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Ranked 1st out of 21 in Oxfordshire
By Crest Nicholson & FABRICA
3.92
A joint venture between FABRICA and Crest Nicholson, Elmsbrook is an eco-town. Part of the North West Bicester Masterplan, 40% of the final development will be devoted to green spaces including allotments, play areas, sports and recreational facilities, a country park and acres of interconnecting cycle and walking paths. Every home has been designed with to minimise waste and improve efficiency by keeping homes naturally cool during the summer and warm during the winter, with energy-efficient doors and cavity and roof insulation to restrict heat loss. Homes at Elmsbrook use less electricity than the average Bicester home. Heating and hot water come from the district’s heat and power system, while each house has rooftop solar panels to generate electricity. You can rent an office or hot desk at the on-site business centre, whether you’re looking for a new base for your business or just an alternative to working from home. There is also an on-site primary school.
Facilities
Communal gardens
Coworking spaces
Parking
Pet friendly
Communal gardens
Coworking spaces
Parking
Pet friendly
Ranked 1st out of 21 in Oxfordshire
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25 total reviews
Diana S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Diana S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
This is an Eco friendly development. The residents make a friendly community, helping each other all the time. There is plenty of green space, bins, play areas and outdoor gyms. There is a weekly pop up cafe, a baby group, a sewing group, yoga and pop up pubs.
Manager response
Dear Diana, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear about the vibrant community spirit and how you enjoy the amenities on offer. Your valued feedback will help us improve our service, which is of paramount importance to us. Thank you for recommending FABRICA as a developer. Warm regards,
Posted by
FABRICA, Property Management Team
Apr 2024
Reine K (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Reine K (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Good to live in a low density community. roads are wide. enough space for dog walking. The team on site is helpful and nice, keen to follow up the snags. Solar panel and the rain water system help a lot on sustainability. The quality of the material is better than other developers, which is quite impressed.
Manager response
Dear Reine, Thank you for the positive feedback about our community. We appreciate your satisfaction with the space, materials, and management. Your recommendations and suggestions are valued. Best regards,
Posted by
FABRICA, Property Management Team
Apr 2024
Veronica S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Veronica S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
The neighbours are lovely and friendly. There is a sense of a community, various hobbies and clubs to be a part of. A cafe, board games night, gardening club, knitting club, and more! The homes have been made to the highest standard. Its triple glazing and innovative features have amazed us. The ecological aspect is very important to us, so it ticks all the boxes. The only downside is the potential of new housing developments being built nearby, in the near future, that are not eco-friendly in design.
Manager response
Dear Veronica, Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Elmsbrook. Your appreciation for our innovative, eco-friendly homes and your suggestions for enhancements are invaluable. We're committed to maintaining high standards and addressing any ongoing developments swiftly. Thank you also for recommending FABRICA as a developer. Best Regards,
Posted by
FABRICA, Property Management Team
Apr 2024
Emma S (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Emma S (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Fabulous place to live with mostly fab neighbours. Easy to get to places. Terrible housing association run it who are just pure greedy and don’t care about the people who live in the properties. Need shops massively to make lives a lot easier.
Manager response
Dear Emma, Thank you for sharing your perspective on your experience. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the area but are disappointed to hear of your dissatisfaction with other areas. We thank you for your honest feedback as we endeavour to improve our service to valued residents. Kind regards,
Posted by
FABRICA, Property Management Team
Apr 2024
LM (Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2023
LM (Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2023
The area is great, but as previously wrote a shop would be great a gym too. Having a school is great specially because is in the middle from every house. Design of the house is very nice, we love how this isolated with the triple glazed. Some minimum incomprensibile point ex. the light switch button in the living room are placed behind the door (?!?) property and building management are bit slow to respond to enquiries.
Manager response
Dear Elmsbrook resident, We are delighted to hear about how much you like the green spaces and school proximity and thank you for the suggestions, we will share them with the appropriate team. We would also like to thank you for recommending FABRICA as a developer. Warm regards,
Posted by
FABRICA, Property Management Team
Apr 2024
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