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Welcome to this special Bicester
edition of The Property Magazine.
The wonderful market town of Bicester
has become somewhat of a hot spot
for property developers. Equidistant
from London and Birmingham (just 51
miles) and a short drive from Oxford
and Milton Keynes, it’s no wonder this
excellently located town is getting so
much attention.
As a planned garden city, Bicester retains
an abundance of green space. The
surrounding countryside features green
fields and meadows, with wonderful
quintessential English villages dotted all
around.
If you’ve been watching Grand Designs
over the last few weeks you will have
been following the stories of the first 10
self-builders on site at Graven Hill – the
largest self-build project of its kind in the
UK. For those with a passion to create
their dream home, self-build plots can
be purchased. However, if like me, you
are not quite that adventurous, you can
buy a custom build property at Graven
Hill, with as much input as you would
like. A really exciting opportunity to
have a say in your own house and a
refreshing change from the regular look
alike properties we are offered by the
standard developments!
Sheena offers some advice on getting
a new garden into shape and if you’re
looking for inspiration then pop along to
Build It Live, returning to Bicester on the
8th and 9th June.
Have fun!
Jane
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GARDENING
Designing a brand new garden from scratch
– are you faced with a bare plot of land and
wondering where to begin?
Sheena Marsh of Oxford Garden Design
guides you through and helps you to create
a list of what you want your garden to do.
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Plan & design your dream home
with a visit to Build It Live
The region’s popular self-build and renovation show, Build It
Live, returns to Bicester, Oxfordshire on the 8th & 9th June.
Planning a self-build? Renovating a property?
Or adding more space to your current
home? A day at Build It Live will fill you with
inspiration and practical tips to ensure you get
the home you want – finished on time and
on budget. The show is the perfect place to
start researching your project, find some great
products and meet over 150 of the UK’s leading
suppliers and manufacturers who offer not only
cutting-edge technology but also a choice of
traditional and eco-friendly products for people
wanting to create a truly individual home.
The show features a wide variety of free seminars
and workshops on each day covering topics such
as choosing & working with an architect, how to
fund your self-build project, choosing windows and
doors, heating your home and finding the right
builder.
Architects and other independent experts will be
offering one-to-one free advice on your project –
whether it’s a query on the design, a problem with
planning permission or simply an idea of where to
begin!
And if finding land is your problem – you might
be interested in finding out more about Bicester’s
Graven Hill (as seen on C4’s Grand Designs: the
street!). The site is the UK’s first large scale selfbuild
project with over 1000 self-build and serviced
plots. Visit the ‘Graven Hill Zone’ at the Build It
Live, where you can talk to an advisor about how
to reserve a ‘serviced plot’ and learn more about
what’s involved in the process.
Here’s a range of some great features you can also
visit at the show:
THE NAKED HOUSE
See a cut-away show home at ‘1st fix’– a
fascinating insight into how things are installed,
from insulation and underfloor heating, to the roof
trusses and floor joists.
SELF-BUILDERS’ OWN
STORIES LIVE
Gain inspiration and confidence from Build
It readers who have realised their self-build and
renovation dreams. Hear their stories, pick up some
top tips, and hear what they wish they’d known
before they started.
ECO BUILDING ADVICE
Hear how to build as sustainable home and gain
one-to-one advice on a range of issue including
renewable energy and environmentally friendly
building techniques.
STRIKING GLAZING OPTIONS
The show offers a wide variety of specialists
demonstrating a huge range of bifold doors
and sliding doors, French doors, windows,
contemporary and traditional front doors, and
rooflights. Everything you need under one roof to
great a wonderfully bright and airy home!
FIND A BUILDER CLINIC
Let experts can guide you through the process of
finding the right builder for your project (and avoid
the cowboys!) This is the chance for self-builders
to gain top tips on the do’s and don’ts of hiring
tradesmen.
GRAVEN HILL ZONE
The team behind the Graven Hill project will be
on hand at the show to give information on the
self-build opportunities on Graven Hill. One-toone
advice slots can be booked to discuss how to
secure one of over 1000 self-build plots which are
available.
Tickets are now on sale via the website. Standard
ticket price is £12 per person, but look out for the
free ticket offer in this magazine!
