Wykeham House enjoys an elevated position amongst some of the oldest period properties in the village. Upper Heyford village is quiet and secluded, away from the beaten track but within easy reach of amenities and road/ rail links. The community is vibrant with a well-used village hall and green plus an excellent local pub; many villagers also enjoy a walk of around a mile down the Oxford Canal to Lower Heyford, where a shop and cafe can be found at the canal wharf and a further good pub. Close by, the former USAF Base is undergoing extensive redevelopment and offers a wide range of amenities, including a Sainsbury's Local, a Pharmacy, and the new Heyford Hotel, all within a short drive or a brief walk.
Ideally situated within 6 miles of Bicester town centre with its wide range of shops, restaurants and express train service to London (46 minutes). Junction 10 of the M40 is roughly four miles and provides motorway links to London and Birmingham. Educational facilities in the area include Heyford Park Free School - a small and inclusive all-through Free School that takes students from the age of 4 through to 19. Further primary schools can be found in Steeple Aston and Deddington. Private preparatory schools Carrdus, (Overthorpe), St Johns Priory (Banbury), Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury) and The Dragon (Oxford). Senior private schools include:- Tudor Hall (girls), Bloxham, Stowe and St Edwards.
Distances
M40 (Junction 10) 4 miles, Bicester (London Marylebone 46 mins) 6 miles, Deddington 9 miles, Banbury 16 miles, Oxford 20 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)