New Build Homes for Sale in Oxfordshire

New Build Homes in Oxford

A thriving city famous for its university, Oxford has plenty to offer.  

With its classical architecture and its cultural and academic contributions to Britain over the years, Oxford has certainly earned its reputation as one of the country’s great cities.  

If you’re considering one of our new homes in Oxford, this guide is intended to give you a better sense of this fascinating city.  

Transport in Oxford 

Oxford Station is a quaint but thriving transport hub with a total of 4 platforms. Services from Oxford include direct trains to London, Manchester, and Bournemouth.  

Oxford itself is known for being cyclist-friendly, with an infrastructure in place to make it easy to cycle around the city. There are also several buses one can catch, with the city’s major station situated just north of St Peter’s College.  

Shopping in Oxford 

Westgate is Oxford’s major shopping centre. Westgate is a complex situated in central Oxford, consisting of over 70 shops, restaurants, and cafes. Notable outlets include Calvin Klein, Ernest Jones, L’Occitane, Swarovski, and Pandora.  

Westgate is also home to several independent stores, including the likes of Seasalt.  

Several shops can also be found in Oxford’s retail district – specifically along Magdalen and Broad Street – including a Waterstones bookshop, several gift shops, and a number of indie clothing brands. 

Things to do in Oxford

As a university city with over 1000 years of history, Oxford is home to several museums, listed houses and historical ruins.  

In terms of the most popular attractions, there’s The Oxford Castle & Prison as well as the world-famous Bodleian Library.  

You can also visit the Oxford Botanic Garden, the oldest garden of its kind in the UK.  

Other popular attractions include the Ashmolean and Story museums, as well as the Kidneys nature reserve.  

Some of the Best Places to Live in Oxford

There are plenty of pleasant places to set up in and around Oxford, specifically in the surrounding towns that border its city centre.  These include:  

Abingdon

A peaceful town just south of the city. Abingdon’s rural surroundings are perfectly coupled with its proximity to the city centre, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can catch direct services from Abingdon to Oxford city centre from Radley Railway Station.  Explore some of the properties we have available in Abingdon.  

Faringdon

Faringdon is a small town in the rural hills of Oxfordshire, a short drive away from the city. The town is renowned for its beautiful surroundings, with miles of countryside and historic parks to discover. While it’s a few steps further away from the city centre than Abingdon, the stunning views you get from living here make it worth staying on the train that little bit longer. Explore some of the properties we have available at Faringdon.  

Carterton

A short drive down the A40 from the city centre, Carterton borders Witney and is known to be one of the more affordable locations for homebuyers in Oxfordshire. The town is full of amenities, including a community centre, a leisure centre, several sports pitches, and plenty of cafes. We have several properties available in Carterton for you to explore.  

Considering One of Our New Homes in Oxford?

Oxford is a fantastic choice, with its rolling hilly countryside and beautifully laid out city streets.  

If you’d like to explore all the new homes we have available in Oxford, book an appointment today.