Wallingford is an attractive market town situated on the River Thames between Oxford and Reading. The landscape from the River Thames is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. While the town today is more tranquil than during much of its turbulent history, it still retains a lot of its old character and charm, and has a strong community spirit. According to the estate agents in Wallingford the property market is buoyant, with this charming town attracting families, city workers and retirees. Much of the town centre is a conservation area where the properties are predominantly Victorian terraced houses, timber framed cottages and Georgian terraced cottages. Moving away from the town centre there is a mixture of modern semi detached family houses, developments of houses built in the 1970s and 1980s and period properties. There are also purpose built blocks of flats for sale in Wallingford and a number of older properties that have been converted in to luxury apartments.
Amenities for properties in Wallingford
The pleasant town of Wallingford has a good range of independent small shops, a large Waitrose, several antique shops, restaurants and a few boutiques. Each Friday there is a general market and the Country Market, and on the third Tuesday of each month a Farmers' Market. The town boasts good mooring facilities, a Thames-side campsite, heated open-air swimming pool, parks and gardens. Royal Swan upping is a July attraction, and Wallingford Castle Meadows is a popular recreational facility. Music lovers can enjoy concerts at St. Peter's and St. Mary's churches, and each September a three-day Bunk Fest Festival of steam, music and dance takes place. Families considering Wallingford property will discover there is a good choice of schools for children of all ages in the area, with further education available in Oxford.
Transport for Wallingford
Wallingford is within easy reach of both the M40 and the M4 motorways. The nearest railway stations to Wallingford are: Cholsey (3.5 miles) and Didcot (6 miles) with connections to Reading, Oxford, London Paddington, the Midlands and the West Country. Regular bus services run to Oxford, Reading and other local towns from the Market Square.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wallingford, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Abingdon, Wantage and Didcot.
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An exceptional 1 bedroom ground floor maisonette situated on this highly regarded development: it has a small garden and allocated parking. In excellent decorative order, both the kitchen and...
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A three bedroom split level apartment overlooking the Castle Meadow gardens, sitting on the site of Wallingford Castle, which was built by William the Conqueror and demolished by Oliver Cromwell...
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URGENT SALE REQUIRED. This property is being sold by a housebuilder by way of part exchange and must be sold quickly. A stunning `year old` three bedroom property that is situated in a truly...
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This well cared for two bedroom home is situated in the ever popular village location of Crowmarsh.
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Housenetwork.co.uk are pleased to offer this Three bedroom detached family home in an exclusive, cul-de-sac location facing a green open space in the delightful riverside village of Crowmarsh...
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This modern one bedroom terraced property is within close walking distance of the town centre and also boasts of a good sized conservatory to the rear of the property. Also the property offers a...
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Most Attractive, Three Bedroom Period House which forms part of an imposing terrace and has a pleasing outlook over a lawn area to the front. The house still retains much of its charm and...
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In a quiet walkway location this three bedroom property has been improved over the years by the current owners.
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Lower Wharf comprises of apartments, houses and bungalows. The House Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an emergency. For periods when the House...
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A Charming, Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage which has been tastefully improved and yet still retains much of its period character. The living accommodation flows well with a large...