At the moment there appears to be very little within our budget in Oxford itself (or at least where we want to live- so within the ring road and walkable to the centre; ideally East Oxford or Marston/ Headington- the properties that are there that we've liked have all gone for well over the asking price and the other ones need a bit too much doing to them. We've looked in Risinghurst and Sandhills but then figured that if we're going to have to drive or bus into the centre of Oxford we may as well get more for our money and go out) Does the market pick up in the Autumn, does anyone know? There have been some beautiful houses within our price range for sale in the last 6 months, but of course, these have all been snapped up. I'm not sure if it's just a really bad time. Even the Estate Agents seem to all be saying that there is little choice at the moment.
If we can't get somewhere within walking distance, we're thinking that perhaps it's better to go slightly further afield; so kidlington or Abingdon- some colleagues have said that Abingdon is lovely so giving that serious consideration now. Although slightly concerned that it might flood (basing that, though, on little other than the fact the river is so close!)
We need to take into consideration getting into Oxford centre every day for 830am for work & to take ds to nursery so if anyone can advise on commute times, that would be amazing. Also; is it possible to cycle with a child on the back? Obviously it would be possible, but I suppose it's more whether it is crossing main roads as not too keen to do that with ds. Happy to do it myself though. Another consideration is getting to Didcot Parkway so that dh can get backwards and forwards to London as necessary.
Not sure whether to hold on for properties that might potentially come up in Oxford or whether we should really consider Abingdon. Schools aren't a consideration for us, so it's really the commuting time and the lifestyle I suppose. Thank you!
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To hold out for Oxford or get ourselves to Abingdon..?
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Sooperswooper · 04/08/2015 14:04
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