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Graven Hill: offering
Grand Designs for all
Graven Hill, the UKs largest self and custom build site, has recently been in the spotlight as the setting
for Channel 4’s latest series, Grand Designs: The Street. Following the journeys of 10 Pioneers, the
programme provided an in-depth look into the highs and lows of self-building. However, Graven Hill
is not just for self-builders, in fact, there is something for everyone…
Starting life as Ministry of Defence land, Graven
Hill has big plans for an expansive development
- consisting of 1,900 self-build and custom build
homes - nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Situated in the ‘golden triangle’ of Oxford, London
and Birmingham, with road and rail connections to
nearby towns, Bicester offers the convenience of
city life, with a taste of countryside living.
You’ve seen what the Pioneers on Grand Designs:
The Street did, but what can you do at Graven Hill if
self-building isn’t for you?
Custom build: new build
convenience with bespoke
home creativity
Graven Hill offers something for everyone – not just
the self-builders. For those who feel like they lack
the time, skills – or inclination – to undertake a selfbuild
project, custom build homes offer a perfect
alternative. Graven Hill’s custom build homes offer
something new to the market, allowing purchasers
to tailor their properties, from interior finishes to
layouts and specification, without having to lay a
single brick.
This is nothing like buying a property from a major
developer. You can customise these high-quality
houses by selecting your internal layout and finish
preferences from a wide menu of options. The
key thing to bear in mind is that the sooner in the
design and build process you reserve your plot, the
more choices you’ll have. For instance, if you want
input on the internal layout, you’ll want to get on
board as early as possible.
Graven Hill offer terraced and detached houses
ranging from two to four bedrooms. Each house
comes with enhanced specifications with a garden,
patio and parking for two cars as standard. After
making your decisions, all that’s needed is to sit
back and wait for the keys.
Graven Hill’s custom build homes are based on
modern, eco-friendly property design. All of this
means that you can rest assured you’ll enjoy a
comfortable living environment in a home that’s
simple and cost-effective to run.
Designing and building a truly personal home is
much more achievable than commonly thought.
Graven Hill makes self and custom building attainable
for all, with streamlined processes to ensure that
projects are as simple as possible. Whether the aim is
to create an eco-friendly house or a future-proof pad,
Graven Hill offers something for everyone.
Graven Hill for the eco-warriors
Graven Hill has put as much thought into building
a flourishing residential community as it has in
protecting and promoting the surrounding flora
and fauna. Tradesmen on site have access to a
‘Graven Hill Wildlife Map’ which shows the species
of animals which may be expected throughout
development at Graven Hill and how they are
protected. Areas across the site have been reserved
for saplings to be planted or existing natural
features to be preserved, resulting in a development
project which is full of green space.
In addition to the 188-hectare site, 22 hectares
of grassland and 1.9 kilometres of hedgerows
are being added to create a healthy environment
for wildlife. So far, 68.2 tonnes of carbon have
been saved by sourcing tarmac from a local plant
alongside, as well as 3.04 tonnes of carbon from
recycling 2,000 tonnes of aggregate on site. In
addition, over 90 percent of all waste on the site
has been recycled – that’s over 1,700 tonnes!
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Got green fingers? Here’s
what’s available for you
Self-building gives people the opportunity to
choose the specific eco-friendly options to suit their
personal or family lifestyle, however, for those who
aren’t quite ready to take the step, custom build
offers the best of both.
Custom build homes are available at a range of prices
– starting at £300,000, and now people who may
have previously considered more environmentally
friendly homes to be out of their budget are waking
up to a new type of new build. Custom build homes
are not only eco-friendly, they are truly personal,
which makes them people-friendly too.
For the first-time buyers
In episode 4 of Grand Designs: The Street, we
joined the youngest couple on the street, Pioneers
Chris and Roxie, who decided to design and
build their first home at Graven Hill. Like many
of their generation, they were priced out of the
local housing market and were keen to build on a
budget, enlisting the help and support of friends
and apprentices.
They were not alone: Jack and Hannah faced
similar challenges when searching for their first
home together. However, Graven Hill provided
the solution and altered previous expectations of
what a first home should be. By choosing materials
and processes which lend themselves to DIY, Jack
was able to design the house himself and source
materials that would have otherwise ended up in
landfill. Taking just a year and a half to complete,
the finished product is a stunning modern home
which sets itself apart from conventional homes
available to first-time buyers.
Options for first-time buyers
at Graven Hill
Graven Hill is working with self-build mortgage
experts, such as BuildStore Mortgage Services, who
offer a wide range of exclusive products to suit
self and custom builders - including higher lending
percentages, competitive rates, and a choice of
payment methods.
For those keen to follow in the footsteps of the
young Pioneers, self-build mortgages are available
for Graven Hill customers. Differing from a standard
mortgage, the money is released in stages as the
build progresses, rather than in a lump sum. There
are different options for how the money can be
released, depending on the type of project.
