The Steeples

Development Overview

The Steeples is a collection of 207 new build homes by Redrow Homes, located on Barton Fields Road in the Headington suburb of Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX3 9GP). The development forms the third phase of the wider Barton Park regeneration scheme. Redrow has designed the development to offer a blend of Arts and Crafts-inspired architecture with contemporary layouts, set adjacent to Oxfordshire countryside and the Bayswater Brook.

Redrow Homes holds a high standard of customer service, having been awarded a maximum 5-star rating for customer satisfaction by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for seven consecutive years, including the 2024 results. Their properties incorporate modern energy efficiency measures, including a 'Fabric First' approach and ‘Eco Electric’ specification, which can save homeowners an estimated £970 or more annually on energy bills compared to a second-hand home. The overall Barton Park scheme is expected to be completed by or in 2027.

Property Details

The development comprises two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses, primarily focusing on three and four-bedroom family homes. Specific house types include the three-bedroom 'Magdalen' and 'Clarendon' designs, and the four-bedroom 'Sheldonian' (approximately 1,329 sq. ft.), 'Bodleian', 'Ashmolean', and 'Blenheim' house types. Homes are built to a high specification, including spacious open-plan kitchen/dining rooms with French doors to the rear garden, separate utility rooms, and main bedrooms featuring fitted wardrobes and private en-suites.

Pricing and Availability: Due to high demand, The Steeples is a nearly complete development, with a status of 'Final home remaining' or 'All homes now reserved'. Historical sales data indicates specific house prices within the development, with a four-bedroom semi-detached 'Sheldonian' listed at £650,000 and a three-bedroom semi-detached unit available at £575,000. Interested buyers should contact the developer for the final available plot specifications and current price points.

Location and Transport Benefits

The location in Headington provides direct access to both Oxford city amenities and key regional transport networks. The development is situated a short hop away from Thornhill Park and Ride, offering convenient connections into the city centre. For rail commuting, Oxford Parkway Railway Station provides regular Chiltern Railways services. The fastest direct services to London Marylebone have a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. For northern connections, services to Birmingham New Street can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes (with one change). The M40 motorway is easily accessible via the A40, facilitating efficient travel by car.

Local educational provision is strong, with the new Barton Park Primary School situated on-site within Phase 3. Independent schools such as Headington School and Prep and Magdalen College School are within a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute cycle time. Essential services are close at hand, with the John Radcliffe Hospital (JR Hospital) located within walking distance. The new community also incorporates a community pavilion and sports pitches, alongside nearby attractions like the Westgate shopping centre in Oxford and the designer outlet Bicester Village, which is approximately a 30-minute drive away.