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Archer's Grove at Stoke Orchard

A collection of charming, sustainable new-build homes in Stoke Orchard, a village just outside of Cheltenham, available in 2026.

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Two and three-bedroom homes, all available via shared ownership, coming soon.
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  • 10 year build warranty
  • Countryside Location
  • Schools Nearby
  • Transport links
  • Walking Path

The development

Welcome to Archer’s Grove, an intimate collection of high-quality, sustainable new-build homes located in Stoke Orchard, just outside of Cheltenham.

Made up of two and three-bedroom homes, all available via shared ownership, Archer’s Grove is a brand new opportunity to buy in one of the most desirable parts of the country, just minutes from Cheltenham.

The development itself sits in Stoke Orchard, a charming village full of history that now represents a truly eco-friendly community, with a village hall recently voted the most ‘ecologically-friendly village hall in the country’ by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).

Archer’s Grove is following this example, being fully sustainable by design, from the building methods used through to the energy-efficient features utilised across each property.

For buyers seeking a new build home in Gloucestershire, one of our most popular destinations, Archer’s Grove is delivering the best of both worlds: peace and tranquillity amongst the award-winning community of Stoke Orchard, with the vibrancy of a festival town around the corner.

Shared Ownership Guide

A complete guide to Shared Ownership, for more information about the scheme and information around how it could be the ideal option for you, download the guide.

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Discover Stoke Orchard, Gloucestershire

Stoke Orchard is a small village of around 500 people, located between the medieval town of Tewkesbury and the vibrant festival town of Cheltenham.

The quintessential English village, Stoke Orchard blends historic charm with modern sensibilities, offering eco-friendly living and a strong community atmosphere.

In terms of amenities, Stoke Orchard has everything you’d expect, including local convenience stores, a community centre, healthcare facilities and a coffee shop, meaning your everyday essentials are cared for.

The village is bordered by the Cotswolds and several areas of natural outstanding beauty, providing access to dog walking routes, hiking trails and some of the best views in the UK.

Its proximity to Tewkesbury and Cheltenham also means residents have access to a broader range of top restaurants, bars, entertainment, leisure centres and sports facilities, without having to live at the heart of these larger destinations.

Learn more about Stoke Orchard

Learn more about the local area around Stoke Orchard, including the education, transport links and amenities nearby:

Although Stoke Orchard is largely rural, it has exceptional transport links, including a robust bus network and access to main roads.

Buses run regularly from Stoke Orchard to both Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, while the M5 is nearby if you’re looking further afield.

The nearest train station is in Cheltenham and offers direct trains to major destinations such as London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.

In terms of international travel, the nearest airport is either Bristol or Birmingham International, both of which are between 60 - 90 minutes away.

Stoke Orchard is a charming village with a range of everyday essentials, including health facilities, schools nearby, a modern village hall / eco-friendly community centre, convenience stores and local retailers.

There’s plenty to offer for those seeking outdoor pursuits, such as Sherdons Golf Centre and Stoke Orchard Pump Track, alongside camping sites, walking trails in the Cotswolds and areas of outstanding natural beauty to enjoy with the family.

If you’re looking to travel out of the village, exceptional transport links to nearby Gloucester and Cheltenham open up access to larger destinations such as the famous Quays Outlet, alongside the boutique shops in the city.

The nearest schools to Stoke Orchard are Tredington Community Primary School, Grangefield Primary School and Swindon Village Primary School, all of which are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Outside of the local area, there are six outstanding schools serving children of all ages, although these are located closer to Tewkesbury and Cheltenham. 

Why Choose Shared Ownership in Gloucestershire?

Shared Ownership is ideal if you’re unable to buy a home on the open market - it provides the opportunity to buy a share in a property on a part buy/part rent basis, meaning you pay a subsidised rent on the part you don’t own. 

Over time, you can then buy more shares in the property via a process known as staircasing. This can be done at any time, meaning you have complete flexibility over your own home ownership. 

With Shared Ownership, deposit amounts are typically lower than purchasing a property on the open market and the combined cost of mortgage payments - plus subsidised rent - is often cheaper than privately renting in the area.

Am I eligible?

Shared Ownership uses the following criteria to help people get a foot on the housing ladder:- Maximum annual household income of £80,000

One of the following statements must also be true:

  • You’re a first-time buyer
  • You used to own a home but can’t afford to buy now
  • You’re forming a new household - typically after a relationship breakdown
  • You’re already part of the Shared Ownership scheme but want to move
  • You own a home and want to move but can’t afford the new home that meets your needs

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The affordability information above is based on the following monthly costs:
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The total estimate excludes Service Charges, this can vary across our developments. At the time of application our Sales Consultants will make you aware of associated Service Charges applicable to the property you are interested in.

