Although in need of some updating, many character features have been retained including feature fireplaces, ornate cornicing, stained glass windows and wooden floor boards which have been exposed throughout part of the house. Of particular note are the high ceilings in the majority of the rooms. The generous accommodation on offer here is arranged over three floors with the kitchen, utility, cloakroom and two receptions rooms on the ground floor. Ascending to the first floor, you will find three bedrooms and a shower room, while the top floor area offers a further two bedrooms and shower room.OutsideThe main garden is at the rear of the property which is mainly laid lawn enclosed by timber fencing, brick walling & planted beds. At the end of the garden is a paved terrace ideal for alfresco dining. The smaller garden at the front is gravelled with a planted boundary.SituationSummertown, a sought-after North Oxford suburb, is conveniently situated less than 2 miles from the bustling city centre of Oxford. This vibrant neighbourhood boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, and amenities, including two well-equipped gyms - the Ferry Leisure Centre and Nuffield Health & Racquets Club. Families are drawn to Summertown for its close proximity to some of North Oxford's most prestigious schools, making it an ideal location for those seeking a high-quality education for their children. Oxford has frequent bus services running along the Woodstock and Banbury Roads, providing easy access to the city centre. Additionally, residents can take advantage of regular train services to London from both Oxford's mainline station and Oxford Parkway, both of which are conveniently located within 2 miles of Summertown.Additional InformationLocal Authority: Oxford City Council Council Tax Band: G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71663710
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A substantial period farmhouse, Listed grade II, now in need of renovation. DescriptionParsonage Farm presents an exciting opportunity to breathe new life into what has been a much loved family home for 53 years. Situated at the northeast corner of the Marsh Baldon Village Green, the house dates from the 17th century and is timber framed with brick infills. It was remodelled and substantially extended during the 19th century. The house sits back off the lane, facing south, behind a pretty and established walled garden. The front door opens to a central hallway with Victorian tiled floor. Two square reception rooms are situated either side and are in the oldest part of the house. Timber framing and some herringbone brick is exposed. Both rooms have open fireplaces. The large kitchen is situated at the rear of the farmhouse with doors opening to one of the reception rooms, the hall, a further smaller reception room, utility room, cloakroom and rear hall. Presently there are wooden units with an oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge. The rear hallway accesses a shower room, office, secondary staircase and outside doors to both sides of the house. There is also a cellar with stairs down from the front hall. Stairs rise from the hall, with a quarter turn, to the first floor where there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The secondary staircase at the end of the corridor lands in the rear hall by one of the back doors. From the landing the main staircase continues to the second floor, again with a quarter turn, to two attic rooms.OutsideThe driveway leads past the front garden and house to a yard at the rear. Here there are five timber stables, feed store and tack store. Attached to the house is a brick coal bunker with a rug store behind. There is also a separate wooden garage with store behind. Beyond the yard is an orchard and paddocks. In all about one and half acres.LocationParsonage Farmhouse is situated in a magical setting on the edge of the Green in the sought after village of Marsh Baldon. Lying approximately 6 miles south of Oxford, it is a "history book" village, centred around the 24 acre gated village Green which is believed to be the largest in the country, and is where the local cricket club play in the summer. Local amenities include The Seven Stars, a community owned public house, a primary school and the parish church. Communications are good with easy access to the M40 and M4 motorways to London. Didcot mainline station is approximately 8 miles away, with a regular service to London Paddington, with an approximate journey time of 40 minutes. The location is convenient for many well-known schools including those in Oxford and Abingdon.Square Footage: 3,561 sq ft DirectionsFrom the A4074 towards Henley on Thames. Pass through Nuneham Courtenay and, towards the end of the village, take the left hand turning signposted "The Baldons". On entering Marsh Baldon pass the green on your right and then take the road around the side of the green, passing the village school, and Parsonage Farm Barns will be seen at the end on the left. Additional InfoOxford 6 miles, Abingdon 8 miles, Didcot mainline train station 8 miles (all mileages are approximate)TenureFreehold with vacant possession on completion.ServicesMains gas, electricity, water and drainage are available.Agents NoticeA Specific Defect Report has been prepared for Parsonage Farmhouse and a copy is available for interested parties. Photographs taken and brochure prepared June 2023. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71582032
68 Blenheim Drive is an excellent detached family home nestled at the end of one of North Oxford's most desirable no-through roads. 2215 sq. ft. of living space and a quarter of an acre plot makes this a rare find in walking distance of Summertown.A bright ground floor incorporates numerous interconnecting reception rooms with panoramic windows to create a contemporary flow of space and light throughout the home the focal point of which is an impressive 22ft lounge / dining room with a dual aspect and modern slate fireplace. The kitchen is central, with a handcrafted wood finish and adjoining dining room which in turn leads to a conservatory with scenic views of the carefully landscaped garden.The first floor offers a flexible array of space, with four double bedrooms, two bathrooms including an en-suite, plus a sizeable dressing room that can serve equally well as a second study. The considerable garden has been meticulously landscaped and boasts a pond alongside multiple mature trees and flowerbeds. The home offers a variety of parking options with an integral garage and driveway parking for multiple cars.Location:Blenheim Drive is a leafy no-through road, a short walk from the centre of Summertown where you'll find a great choice of restaurants, shops and cafes. For schooling the property is in the catchment of both the Wolvercote Primary and Cherwell Secondary Schools. There are many reputable private schools in the area, with both St. Edwards and Lynams Prep School within walking distance. Regular bus services run along the nearby Woodstock Road, and both Oxford train stations are easily accessible. For travel further afield the A34, A40 and M40 are within convenient reach. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i70049810
The house occupies a delightful position overlooking its own land and offers scope for extension and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consent. Presently, the accommodation is over two floors with three good-sized reception rooms, a kitchen/ breakfast room, pantry and a wc to the main part of the house and the first floor the main bedroom with large ensuite bathroom, and a further bedroom and bathroom. The annexe has its own front door and provides a large utility room and reception room with a bedroom and bathroom. There is also a very useful cellar.The gardens are very attractive. The front garden is enclosed by a stone wall with herbaceous borders and a well. Beyond is a vegetable plot with large areas of meadow and a number of fine trees. The garden to the rear is a former tennis court, and behind this is a wildflower meadow with hedges and a number of mature trees. The house is approached off the road onto a gravel drive to the garage and carport at the rear of the house.The house has very good period detail, including traditional sash windows, picture rails, open fireplaces and cornicing. The property has a number of covenants in favour of New College, and further details are available from Knight Frank.Stanton St John is a historic village just 4.5 miles from Oxford. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book with the Church of St. John the Baptist, dating from the 12th century, and has a number of fine period houses from the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, it is a thriving village with a village shop, village hall, The Talkhouse pub, and Rectory Farm, a pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm with a cafe and Auntie's Old School Nursery. The village has been featured in several episodes of Midsomer.Communications are excellent with the A40 close by, and there are rail services from Haddenham and Thame Parkway to London Marylebone in 37 minutes and from Islip to London Paddington via Oxford in 77 minutes. Oxford has a number of excellent schools for all ages, including the Dragon, Summer Fields, Headington, Rye St Anthony, Wychwood, St. Edward's, and Magdalen College School. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i70853661
