at Great Western Park. 

Parents of young children will have their choice of top primary schools, with Didcot Primary, Stephen Freeman Community Primary and Manor School, all within half a mile of the development. Older children are also well-catered for by several popular high schools in the area, while those pursuing further study will enjoy close proximity to the world-renowned Oxford University, only 30 minutes away by car.

Great Western Park is excellently located for access to both the motorway network and other local road links, as well as the mainline railway lines. Within a 10-minute drive, residents can access Didcot Parkway Station, providing direct connections to London Paddington in 45 minutes, Reading in 15 minutes and Oxford in less than 20 minutes. The A34 provides a useful connection to the M4 in 20 minutes, linking residents to London and major towns including Bracknell, Reading, Swindon, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea. Newbury and Oxford can also be reached in under 30 minutes via the A43.

Prices start from £297,950 for a 3 bedroom semi-detached home, and from £349,950 for a 4-bedrooms semi-detached home. The 5% deposit Help to Buy scheme is available on all homes at Great Western Park, and Bellway is offering to pay the Stamp Duty on all reservations before 25th December. To find out more and to register your interest, visit www.bellway.co.uk  or call0118 933 8032.

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