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Aylesbury Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, is located midway between High Wycombe and Milton Keynes. Seamlessly blending the timbered charm of a 1,000-year-old market town with the practicalities of a well- connected Home Counties hub, it offers first time buyers a healthy balance of culture and convenience
• An easy commute to the capital • A relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere • Chiltern Hills AONB • Sunday lunches • The famous Aylesbury duck
WHY FIRST TIME BUYERS LOVE AYLESBURY Aylesbury’s appeal is simple: it is an excellent commuter town, with regular fast trains into London, and property is more affordable than in nearby Amersham, Beaconsfield or the wider Chilterns.There‘s a youthful, family-friendly energy here, and high-quality affordable homes both in the town, and surrounding neighbourhoods. LEISURE Culturally, Aylesbury punches above its weight for a town its size. Highlights include the Discover Bucks Museum, the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, the Waterside Theatre, and the
FOOD AND DRINK
Indian,Wokbang! for Chinese, or Ianelli’s A Taste of Italy for pizza. Pubs are popular, and perfect for a Sunday roast, or a pint of real ale. Nights out are fairly low key here and mostly revolve around the pubs. For bigger nights out, Oxford and London are both within easy reach. SHOPPING Aylesbury’s town centre has two shopping centres – Friars Square and the smaller Hale Leys. Explore the High Street, Kingsbury and Cambridge Street for more variety.The historic Market Square also hosts regular markets selling fresh produce, crafts and gifts. Just outside the town centre, Aylesbury Shopping Park offers easy parking to pop
Aylesbury’s dining scene mixes traditional pub grub with a decent selection of international offerings. Check out Opuz Aylesbury for Turkish food, HoneyMoon restaurant for Affordable homes and easy London connections make A ylesb ury a great choice for first time b uyers
Grand Union Canal
Earthly Messenger sculpture, the UK’s first statue of David Bowie. Green space is pleasingly plentiful.Vale Park, a Green Flag award-winning central park, offers tennis courts, a skate park, playgrounds and the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre all on one site. The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal offers scenic towpath walks from the town centre, and the wider Chiltern Hills AONB is just a short drive away for weekend adventures.
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Getting around
• Duck Farm Court • The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery • Vale Park • Waterside Theatre • Discover Bucks Museum
Whether you choose the centre or surrounding areas, each has its own character. From leafy and established Bedgrove and Hawkslade to newer Berryfields and Fairford Ley, all share a strong sense of community.
Heathrow airport – around 50 minutes by car
London Marylebone – from 55 minutes by train
Easy access to the M25 and M40
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