A four bedroom Victorian townhouse located in the heart of Walton Manor. A bay fronted town house built in 1883 to a Victorian design from a scheme set out by Wilkinson & Moore in one of Walton Manor's most sought-after locations.The property offers 1647 sq ft of retained period features and original character including high ceilings, large sash windows and attractive fireplaces split across four floors of accommodation. The ground floor comprises entrance hall, double reception room and kitchen/breakfast room, with stairs leading down to the fourth bedroom and shower room on the lower ground floor. The first floor offers two bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC; there is a further double bedroom on the second floor. To the exterior there is an enclosed mature garden to the rear and resident on-road parking to the front. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_walton-manor-d554240/for-sale_i70131841
A large semi-detached period house situated in a sought after side road in North Oxford that has been extended over the years to create a comfortable family home. Built in approximately 1890 the house retains many character features with sash windows, fireplaces and picture rails.The entrance is to the side of the property, allowing for a hallway leading to two reception rooms with many original features including pretty fireplaces. Beyond is a light and spacious kitchen/breakfast room with steps down to the dining area and doors leading out to the rear garden. In addition, there is a useful utility room at the rear of the house. The first floor offers a double bedroom to the front, a further bedroom/study overlooking the garden and a family bathroom, whilst on the second floor there are two double bedrooms and a shower room. The rear garden is south facing with a decked terrace, perfect for outdoor dining, and mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders. There is also a garden office providing further work space. The property is situated just north of the Summertown shops in popular North Oxford. Summertown offers a good range of amenities including shops, banks, restaurants, a public library and a sports centre with pool. Ideally placed within reach of many of Oxford's excellent choice of schools there is also good access to the city centre and the ring road with a regular bus service. The ring road is within half a mile with access to both the A34 and the M40 and Oxford Parkway railway station slightly further north with regular services to London Marylebone.Further information Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services: All main services are connected. Local Authority: Oxford City Council Council Tax: Band FMobile phone coverage and speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk, however, all providers are predicted to have good levels of service inside at this property. Broadband speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. The maximum download rate is predicted to be 1000mbps with a 100mbps upload speed, subject to availability. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i69154945
Charming and characterful family home with just over c.2300sqft of accommodation, with a good sized south facing garden and off-street parking situated in Summertown. The property is arranged over four floors and offers well-proportioned accommodation, with a bay fronted sitting/family room with fireplace that has bookshelves either side, a very light open plan kitchen/conservatory opening onto the south facing garden. Across the first and second floors are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. To the lower ground floor is another bedroom, bathroom and living room. The top floor ensuite bedroom is impressive with a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, built in storage and a skylight. There is a well maintained south facing garden to the rear with decked patio and lawn, to the front is an off street parking space.Oakthorpe Road lies in the heart of Summertown and is a one-way road between Woodstock and Banbury Road. It is conveniently located for all the excellent amenities in Summertown with an M and S Food Hall, two other supermarkets, artisan bakers, coffee shops, restaurants and the Ferry Sports Centre. In addition, there are several dentists' and doctors' surgeries. There is an excellent range of schools for all ages in the immediate area, with the Cherwell, Swan School, the Dragon, Oxford High, Wychwood, Summer Fields and St. Edward's, to name but a few. Communications are good with a regular bus service to the city centre on Banbury Road, from both Oxford Parkway and Oxford main station, there are rail services to both London Paddington and Marylebone station and from the coach station at Gloucester Green there are services to London Victoria and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_summertown-d329891/for-sale_i70841704
This immaculate Victorian home is a stunning and modern reconfiguration of a quintessential Jericho property creating the epitome of contemporary family living. The bright high-specification accommodation is laid out over four stories which also incorporates a two-tiered courtyard garden. The lower-ground floor is home to an impressive full length kitchen/dining room with quartz worktops, induction hob, and a double oven - bi-fold doors open onto a sunken patio ideal for outdoor dining. An additional reception room, measuring over 27ft in length, combines a dual aspect, bay window, and feature fireplace to create a bright space that leans on its period aspects. Two good-sized double bedrooms are located on the first floor. The contemporary design of the home is demonstrated by the presence of both a family bathroom and a shower-room with walk-in rainfall-shower. The third floor is dedicated to a grand primary suite, with a south facing double bedroom complemented by a walk-in-dresser and en-suite bathroom with stunning free-standing bath. The upper courtyard garden is well-tended, there is also a garage (with development potential STPP) and access at the rear.Location:St. Bernard's Road branches off from Walton Street, the ever popular high street of Jericho - boasting an assortment of boutique stores, alongside renowned bars, cafes and restaurants. Further amenities and both train and bus stations can be found in the nearby City Centre. The home is in the catchment area of Cherwell Secondary School, and is a short distance from many top private schools including The Dragon, St. Edward's and Oxford High. Some of Oxford's most iconic green spaces are located nearby; with the Oxford Canal, Port Meadow and University Parks all within walking distance.EPC Rating: D For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71778524
