Graven Hill FAQ

What is Graven Hill?

It’s the largest opportunity in the UK for people keen to build their own home, with planning for over 1,900 properties – including more than 700 serviced self-builds.

Where is Graven Hill?

The site lies just to the south of Bicester in Oxfordshire and extends to 188 hectares. It is well-connected by road and rail to Oxford, London, Birmingham and the south west.

The development is in a quiet location with a rural feel, offering ancient woodland, beautiful scenery and vast open spaces.

Are there any eligibility criteria?

You do not have to be local or undergo any assessments to register your interest or talk to the Graven Hill team about the various opportunities.

If you want to reserve a plot, however, you will need to undergo a qualifying process with BuildStore to demonstrate you have sufficient funds (or can access them by raising a mortgage) to acquire the land and build a home.

How long do I have to live in the house?

Graven Hill is about creating a sustainable community rather than a property development opportunity – so the hope is for people to stay for at least three years.

There will be a financial penalty for those who sell within that timeframe (starting from when you purchase the plot). However, sometimes circumstances change and there will be a pragmatic approach to this.

What can I build?

You’ll find a range of plot sizes and shapes across the various Character Areas, offering differing levels of architectural freedom.

Ultimately, you are in control of specifying your home, provided it fits with the Design Code and, in the case of a self build site, the Plot Passport.

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