Graven Hill also offers Help to Buy on all custom
build homes. With an extensive range of kitchen
and bathroom choices, it’s easy for first-time buyers
to inject personality into a move-in-ready home.
For ‘the digerati’
Pioneers Garrie and Sue were looking for a slightly
different type of self-build. Sue suffers from
severe osteoporosis, and their previous home was
becoming unsuitable for her.
The couple are now the proud owners of the most
expensive house on the street, which boasts a
lift and a host of gadgets across its three floors.
Designing a home around Sue’s needs has not only
improved her quality of life but has allowed Garrie
to fulfil the lifelong dream of building his own
home.
Options for tech-heads at
Graven Hill
For those keen to make their digital dream a reality,
self-building provides the opportunity to integrate
features which couldn’t be incorporated into a
conventional design. Features such as, integrated
home control systems, and self-watering garden
systems are a familiar sight at Graven Hill. So,
whether to aim is total tech-overload, lowkey
gadgetry, or something in-between, a plot on
Graven Hill welcomes all.
For the future-proofers
Research conducted by Zoopla reveals that the
home is now a longer-term investment than ever
before, with people set to move house every 23
years ,on average. For those who are retired or
approaching retirement, there is now pressure to
plan accordingly.
Pioneers, Terry and Olwen were looking to build
a home which complemented their youthful
lifestyle at present, but one which could also
look after them in the future. By incorporating a
downstairs bedroom and bathroom, their home
is futureproof. As the oldest couple on the street,
they proved to viewers that age is just a number,
and not something which limits self-building
ability.
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GRAVEN HILL
Here are some of the
futureproofing options
available at Graven Hill
Whether the dream is to self-build or custom build,
there are many routes to creating a futureproof
home.
Custom build options ensure that a home can be
as flexible as possible for the future – one effective
way of maximising space and improving access
is to open up the main living space of the home.
Combining a kitchen, dining area, and somewhere
to relax is key to maintaining a sense of flow, whilst
creating a sociable space – something which is
possible with a custom build home.
The most effective layouts incorporate flexible
methods for closing off spaces when necessary.
Sliding doors, or better still, bi-fold doors that glide
away into cavities within the walls when not needed,
are perfect examples of how custom build layouts
can be modified to suit changing requirements.
With age, mobility can be restricted and tasks which
were once taken for granted, such as bathing or
going upstairs to bed, can become difficult. Custom
build new homes allow for the inclusion of a wet
room or a downstairs study that can be turned
into a bedroom into the design of a home enables
changes in lifestyle to shape the usage of the space,
rather than the other way around.
One of the simplest ways to futureproof a new home
is to consider levels – mobility issues do not need
to result in a loss of independence. Options such as
lowering light switches and levelling floors ensure
that everything a wheelchair user or someone with
mobility issues may need is within reach.
Having a home that grows and adapts with its
inhabitants has many financial benefits as well as
social. Not only are families able to enjoy spending
time together in a setting which caters to everyone’s
needs, there is less pressure to set money aside for
moving costs, or care home fees.
For the penny watchers
Keen to escape an unassuming home on a newbuild
estate, James and Shannon set their sights
firmly on self-build, whilst keeping their fingers
firmly on their purse strings. By sourcing recycled
goods wherever he could, James was able to stay
on budget and give old furniture a new lease of life.
Sean and Dianna also planned to build a minimalist,
open-plan, upside-down house, with most elements
being built off-site and bought together to be
assembled. The combination of their detail-oriented
minds helped them to be decisive on-site, which
ultimately helped them to save money.
Watching the pennies whilst
customising your dream home
For those who like to be in control, self-building is
ideal, however staying on top of finances can be
made even easier by choosing a custom build new
home.
With financial advisors on-hand to advise on the
best way to approach a self-build project, Graven
Hill is keen to offer support throughout the most
important part of the journey: sticking to the
budget. Of course, the specification of your home is
up to you and self-builders can choose as whatever
materials they want, from top-spec to the more
wallet-friendly!
Where finances are concerned, there is no room
for error and ensuring that the process is as smooth
as possible from start to finish can be critical to the
success of a self-build project. As many builders
will quote, over a quarter of the cost of the build
is in the ground (meaning foundations and floor
structure) however, not being able to see where the
money has gone is not a reason to cut corners.
Graven Hill offers secure planning permission within
28 days when following the guidelines in the Plot
Passport which accompanies every self-build plot.