Well-appointed period property with south facing gardens. DescriptionSituated in a conservation area of the village, The Old Forge is a detached property which has evolved of the years. While not listed, or documented, local hearsay understands the Old Forge was a smithy since the 17th century and a working blacksmiths until the 1980s. It was then that the forge and house were attached and the property has since been extended, and, more recently updated by the current owner. The characterful property successfully blends many period features with modern day comforts. The entrance hall, with inglenook fireplace, leads to a cosy snug with double sided wood burning stove also serving the adjacent sitting room. The fabulous A framed kitchen/dining room with Everhot cooker, integrated appliances and work island, is open plan to the sitting room and garden room beyond, which, with a large ceiling lantern, makes the whole area sociable and bright. There is an impressive ground floor principal suite with bedroom opening to the garden, dressing area and ensuite shower room. Also on the ground floor is a utility/boot room and a small conservatory. On the first floor are three bedrooms, all with en suite bath or shower rooms. Outside, there is off street gravel parking to the front of the property. Pretty landscaped gardens with stone terrace area are south facing. There are two useful timber garden stores. Agents note neighbouring property, The Old Bakery, has a pedestrian right of access over passageway to west/rear of the property.LocationGreat Haseley is a highly regarded Oxfordshire village set in attractive countryside west of the Chiltern hills and about eleven miles east of the University city of Oxford. With many fine stone houses, old thatched cottages and an original stone windmill, amenities in the village include the church of St Peter, a gastro-pub, village hall, tennis and cricket clubs. There is a good selection of state and independent schools including local primary schools in the nearby villages of Great Milton and Little Milton and the numerous independent schools of Oxford. Neighbouring Great Milton also has a village shop/ post office and the famous hotel and restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. The market town of Thame and city of Oxford provide for more extensive amenities. Communication is excellent with the M40 (J7 southbound) about 2 miles and (J8 northbound) about 3.5 miles and Haddenham & Thame Parkway provides intercity rail to London Marylebone from about 37 minutes.Square Footage: 3,162 sq ft DirectionsFrom London take the M40 and exit at J7. Proceed left onto the A329, and take the first turning left signposted Great Haseley. On arriving in the village bear right on Rectory Road and The Old Forge is found a short distance along on the left. From the north, please note that there is no exit at J7 M40 southbound. Exit at J8 taking the A40 in the direction of Thame and first right to Milton Common then turn right onto A329. Directions then as above. Additional InfoServices - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas-fired central heating.Council Tax - Band GBrochure prepared and photographs taken November 2023 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i69200444
The property lies on Cumnor Hill, close to the city centre and all the shopping amenities at Westway Shopping Centre. It occupies a large plot, and the house has many features of the period, including wood panelling, wooden stripped floors, an open fireplace and bay windows. All the rooms enjoy good natural light and are of s good size, with several overlooking the garden. The house would benefit from modernisation but offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a house in large grounds close to the city centre. The gardens are most attractive and are mostly laid to lawn with a number of fine trees, including tulip, weeping beech, blue cedar and a number of fruit trees. Immediately to the rear of the house is a large terrace with steps onto the lawn. To the front is a large gravelled parking area and there is an ornamental pond with a hard tennis court in need of repair. The property offers development potential, subject to the necessary consent. In all the plot extends to 1.28 acres.Cumnor Hill is a sought after residential area famous for its wooded rural setting, just 2 miles from the centre of Oxford. Cumnor Hill is well served by communications with access to the A34 and Oxford ring road, connecting to the M4 and M40 motorways, with the regional centres of Newbury and Swindon also within easy reach. Rail services from Oxford main station to London Paddington in 52 minutes and from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone in 65 minutes.Cumnor Hill has bus pickup points to all the major independent schools in Central North Oxford and Abingdon, Cothill and Cokethorpe. Sporting and leisure facilities include the Nuffield Health Club in Oxford, golf at Hinksey Heights, Frilford Heath and watersports on the Farmoor Reservoir. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i69860240
Showcasing a remarkable attention to detail and care in preserving the integrity of the period building, the renovation seamlessly blends modern functionality with classic features. As you walk through the elegant glazed hallway, you are greeted by a spacious open-plan family kitchen and living area. The kitchen, designed by John Lewis of Hungerford, features sleek Corian work surfaces, a central island, a wine rack, a housekeeper's cupboard, two display cupboards, chopping boards, and a double Butler's sink with both boiler and hose taps. The modern electric AGA stove, accompanied by an AGA mate, takes centre stage in this impressive space. Additional built-in appliances include a dishwasher and a half dishwasher, with ample room for an American-style fridge freezer. This stunning living area seamlessly connects to the garden through two tri-folding doors that open onto the side terrace, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor flow. French doors at the rear of the room provide another entrance to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. As you enter the older section of the cottage, you will discover a charming snug with a beautiful inglenook fireplace, complete with a wood-burning stove, flagstone hearth, beamed ceiling, and surround sound system. The adjacent downstairs bedroom, with its own entrance from the front of the property, boasts an ensuite bathroom featuring a luxurious roll-top bath. Descend into the basement to find a state-of-the-art cinema room, soundproofed and equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. The projector, amplifier, and subwoofers can be included in the sale through separate negotiation. Located on the first floor are four bedrooms, one of which offers space for an en-suite bathroom that has been partially converted with a vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. The front bedrooms provide a stunning view of the sunrise. Additionally, there is a luxurious family bathroom that services the other three bedrooms. The landing is bright and airy, thanks to the four Velux windows, and also features a convenient linen cupboard.OutsideThe property can be accessed via a gravel driveway that offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles in addition to the attached garage which could also be a studio. Additionally, there is a convenient wood store and raised bed located at the front of the property. The garden surrounds the house, with the main garden situated at the rear and side. A spacious deck extends from the kitchen living space, providing a lovely outdoor area to relax. The deck overlooks a small pond and a well-maintained lawned area. The rear of the property features a larger lawn with beautifully planted beds, mature trees, and hedging. An outdoor sauna and office are also located on the property. At the end of the garden, there is a shed; however, it is currently outside the property's registered title, as indicated below. The property borders Woodland owned by Christchurch College, and a portion of the garden extends beyond the current registered title. Discussions are underway regarding a boundary agreement involving all parties.SituationElsfield is a picturesque hamlet nestled high on the Elsfield Ridge, boasting a charming village church and a collection of attractive period properties. Located just six and a half miles from the bustling city centre of Oxford, Elsfield offers easy access to a variety of retail shops, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and historic landmarks. Closer still are Summertown and Headington, with M&S and Waitrose just 3.1 miles and 3.3 miles away, respectively. The village also boasts excellent transportation links and is close to some of the top schools in the area. Additionally, there is an equestrian school and yard a mere 0.2 miles from the property, as well as a horse paddock just next door available for grazing for a small fee. Conveniently situated near Headington, Elsfield provides quick access to the John Radcliffe Hospital and the A40 for those commuting to London. Additionally, the nearby village of Islip features its own train station with regular services to London Marylebone (fifty minutes), Oxford Parkway, and Oxford station (ten minutes). This makes Elsfield an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful village setting with easy access to both urban amenities and transportation options.Additional InformationCouncil Tax Band C For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_elsfield-d72884/for-sale_i69703878
