property, homes and houses for sale in Wantage

Wantage is a small market town in Oxfordshire, just a few miles south west of Oxford. The town has an ancient history and was the birthplace of King Alfred. The famous poet John Betjeman also lived in Wantage. Local residents may be keen to keep Wantage to themselves, but tourism is increasingly important to the area and the town has a fascinating cultural and industrial history. Wantage is also in the heart of an area of high technology, providing good local employment opportunities. A small selection of companies in the area includes the Esso Research Centre, the Williams Motor Racing Centre and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The Wantage estate agents have a wide range of properties for sale, many with pleasant views towards open countryside. The variety of houses for sale in Wantage encompasses modern family houses, detached and terraced Edwardian properties, detached bungalows, Grade II listed houses and barn conversions.

Amenities for properties in Wantage

Wantage is a bustling, desirable place to live with a strong sense of community, good local shops and a twice weekly farmers' market. Both Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets are in the town centre, plus there are many great pubs and quality restaurants. The town has three sports and leisure centres, a number of clubs and local organisations, an annual festival of music that takes place during the months of June and July; and the community is also proud of its brass band and operatic society. If you enjoy something a bit more peaceful, take a walk on the nearby Downs through the beautiful countryside known as the Vale of White Horse, where the famous White horse is carved into the hillside. Families considering Wantage property will discover the area is well served by a number of primary and secondary schools.

Transport for Wantage

By road Wantage is close to junction 14 of the M4 motorway, just 12 miles south of Oxford. Local regular bus services connect Wantage to Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon and Faringdon. Didcot Parkway railway station is only eight miles away with fast trains to London Paddington.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wantage, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Abingdon, Wallingford and Didcot.