Location

Conveniently located for Theale’s amenities, with easy access to the surrounding countryside and the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ochre Meadows offers a wonderful opportunity for quintessential village living combined with excellent connections. Reading is just six miles from the development while Theale station is less than a mile away and the M4 only a three minute drive, so you can enjoy fast, direct travel links to London and beyond

Theale is a vibrant Berkshire village, situated next to the Kennet and Avon Canal. Its historic high street is lined with shops, services, cafés and restaurants, while its amenities include sports clubs, a library, village hall, schools and recreation grounds, all contributing to a friendly and active community for all ages.

There are four pubs in the village, giving you plenty of choice for a relaxed meal or evening drinks with friends. Theale Golf Club is also an attractive spot for coffee or lunch, with views over its immaculate 18-hole course. Just down the road, you’ll discover the delightful Cobbs Farm Shop and Café, where you can shop for locally sourced products and enjoy a visit to the café. When it is time to get active, there is Woodfield Way Recreation Ground with it wide open spaces, Theale Recreation Ground with a skate park, playground, football and cricket pitches, and scenic walks or bike rides along the Kennet and Avon canal.

A settlement since the Bronze Age, Theale today is a thriving village, combining its own distinct character and community with the convenience of proximity to Reading and the M4 ‘tech-corridor’. A prime location on the main road to Bath and Bristol, Theale became a major stopping point for coach travel; by 1840 there were 11 inns on the high street and a plethora of local businesses serving the needs of travellers.

The nearby Englefield Estate dates back to 871AD. The stunning gardens around the Elizabethan manor house are available to visit, while the surrounding parkland features miles of footpaths and bridleways. With woodland, lakes and ponds, it is a beautiful place to explore.

When it is time for a change of pace, head for Reading. With shopping, sports venues, bars, restaurants and entertainment, as well as museums, monuments and the River Thames, it offers plenty of ways to spend your free time. Career opportunities are equally impressive, with a diverse range of prestigious employers locally.

For regal splendour and heritage, Windsor is just over 30 minutes away by car, while Newbury, a market town with a burgeoning arts scene, theatre and famous racecourse, is also
within easy reach.

Theale is perfectly placed to explore Berkshire’s countryside, including the North Wessex Downs. The Moor Copse Nature Reserve is two miles away, or head to The Living Rainforest and Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park for a fantastic family outing. There are several golf clubs, gyms and leisure centres, all within a 10-minute drive.

Living at Ochre Meadows you will be fortunate enough to have the Theale C of E Primary School & Nursery and Tigers at Theale Day Nursery within walking distance. For older children, Theale Green Secondary School is less than half a mile away. Several of Reading and the surrounding area’s schools and colleges are also a short drive, bus or bicycle ride away, giving you even more choice.

Despite its village setting, Ochre Meadows is incredibly well connected, with fast direct trains to London Paddington from Theale station, which is just a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away. The M4 is also easily accessible, only a 3-minute drive (1.3 miles) from the development. Additionally, The Green bus stop in Theale is conveniently situated parallel to the development, providing even more transport options. It is ideally situated for relaxed country living, with the buzz of town and city life available whenever you want it.

*All distances and times according to Google Maps
**The contents of this advertisement have been produced in good faith. Architectural details and elevational treatments, including window or porch styles and positions, may vary from those shown; bay windows are plot specific. All dimensions are approximate. All imagery, including trees and landscaping, are illustrative. Please check with one of our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding your chosen home style and/or plot. We continually review the specification of our product and reserve the right to amend it. Although it is our intention that information given regarding garages, car ports and parking is truthful, these aspects are subject to change as Ochre Meadows progresses.

Date of Preparation August 2024.
***Pictures of Previous Show home

Description

OCHRE MEADOWS
Situated in the thriving Berkshire village of Theale, Ochre Meadows is a collection of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes thoughtfully designed to reflect the local architecture, with a central green, play area and orchard creating space for all the community to use. With Theale High Street just a short walk away, residents will feel connected to this established village, and enjoy the tranquil leafy surroundings of this sought-after location.

The Grazeley - Plot 99

If you have ever dreamed of traditional townhouse living, look no further than The Grazeley. Classic exterior hallmarks, including a bay, a dormer window and decorative brick lintels, make an attractive first impression.

Inside, there are three floors of family living to enjoy. A spacious Living Room is light and airy space, while an open plan Kitchen/Dining area has direct access to the garden. A Cloakroom and storage cupboard complete the ground floor.

Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, a Family Bathroom and a storage cupboard can be found on the first floor, along with a bonus room. Although designated a Study, this room could be used as a nursery, a dressing room or a hobby room. The second floor is home to the Principal Bedroom, which is appointed with a fitted wardrobe, a linen cupboard and an En suite.
Ochre Meadows enjoys a verdant setting, with open fields and woodland all around. Croudace Homes seeks to enhance this connection with nature through careful landscaping and thoughtful blending of the homes with their locale, so that the development makes a positive contribution to life here.

Ochre Meadows is a place of real character that reflects its local environment and vernacular. Five distinct character areas create an attractive neighbourhood, with traditional features such as timber doors and casement windows, open eaves, red brick and natural slate roof tiling.
The homes have been designed to follow the principles of the Englefield Estate, to whom the land once belonged to, ensuring that they feel part of the local area and are rooted in their geographical context. Working together with Englefield Estate and ADAM Architecture, Croudace Homes is creating a place to be proud of now and for future generations, that will develop happily and healthily as the community evolves.

A central green acts as a natural heart for the community where residents can meet or children can play. A variety of planting, including a community orchard, provides a beautiful natural setting for the homes and creates interest throughout the seasons.

Sustainability features
49% of the site is dedicated to green space
PV solar panels integrated into selected homes
Around 225 trees planted
Electric vehicle charging points to all homes
Bee bricks, bat and bird boxes, invertebrate boxes, hibernacula and log piles

Deposit Unlock is a new scheme that enables first time buyers and existing homeowners to purchase a new build home up to £750,000 with a 5% deposit, subject to their lender’s criteria.
Deposit Unlock is a new house building industry led scheme devised in collaboration with mortgage lenders.

Also available at The Brooks is the developer's part exchange service which has helped many families move into their brand new Croudace property without the stress of selling their previous home. The service offered is totally free and, what is more, leaves you with time and energy to concentrate on the more enjoyable side of moving – making plans for your new home.

Please speak to a Sales Consultant to discuss Deposit Unlock and Part Exchange in more detail.
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