The Golden Brick package offered by Graven Hill
provides self-builders with foundations to match
their house design, including pre-installed drainage
and utilities, plus a 10-year structural warranty on
the foundations. Most importantly, a total cost
estimate of the package is provided, ensuring there
are no nasty surprises during the build process.
Whatever the budget or personal taste, Graven Hill
offers everyone the opportunity to create their own
Grand Design.
Karen Curtin, managing director, Graven Hill, the
UK’s largest self and custom build community.
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GARDENING
Designing a
brand new garden
from scratch
It can be quite daunting, especially
for some one new to gardening, to
be faced with their own plot for the
first time, particularly if it’s just bare
earth or grass, as if often the case
in newly built properties. Think of
your garden, as an extension of your
home. An outdoor room as it were.
The principles are very similar to
designing the interior of your house,
and importantly, the two have to work
together. Designing a garden, at its
most basic is solving logistical problems
with the style being dictated by the
site in which the house sits. It is the
relationship between the house and its
setting that should pervade all aspects
of the design.
The first thing to do is to make a list of
all the things you need your garden to
do. Use the following questions as a starting
point:
1. Who is going to use the garden? Children/
pets/ elderly/ disabled? It is important to consider
everyone, even the wildlife, for example, do you
want to attract birds and into the garden?
2. Are there any good aspects to your garden?
Usual examples are trees/ a view/ privacy/ hedges/
some of the planting. What sort of boundaries do
you like, fencing or hedging?
3. What it is you would like to change or improve?
Usual examples are screening/ better lawns/ nicer
planting/ more all year round interest.
4. Do you want a water feature or garden building,
greenhouse, sculpture?
5. How much time do you have for gardening? You
may need to consider low maintenance plants and
an irrigation system if your time is limited.
6. What sort of plants do you like? Usual examples
are plants for scent/cottage planting/formal hedges/
evergreen shrub borders. Also, consider what sort
of plants do you NOT like!
7. What are the practical considerations? e.g.
parking, access to the garage, routes to the house ,
storage, a compost bin. Do you need a windbreak
or screening?
8. Seating area/s. How many people will use the
terrace? Do you want a barbecue? Do you want to
sit in the sun or shade? What sort of material do
you like ? Does it link to the house? Do you need
lighting for the seating or other areas of the garden?
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Once you have made your list on how you want to
use your garden and who you are designing it for,
it’s time to get some practical ideas. Magazines,
catalogues, books, ‘Pintrest’ and the TV are all a
great source of inspiration. Here you can glean
insights into some of the top gardens in the
country from the comfort of your own sofa. Visit
some gardens. Friends and neighbours are often
pleased to show off their horticultural delights and
thousands of private gardens are opened every
year under the National Garden Scheme. Look for
gardens that are open to the public in your area
and pinch some ideas! Go to a garden show, it
doesn’t have to be Chelsea, there are lots of local
garden shows in summer months that make a
lovely day out.
Once you have some ideas and a list of
your needs, you can start to design
your garden on paper or using a
CAD package. Draw out the
outline of your garden to scale.
The first things to include
onto your drawing are the
‘must haves’ drawn in to
scale. These could be the
garden shed, children’s play
equipment, vegetable beds,
a seating area or a water
feature. A note on sheds...a
common mistake is to put them
at the bottom of the garden, thus
creating a focal point of the garden
shed. Unless it’s a very attractive building
this is not ideal. Try and think of another place
for it in the garden, preferably to one side. If this
is not possible, then design a trellis with climbers
in front to disguise it. Decide how many people
are likely to use your garden for outdoor eating
and entertaining and allow enough room for
everyone, including a table. If you haven’t already
got an outdoor table, this is a good opportunity to
design it the correct size and draw it in. The usual
place to choose for seating is outside the back of
the house.
However, if
that area is
north-facing
it’s unlikely
to get much
sun. Consider
putting your
main seating area
in a west-facing
position to catch the last
rays of evening sunshine.
Easy-care plants that provide interest throughout
the year are an essential part of any garden. The
quality of your soil will affect your choice of plants.
Many plants will not grow in wet, heavy
soil, for example. If you have a
new garden or a neglected
one the quality of your
soil may not allow
your new plants to
thrive, so it’s very
important to improve the soil
before planting anything. Try to
include at least three evergreen
shrubs for permanent colour and
underplant with low perennial
plants to cover the bare soil. To
begin, use plants that you are
familiar with, look them up online
or go to a garden centre to see the
type of thing that appeals to you, create
a ‘shopping list’ first to ensure that you have
the correct range and balance of plants. You
need to consider all year round, not just at the time
of buying. There should always be something of
interest to see in a garden, no matter what the time
of year, so choose various plants for various seasons
and enjoy the results of your work.