The property lies at the top of Hinksey Hill and sits well within its plot, enjoying views over the south-facing garden and on to Bagley Wood. It is approached from the road through large wrought iron gates to a drive to the front of the house. The property has accommodation over two floors, with all the main rooms enjoying views over the garden. There is scope to extend the house and add considerably to the space of the ground floor and first floor if required. Presently, the ground floor provides a large sitting room with an open fireplace and two pairs of sliding doors to the garden, the dining room opens into the conservatory, and the kitchen is to one side with a utility room. The double garage can be accessed from the utility room and has electric up and over door. The first floor has the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and there are three further double bedrooms, with one ensuite and a family bathroom. The loft could provide further accommodation subject to the necessary consent. The gardens are particularly attractive and are laid to lawn and flanked by well-stocked herbaceous borders. There are several mature trees, including horse chestnut and blue cedar. The heated swimming pool is to one side by the open-fronted games room and is partially screened by herbaceous borders. The front garden is laid to lawn and there is parking for several vehicles.Hinksey Hill lies in an elevated position just 3 miles from Oxford and is very well placed for the road and rail network. The property is conveniently positioned for all the amenities in Oxford and a wide range of schools for all ages, including The Dragon, Wychwood, Oxford High School, Headington, St. Edward's and Summer Fields. Close by is Chandlings with The Manor, St Helen & St Katharine, Radley College, Cothill, and Abingdon School slightly further afield.Road and rail communications are excellent with London and Heathrow (via the A34 ring road, M4 and M40). Rail services from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone in 72 minutes and from Didcot to London Paddington in 45 minutes. Oxford City centre 3 miles M40 (Junction 9) 12 miles Oxford Parkway 7.5 miles (Services to London Marylebone approximately 72 minutes) Didcot 14 miles (Services to London Marylebone approximately 45 minutes) For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i69836289
The house lies midway along the road and has accommodation over four floors and a long garden. It offers good family living space in this desirable location close to many shops and Port Meadow. The main rooms face south, affording good natural light with large sash windows. There are steps up to the front door, which opens into the hall with an open-plan reception room to one side. This lovely light room has two open fireplaces with fitted bookshelves, and at the rear, French doors open onto a small roof terrace overlooking the garden. Stairs lead down to the ground floor with a cloakroom, and a door opens into the kitchen breakfast room. This floor is open plan with the kitchen to the rear with an extensive range of units with picture windows and French doors into the garden. There is an open fireplace, fitted bookshelves and a bay window. This floor also has separate access to the front of the house with its front door, accessed by stairs in the front garden. The first floor has two bedrooms with a shower room, and the top has two bedrooms with a shower room. The garden lies to the rear and is accessed from the kitchen, with French doors opening onto a paved terrace, which is very private. There are steps onto the main garden, which is laid to lawn and is well-stocked with herbaceous borders, climbing roses, an apple and fig tree and. At the end of the garden is a garden shed with outside power and light and a paved terrace. Leckford Road is situated in Walton Manor, a desirable area close to the city centre and the superb amenities of Jericho, including the Phoenix Picturehouse cinema, a selection of restaurants and pubs, artisan coffee shops and bakers, and two supermarkets. In addition, Port Meadow is nearby providing delightful walks along the river and meadow to Wolvercote, the Perch and Trout pubs. The city centre is a short walk, as is the rail station which can be reached along the canal towpath. The house is in the catchment area for SS Philip and James Primary School and St Barnabas School. In addition, the area is home to several state and independent schools, including d'Overbroecks, Cherwell, the Swan School, The Dragon, Oxford High School, St Edward's and Magdalen College School. Communications are excellent, with access to the M40, connecting to London and Birmingham and the A34, linking to Newbury and the M4. A fast rail service to London Paddington takes about fifty-five minutes and from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone in approximately 66 minutes. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i69308322
The house is positioned on tree-lined Abberbury Road in the heart of Iffley village, with its unique character and proximity to the city and the river. It enjoys well-planned and spacious accommodation over three floors with lovely views over the garden and out towards Boars Hill and Cumnor. The current owners have extended and modernized the property to create a very comfortable, low-energy house with strong eco credentials and a B-rated EPC. The ground floor comprises an attractive, light hall with full height atrium and staircase. The kitchen/breakfast room is to the right of the hall and is very well-fitted with extensive units, under cupboard lighting and a Bora induction hob. There are two good-sized reception rooms. The dining room is to the front with south facing views. The sitting room is at the rear with an open fireplace and bi-fold doors to the garden via a terrace. The first floor has the main bedroom with ensuite shower room and a large walk-in wardrobe. There are four further bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms and a large family bathroom. The top floor has a study with eaves storage as well as a bedroom with storage. The gardens are exceptional and provide year-round colour. They have been lovingly created by the present owners and are open to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme. They are approached via a wisteria walk and comprise a mixture of lawns with very well-stocked herbaceous borders. There are a number of fine trees, including horse chestnut and a large acer. There is an ornamental pond, a large decked area, and a Woodpecker garden room/greenhouse with a vegetable area at the front. The front the garden is laid to lawn, with borders of spring flowers and summer dahlias, with parking for up to four cars on the drive. There is a double garage which is accessed from the kitchen and has electric doors, and is well fitted with a sink, racking and storage. There is an electric car charging point.Iffley Village has retained a unique village feel despite being well within the city. Its leafy roads, varied architecture and active community make it a truly unique suburb within the city of Oxford. Much of the area lies within a Conservation Area, with a well-patronised village shop, a public house and two hotels. The Thames is a short walk away, and the towpath takes you all the way to central Oxford. The city with its famous University, its shops and its excellent schools, is easily accessible by car, bus and bicycle. Oxford city centre 2 miles, Oxford mainline train station (services to London Paddington in 49 minutes) 2.5 miles, Oxford Parkway train station (services to London Marylebone in 65 minutes) 5.8 miles (all times and distances are approximate) For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71257561
