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HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD Highcroft offers a beautiful range of homes for all generations inspired by traditional architecture and complemented by modern interior design fit for every aspect of life. Expansive green open spaces are carefully crafted throughout the development with village ponds and beautiful landscaping. All of this only a short walk from the historic market town of Wallingford and the River Thames in South Oxfordshire. love coming home Front Cover: Computer Generated Image of Highcroft, indicative only 1 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD A1 (M) BICESTER 4 0 M M1 IL E M40 S 30 M IL E 5 S 0 M I L E S Aylesbury 2 BICESTER VILLAGE 0 M ILE S A1 (M) M40 M1 OXFORD 10 MILES M25 OXFORD UNIVERSITY M40 M25 PERFECTLY POSITIONED M1 M25 CHILTERN HILLS M1 Nestling close to the banks of the River ames in South TO BRISTOL HIGH WYCOMBE DIDCOT Oxfordshire, the ancient market town of Wallingford lies at M40 M1 the green heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty. WALLINGFORD CHILTERN HILLS CHOLSEY Marlow Swindon M40 Wembley HENLEY-ON-THAMES A40 M4 Maidenhead M4 M25 LONDON M4 RIVER THAMES M4 WINDSOR N M4 M3 READING WINDSOR M4 2 Map not to scale M3 Kin ton-upon-Thames 3 Newbury ASCOT HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD Welcome to Highcroft First impressions count. e boulevard entrance to the development, featuring brick and int pillars and MAKING AN wrought iron signage, makes a reassuring statement of quality, renement and carefully-considered design. ENTRANCE 4 Computer Generated Image of Highcro, indicative only 5 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD DESIGNED LANDSCAPING FOR LIFE e landscaping and public realm native woodland planting, new areas “ e landscape, public realm and at Highcro has been designed to of parkland and open water with high biodiversity has been of central Our architects and landscapers have created a highly create an attractive setting that will levels of biodiversity. e open spaces consideration securing a vibrant and successfully assimilate this high quality provide safe access and recreation for desirable destination – a new neighbourhood totally development within its local setting. walkers and cyclists alongside seating, verdant setting for the new community.” in keeping with its historic surroundings. e frontage to Calvin omas Way has play areas, trim-trails and allotments JOHN GOLBY, PARTNER AT GOLBY + LUCK been a key focus with the development that provide inclusive multi-functional set back within the site to secure a use for the Highcro community. Architects’ initial sketch robust landscape setting combining ARCHITECTURE of Highcroft entran Landscaped e architectural form reects local formal gardens building traditions, with a palette of high quality materials which have been e design and quality of the public selected with careful attention to detail. realm has been central to the design of Architectural detailing and materials Highcro, something that is evident as include gabled and hipped roofs, tile you enter the site along a mature tree hanging, varied brick colours and lined avenue set around a statement simple porches. Open space including central reservation of ornamental footpath connections, playing pitches hedgerows interspersed with an array and allotments as well as the creation of herbaceous and perennial shrubs of new bus services provide extensive Meadows and that will provide year round colour and local amenities and enhanced access tlands interest. e quality of this gateway is to amenities and services which are represented in the new houses and the further aeld. careful detailing of the public realm utilising a complementary palette of materials and landscaping to secure the highest level of kerb appeal. roughout the design of Highcro the landscape, public realm and biodiversity has been of central consideration securing a vibrant and verdant setting Computer Generated Image of Highcro, indicative only The heart of the project at for the new community. 6 Central Square 7 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD TRADITIONALLY STYLED HOMES Contemporary, elegant homes, inspired by the architecture of this historic market town are designed to appeal to all. 8 Computer Generated Image of Highcroft, indicative only 9 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD irty per cent of the development is open and biodiverse green space. Gardens and ponds, sheltered by mature specimen trees, provide abundant variety and beauty across the changing seasons. