A Thoughtful Beginning

For over three centuries, Blenheim Estate has cared for some of England’s most treasured countryside. Hill Rise continues this story, a new community shaped to complement its natural setting.

Here, we are creating more than homes: we are offering a beautiful way of life, where belonging and connection flourish. Together with our trusted partner Pye Homes, we look forward to welcoming you.

We are excited to share that these homes are coming soon. 
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Placemaking

We are creating a place where modern living and the natural world grow together. A community where space for comfort meets opportunities for connection, and where respect for heritage shapes a forward-thinking future.

We believe that when you create the right conditions, community, connection, and a true sense of place grow naturally.

 

Homes

Our collection of homes at Hill Rise blends traditional character with modern design. Each property has been crafted with light, space, and thoughtful detail; offering a home that feels welcoming, practical, and enduring.

Your life
in balance

At Hill Rise, wellbeing begins at home. Natural light, flowing spaces, and sustainable design create an environment that feels calm, uplifting, and connected to nature.

From family meals to quiet moments, these homes are shaped for everyday rituals that bring comfort and joy. Step outside and enjoy allotments, woodland, and Blenheim Park on your doorstep.

 

 

Sustainability

Designed with the future in mind, Hill Rise homes are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and built using natural materials that age gracefully. Features such as air source heat pumps, solar panels, and careful insulation reduce impact while enhancing comfort. Even the parking barns and landscaping are crafted to blend seamlessly with the environment.

Sustainability here is simple: homes that care for both people and place.

 

 

Community

Hill Rise is designed to nurture connection. From welcoming streetscapes to communal allotments and green spaces, the neighbourhood encourages moments of belonging.

Whether it’s meeting neighbours on a morning walk, joining a book club in the barns, or tending vegetables side by side, this is a community shaped to bring people together naturally.

 

 

The story of Hill Rise begins long before its foundations were laid. It’s a story rooted in the landscape shaped by Blenheim Palace for over 300 years, where the past meets the quiet beauty of the English countryside. Every view, every path, and every stone carries an echo of that legacy, creating a place that feels both deeply historic and distinctly modern.

 

 

FAQs

Have questions about Hill Rise? From buying options to sustainability features, our FAQs cover the details you need.

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What is Hill Rise?

Hill Rise is a new, sustainably designed neighbourhood by Blenheim Estate, offering energy-efficient homes. The development combines high-quality design, green technologies and a strong community focus, all set within the historic town of Woodstock.

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Where is Hill Rise located?

Hill Rise is situated on the edge of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, close to Blenheim Palace and within easy reach of Oxford and the Cotswolds.

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Who is behind the development?

Hill Rise is being created by Blenheim Estate, with a commitment to creating long-term, thoughtful communities that benefit local residents and the wider environment. They are creating these homes in partnership with Pye Homes, a well-respected new homes builder.

Stories

Behind Hill Rise are the people who bring it to life. Discover stories from the Blenheim Estate, our partners, and future residents who share in the vision of creating homes with balance and belonging.

 

 

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Homes

Hill Rise is an innovative new community development by Pye Homes on behalf of Blenheim Estate, on the edge of Woodstock.

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The Hearth

A three-bedroom home with a spacious kitchen/dining area, made for slow Sunday mornings.

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The Hush

A thoughtfully designed three-bedroom home, filled with natural light, making life at Hill Rise feel beautifully balanced.

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The Morrow

A well-balanced four-bedroom home with a generous open-plan kitchen with four generous bedrooms.

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The Solace

A thoughtfully designed four-bedroom detached home with garage, offering quiet comfort.

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The Lumen

Step into the heart of a spacious four-bedroom detached home, where open-plan living ignites everyday moments downstairs and tranquil bedrooms inspire rest upstairs.

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A balanced beginning for your home

New homes rooted in sustainability, wellbeing, and community

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Follow our progress at Hill Rise

A new community taking shape for 2026.

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Hill Rise Scoops Design Award

Our innovative community Hill Rise has already picked up a prestigious design award for its architects, Pollard Thomas Edwards.

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Taking flight on Blenheim Estate

Stunning shots of a swooping short-eared owl were captured at dusk by Tom Goffe, Assistant Forestry Contracts Manager at Nicholsons, on a recent visit to one of the nine newly-planted woodlands on our Estate.

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Taking responsibility for our planet

The part we’re playing and how you can do your bit too.

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Life on a landed estate: Oxfordshire family discover dream home at Park View

When Nimi and Louis Cooper started looking for a new family home, they knew they wanted to remain in their hometown.

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We've Unveiled Our Long-Term Legacy Principles For Developments

At Blenheim Estate Homes we have just unveiled a ground-breaking set of commitments which set new standards in landowner legacy development.

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