Sheena Marsh is owner and designer at Oxford
Garden Design.
See oxfordgardendesign.co.uk or email
sheena@oxfordgardendesign.co.uk
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
New showhomes and new
housetypes released at
Heyford Park
Dorchester Living, the developers behind
Heyford Park, have recently released a new
showhome and viewhome as well as a new
phase of housing featuring new housetypes.
The Knightley is the latest showhome to open at
Heyford Park. This five bedroom property features
an open-plan ground floor with two sets of
bi-folding doors leading out to the garden and
2.7m high ceiling heights. Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 all
feature en-suite bathrooms and selected plots have
underfloor heating to the ground floor. All plots
have a double garage and overlook the central
village green.
Also recently launched is the new Haywood
Viewhome. This four bedroom, detached property
is spread across 2.5 storeys and features an
open-plan kitchen, dining room and living room
with bi-folding doors leading to the garden. The
ground floor also has a separate study. The master
bedroom features an en-suite and walk in wardrobe
whilst bedroom 2 also benefits from an en-suite
bathroom. Selected plots have a double garage.
New housetypes have also been released for sale on
Trident, which is Dorchester Living’s newest phase
of housing. The Bartlett is a 3 bedroom, 3 storey
townhouse with the open-plan kitchen, dining
room and living room on the first floor. All three
bedrooms are on the second floor with the master
bedroom benefitting from an en-suite. On the
ground floor there is a family room with bi-folding
doors leading out to the garden.
The Warwick is a 4 bedroom, 3 storey townhouse
also located on Trident. The open-plan kitchen and
dining room is located on the ground floor with bifolding
doors leading to the garden. The living room
and study are on the first floor as well as bedroom
2 whilst the master bedroom and bedrooms 3 and
4 are located on the second floor, with the master
bedroom and bedroom 4 benefitting from en-suite
bathrooms. Both housetypes feature integral
garages and the first properties on this phase will
be ready for occupation this summer.
All of Dorchester Living’s properties offer a high
specification and finish as standard. Features
such as higher than average ceiling heights to the
ground floor are combined with ceramic floor and
wall tiles, integrated appliances including wine
coolers, overhead rainfall showers, chrome switches
and sockets and much more.
Construction is currently underway on the Village
Centre at Heyford Park which will offer a bar and
restaurant, two lane bowling alley, Sainsbury’s Local,
eighteen bedroom boutique hotel and five further
retail units.
Dorchester Living currently have a selection of
3-6 bedroom homes with prices starting from
£389,995. The sales suite and showhomes are open
daily from 10am to 5pm. Call 01869 238238 to
arrange a viewing or visit www.heyfordpark.com
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In association with
Mortgages for Graven Hill
Let BuildStore’s Specialist Mortgage
Advisers make your Dream Home at
Graven Hill a Reality!
Whether you want to self build with the Golden Brick
Detached Home and Pocket Plot options or you want
the opportunity to shape some of the features of your
new home with a Tailored Finish Terrace or Coach House –
Graven Hill offers something for everyone.
Whatever route you choose, BuildStore has a range of
EXCLUSIVE products developed to suit the specific needs
of self and custom builders.
BuildStore’s specialist mortgage advisers can recommend
and tailor a mortgage to suit your individual needs and
the specific build and payment option you have chosen
for your new home.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep
up repayments on your mortgage. BuildStore Mortgage
Services Ltd do not charge a fee for self build and
custom build mortgages. For other mortgage types
a fee of £395 is charged, which is payable on offer.
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• Higher lending percentages
• Traditional or Advance
stage payments
• Competitive interest rates
• Exclusive products and lenders
• Interest only during the build
• Ability to stay in your current
home until your new one is
complete
• Tailored cashflow to suit your
individual circumstances
and build.
Call our experts now
0345 223 4647
BuildStore’s dedicated advisers for the
Graven Hill site are available for face to
face appointments at The Plot Shop or
telephone appointments.

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Plots available now!
Move in this spring/summer
Self-Build
Plots
An easier way to
design and build your
dream home.
Contact us for
more details
Custom Build
New Homes
Your perfect home,
exactly as you want it.
2-4 bedroom homes.
Enquire
today
Whether you want a plot to self-build
on, or a Custom Build New Home for
you to personalise, Graven Hill has the
solution for you.
The choice is yours...
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now open
Get in touch today to find out more about creating
your dream home at Graven Hill.
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