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING 10 Computer Generated Image of Highcro, indicative only 11 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL N PLAYGROUND EXTRA CARE FOOTPATH APARTMENTS CONNECTION TO TOWN CENTRE EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE ALLOTMENTS TOWA R D S A variety of quality homes WALLINGFORD TOWN CENTRE are surrounded by beautifully landscaped open green spaces to TOWA R D S SPORTS PITCHES walk, run and cycle. e many OXFORD on-site amenities include a village TOWA R D S square, ponds, allotments, sports READING pitches, children’s play park and a new primary school. ENTRANCE TO HIGHCROFT A4130 CALVIN THOMAS WAY 12 Site plan not to scale 13 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD life at Highcroft CREATING A REAL COMMUNITY With acres of open recreational space, a school and a welcoming community, Highcro oers everyone the chance to unwind, play and grow. 14 15 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD natureA nature trail on will help site... the environment to ourish at Highcro over new1000 trees to be planted life at Highcroft SUSTAINABILITY AT ITS HEART To encourage the use of greener transport, we have installed rapid biodirsity As a forward-thinking development, sustainability charging points for electric vehicles and biodiversity are top of the agenda at Highcro. throughout the site. We have also enhanments provided secure bicycle storage for such as bat, bird boxes, hedgehog e natural environment ourishes here. every property at convenient spots houses and wildlife-friendly around the development. landscape planting Follow the ‘green trail’ through the site Looking to the future of our global to discover the abundant wildlife that environment, we have introduced Wild owers, native mammals lives here. We have created landscapes features that enable residents to weave and swales planted with grasses, shrubs sustainability into their everyday lives. and insects ourish at Highcro. and mature trees that provide ideal ese include allotments for residents to natural habitats, complemented by cultivate their own vegetables and fruit. How many species can you spot? bird and bat boxes, hedgehog houses, and log piles for insects. 16 17 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD Wallingford town centre offers life at Highcroft everything you could wish for. Alongside its independent shops, FEEL CONNECTED pubs and cafés, there is a cinema and a theatre, an outdoor heated pool and Be part of a vibrant community of a Splash Park. It’s big on community events, too – such as the St George’s people who love where they live. Day parade, Bunkfest music festival, pancake races, car rallies and the annual rowing regatta. Highcroft is designed for people of all ages and life stages to connect with each other in many different and enjoyable ways. At the primary school or the children’s playground, the allotments or sports pitches. Whether it’s for friendship, fun or learning, there is always something to join in, and someone to join with. Friendships, connections and a real sense of community bring people together at Highcroft. Getting around on public transport is easy. There is a bus route conveniently For friendship or fun, there is placed on site. Or you can catch a train at Cholsey, Goring & Streatley always something to join in, or Didcot rail stations; all are nearby. Going further afield? The M40 and and someone to join with. A34 are both just a few miles away. 18 19 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD life at Highcroft PARKS & RECREATION Nature trails, wetland meadows, a village pond and tranquil spaces complement the landscape and create a sense of place. With so many ways to play With seven hectares of open land, and relax, there is something you are never far from green space for all ages to enjoy. at Highcroft. Allotments, trim-trails, sport pitches and play areas make this a great place for outdoor fun, or more serious fitness training, for all ages and all the family. You will immediately feel a great sense of freedom as you stroll along the nature trail. Traffic-free You are never far from public footpaths link the homes to the allotments, the children’s green space at Highcroft. playgrounds and the community square, the focus for communal events on the development. 20 21 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD life at Highcroft A BRAND NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL The new primary school will be central to the Highcroft community. A brand new primary school will be For families who live at Highcroft, built on the development, to benefit the school offers many advantages residents with young families and the – a safe walk or cycle from home, A local school is where wider local community. The school an opportunity for children to form will provide a well-rounded education lifelong friendships and for their friendships are made and based on the national curriculum. parents to meet and get to know each other, and to create and contribute the learning journey starts. to a thriving community. 22 23 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD quality interiors SPACE TO FLOURISH Whether you are a growing family, a rst-time buyer, or downsizing, there is a high quality home to suit you at Highcro. 24 25 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD A SENSE OF SPACE Open plan layout and carefully considered design give an immediate sense of space and relaxation. All homes feature full fibre broadband, which is fast and reliable allowing the HI-TECH whole family to watch films, surf LIVING the net or play games with ease. 26 Images from previous St Edward development, indicative only 27 HIGHCROFT WALLINGFORD Sumptuously comfortable and airy bedrooms and thoughtfully designed living spaces are the perfect retreat at the end of a busy day.