A fine country residence with a disused agricultural barn set in 1.3 acres of delightful grounds. An adjacent 5.5 acres are available by separate negotiation. Chain free. Barn Court is a substantial Grade II listed house believed to date back to the 15th Century, set within the highly sought after village of Toot Baldon. Set back from the road, on the edge of the village the house enjoys an elevated position with views back towards Oxford and surrounding countryside. The house is absolutely bursting with character with exposed beams and fireplaces. There are three reception rooms, and a modern kitchen breakfast room with a morning room and utility room off. Upstairs there is a main bedroom with en suite and a further three bedrooms that look to a family bathroom. The house is in good order although may benefit from some modernising. There is also a wealth of potential to extend and reconfigure subject to planning permission. The gardens and ground are most notable. The house is set central to the plot approached by a private drive with a turning circle and a five bar gate that leads to an enclosed yard and barn with a tiled roof and timber frame. The barn provides significant scope to adapt or re purpose. It may be possible to seek planning permission convert it into another residential dwelling. The house is surrounded by lawn with a range of mature trees and borders interspersed. There is a five and a half acre meadow beyond the northern boundary available by separate negotiation. Toot Baldon is a popular village surrounded by numerous footpaths and bridleways. It boasts a C13th village church, a highly regarded pub, The Mole Inn, and a cricket club, which it shares with neighbouring Marsh Baldon. The church of England primary school was originally located in the village, but in 1873 it moved to its present location on the Green in Marsh Baldon (1.4 miles).The village offers easy access to Oxford and London, with the M40 just 7 miles away. The nearby market town of Wallingford, is convenient for everyday shopping with more extensive shopping requirements met within Oxford, as well as a wealth of cultural and sporting activities. Stadhampton, just 4 miles away has a local shop and a farm shop.Both Oxford and Abingdon offer an excellent choice of highly regarded prep and senior schools There is a daily school bus service from Nuneham Courtney to all central Oxford schools and a service runs from Stadhampton to the Abingdon Schools. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i70934309
A superbly presented five bedroom family home, with separate annexe, built in 1922 and set in 1.4 acres of beautiful grounds in Boars Hill. On the ground floor the accommodation briefly consists of a large entrance hallway with useful W.C. and cloakroom which features stained glass windows. The hallway leads to a spacious family room with ornate fireplace and large bay window with stunning garden views. To the rear of the property is a dining room with access to the garden and leads through to a bright and airy drawing room with stunning feature fireplace. A large bay window, as well as two further windows, create a wealth of natural light throughout this room. The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped and features two AGAs. The first floor consists of the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, three further good sized doubles and a fifth single bedroom. There are two bathrooms on this floor. The gardens are a true delight, filled with mature trees and shrubs and backing onto an enchanting deer park. There is a self-contained lodge situated in the garden which features its own separate entrance and consists of shower room, kitchen/dining room and living room/bedroom. A decked area offers stunning vistas of the garden. There is also a raised studio accessed from the garden with electricity and heating, so could be used as an office. A garage was added in 2015 which also has electricity and loft style storage.It should also be noted that the sellers also own a share of the Lincombe Lane Wood, which is an open space open to all and preserved for wildlife. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_boars-hill-d22054/for-sale_i71586174
Blythewood is an elegant south facing family home that has been restored and extended to an exceptional standard offering c. 4202 sqft of versatile and spacious accommodation set in approximately 4.42 acres of gardens and ancient woodland. Perfect for modern family living, the house marries the best of 21st Century design with period charm, retaining characterful features throughout, including original fireplaces, reconditioned cast iron radiators, carved woodwork, moulded ceiling cornices and leaded windows.The main entrance opens into a large hallway with a beautiful staircase and high ceilings exuding character and elegance. The reception hall leads to all principal reception rooms plus a cloakroom/WC. The current owners have tastefully extended the house, adding a magnificent triple aspect kitchen/diner with underfloor heating, vaulted ceiling and rooflights creating an abundance of light and space. This is the heart of the home that can be enjoyed year-round: in summer bifold doors open onto the terrace; in winter a contemporary Barbas fireplace warms the 'snug'. The kitchen includes generous built-in storage and a useful side door for supermarket deliveries.On the ground floor the layout of the house has been remodelled to create a large formal reception featuring original fireplaces and library with French doors onto the veranda. Beyond the formal reception areas a side wing with its own separate entrance opens into a utility/ boot room leading to a self-contained annexe that can be used as guest or staff accommodation (kitchen, shower room, bedroom).A wide staircase leads to two further floors. To the first floor is a light and airy landing (currently used as a study area), four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two of these bedrooms directly access a charming balcony with lovely south-facing views over the grounds. The master bedroom (with ensuite bathroom and extensive built-in storage) shares these delightful garden views. A further bedroom, shower room and study can be found on the second floor.In addition to the main house there are multiple outbuildings on the property including a separate studio, a store room, and a greenhouse.To the front of the property is a large gravelled driveway with a generous oak-framed double carport incorporating bicycle and log storage. To the rear is a delightful mature landscaped garden with low-maintenance perennial herbaceous borders, an orchard, a fruit cage/ vegetable patch and a private area of ancient woodland. The grounds feature notable specimen trees including Cedar of Lebanon, Catalpa, veteran oak and copper beech..As well as being close to Oxford, with easy access to the city center (Park & Ride c. 2.1 miles, bus routes within half a mile), Blythewood is well positioned for communications to London, Heathrow (via the A34 ring road/M40) and the national motorway network. Oxford Parkway, Oxford Centre and Didcot mainline stations are all within easy reach with fast services to London Marylebone and Paddington. Oxford and Abingdon provide major supermarkets, shopping, recreational and sports facilities. There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Chandlings, The Manor, St Helen's and St Katharine's, Magdalen College School, Radley College, Cothill, Abingdon School, Headington School, St Edward's, St Hugh's, Oxford High School and The Dragon.Agents Note - The plan used in the marketing material is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed, nor is it intended to form part of any contract.. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71083937
