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What we found… THE NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD Heyford Fields at Heyford Park Bicester, Oxfordshire
FROM £290,000
THE COUNTRY VIEWS Poppy Fields at Yew Tree Gardens Cholsey, Oxfordshire
FROM £245,000
This month FTB goes on the hunt with Faye Morris, who is looking for a one or two bedroom home in Oxford and the surrounding areas
PROFILE
Names Faye Morris, 39 Occupations Advertising executive Maximum budget £300,000 Requirements A one or two bedroom home with good commuter links to Oxford and London, shops and facilities close by, private outdoor space and a good mix of town and country
What she wanted… Last year I moved in with my sister and her family after breaking up with my long-term partner. It was wonderful reconnecting with them after the lockdowns and we’ve had a great time, but I’d like to buy a place of my own. I want to be in or close to Oxford, but am open to where exactly that is. As long as I can quickly drive or bus it to see my family, and the location works for getting to my two offices, I’ll be happy. I work for an advertising agency and am often either in the Oxford or London offices or travelling around the country for shoots. Good road and rail links are important, and being close to shops, supermarkets or a town centre is also high on my list of must-haves. I love to cycle when I can, so somewhere within cycling distance of the city centre would be great. I’d also like easy access to country and river walks and adventures – as well as some outdoor space to enjoy long, summer evenings and totally chill out at the weekends. I have a deposit of £30,000 so have a budget of around £300,000.”
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Set in more than 1,200 acres of land, this major new development makes the most of its surroundings in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. This latest phase will create a new neighbourhood within the Heyford Park area – which, along with new homes, will see a village centre, schools, leisure centre and hotel created. The properties range from contemporary two bedroom apartments to four bedroom houses. Bicester is within easy reach and a 30-minute drive takes you to Oxford, Banbury, Milton Keynes or the Cotswolds.
This popular development is in south Oxforshire, surrounded by countryside. One bedroom maisonettes and two bedroom bungalows are currently available, with well thought-out, spacious layouts. The maisonettes have open-plan living areas, with French doors opening to private outdoor space for the ground floor homes. There’s ample extra storage space in the hallways. An ideal spot for commuters, direct trains to London Paddington and Oxford run from nearby Cholsey station. A supermarket, pharmacy and local shops lie within a 10-minute walk.
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What she thought… I’d certainly get my fill of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside if I was living here – the homes really are surrounded by green space. This development is pretty exciting, as there’s so much being created – so there’d be lots of brand new facilities right on the doorstep. The apartments are beautiful – they’re really stylish, modern and sleek – and I could afford a two bedroom place, which is great! Oxford is around a half-hour drive, which is totally do-able for when I’m working there, and trains from Bicester reach London in under an hour.”
South Oxfordshire is beautiful, and it would be amazing to live in such a pretty area. Though it’s a little further south than I’d first thought of, it’s really good for commuting to London and Oxford – and it’s only a 20-minute drive to Reading, where there’s loads to do. It’s a really good location for running and walking – the Thames Path is nearby and it’s only a few miles from the Living Rainforest, which would be excellent for my nephews. Although it’s quite rural, it’s still very well connected, with shops within walking distance – ideal!”
First Time Buyer February/March 2022
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