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Wheatley is a large village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, nestled around 6 miles east of Oxford. Wheatley is known for its warm community spirit and is one of the few villages in Oxford with just about everything you need.

The History of Wheatley

Despite Wheatley’s relatively small size, the village bears witness to a fascinating history. One of Wheatley’s main industries was quarrying limestone, which was used for building Windsor Castle, Merton College, ecclesiastical buildings and local cottages.

The ‘village lock-up’, built in 1834, is a stone building in the shape of a hexagonal pyramid. It has a floor space of about 6 feet and headroom of about 8 feet. In the 19th century, it was used to lock up drunks overnight, before sending them to Oxford court. In more recent times, the ‘lock up’ has been opened on May Day. For a small fee, visitors can pay to be locked up themselves. You will receive a certificate to prove it too.

The Grade II listed Victorian Parish church of St Mary and Wheatley Manor House was built in 1601 and is one of the biggest attractions in Wheatley. The manor bears the initials of the original owner, Abraham Archdale.

Wheatley Transport Links

Wheatley is a well-connected village, with regular bus services to many different locations. You can reach Oxford from Wheatley in just over 20 minutes by car or bus. The short distance to central Oxford makes Wheatley an attractive option for those looking to live in a village setting, but within easy reach of a livelier atmosphere.

London is not too far away from Wheatley either. By car, you can get to London in around an hour and a half. By public transport, you should be able to reach the capital in less than two hours.

London Heathrow Airport is just 40 miles from Wheatley, and Luton airport is approximately 44 miles away.

What is it Like to Live in Wheatley?

Wheatley is a large village with good facilities and ample amenities. The community feel of the village is what makes Wheatley so endearing. It is an area which is particularly attractive to retirees.

Wheatley has a number of proud, independent family-run businesses. Cricks’s Family Butchers is one of them, offering quality meat at reasonable prices. Ochre Café is a wonderful country café, offering delicious coffee, artisan cakes and homemade breakfasts and lunches.

Another highly regarded café in Wheatley is The Bruin Café, located on High Street. Flavoursome coffee, scrumptious sweet treats and a selection of great savoury food are all on offer here.

Wheatley Farm Shop is a very popular independent family-run farm shop and garden centre. As well as local free-range eggs and locally produced jams, honey and chutneys, you can also find ceramic and terracotta pots, animal feeds, firewood, plant food and fertilisers and homegrown perennial plants here.

Cornfield’s is a family-run independent craft bakers, which stocks a huge range of artisan bread and cakes. You can learn how to make your own bread here too.

Wheatley also has a Post Office, an Asda superstore a Co-Op and a Co-Op pharmacy. There is a Waitrose four miles away in Headington too, which can easily be reached by taking a bus towards Oxford.

The Merry Bells Village Hall is located in the heart of Wheatley, and is routinely used for parties, exhibitions, classes and meetings. Originally built as a temperance hotel in the 1880s, it also houses a library, a dental surgery and a highly regarded medical practice.

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Restaurants in Wheatley

The family-run Sun Café & Bar offers a friendly welcome in a 200-year-old English country pub setting. Sun Café & Bar is open for hearty breakfasts, coffee and sweet treats from Tuesday to Sunday, and also offers a lunch menu. On Fridays and Saturdays you can enjoy a menu of evening food too.

The Cricketers is a small pub offering a warm welcome, a well-stocked bar and a plentiful menu. The menu has an American twist, with a great selection of burgers and hot dogs, as well as classic fish and chips.

Other restaurants in Wheatley include Cinnamons, a popular Indian restaurant, and the Bridge Harvester.

In the nearby vicinity, there are a number of restaurants with excellent reputations, including The Mole at Toot Baldon, The Pointer at Brill and The Talk House at Stanton St John.

Schools in Wheatley

Wheatley Park School, where former Prime Minister Theresa May was once a pupil, is the main secondary school in the area. There is also a sixth form college next to the secondary school. The primary schools in the area are Wheatley C of E Primary School and John Watson School.

Sport and Leisure Facilities in Wheatley

The main leisure centre in Wheatley is the Park Sports Centre, set between Wheatley and Holton. The centre plays an active part in the local community and is easily accessible from the A40. The centre has a spacious, modern gym facility and they offer a variety of fitness classes. The centre also has three squash courts, a large dance studio, a five-court sports hall and a therapy room for all your health and fitness needs.

Wheatley also has a lawn tennis club, Wheatley Tennis Club, as well as the Holton & Wheatley Cricket Club. For golfers, Studley Wood Golf Club and Waterstock Golf Club are not far away. Waterstock Golf Club is a particularly impressive club with a parkland course, floodlight driving range and a golf academy.

What Properties are Available in Wheatley?

Whilst Wheatley might not be the liveliest place in Oxfordshire, it could just be the ideal spot for those looking to move to a quieter area with a warm, community feel.

Wheatley is particularly well suited to those in retirement who are looking to settle in a place which has all the basic essentials which you need. Being just six miles from Oxford, Wheatley will also appeal if you want to be within easy reach of a city, whilst still living a village lifestyle.

Here at Chancellors, we have a fantastic selection of properties available in Wheatley and the surrounding areas for your consideration. Semi-detached residential homes of various sizes, cottages, bungalows and purpose-built flats and apartments are just some of the properties in our portfolio.

Chancellors have been operating in Wheatley and Oxfordshire for many years. This experience has given us invaluable knowledge of the housing market in these areas, which puts us in the perfect position to help and support you in acquiring the property you have been dreaming of. We are truly committed to providing you with an exceptional service.

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