 Homes at this development are available on the New Shared Ownership Model.
You can purchase between 10% and 75% of the property's full market value. Each home benefits from a 10 year repair period for essential repairs.
You are able to buy more of your home through the Staircasing process, where you can purchase shares in increments of 5%. There is also the option of the 1% Gradual Staircasing Model enabling you to purchase smaller shares each year.

Next Steps

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Information

For further information, please download our brochure below.

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Enquire

Please submit an enquiry to Platform Home Ownership and the dedicated Sales Consultant for the development will make contact with you.

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Apply Now

The Sales Consultant will send you the application form for you to complete. Please return the completed form back to us via email to sales@platformhg.com .

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Affordability

Upon receipt of your application and once approved we will refer you for an affordability assessment to determine the most affordable share for you.

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Availability

Once passed, we will then send you an offer letter for your chosen plot where possible


 

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Frequently asked questions

Most buyers who can’t afford to buy a home outright can apply to buy through shared ownership.

We may also be able to help if you need to move because of a relationship breakdown or if your work requires you to live in an area outside your price range.

In order to buy through the Shared Ownership scheme, you must be able to demonstrate that you can afford and sustain home ownership. If you proceed with Shared Ownership you will be required to undertake an affordability assessment.

You must meet our adverse credit policy, if you have a history of adverse credit you are unlikely to be accepted depending on individual circumstances.

Shared owners still have to pay many of the usual costs involved in buying a home.

Reservation fee

We will ask you for a £250 deposit to reserve your chosen home. When the sale goes through we put this towards your purchase payments. However, we cannot refund it if the sale does not go through.

Mortgage deposit and fees

Most mortgage lenders will ask for a 5% or 10% deposit towards the price of the share you want to buy. They are also likely to charge a valuation fee and administration fees.

Legal fees

Solicitors’ charges can vary so it is best to get a few estimates. You will also have to pay Land Registry and local search fees, and may have to pay stamp duty depending on the value of the property.

After you've moved in

You also need to budget for the ongoing costs of owning a home.

Mortgage repayments

You will have to make monthly mortgage repayments to your lender. Depending upon the type of mortgage you have, these repayments may vary as interest rates change.

Rent

You pay a subsidised monthly rent to us on the share of your home which we own. The amount is reviewed on the 1st April each year.

Service charges

You will have to pay a small charge if your home has any facilities or communal areas which we maintain, such as shared entrance halls, lighting and grounds. Your service charge will also include your buildings insurance and your management fee.

Household bills

These include your council tax and utility bills for water, gas and electricity.

Repairs

We will arrange for any defects on new-build homes to be repaired during a set time period. After that time has elapsed, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for all repairs to your home.

Home contents insurance

We provide buildings insurance with the cost of your service charge but this does not cover your belongings. We strongly recommend you arrange your own home contents insurance.

Much will depend on your other financial commitments and what property/share you want to buy. We don't want you to be overstretched, so we need to be sure that you can afford to pay your mortgage and rent. We look at each application individually and will advise you on your options.

Shared ownership schemes are backed by government funding to help people on smaller incomes. So you will not qualify for most shared ownership schemes if your household income is less than £10,000 or more than £80,000 a year.

On the property listings for some of our shared ownership homes, you will see that we state a local connection to the area is required.

This generally applies in rural areas and small villages where land has been made available specifically for affordable housing to meet the needs of local people, rather than for private development.

These are known as ‘rural exception sites’ or 'protected areas' and are controlled by ‘Section 106 Agreements’. They aim to help local people and families afford homes in the area where they grew up.

The local connection criteria can vary between different developments, but is usually based on the following:

applicant was born in the area and has lived there for a number of years

applicant has permanently lived in the area for a number of years

applicant used to live in the area for a number of years but had to move away because of the lack of affordable housing

applicant has been permanently employed in the area for a number of years

The number of years is usually between 2 and 5, although this differs by local authority

Usually priority is given to applicants with a local connection to the parish. If there are still properties remaining, allocation will be opened up to surrounding parishes and then to the whole of the local authority area. This ensures that the homes are occupied by residents as local to the area as possible.

If you want to find out more about the local connection criteria for a particular development, or check if you qualify, please email sales@platformhg.com

Yes you can, once you have moved into your Shared Ownership property, providing you can afford it, you are able to buy more of your home through the process of Staircasing.