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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Oxford

Welcome to New Homes Oxford, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Oxford.

The city of Oxford is located in the county of Oxfordshire in South East England. Dating back to the beginning of the 8^th century, Oxford is also home to an example of every architecture period since the Saxons. Its not only a great place to live or work, but a popular city to visit.

New homes in Oxford are in an ideal location if you plan to commute to London. Just under an hour away, London is in easy access via the M40 and the A40, as well as via direct train services from Oxford. With a growing population in excess of 150,000, there is growing demand for new homes in Oxford.

Today Oxford is seen as a historical and cultural city, great for architecture and retail therapy. It is also the home to University of Oxford, which is the oldest and one of the most prestige universities in the world.

The most famous and visited Oxford Property is Christ Church Cathedral. Built during the 11^th century, the cathedral is thought to be one of the smallest in the country and is a fine example of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Another popular Oxford Property is Bodleian library. Bodleian library is the main research library of the university and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. The Library's exhibition and library gift shop is open to the public.

The Carfax is considered to be the centre of the city. Its also the location of the 14^th century Carfax tower. Formally part of St Martin's Church, the tower also features a clock that chimes every quarter hour and has excellent views of Oxford's 'dreaming spires'.

Oxford is also the home to many sport teams including Oxford United F.C, Oxford City Stars Ice Hockey team and Oxford City Football club. Its also the home to Blackwell Bookshop, which is another popular tourist attraction and claims to be the largest single room devote to book sales in the whole of Europe.

Education is another good reason to buy new home in Oxford. As well as being the home to University of Oxford and Oxford Brooks University, Oxford also has an abundance of local Primary, Secondary and Private Schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new home in oxford that is suitable for all the family.

CLOSE TO OXFORD

Radley – 5 miles

Woodperry – 5 miles

Marsh Baldon – 6 miles

Swinford – 6 miles

Eaton – 7 miles

Abingdon – 7 miles

Appleton – 8 miles

Netherton – 10 miles

AREAS OR SUBURBS OF OXFORD

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The timeless city of Oxford lies at the heart of the County of Oxfordshire, in South East England. “Oxfordshire is considered one of England’s most beautiful counties with its picturesque landscape and rural heritage” says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes property website.

Considered the seat of learning for over 900 years, Oxford city is renowned for its ancient world class University, academic history and cultural heritage. Elegant spires, domes and towers are a common feature of Oxford’s architecture giving it the name “The city of dreaming spires.” With the Thames and Cherwell rivers running right through it, Oxford city boasts a scenic beauty rivaled only by The Cotswolds, UK’s most beautiful region just a few miles away from Oxford.

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Contrary to its academic aura, Oxford city also boasts a cosmopolitan side, featuring lively shopping areas, restaurants, pubs. Oxford is also famous for its many breweries which were once a very important part of its economy. Cowley, an Oxford suburb is famous for car manufacturing.

Oxford has been a very sought-after destination for both films and Television. Some of the many films and TV series that have been shot here include Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, The Oxford Murders, Black Beauty, Entrapment, Inspector Morse Midsomer Murders, The Madness of King George and The Bourne Ultimatum.

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Places of Interest in Oxford

Oxford University: Dating all the way back to the 12th century, Oxford University is one of the oldest universities in the world. Oxford University is made up of 39 autonomous colleges featuring breathtaking chapels, gardens and libraries, each with its own governing body. The most famous Oxford University Colleges are Christ Church, Magdalen, St Hilda’s, St Edmund Hall, St John’s, St Edmund and Merton.

Radcliffe Camera: Built in 1749 and home to the Radcliffe Science Library, the Radcliffe Camera is the most recognizable building in Oxford. It is now a reading room in the Bodleian Library, the UK’s biggest University library housing over 9 million books.

Oxford Castle: Built in 1071 by the Normans, Oxford Castle is an ancient castle which has been used as a prison for hundreds of years until as recently as 1996. Featuring underground tombs, towers, chambers and displays, Oxford castle is major tourist attraction. St George’s Tower is also located here.

Carfax Tower: As a rule, no building in central oxford can be built higher than the Carfax Tower, which was once Oxford city’s official church. Carfax Tower is 74 feet tall and is located at the very centre, giving panoramic views of the whole city and surrounding countryside.

University Church of St Mary, the Virgin: The iconic University of Oxford grew from this famous parish church, which is surrounded on all sides by college buildings and houses one of England’s most beautiful spires.

Blackwell's Bookstore: Blackwell’s Bookstore is no ordinary bookstore. It is an institution in itself with its world famous Norrington Room, a single 10,000 sq. ft. room which is solely devoted to selling books (old and new).

Botanic Gardens: Oxford’s Botanic Gardens are Britain’s oldest botanical gardens which were founded in 1621 on the banks of the Cherwell River by the then Earl of Danby. Covering an area of 4.5 acres, the gardens boast a huge exotic plant collection with over 8000 species.

Oxford’s Famous People

Many famous people have strong links to Oxford. These include; poet and author Oscar Wilde, authors Colin Dexter, J.R.R Tolkien and CS Lewis and musical band Radiohead.

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