Configured to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall with useful cloakroom and comprises a study with feature fireplace and a generous kitchen with a range of contemporary wall and base units including a breakfast bar, modern integrated appliances and a door to the courtyard garden, in turn giving access to the annexe. On the lower ground floor, the property provides an extensive 29 ft. wooden-floored crypt/sitting room with central pillars and two large, vaulted sky lanterns, a fitted utility room, a store room and a modern shower room.On the first floor the property offers a generous double bedroom with contemporary en suite bathroom and one additional double bedroom. The second floor is dedicated to the property's principal bedroom and a modern bathroom, with stairs leading up to a third floor fitted dressing room.Accessible from the courtyard garden, the annexe provides a ground floor sitting room with wooden flooring and separate side access door, a modern lower ground floor bathroom with twin sinks and a door to the crypt/sitting room and a first-floor vaulted double bedroom, also with wooden flooring.Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a step rising from the pavement. The 25 ft. walled courtyard garden is paved for ease of maintenance and benefits from an external store and separate side access door, the whole ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.The property lies in the sought-after area of Jericho within easy walking distance of Port Meadow and the facilities of Walton Street including boutique shopping, cafes, bars, restaurants and a cinema and Oxford city centre. 'The City of Dreaming Spires' is world-renowned for its university and architectural beauty and offers extensive shopping, commercial and recreational facilities including restaurants, theatres, museums and cinemas. Communications links are excellent with access to central London from Oxford station in less than an hour, frequent buses from Gloucester Green coach station to London Victoria and Heathrow, London Gatwick and Stansted Airports and easy access to the M40 motorway (Jct. 9) and to London Heathrow. The property is well located for state schools including The Cherwell School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) together with a good selection of independent schools including Carfax College, Cherwell College Oxford, Oxford International College, Oxford Sixth Form College, New College, Christ Church Cathedral School and Wychwood. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71577510
The house lies to the rear of Park Town and comprises an attractive terraced house over four floors.The lower ground floor comprises an open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with extensive units, a blue Aga, and, at the rear, a utility room. There is also a WC and access to the garden from the utility room and the family room. The ground floor has a double reception room that can be separated by double doors. Both rooms have open fireplaces and enjoy excellent natural light. The first floor has two good-sized bedrooms with a shower room, and the top floor has two bedrooms with a separate bathroom. The walled garden is laid to the lawn and accessed from both the lower and raised ground floors. A paved terrace at the rear of the house has a large fig tree. At the bottom of the garden is a paved area with a brick summerhouse. There is rear access to the garden from Dragon Lane.Park Town lies in the heart of the North Oxford Victorian Conservation Area to the east of Banbury Road. It is very well positioned for Oxford's excellent range of schools, with the Dragon and Oxford High School within walking distance and St Edward's, Magdalen, Headington Girls School, Cherwell, the Swan and Wychwood all within easy reach.There is good access to all the day-to-day shopping facilities of Summertown, including an M and S Food Hall, other supermarkets, cafes, artisan bakers and restaurants. The Nuffield Health and Racquets Club is on Woodstock Road, and there is also the Ferry Sports Centre in Summertown. Slightly further afield are the more comprehensive amenities of Oxford city centre. The Woodstock and Banbury roads join directly to the Oxford ring road connecting to the A40 and M40 to London. The Oxford main station has regular services directly to London Paddington (approximately 52 minutes), and Oxford Parkway station has services to London Marylebone (about 55 minutes). For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71645493
The PropertyThis is a truly unique property, offering a range of exceptional features that combine to create a home that can be enjoyed like few others on the market now.Located in the sought after hamlet of Boars Hill and amongst many other exclusive properties, Red Copse is only 3.5 miles drive from Oxford city centre and railway station. Many desireable schools are within reach. Boars Hill itself is a beautiful area of fields and walks with lovely views over the dreaming spires of Oxford.Red Copse has been extended and developed by the current owners to create an impressive property bursting with eye-catching features using the finest materials and contemporay design elements. The heart of the home is a sizeable open-plan living space incorporating the kitchen, family room and dining area. These rooms open on to the patio and upper lawn, as well as to the swimming pool. This fantastic space is enclosed by glass and slate walls and is centred around a pool that is revealed by lowering the tiled floor through the water. When the floor is raised, it makes for an ideal games room. This part of the house also includes a gym, a second kitchen, two shower rooms, a cellar and the plant room. The original part of the house retains the entrance hallway, two separate receptions and a W.C.The first floor of the original house contains four double bedrooms (one en-suite) and the family bathroom. A small glass gallery walkway takes you into the hugely impressive master bedroom suite. This benefits from high valuted beamed ceilings, twin walk-through dressing rooms, a luxurious en-suite, and a balcony.The second floor contains two further bedrooms, media room and two showers, plus great views.The rear garden has two lawns, plus pond, patios, playground and sheds. To the front is a stone-chipped driveway for several cars, a garage and utility room.YouTube video: Or search Red Copse Boars Hill OxfordFront GardenRemotely operated electric gates with intercom system. Stone chipped drieway with space for several cars. Mature trees and bushes enclosed by hedges and fences.Garage3.00m x 5.93m (9'10'' x 19'5'')Electric sliding door. Tiled floor. Lighting. Additional area to side with shower head and sink. Door to utility room.Utility Room4.42m x 1.84m (14'6'' x 6')Fitted units with worksurface with sink inset. Doors between garage and kitchen. Plumbing for washing machine.Kitchen4.97m x 4.24m (16'4'' x 13'11'')Tiled floor with under floor heating. Fitted units with worksurfaces and island unit with breakfast bar and sink with boiling tap. Two Neff double ovens, built-in coffee machine and microwave. Neff 5-ring gas hob and AEG hood. Peninsula unit and bench seat. Open plan to dining area and family room.Dining Area4.91m x 3.37m (16'1'' x 11'1'')Tiled floor with under floor heating. Double glazed sliding doors to patio swimming pool. Feature slate wall. Electric trap door to cellar. Walk-on glass roof.Swimming Pool4.93m x 12.06m (16'2'' x 39'7'') Room dimensions.Indoor swimming pool room with an electrically-powered retractable floor to reveal the swimming pool. When the floor is fully raised, it can operate as a games room. When lowered, it reveals a swimming current machine. Sliding doors to patio. Store cupboard.Shower Room1.31m x 1.87m (4'4'' x 6'2'')Heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor. Shower cubicle. Hand basin. Extractor fan.Rear LobbyStairs down to basement. Doors between swimming pool and second kitchen.Kitchen Two5.07m x 3.62m extending to 4.22m (16'8'' x 13'10'')Fitted units with breakfast bar, sink, integrated oven, grill, gas hob, stainless steel hood, dishwasher. Tiled floor. Two double glazed floor-to-ceiling windows.CellarSpace for fridge freezer. Fitted kitchen units with worksurfce and sink. Wine rack. Corridor underneath swimming pool giving access to gym, plus storage space.Utility AreaPlant room serving swimming pool. Boiler serving extension. Tiled floor. External door.Gym4.91m x 3.19m (16'1'' x 10'6'')Slate feature wall. Double glazed sliding doors to patio. Under floor heating. Spotlights. Boiler cupboard. Downstairs Shower1.83m x 1.77m (6' x 5'10'') L-shaped; maximum dimensions.Heated towel rail. Low-level W.C.. hand basin with cupboard under. Shower cubicle.Family Room7.58m x 4.25m extending to 4.54m (24'10'' x 13'11'' extending to 14'11'')Storage cupboard. Double glazed casement window to front. Log burning stove. Tiled floor. Spotlights. Double glazed sliding doors to patio. Two radiators.Entrance HallwayParquet flooring. Radiator. Picture rail. Double glazed casement window with window seat and cupboard under. Staircase to first floor.W.C.Low-level W.C. hand basin with cupboard under. Frosted double glazed window to front. Tiled walls and floor.Play Room4.39m x 4.51m (14'5'' x 14'10'')Picture rail. Bath stone fireplace with log burner. Parquet flooring. Two radiators. Double glazed doors and windows to rear garden. Sitting Room4.23m x 6.08m (14'1'' x 19'11'')Bath stone fireplace with log burner. Two radiators. Picture rail. Parquet flooring. Three double glazed casement windows.First Floor LandingOak staircase to second floor. Radiator. Picture rail. Three double glazed windows to front. Storage cupboard.Study / Bedroom five2.37m x 3.76m (7'9'' x 12'4'')Pull-down bed in built-in wardrobe. Double glazed window to rear. Picture rail. Radiator.Master Bedroom5.11m x 4.46m (16'9'' x 14'8'')Tiled floor. Double glazed sliding doors to balcony. Access via walk-on glass roof to roof garden. Vaulted beamed ceiling. Under floor heating. Twin walk-through wardrobes to en-suite.Master En-suite5.07m x 2.88m (16'8'' x 9'5'')Vaulted ceiling with double glazed windows. Bath. Walk-in shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Low-level W.C.. Twin hand basins with cupboards under.Family Bathroom4.18m x 2.03m (13'9'' x 6'8'')Recirculating eco-shower. Mirrored cupboard with heating cylinder. Jacuzzi bath. Three double glazed windows to front. Hand basin with drawers under. Radiator. Tiled floor. Part-tiled walls.Bedroom Two4.57m x 4.24m (15' x 13'11'')Built-in wardrobes. Picture rail. