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Wallingford Reach Crowmarsh Gifford WALLINGFORD WALLINGFORD REACH SALES & MARKETING SUITE REACH BENSON LANE, CROWMARSH GIFFORD. OX10 8ED TEL: CROWMARSH 01491 817999 GIFFORD BUILDING QUALITY NEW HOMES FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS In Crowmarsh Gifford, we are We make every effort to conserve not only able to offer you a the natural balance of each stunning location, we are also location including the dedicated to building quality conservation of wildlife and the new homes that stand the test preservation of natural features. of time. Care and consideration is Visit one of our developments also taken to ensure that the built 10 years ago and see how environmental impact of every the community has developed new home we build is kept to along with the landscaping and a minimum. house type designs. As one of the leading privately-owned house Whichever home you choose, you builders in the country, our will find that our homes with their success is based on strong high specification, provide not traditions of quality, value for only maximum comfort, but also money and a genuine desire well planned living spaces. to build homes that give our customers years of pleasure. Plus, reserve a Bloor home in the early stages of construction and A lot may have changed since you will have the freedom of the day our founder John Bloor choice to select from our range built the first Bloor home in 1969, of finishes for your kitchen, but one thing has remained the bathroom and en suite facilities. same, our dedication to providing beautifully crafted homes in Once reserved, you will be able fantastic locations, so you and to take advantage of “Your your family can enjoy life to the Choice” which allows you to fullest. choose additional fixtures and fittings to personalise your new Our approach to the design of Bloor home, or upgrade to a every new location we produce higher specification from the goes far beyond the provision of standard range used on this superior homes for today’s varied development at an extra cost. lifestyle. Wallingford Reach Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED TRANQUIL COUNTRYSIDE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED Nestled between the River Thames and Chiltern Hills is Wallingford Reach in the scenic village of Crommarsh Gifford. A combination of rolling countryside whilst being close enough to larger town amenities. The quaint English market town of Wallingford is opposite Crowmarsh Gifford and is soaked in history with plenty of things for the whole family to do and see. The town hall sits at the heart of the marketplace, surrounded by the independent stores that the town is famous for. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets, get lost in its picturesque gardens, and wander through crumbling castle ruins to explore the heritage of this Saxton fortified town. 01 & 02 Typical interior 01 Spend sunny summers enjoying the water, with a boat ride along the River Thames, or even take a walk with the family soaking up the beautiful surroundings and spectacular countryside – just a stone’s throw away from your front door. Even with the tranquil setting, Crowmarsh Gifford is easily accessible from the M40, M4 and A34 and has good connections to London, Reading and Oxford. The nearest railway station is Cholsey which arrives in London Paddington within an hour and Reading in just under 20 minutes. 02 DISCOVER A WEALTH OF AMENITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP 0.5 MILES THAMES RIVER/ WALLINGFORD BRIDGE Meander across tranquil waters with the family 13.3 MILES READING Explore the booming town of Reading with a host of amenities and leisure just over a 20 minute drive. reading.gov.uk 0.8 MILES WALLINGFORD For those high street shops and local independently owned retailers. wallingford.co.uk 0.6 MILES WALLINGFORD CASTLE Delve into castle ruins and immerse yourself in history. All details correct at time of production. Distances and journey times calculated using maps. google.com 33.5 MILES 13.5 MILES HEATHROWAIRPORT The closest airport for those WESTGATEOXFORD much needed getaways is Heathrow Airport, just a mere Get your shopping fix with a centre 35 minutes away. full of high street & specialist shops, plus leisure attractions. Heathrow TW6 2GA heathrow.com westgateoxford.co.uk 0.3 MILES CROWMARSH GIFFORD CHURCHOF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Your child’s education on your doorstep. crowmarshgiffordprimary.com 3.5 MILES CHOLSEY RAILWAY 0.7 MILES STATION WAITROSE Get into Reading within 20 minutes and London Paddington in just All your everyday amenities under an hour. Making your a stone’s throw away from commute an easy one. your home trainline.co.uk waitrose.com A BUSTLING TOWN WITH SUPERB AMENITIES Wallingford Reach is perfectly You can also enjoy The Wallingford situated, allowing families and Castle, Museum, The Corn Exchange couples alike to experience the Theatre and soak in green space quaint market town life, with with a number of public parks. a selection of larger towns Escape the hustle and bustle of close to hand. everyday life and get lost in nature in the Chiltern Hills – known for The town of Wallingford is just spectacular countryside views – a stone’s throw away from the just 19 miles away. development and has all your amenities and day to day activities You can rest assured that your covered. There is a marketplace children’s education is well catered with a selection of high street for with a choice of establishments stores as well as local independent for every age range. From the retailers, boutiques, stunning Crowmarsh Pre School based in the churches, restaurants and leisure market town, just a short walk from for the whole family to enjoy. the development, to the Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England Primary You can meander alongside School which provide strong roots the River Thames and explore for the start of their education the stunning scenery from the journeys. Wallingford bridge. Enjoy relaxing Waterfront views and tons of sporting activities from the Wallingford Rowing club. 01 Wallingford Boat House 02 Riverside Splash Park 01 For middle school options, there just under 40 minutes away is the is Wallingford School just a six shopper’s paradise of Bicester minute drive from the Village. Outlet shopping at its very development. Didcot Girls’ school best. This coveted destination has rated Outstanding and St Birinus a fantastic array of discount School for Boys which has been designer labels, world-leading given an Ofsted score of good, fashion brands offering fantastic both of which are located under savings, and cafés and restaurants 10 miles away. to enjoy. If you are looking for leisurely ways From acres of rolling countryside to spend a weekend, you can also surrounding the development, head to the neighbouring cities outstanding education on the of Oxford and Reading boasting doorstep and a wide range of a wide selection of amenities leisure activities. There really including; shopping, places to eat is something for every family and drink as well as varied activities member here at Wallingford to keep the whole family amused. Reach. If you fancy some more retail therapy, 02 02 WE’RE HERE, LONG AFTER WE HAND OVER THE KEYS 01 Making the choice to buy a new Most of us don’t regularly buy a Bloor Home is an easy one. new home, so it’s no wonder it can Buying a new home can eliminate seem a little confusing at times. many concerns that come with But it’s not as scary as you might making a new move. think. We’ll hold your hand through the entire buying process. After all, With no repairs, or renovations, you we’ve been doing this for fifty years can simply look forward to moving so rest assured, you’re in good into your new home and enjoying hands. everything life at Wallingford Reach brings from day one. We’ll work hard to make sure you know exactly what to do and when We hope you never need it, but we to do it. That way, you’ll have all understand the peace of mind that the information you need to hand. comes from having an insurance Simply follow our step by step backed 10-year NHBC warranty on guide and know that we’ll be here your new home. As well as our own to answer all your questions. rigorous quality checks that are And what’s more, we’ll keep on carried out during the entire build looking after you and your home process, the warranty provider will long after you’ve moved in. also carry out their own inspections to ensure and clarify that your new home is built to the high quality in which we pride ourselves on. *Figure based on legal completions between July 2019 and June 2020. All information shown in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. 3,548 02 03 01, 02, 03 & 04 Typical interiors 04 Bloor Homes Ashby Road Measham Derbyshire DE12 7JP [email protected] © www.bloorhomes.com.
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