The Pavilions

Development Overview

The Pavilions is a new build homes development by David Wilson Homes, situated on White Post Road in the affluent Bodicote village area of Banbury, Oxfordshire (Postcode: OX15 4BN). The development is nearing completion, with over 85% of plots now sold. It features a high-specification mix of three and four-bedroom properties set within 9.6 acres of dedicated green and open space, offering a balance of countryside living and practical urban connectivity.

David Wilson Homes operates as a five-star builder, an accreditation achieved through the Home Builders Federation (HBF) National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2010. The company’s site managers have consistently won prestigious industry awards, indicating a track record of high build quality and site management excellence.

Property Details

Available properties are generally three and four-bedroom semi-detached and detached house types. Current listed prices begin from approximately £390,000 for the three-bedroom 'ARCHFORD' house type and range up to over £625,000 for larger four-bedroom detached family homes such as the 'AVONDALE' or 'HOLDEN'.

Examples of available house types include the four-bedroom detached 'BRADGATE' (from £590,000), which features modern energy efficiency elements such as solar panels, and the three-storey 'KENNET' mid-terrace, which offers three double bedrooms, an en-suite main bedroom, a spacious kitchen/diner with French doors to the garden, and a detached garage with parking. Incentives are being offered on selected new build homes, including options for Stamp Duty paid, Deposit Boost contributions, and Key Worker savings up to £17,500.

Location Benefits

The Pavilions is positioned approximately 1.8 miles from Banbury town centre and is adjacent to the popular Banbury Cricket Club. The development benefits from excellent communication links, including the B3 bus route running directly from White Post Road to Banbury, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.

Banbury train station is a short drive from the development and provides direct commuter services. Key journey times include: Oxford in 18 minutes and London Marylebone in just over an hour. Road access is facilitated by the close proximity to the M40 motorway for journeys to Oxford (23 miles) and the wider Midlands.

Local amenities are concentrated in the adjacent Bodicote village, which is a two-minute walk away. Residents have access to a village shop, a post office, and two pubs, including the Windrush pub. For larger retail requirements, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose supermarkets are reachable within a 10-minute drive.

The area is well-served by schools, making it a suitable choice for families. Bishop Loveday C of E Primary School is located on White Post Road, while Bodicote Church of England Primary School is also nearby. Secondary education options include Banbury Academy and The Warriner School.

Practical Information

With over 85% of The Pavilions development now reserved, the availability of plots is limited, with some properties offered for immediate move-in (e.g., 'for Christmas'). Viewings for show homes and available plots can be arranged via the developer's sales team. Prospective buyers are advised to confirm specific details regarding the property's tenure (freehold or leasehold) and the calculated Council Tax band directly with David Wilson Homes.