Orchard Grove, Taunton

Development Overview

Orchard Grove is a substantial new build community by national developer Taylor Wimpey, located off Egremont Road in Taunton, Somerset (TA4 1FF). Situated on the south-west side of the town, nestled between the established parishes of Comeytrowe and Trull, the development offers a wide selection of new build homes in a community setting.

The development comprises 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom houses available across multiple phases, catering to a range of purchasers from first-time buyers to growing families. Current available properties at Orchard Grove range in price from approximately £276,000 to £605,000. The developer, Taylor Wimpey, is a major UK housebuilder with a track record that includes achieving a 4-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) based on customer satisfaction surveys, where over 90% of customers stated they would recommend them. It should be noted that customer reviews, common for large volume builders, can be mixed regarding build quality and post-completion aftercare.

Property Details

The house types include two-bedroom semi-detached homes like 'The Ashenford' (from £276,000), three-bedroom semi-detached options such as 'The Byford' (from £335,000), and four-bedroom detached houses like 'The Rossdale' (from £430,000) and 'The Marford' (from £465,000). For larger requirements, the five-bedroom detached 'The Wayford' (from £605,000) offers a study, separate dining room, utility room, two en-suite bedrooms, and a double garage. Many homes feature energy-efficient designs, including double glazing, loft insulation, and in some cases, enhanced features like triple glazing, solar panels, and EV chargers, contributing to lower running costs compared to older properties.

Location Benefits

Orchard Grove is designed as a new, self-contained community, integrating essential amenities. The newly opened Orchard Grove Primary School is centrally located within the development, featuring a nursery and being notable as Somerset’s first net zero carbon school. This school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership and offers priority admission to The Castle School for secondary education.

Transport links are being enhanced to serve the new community. A new A38 gateway junction and a dedicated Park and Bus service will facilitate easy, sustainable commuting into Taunton town centre, which is also accessible via walking or cycling. For rail travel, Taunton Railway Station provides connections to major UK cities. The fastest rail journey time to Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 31 minutes, and the fastest direct services to London Paddington take 1 hour 39 minutes. Future plans for the development include a local centre with community facilities, sports pitches, allotments, and over 100 acres of landscaped green open space and play areas, all set against views of the Blackdown Hills AONB.

Practical Information

The development is currently active and selling, with multiple house types ready to reserve across various phases, including the recently launched 'Old Oak View' phase. Pricing is available from £276,000 to £605,000 depending on the plot and house type. Interested buyers are advised to contact the developer for specific plot completion dates, as phases are ongoing. Viewing arrangements are available via appointment at the on-site sales office and show homes, such as the 4-bedroom 'The Huxford' show home. Taylor Wimpey also offers a Key Worker Discount Scheme for eligible buyers.