Rivermead Gardens by Cala Homes · 1 Harp Avenue, Lower Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1TT
Cala Homes has 76 developments on Homello. Homes in Alton sold for a median £425,000 over the last year, £404 per sq ft; see house prices in Alton.
About Rivermead Gardens
Rivermead Gardens is a new build homes development by Cala Homes, situated at 1 Harp Avenue, Lower Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1TT. The overall site comprises a collection of new homes including 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses, alongside 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, totalling 225 new residences for the local community. The development also incorporates a Community Centre and the opening up of a landscaped walking path along the River Wey to King's Pond.
The final phase of properties released by Cala Homes focuses on premium family residences. Currently, the availability is centered on the final 4-bedroom detached house, with prices ranging from £600,000 to £649,999. A representative home, Plot 211, is a substantial 1593.43 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached property, built to a high-inclusive specification. Standard features across the Cala Homes properties include flooring throughout, integrated Bosch kitchen appliances, Silestone kitchen worktops, and the provision of electric car charging points and lawned rear gardens. Separately, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments are available through Shared Ownership, managed by Legal & General Affordable Homes. These apartments, designed for modern, open-plan living, include integrated kitchen appliances, a freestanding washer/dryer, and come with allocated parking. Full Market Values for these apartments range from £202,500 to £290,000, with 25% share purchase prices starting from £50,625 to £72,500. Rivermead Gardens benefits from a highly sustainable and connected position in the market town of Alton. Alton railway station is located just 0.4 miles (approximately a 9-minute walk) from the site. This provides a key commuter link, with regular, direct services to London Waterloo in approximately 65 to 68 minutes. Road links are strong, with the A31 nearby connecting to Winchester (18 miles) and Guildford (20 miles), while the A339 provides access to Basingstoke (12 miles). Extensive bus routes are available within the town and to neighbouring areas. The development is within short walking distance of numerous essential and leisure amenities. Alton High Street and the historic Market Square are easily accessible. Local supermarkets include Sainsbury's (0.2 miles / 4-minute walk), M&S Simply Food (0.3 miles / 6-minute walk), and Waitrose (0.5 miles / 10-minute walk). Local services such as Alton Pharmacy and Alton Post Office are also within a 5-minute walk. Educational facilities in the vicinity include Alton Infant School (0.5 miles), Anstey Junior School (0.7 miles), and Alton College (1.1 miles). Leisure provision is centred around the new Alton Sports Centre, which features a swimming pool, gym, and rock climbing facilities. The development’s setting is enhanced by the scenic River Wey and the adjacent King's Pond (0.3 miles), offering immediate access to local green spaces. Cala Homes has been recognised for its quality, having been awarded 5 Stars by the Home Builders Federation for the seventh consecutive year, with a customer recommendation rate of over 96%. The new build houses are nearing completion, with the Cala Homes sales office now closed and only the final 4-bedroom detached house remaining for immediate move-in. The 1 and 2-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments are also nearing the final stage of availability. To secure an appointment for viewing the final new build homes, interested parties must contact the developer directly.
- Developer
- Cala Homes
- City
- Hampshire
- Neighbourhood
- Alton
- Postcode
- GU34 1TT
- Address
- 1 Harp Avenue, Lower Turk Street, Alton
- Tenure
- For sale & shared ownership
Facilities
- Parking
- Garden
- Green space
- Play area
Sold prices at Rivermead Gardens
First sales only so far: 25 homes registered at a median £555,000 since 2022 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Sept 2025 | New build | £625,000 · £457/sq ft |
| 2, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Mar 2025 | New build | £490,000 · £442/sq ft |
| 11, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Dec 2024 | New build | £555,000 · £388/sq ft |
| 8, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Oct 2024 | New build | £625,000 · £395/sq ft |
| 17, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Aug 2024 | New build | £545,000 · £381/sq ft |
| 18, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Aug 2024 | New build | £599,950 · £379/sq ft |
| 15, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Jun 2024 | New build | £558,000 · £390/sq ft |
| 19, Harp Avenue GU34 1TT | Jun 2024 | New build | £549,950 · £384/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Rivermead Gardens
›Who is the developer of Rivermead Gardens?
Rivermead Gardens is a Cala Homes development in Alton, Hampshire. Cala Homes has 76 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Rivermead Gardens cost?
Prices at Rivermead Gardens start from around £600,000 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What have homes at Rivermead Gardens sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 25 first sales at Rivermead Gardens at a median of £555,000 since 2022. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 4% above the Alton median of £404 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Alton?
The median sold price in Alton was £425,000 over the last 12 months (465 sales, −4.5% on the year before), or £404 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Alton page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
1 Harp Avenue, Lower Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1TT
Nearest stations
- Alton Station 0.3 miles
- Alton (Mid-Hants Railway) Station 0.3 miles
- Medstead & Four Marks (Mid Hants Railway) Station 4.0 miles
- Bentley (Hants) Station 5.1 miles
Nearest schools
- Alton Infant School 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 4–7 Good
- Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Good
- Amery Hill School 0.3 milesSecondary · ages 11–16 Good
- Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre 0.4 milesNursery · ages 2–5 Outstanding
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The East Hampshire neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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