Kingsmere Phase 2 update
An outline planning application for the second phase of Kingsmere was submitted in 2013 and approved May 2017.
MP Marks Milestone for Kingsmere Community
There was a double celebration at Kingsmere, Countryside Properties (Bicester) Limited’s development in Bicester on Friday 18th May as MP, Victoria Prentis handed over the keys to the newly built Community and Youth Centre buildings at Kingsmere Village Centre, to Cherwell District Council. At the same event, children from St Edburg’s Primary School unveiled two beautiful new public artworks created for the village centre. read more…
Plans submitted for new 600-pupil academy at Kingsmere
Recent plans, submitted for a new academy at Kingsmere in Bicester spells good news for the residents of Kingsmere.
Grand Opening of Bicester Sports Facility
Residents in Bicester are about to benefit from a brand new sports facility at Kingsmere which is opening on Saturday, September 30th. This fabulous new sports centre will be throwing open its doors from 10 am until 3 pm when residents are being encouraged to try their hand at a range of sporting activities, guided by fully trained experts. read more…
Kingsmere Gets the Green Light for Phase Two in Bicester
Countryside Properties (Bicester) Limited has received the green light to start phase two at Kingsmere in Bicester. The developer plans to commence the start of infrastructure works early next year to pave the way for the creation of a further 663 new homes and additional community facilities. This number could rise to 709 homes if an Extra Care facility is provided on the site. The consent for these homes will bring the total number at Kingsmere to 2,450. read more…
Foundations Laid For a Flourishing Kingsmere Community
Victoria Prentis MP was on hand to witness the start of construction of the new Kingsmere Community and Youth Centre during a visit to the development on Friday July 14th. The recently re-elected Member of Parliament laid down the first brick, accompanied by the Leader of Cherwell District Council, Cllr Barry Wood and Chair of Policy, Cllr. Richard Mould. read more…
Kingsmere Creates Sustainable Travel Solutions To Keep Bicester Moving
- Government announces £64 million to go to supporting projects on cycling and walking to work
- Residents in Kingsmere, Bicester to receive a Travel Choices Brochure and a questionnaire on commuter habits and the chance to win £830 bus pass
Oxford’s Educational Prestige Continues With New Primary School
‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ schools in Oxfordshire have seen a 25% improvement from their students from 2012 to 2016, with 84% of the county’s pupils attending either Good or Outstanding schools in 2016, according to Ofsted’s annual report. Following suit is St Edburg’s Church of England primary school in Kingsmere, Bicester, recently receiving a rating of ‘Good’ in their latest Ofsted report. read more…
Bicester Homes Offer Priceless Alternative To Pricey Oxford
House prices in Oxford have risen by 72% over the past five years to an average price of £415,000, according to Hometrack. This now puts Oxford within the top 10 of UK’s most expensive cities, and out of the reach of many of those who want to live among the dreaming spires of this ever-popular city. However,just 12 miles from Oxford in Bicester, where the average house price is now £307,142, lies Kingsmere, representing a great opportunity to invest in a new home in a market town which is also showing encouraging price growth. The development offers a wide selection of new homes in a flourishing new community on the edge of Bicester. read more…
Stepping Into The Past With Pavement Art At Kingsmere
Breathing new life into the pavements of Kingsmere, a colourful selection of themed mosaics have transformed the new pathways around the development. Designed to reflect the history and ecological success of the site, they are a welcome artistic addition to this flourishing new village community. read more…