A vibrant, fast-growing community of self-build, custom, and new homes, offering something for everyone.
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Graven Hill is a vibrant, fast-growing community of self-build, custom, and new homes, offering something for everyone.
The first-of-its-kind site is based in Bicester and is revolutionising the way in which properties are designed and built by offering a flexible alternative to the traditional housing market. Surrounded by open, green spaces including woodland, allotments and a network of cycle and footpaths connecting to the town centre and the good local transport links also include a one-hour train service to London. A new primary school is currently under development, and the village will also have a community centre and retail space.
The pioneering project is the vision of Cherwell District Council and spans 188 hectares of former Ministry of Defence land.
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Based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, Graven Hill is the largest opportunity for people who want to design their own home. We make self-build possible and offer custom homes which you can personalise, and a range of contemporary new homes and apartments.
Nowhere else will you find so much choice. The beautiful and unique homes being built at Graven Hill will be surrounded by open green spaces including woodlands, allotments and a network of cycle and footpaths. The first phase of plots was released in summer 2016 and custom homes were available from 2018, so the design-led village is growing fast.
Graven Hill is situated at the Southern edge of Bicester in Oxfordshire, approximately 14 miles north-east of Oxford. The development is a short walk away from Bicester Town Centre, as well as the famous Bicester Village Outlet Centre.
Designated as a new Garden Town, but with all the heritage of a long-established market town, Bicester has so much to offer, including restaurants, bars and shops, and some great local spaces for walking. Graven Hill has easy access to Bicester’s road and rail network and is well-connected in all directions. We are a 10-minute walk away from Bicester Village train station, which provides hassle-free travel to Oxford and London. We are also just 3 miles away from Junction 9 of the M40, linking Bicester to the national motorway network.
Graven Hill gives people the opportunity to choose the house style that best fits in with their needs. There is a range of housing options available to suit all requirements, including self-build plots, custom homes, new homes, apartments and affordable homes.
“Graven Hill is one of the most important projects in this country at the moment and if you can get involved, you won’t regret it.”
“There is already a genuine feeling of community starting to develop, which must have something to do with the personal energy and stake that self-builders bring.”
“If only every self-build project could be like Graven Hill … the often-tortuous process – of buying land, getting planning permission, and finance – (has been made) as easy as possible.”
“Graven Hill is the UK’s boldest experiment ever in self-build and custom build, enabling individuals to design inspiring homes on pre-prepared plots, limited only by their imagination and their budget.”
At Graven Hill, you can choose between our Custom Homes, where you shape the design to suit your lifestyle, or New Homes, which come ready-made with premium finishes and specifications as standard.
Custom Homes provide you with the opportunity to personalise your home for a choice of layout and interior finishes when you reserve early. The earlier you get involved, the more choice you can have. The result is a flexible, living space tailored to suit your needs, without the complexity of building a home yourself.
Alongside this, our New Homes offer all the benefits of a brand-new property with a carefully designed, high-specification finish already included. From stylish kitchens and quality appliances to flooring and landscaping, these homes are crafted to deliver comfort, style and convenience from day one.
Both options are available across a fantastic range of 2-5 bedroom homes within the thriving Graven Hill community.
Stunning open-plan apartments offering the very best of green urban living.
Designed to maximise space and comfort, Graven Hill Apartments provide city living in the heart of a vibrant green community. Situated in a central location on the Graven Hill site, the one and two bedroom apartments are built to an excellent standard and offer spectacular views of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Featuring sustainable, dedicated infrastructure and excellent connectivity, these apartments are part of a larger initiative to capitalise on Oxfordshire’s thriving economy.
Graven Hill’s Affordable Housing offers shared ownership and affordable rent options help to create sustainable, long-term communities.
With shared ownership you can move into your own home for a fraction of what you might expect to pay to live in a new build home. If you are interested in applying for one of these shared ownership homes in Bicester, check your local area connection to ensure you are eligible.
Buying a serviced self-build plot at Graven Hill is an easier way to design and build your own home.
Once you have chosen your perfect serviced plot, Graven Hill’s unique Golden Brick package provides greater confidence when building your own home. We build all the roads, footpaths, drainage and landscaping to shape the village environment and then construct the foundations for your home to accommodate your layout and design, so you can focus on creating the home of your dreams.
