Award-winning sustainable housebuilder, Greencore Homes, has officially launched The Canopies, at Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. Enveloped in mature trees and surrounded by nature, The Canopies is a carefully designed collection of 42 Better Than Net Zero homes. Greencore takes a landscape-led approach and is sensitive to each location’s ecology, creating healthy living environments and climate positive places.
Set privately amongst the trees, The Canopies offers a true sense of seclusion whilst being just minutes from the road and rail network into Oxford and London. The Canopies development presents a thoughtfully designed collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle without compromise.
The Canopies comprises 27 private market sale homes with prices starting from £260,000. Other purchase options include Shared Ownership or First Home houses and apartments, due for release later in the year.
The Canopies redefines sustainable and future-proof living. Each home is designed to achieve internationally recognised Passivhaus standard, using superior insulation, airtight construction and mechanical heat recovery ventilation to deliver fresh, filtered air and year-round comfort, enabling significantly lower energy bills.
Natural building materials further reduce the carbon footprint of this development and support a healthier lifestyle for buyers, while thoughtful design ensures light-filled rooms, calming spaces and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. Wildflower meadows, green corridors and hedges enrich biodiversity with an expected on-site net gain of 10%, creating tranquil places to relax and unwind.
Homes at The Canopies are designed to unite innovation with lasting quality. Greencore Homes combines durable, low-maintenance construction with sustainable production practices, all delivered with exceptional attention to detail. Innovative smart monitoring tracks household energy use, indoor air quality and day-to-day home performance – giving residents complete confidence that everything runs exactly as it should.
Renewable energy systems, including solar PV panels and air source heat pumps generate low-cost power, reducing reliance on the grid. All homes achieve an EPC A rating, meaning that buyers are able to qualify for green mortgages as well as benefit from lower household bills. Externally, all homes benefit from timber and composite triple glazed windows and doors, at least one parking space with EV charging, as well as practical touches such as sheds and water butts.
Jon Di-Stefano, CEO of Greencore Homes said: “ From the beginning, our mission has been to deliver homes and communities that don’t just meet Net Zero standards, but exceed them – creating spaces that genuinely improve life for people and the planet. At The Canopies, we’re combining high-quality, sustainable design with a community setting that’s enriched by nature.
Rodger Shipway, Head of Sales and Marketing at Greencore Homes, said: “The launch of The Canopies is an important milestone for us. Sustainability has guided every decision behind our development, and these homes prove that style, comfort and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Buyers will not only benefit from innovative construction and energy-efficient homes, but they will also be part of a thriving community that’s making a positive contribution to the planet.”
Leah Gorman, of Breckon & Breckon New Homes Sales department said: “The Canopies is one of the most exciting developments we’ve brought to the market. These homes don’t just look fantastic, they perform to a level that’s rarely seen in UK housebuilding. Buyers here will benefit from significantly lower running costs, healthier indoor environments and the peace of mind that comes with investing in a future-proofed home. With such a beautiful natural setting and the convenience of excellent transport links, The Canopies offers a unique opportunity to enjoy sustainable living without compromise.”
Milton Heights offers excellent transport links by road, train and air for seamless local and international travel. Didcot Parkway railway station is just over three miles away from The Canopies with trains to Oxford and Reading in 15 minutes and London Paddington in just over 40 minutes. For those heading to the airport, Heathrow is just under 60 minutes away by car. There are also many cycle paths available for use which ensure residents can enjoy the serenity of nature but also be well connected to work or urban areas.
There are several outstanding educational options all within a 20-mile radius from nurseries to universities including Didcot Sixth Form College and The University of Oxford. Alongside education, National Reserves such as Radley Lake or National Trusts like the Mowbray Fields are nearby.
Prices at The Canopies start from £260,000. For more information about The Canopies please visit: www.breckon.co.uk/thecanopies
For more information on Greencore Homes visit: https://greencorehomes.co.uk/