Chestnut Fields

Downside, CHILTON, DIDCOT, OX11 0PQ

Gross rental yield: 3.14% - 4.08%

2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
£278,000 To £497,000

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Chestnut Fields

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Introducing Chestnut Fields

An impressive and picturesque development of two, three, four and five bedroom new homes set in sought after Chilton, Oxfordshire. These thoughtfully designed homes offer the space, lifestyle and convenience every modern homebuyer is looking for.

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Generous kitchen and living spaces
Cotswold stone on selected homes
Chic and contemporary finishings

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A fantastic location

Close to the beautiful Ridgeway and Downs
Excellent access for sport and leisure
Ideally situated for major transport links

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Our properties make great homes, but they’re also fantastic buy-to-let investments. By turning this option on, you’ll now see buy-to-let info throughout the site.

A brand new way to buy!

Ask us about 4% deposits and 76% mortgages from the new Government-backed Help to Buy scheme. Call 01235 861 421 for more details.

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Football Sponsorship

Harwell & Hendred won the under 11s Cup Final 5-1 at the weekend at Abingdon Town's ground wearing their new kit sponsored by David Wilson Homes. Team coach, Julian Moss thanked David Wilson Southern saying; “Thanks so much for your on-going sponsorship and support, it makes all this possible”

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Superior design

Chestnut Fields is a prestigious collection of stunning family homes, set in harmony with the leafy and peaceful Chilton location.

Elegant Architecture

We offer a range of housetypes featuring fluid layouts, designed for your modern lifestyle. Our homes are built to the highest standards with quality materials, and luxurious fixtures and fittings.

Green Living

New homes today are 40% more efficient than older properties, good news for the environment and great news for you. We’re making your ideal home cheaper to run by using even better insulation, energy efficient boilers and appliances, and solar panels with selected homes.

Essentials on your doorstep

Chilton offers all the charming character of a village with relaxed country living. You will find an excellent garden centre 5 minutes walk from the development and a selection of amenities at the nearby Curie Avenue shopping centre in Harwell. The world-famous city of Oxford is only a short drive from Chestnut Fields providing superb shopping and entertainment.

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The build so far

Chestnut Fields launched early in 2012 and its first few residents are now happily settled in their new homes. Our three stunning show homes are available to view now, ensure you register today for all the latest news and events on this beautiful development.

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Meet the team

Take the time to talk to one of our Sales Advisers today

At Chestnut Fields, we understand that moving house isn't something you do every day. There's no need to worry, we are on hand to offer you the benefit of all our expertise.

Sonja and Lyn, our Sales Advisers at Chestnut Fields have a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, with every resource in place to support your individual needs.

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A fantastic location

Chestnut Fields benefits from a charming village lifestyle and stunning countryside on your doorstep, with amenities a few minutes away. Chilton Garden Centre, Curie Avenue shopping centre, Hadden Hill Golf Club and Drayton Park Golf Club are all a stone's throw from the development. Nearby Oxford city centre, Didcot, Abingdon and Newbury feature a variety of shops, entertainment and eateries to choose from.

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Transport
Schools

Chesnut Fields offers superb transport links, with nearby Didcot Parkway station and the M4 and M40 motorways providing gateways to multiple UK cities. The A34 runs to the west of Chilton giving motorists easy access to the M4 and M40.

Town/City	Miles by Car (est. miles)	Time by Train (est. minutes)
Didcot Parkway	5.7	N/A
Newbury	12.9	46 min
Oxford	16.8	19 min
Reading	26.3	28 min
London	73.4	50 min