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear.En-suite Two2.41m x 1.38m (7'11'' x 4'6'')Low-level W.C.. Walk-in shower cubicle. Double glazed window to side. Hand basin with cupboard under. Radiator and heated towel rail. Tiled walls.Bedroom Three3.95m x 4.57m (13' x 15')Double glazed casement window to rear. Radiator. Picture rail.Bedroom Four3.78m x 3.59m (12'5'' x 11'9'')Radiator. Double glazed casement window to rear. Picture rail.Second Floor LandingDouble glazed sliding window. Recessed spotlights. Shower Room TwoL-shaped 1.89m x 2.05m max (L-Shaped 6'2'' x 6'9'' max)Vertical radiator. Hand basin. Low-level W.C.. Shower cubicle. Tiled walls and floors.Bedroom Six3.30m x 3.39m (10'10'' x 11'1'')Radiator. Storage in eaves. Double glazed sliding window. Double glazed skylight. Recessed spotlights.Media Room3.90m x 4.22m (12'10'' x 13'10'')Storage in eaves. Double glazed sliding window. Radiator. Projector and screen.Study2.54m x 4.21m (8'4'' x 13'10'')Desk unit incorporating pull-down bed. Built-in wardrobe. Storage in eaves. Radiator. Double glazed sliding window. Recessed spotlights. Can also be used as bedroom seven.En-suite Three0.97m x 2.92m (3'2'' x 9'7'')Low-level W.C.. Hand basin. Shower cubicle. Tiled walls and floor. Vertical radiator. Double glazed skylight window. Recessed spotlights.Rear GardenUpper Lawn 30m x 10m (98' x 33') Approx.Lower Garden 20m x 13m (65' x 43') Approx.Patio beside upper lawn and ground floor of house. Feature pond with cascade and stone chipped path between upper and lower levels. Shed with pump. Barbeque area with firepit. Playground. Climbing wall. Sheds, plus two storage units with slatted garage doors. Greenhouse.Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. 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A handsome bay fronted Edwardian semi-detached house built in 1902 to a design by H.W. Moore, accessed from Frenchay Road. With a floor area of 4,465 sq ft arranged mainly over three floors with basement. The property provides a substantial and beautifully presented home of elegant proportions typical of its era with spacious rooms and the feeling of light and space enhanced by high ceilings and large windows including stunning stained-glass windows to the half landings. Situated on the corner of Frenchay Road, the house is complemented by a west facing walled garden and a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking.To the ground floor, arranged off the welcoming reception hall with staircase rising to the first floor, are the three principal reception rooms. The drawing room is a particularly attractive room with marble fireplace and large bay window to the front and the study/sitting room also with fireplace, has fitted cupboards and shelving to one wall. Arranged at the rear of the house enjoying an outlook over the garden, the dining room, kitchen and conservatory provide an excellent entertaining and family gathering space. Off the kitchen is the utility room with access to the rear garden. In addition, leading off the reception hall are the boot room, W.C. and access to the basement and wine cellar. At first floor level are the master bedroom with dressing area and a newly fitted spacious bathroom with free standing bath and large walk-in shower. Also on this floor are a further double and fitted dressing room. On the half landing as you approach the first floor, is a small double bedroom with an ensuite shower room. On the second floor are four further bedrooms and a further bathroom arranged on the half landing. Accessed from Frenchay Road, gates open to the gravelled driveway which provides parking for several cars. The west facing rear garden is an attractive feature of the property providing a secluded setting with mature borders and a terrace leading off the conservatory and kitchen. The garden also features a fantastic studio with bifold doors, currently used as a gym but has been fully wired for office use also. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_central-north-oxford-d528904/for-sale_i70546343
The Property: This handsome detached house with its striking mansard roof was built in the early 1900s and is the ideal family home, with good access to central Oxford, road links and schools, while being surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The house is set on a private road in an elevated position commanding fabulous views, with a number of footpaths leading virtually from the doorstep to Chilswell Hill and Hinksey Heights Nature Park. The house has remained in the same family for several decades, who have maintained many of the home's character features such as the original fireplaces, while modernising areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms. There is great potential for further development. Interior: The elegant, neutrally appointed interiors serve to highlight the grand proportions of the home, with many of the rooms being larger than average and offering multiple aspects over the gardens. Large well positioned windows throughout flood the accommodation, which totals about 3400 sq ft, and illuminate the attractive character features. The ground floor has three generously-sized reception rooms leading off the main reception hallway: a sitting room with bay window, a drawing room and a dining room, which is open plan to the contemporary kitchen. There are useful service rooms including a utility room, back kitchen and pantry, plus a cloakroom with WC. Upstairs, the bedrooms are arranged around a central landing, including three large doubles across the front, each with a private balcony, a bedroom with en suite bathroom and a double bedroom to the rear, plus a principal suite with an adjacent bath/ shower room and separate WC. There is also a family shower room and a large linen cupboard.OutsideThe house is set within attractive grounds of approximately 5 acres, on a private road with access via imposing wrought iron gates which swing open to a sizeable gravel driveway upon which there is ample off-street parking. Attached to the house is a good-size garage, with potential to extend over (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The lovely gardens wrap around the property, comprising manicured lawns, wonderfully abundant flowerbeds and borders, woodland around the boundaries and an elevated terrace spanning the back of the house, which is the perfect place for outdoor dining and enjoying the views.SituationBoars Hill is a sought-after residential area famous for its wooded rural setting, just four miles from the centre of Oxford, which provides a wide range of shopping, cultural, recreational and educational facilities. It is well served by communications with access to the A34 and Oxford ring road, connecting to the M4 and M40 motorways, with the regional centres of Newbury and Swindon also within easy reach. For commuters Oxford and Didcot provide fast services to London Paddington whilst Oxford Parkway station has services to London Marylebone in approximately 56 minutes. The area is well served by a number of reputable schools including Abingdon, Radley, Cothill and Chandlings whilst The Dragon, St Edward's, Magdalen College, Summer Fields Headington, and Wychwood are located in nearby Oxford.Additional InformationThe property is offered with planning permission for a modern & contemporary designed house set in 5 acres. Which could be separated from the main residence. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i70473158
