Graven Hill FAQS
What is Graven Hill?
Graven Hill is currently the largest opportunity in the UK for people who want to build their own home. It is aimed at households of all sizes and includes opportunities for people to build as individuals or as a group.
A beautiful development with extensive open space including woodland, allotments, a network of cycle and footpaths and communal spaces, Graven Hill will have a primary school, a pre-school nursery and a community centre. There will also be premises available for shops and a local pub. The site also provides a strategic location for new employment space creating jobs and training for local people and attracting new investment into Bicester.
What kind of house could I build?
The possibilities are endless. For Self Build plots there will be a range of plot shapes, sizes and (depending on their location within the development) varying levels of design freedom. This will all be specified in your plot’s unique Plot Passport and within the Graven Hill Design Code.
One of the great things about building at Graven Hill is that you are in control and you can build a home that’s totally configured to your lifestyle and your taste.
How long does it take to build a home?
It varies considerably depending on a range of factors. Your timeline will change according to:
The size of your home.
The complexity of your design.
Whether you do the work yourself or engage others (friends or paid contractors) to help you.
Your construction approach, for example a kit home may be quicker on site, but may require a longer lead in time before you start on site.
The Graven Hill sales contract has a stipulation that your house must be built out within a specific period, which is currently two years from the date you completed on the Golden Brick foundations on your Self Build plot.
How do I get a self build mortgage?
All purchasers currently need to be qualified by Buildstore. A number of lenders now provide mortgages for self build homes. We strongly recommend you speak to a broker or lender and get an initial opinion on whether you will be able to get a mortgage and how much deposit you will need before spending money on design.
How do I find out more and reserve?
Get in touch with the Graven Hill Sales team or visit us at our Marketing Suite inside the Build It Education House. Call 01869 390 009 or visit www.gravenhill.co.uk.