Royal Retreat

Royal Retreat is located in Bicester, a town in Oxfordshire around 50 minutes away from London via train and around 30 minutes away from Oxford by road. The development is part of Bicester Town Council and Cherwell District Council’s administrative areas.

Bicester has lots to offer potential homeowners, including exceptional outdoor spaces for the whole family. Garth Park and Island Pond Wood are both popular parks in the area, with the former boasting a top-quality playground for small children. Bicester Golf Club is also found nearby, with an 18-hole course and a spa experience both available, while motorsport enthusiasts will discover driving experiences and a rally school in the local area too. The town is also home to several heritage days and one-off events, many of which are hosted at Bicester’s former RAF base. Sunday Scramble, as it’s known, allow locals to experience restored buildings from the 1920s and 30s, motoring events, and rare aircraft.

These new homes in Bicester have several schools close by that cater for nursery to college-aged students. Langford Village Community School is a 2.4 mile drive from home, while the Chesterton CE Primary School takes just 5 minutes by car. The Bicester Community College serves 11 to 18-year-olds and is only 1.4 miles away, whereas Cooper School is 2.3 miles, but caters for the same age group. Tertiary students will benefit from the close proximity of one of the world’s leading universities - Oxford University, under a 20 minute journey, who counts Stephen Hawking and David Cameron among its alumni.

Bicester is served by two rail stations, Bicester North Railway Station and Bicester Town Railway Station. Bicester North offers the widest selection of services allowing travel to London Marylebone in 52 minutes, Birmingham in just over one hour and Stratford-upon-Avon in one hour and 10 minutes. It also has regular shuttle bus services to Bicester Village.

This location is also well set for shoppers, with Bicester Village, Bicester Shopping Park, and the town’s high street stores all available. Bicester Village is a designer outlet offering the best brands, while the Shopping Park focuses on having exceptional brands in a singular location. The town centre is filled with a mixture of familiar names and locally owned stores to provide everything a consumer needs. A plethora of cafes and restaurants is also available, including European, Turkish, and Indian cuisine from Copper Kitchen, Denis, and Delhish Vegan Kitchen respectively. The latter, Delhish, specialises in creating familiar dishes using sustainable, vegan ingredients, and this creates a culinary experience like no other. Other options for refreshment in Bicester include Wildwood, an Italian restaurant, and TOHO 35, a popular cocktail lounge.