Affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, will be delivering 29 brand-new houses in the village of Enstone, near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire.

The proposed scheme will be 100% affordable, comprising of 15 social rent and 14 shared ownership properties, which will include a range of one, two, three, and four-bedroom homes.

Orbit Homes purchased the 4.23-acre site from Grevayne Properties. The site is surrounded by agricultural fields and will utilise £1,685,000 of grant funding through the Homes England Strategic Partnership (HESP) programme and £450,000 of Recycled Grant Funding (RCGF).

Carlo Albertini, Land Manager at Orbit Homes, said: “We are delighted to be delivering these much-needed affordable homes in the village of Enstone. The proposed development will enhance the local area by creating open space for members of the community to enjoy, as well as providing brand-new homes in keeping with the existing area. Enstone is a great base from which to explore the stunning rolling countryside and charming villages of Oxfordshire and we look forward to seeing the site progress over the coming years.”

The first houses are expected to be completed in 2023/ 2024, with the remainder being delivered in 2024/ 2025.

The site is located south of the Oxford Road in the village of Enstone, which has a population of 1,139. Enstone is situated east of Chipping Norton and 18 miles west of Bicester, and has a number of local amenities including cafés, a post office, pub, church, community hall with an active Parish Council, and a primary school.

To keep up to date on the latest Orbit Homes developments, visit: www.orbithomes.org.uk