School Name	Information No. of pupils [?]	English Percentage achieving English Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Maths Percentage achieving Maths Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Science Percentage achieving Science Level 4 at Key Stage 2. [?]	Agg Aggregate score of English, Maths & Science results. [?]	KS2VA Pupil progress against national average (100). 100+ is above national average; under 100 is below national average. [?]
Local Average	N/A	83.8%	79.7%	89.9%	265.0	100.2
Chilton County Primary School	Pupils: 215	97.50%	97.50%	100.00%	295	101.2
Harwell Primary School	Pupils: 156	69.00%	58.00%	81.00%	208	N/A
St Amand's Catholic Primary School	Pupils: 133	73.00%	61.50%	77.00%	212	99.4
The Hendreds Church of England School	Pupils: 102	82.50%	93.00%	93.00%	269	100.8
Blewbury Endowed Church of England Primary School	Pupils: 133	100.00%	80.00%	100.00%	280	N/A
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School	Pupils: 207	93.50%	91.50%	100.00%	285	100.7
Northbourne Church of England Primary School	Pupils: 267	81.50%	87.50%	95.00%	264	99
The Ilsleys' Primary School	Pupils: 61	73.00%	68.50%	73.00%	215	N/A
St Blaise CofE Primary School	Pupils: 45	N/A%	N/A%	N/A%	N/A	N/A
Didcot Girls' School	Pupils: 1301	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Evenings and weekends

Chestnut Fields benefits from a fusion of local village features as well as exciting city attractions. You'll find many shops, restaurants, bars and activities in the nearby city of Oxford. While also enjoying scenic country walks through the Chilton countryside followed by a break at the charming Rose and Crown pub, Chestnut Fields has something to suit all.

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The Clarendon Centre

The world-famous city of Oxford is just 17 miles from Chestnut Fields. Renound for its vast selection of excellent shops, The Clarendon Centre is ideal for a variety with something to suit all ages.

Golf

Two superb golf courses, Hadden Hill and Drayton Park Golf Club are ideally situated nearby for golf enthusiasts.

Exceptional Education

The popular 'Chilton Primary School' is just a stones throw from Chestnut Fields. While secondary schools in the area include 'The Downs School' in Compton, 'Didcot Girls School' and 'St Birinus School' for boys also enjoy excellent exam results.

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A superb investment

Financial Advice

Our team can introduce you to independent professional advisers who will offer expert advice specific to your needs. They’ll help find the best buy-to-let investment mortgages, as well as offering guidance on tax and portfolio planning. Most can also meet you at a time and place that’s convenient for you.

Letting Agents

The right agent can make investing much easier. We have strong relationships with reliable local letting agents who will help you achieve the best rental rates for your property. We can also help negotiate management fees and commission rates so you get the best deal.

Legal Advice

If you need it, we can provide you with a list of fully independent solicitors. Offering fast, effective service at competitive rates, the firms we recommend have handled thousands of transactions for Barratt and are familiar with the entire process – meaning less hassle for you.

Furnishings

So your investment property is ready as soon as possible, we offer a range of furniture packs, created to suit homes of all sizes. We work with top interior designers, and because of our considerable purchasing power, we can pass on some great savings. You just select what you want, then relax - leaving the installation to our experienced professionals.

Quality

Our homes appeal to potential tenants, not just because they look great, but also because we design them to be energy efficient and low maintenance to live in. Our homes have won some of the industry’s most coveted awards for design and quality, and we’re the only major national housebuilder ever to be awarded a 5 Star Housebuilder Award by the Homebuilders Federation.

Great locations

Decades of UK building experience means we really understand the market – creating homes people desire, in places they want to live. Our properties offer great local amenities and facilities, and are close to major transport links. People like living in Barratt homes – which makes them great investments.

On this development

The following offers could help. Please contact a sales adviser for full details on what offers are available on this development.

Help to Buy

Thanks to the brand new Government-backed equity scheme ‘Help to Buy’, you could move with a 4% deposit

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Part Exchange

We could be your buyer, offering you 100% market value for your current property, the average of two independent valuations.

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Like this development? Browse the different homes we have, find the one you're interested in and register your interest.
Once you get in touch our helpful team will be happy to answer your questions and show you round.
When you visit the development, we'll meet you in our show home before guiding you around the home you're interested in.
If you're keen, you'll be able to reserve your home there and then - and we'll take it straight off the market.

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The buying process

Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

View our detailed guide for more information on the process

Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

The buying process in Scotland

Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

View our detailed guide for more information on the process

Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage

Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

Impeccable quality

When you buy a David Wilson home you can be confident you’re dealing with one of the nation’s most trusted home builders.

5 star housebuilder

We’re the only national home builder to win this prestigious award, three years running.

Housebuilder of the year 2011

The Home Builders Federation recently recognised David Wilson Homes as the standard-setter in our industry (as part of the Barratt Developemnts Group)