52 Marsh Furlong, Aston, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2GJ, OX18 2GJ

Stonewater presents a collection of new two- and three-bedroom semi-detached houses at its development of affordable homes in the charming village of Aston in West Oxfordshire. The homes are being built to a traditional style and are offered with private rear gardens and allocated off-road parking.

The new development will comprise 40 new homes on a five-acre site at the edge of Aston village. Close to the glorious open countryside of The Cotswolds, the village centre is The Square, which is actually a triangle, and home to The Red Lion, a friendly local pub which serves food and hosts a lively monthly pub quiz. The Square is also the location of the village’s community grocery shop and post office.

Other local amenities include the village hall and the beautiful early Victorian Church of St James. Aston is also famous for its pottery, a range of handmade ceramics sold at nearby Aston Pottery, which also boasts beautiful gardens, a café and a giftshop.

Aston has its own school, Aston & Cote Primary School, which was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in its latest inspection. Slightly further afield is the independent Cokethorpe School in Witney, a co-educational school for pupils aged four to 18, and St Hugh’s School in Faringdon, a combined primary and secondary school. Cokethorpe and St Hugh’s both have ‘Excellent’ Ofsted ratings.

The nearest larger supermarket is the Co-op, just over two miles away in Bampton. A large Asda superstore can be found in Carterton, six-and-a-half miles away.

Local outdoor attractions include Chimney Meadows, a 308-hectare nature reserve along the banks of the River Thames. Incorporating large wildflower meadows and wetlands this ancient landscape is popular with walkers, birdwatchers and horse riders. If a day with more exotic wildlife appeals, nearby Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens is home to more than 200 species including giraffes, penguins, zebras and rhinos.

Aston is less than six miles from the centre of Witney, the largest market town in The Cotswolds. This picturesque town’s architecture reflects is past prosperity from the wool trade; today it is well known for hosting a wide variety of annual festivals.

The town offers a wide range of independent and high street shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Witney is also home to multiple markets, including a fine food and crafts market, a crafts and gifts market and farmers’ market held on the fourth Friday of the month. Witney’s permanent twice-a-week outdoor market is held on Thursdays and Saturdays.

A local bus route, route number 19, operates throughout the local area between Carterton and Witney, with a bus stop just being located outside the entrance to the development. The nearest train station is in Oxford, just under 21 miles away.