An impressive detached house with appealing mature gardens. DescriptionBuilt in 1908 this impressive detached house has a floor area of just under 8500 sq ft in total and provides a superb family home. It has retained many of its original attractive features, including an elegant wide staircase, high ceilings with cornicing, fireplaces, wooden flooring, and striking stained glass windows including the large staircase window. A unique feature is the first floor ballroom, an elegant room with ornate ceiling, fireplace and two large bay windows. The ballroom was incorporated into the house for the original owner, together with a library occupying the same footprint on the ground floor, which has now been divided into two en suite rooms. The house provides generously proportioned and flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over two floors. The welcoming formal reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms including the conservatory, which overlooks the garden. The drawing room and dining room have fireplaces and large bay windows, and, to the rear, with views of the garden, are the sitting room, study and the family/play room, which forms part of the original library and now provides an en suite room, together with a further en suite room and useful kitchenette to the front in the original garage space. The large kitchen/breakfast room connects to the dining room, and there is also a pantry, utility and second cloakroom. On the first floor, in addition to the ballroom, are seven bedrooms, several of which are en suite, and a family bathroom and separate cloakroom. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, together with a shower and cloakroom.The gravelled double entrance driveway provides parking for several cars. The large, walled, mature, landscaped garden is particularly appealing, with a variety of mature shrubs, trees, including fruit trees, and well stocked borders, and a wide terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.LocationCharlbury Road is a prime residential side road in the heart of the North Oxford Victorian Conservation Area, and is particularly well positioned for the Oxford schools. It is within a quarter mile radius of the city centre and Oxford train station and, to the north, is Oxford Parkway. Nearby are the glorious University Parks, with lovely walks along the River Cherwell, and there is good access to Summertown, which has an enticing array of shops and restaurants, including an artisan bakery, cafes and a speciality bookshop.Square Footage: 8,491 sq ft DirectionsFrom Oxford city centre, proceed north on Banbury Road. Turn right after a distance into Linton Road. Take the second turning right into Charlbury Road, where the property will be found on the left. Additional InfoServices - Mains services connected. Gas heating.Council Tax - Band HBrochure prepared and photographs taken April 2024 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71777820
Historic Grade I-listed Abbey on the edge of Oxford DescriptionWytham Abbey was described by The Times in 1991 as one of the loveliest houses in England. The Grade I-listed manor house in the Oxfordshire village of Wytham sits in about 23 acres of gardens, woodland and parkland, and is located in the Wytham Conservation Area, three miles to the west of Oxford. Built predominantly in local limestone, the building today is the result of several centuries of construction and alteration between c.1500 and 1830. Notable external features include gables, oriel windows and battlements, while inside are many fine stained glass panels, marble fireplaces and a large late-Georgian oak staircase. Many significant features were installed during the major re-modelling of 1809 by Thomas Cundy, which endowed the principal rooms with exceptionally spacious proportions and abundant natural light. Although grand and surrounded by extensive grounds, the setting belies the Abbey's location, just three miles from Oxford. Whether continuing as a residential events venue or as a family residence, it offers great flexibilityHistoryThe village of Wytham, historically situated in Berkshire, to the west of Oxford, has its origins in the Saxon period. Its name probably means the home in the corner, hemmed in by the angle of the river. The centre of the original settlement may have been further north than the modern village, near Wytham Mill, foundations of old buildings were noted here in 1804. Magna Britannia covered Wytham in its first volume, originally published in 1806, and credited the house's construction to a member of the Harcourt family. While there is no documentary evidence confirming when the building was begun, it is generally accepted that it dates to c.1485-1500, most of the three storey gatehouse is primary fabric, and its general appearance is consistent with a date of the late 15th or early 16th century. The Tudor arch of the gateway is typical of the early 16th century, but could equally date from the end of the previous century. It is known from later sources that the building had a Long Gallery, and it is likely that the original house was adapted to accommodate this fashionable feature of many gentry houses of the late 16th century. The estate passed from the 1st to the 2nd Earl of Abingdon in 1699, and in 1707 the building was one of the notable houses depicted by the Dutch engravers Knyff and Kip in their book Britannia Illustrata. Relatively little work was carried out to the building in the 18th century, and in 1779 Mr Urban recorded his impressions of its antique appearance: The embattled tower in the centre is surmounted by two octangular turrets, and the edifice itself surrounded by a moat. The old hall remains in its ancient state and I must own that upon my first entrance, I beheld with romantic pleasure the vestiges of former hospitality and munificence.In 1807, the 5th Earl of Abingdon salvaged fabric from the old Rycote House, which he also owned, prior to its demolition, in preparation for the rebuilding of Wytham Abbey. Thomas Cundy's work on the building took place in 1809, and several of the large spaces he created, including the entrance hall, stair hall and library remain relatively unaltered. It was also at around this time that the name Wytham Abbey was first attached to the house. Whether the building was given this name because of the legend of the pre-Norman nunnery that decamped to Wytham, or because of a general romantic interest in the medieval that characterised the era, is not known. By the end of the 1820s, the exterior of the building had been significantly altered once again, in what Pevsner calls a sensitive collegiate Gothic style, and this work, likely carried out by John Buckler or his son John Chessell Buckler, gave the house most of its present appearance.In 1923, the 7th Earl of Abingdon sold the Abbey to Raymond ffennell, who made further but comparatively modest alterations, these included the addition of the loggia at the south end, and a small extension to the rear of the butler's house.LocationThe secluded location of Wytham Abbey is exceptional. A broad area to the west of the city of Oxford has remained largely untouched, which means that, although the house is only a few miles from the city centre, Wytham is protected by countryside on the city side by Port Meadow, the largest area of common land in the county, and on the other by fine open parkland and Wytham Woods. Wytham Woods, now owned by the University of Oxford, is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest: "The site is exceptionally rich in flora and fauna, with over 500 species of plants, a wealth of woodland habitats, and 800 species of butterflies and moths. Wytham Woods are often quoted as being one of the most researched pieces of woodland in the world. While the Woods are publicly accessible, permits are required by visitors. The remarkably well preserved village of Wytham retains a strong rural character and has a charming 18th century pub and a small local shop.Square Footage: 27,292 sq ft Acreage: 23 Acres Additional InfoTenureHouse and gardens: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.Parkland and paddocks: Leasehold (Expiry 2404).UseageIn July 2023 a change of use was granted for the property from residential (formerly apartments) to a mixed use of ongoing part residential (C3) and use as a research and residential conference facility (C2) for the Effective Ventures Foundation. (P23/V0312/FUL)Copy CreditWith thanks to Nick Wright, Senior Historic Buildings Advisor at Donald Insall Associates.ServicesMains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxford-d196474/for-sale_i71691372
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