Finding a Forever Home at Elgrove Gardens
Teresa Barrett and her partner found their dream home at Elgrove Gardens in Drayton, Oxfordshire. The spacious, modern property offers countryside charm, a welcoming community, and ideal retirement living.
A Dream Move Close to Home
Teresa Barrett and her partner have recently found their forever home at Elgrove Gardens, a exclusive collection of homes in Oxfordshire. Set in the charming village of Drayton, Teresa was grateful that she found her ideal home close to the area that she knows and loves. According to research from Barclays Mortgages, UK residents are focused on purchasing a ‘forever home’ and have a very specific view of what this should look like - detached, with at least three bedrooms, off-road parking, a garage, and a spacious garden. For Teresa, Elgrove Gardens delivered all these criteria and more.
Choosing Familiarity and the Perfect Location
Teresa comments: “Familiarity played a big part in my decision to move to Elgrove Gardens. Having lived in Abingdon for most of my life, and my partner originally from nearby Didcot, I wanted to find our dream home in the area that we know so well and love – and we are so lucky that we found it. After visiting countless houses, many being new builds, we finally discovered our dream home at Elgrove Gardens, a place that ticked every box for comfort, quality, and location.
“As we are both in our mature time of life, it’s a unique experience to purchase your first home together when you are already both so well established in your own properties. It really had to be a special home, as we don’t want to move again, and this one is perfect – we can see ourselves living here forever, and we will look forward to our retirement here.”
“The garden is a wonderful space to relax and spend time with family and friends. It’s generously sized and offers plenty of privacy, as we are not overlooked by neighbours. I’m a keen gardener, so I’m very excited to get stuck in and make it beautiful! It’s amazing how quickly Elgrove Gardens has felt like home, and how everything has just fallen into place so naturally.”
Village Living with Everyday Convenience
Nestled just off the High Street and surrounded by acres of green space, Elgrove Gardens residents enjoy a tranquil and rural setting while remaining within easy walking distance of local amenities, including traditional pubs, and a short drive to nearby sports facilities, including a golf course and a football club.
Embracing the Drayton Lifestyle
Since moving in, Teresa has embraced the local lifestyle in Drayton. She explains: “While the quiet and picturesque nature of the village is what drew me to Drayton, I also like to be social, and it was important that the new neighbourhood had a good community feel, with a range of local shops and activities nearby. Weekends are for walking, and living here means I can really make the most of the Oxfordshire countryside - especially with miles of riverside trails to explore along the Thames Path.”
Excellent Transport Links for Work and Leisure
What’s more, residents at Elgrove Gardens benefit from excellent transport links that make travel effortless; journeys to London Paddington take approximately 40 minutes, the historic market town of Abingdon is just ten minutes away, and Oxford is reachable in under half an hour. For international travel, Heathrow Airport is just over an hour's drive, making it ideal for both local and international connections.
“I’m so excited for my future living in this stunning new home and location in such a special new neighbourhood, alongside really lovely people. Moving is stressful, and I don’t plan on doing it again, but I had a great experience with The Hill Group. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a smooth transition to move from one house to a true dream home.”
