Five reasons to consider a new home in North Oxfordshire
If you’re thinking about making life simpler, a little calmer and a lot more enjoyable, North Oxfordshire has become a leading choice for downsizers looking for high-quality new homes and a more refined pace of living.
Here are five reasons people find themselves drawn to new homes in this beautiful part of the county.
- Welcoming and well-connected villages
North Oxfordshire benefits from a choice of pretty villages like Hook Norton and Sibford Ferris, which offer practical, accessible living. Both locations offer the reassurance of established services without the noise or congestion of larger towns yet enjoy easy access to the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton.
Hook Norton has a village shop, a post office and an old-fashioned, family run butcher’s shop, plus the famous Hook Norton Brewery, which is one of the last remaining Victorian tower breweries in the UK.
There is also Sibford Ferris, a peaceful hilltop village, which is surrounded by miles of walking routes, a range of local village amenities, and Sibford School, an esteemed independent school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18.
- Outdoor space that supports an active lifestyle
Living in North Oxfordshire gives you easy access to National Cycle Network routes and a variety of beautiful green spaces, making it ideal for those who want to spend more time outdoors.
Hook Norton benefits from established walking routes that pass through open fields, woodland and along the Oxfordshire-Cotswolds border, while Sibford Ferris is surrounded by circular walks, bridleways and quiet lanes. Those living in our new build homes in Oxfordshire find that daily walks or cycling become a regular part of life, contributing to good health and wellbeing, without needing to travel far from home.
- Great transport links
North Oxfordshire benefits from transport links that make it easy to enjoy a quieter home environment without giving up accessibility for work, family visits or trips away.
The M40, with nearby junctions 10 and 11, allows easy travel to Oxford, the Midlands, and the South East. Plus, Oxford itself is reachable in just over 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
For those who prefer to travel by train, Banbury Station offers regular trains to London Marylebone in just over an hour and Birmingham in approximately 50 minutes. You can also reach Birmingham Airport in around an hour by car, providing even more options for travel further afield.
- A wide range of things to do
From gardens and manor houses to theatres and seasonal markets, there is plenty to enjoy in North Oxfordshire. For outdoor and historical experiences, the area is within easy reach of Blenheim Palace, one of England’s largest houses and Broughton Castle, which is well known for being a moated and fortified manor house.
Those looking for a family day out can visit the popular Daylesford Farm Shop or Cotswold Wildlife Park, which features large enclosures, gardens and plenty of daily activities to get involved in. Members of Soho House, just a short drive away, can enjoy spa facilities, wellness experiences and a range of outdoor activities, like clay-pigeon shooting and horse riding.
- Luxury new build homes suited to low-maintenance living
Looking for a home that requires minimal maintenance and supports a comfortable lifestyle? Deanfield Homes are proud to offer a limited collection of new build developments in North Oxfordshire.
Our modern, new build properties in North Oxfordshire offer energy-efficient heating and insulation, low running costs and extensive new home warranties. They also feature practical storage solutions and contemporary layouts, making them ideal for long-term living.
Discover your next home at Deanfield Glade in Hook Norton and Deanfield Heights in Sibford Ferris. These new developments offer high-specification, easy-to-manage homes in the heart of North Oxfordshire and are now available to buy.