Property description

Lying this sought after location within the ring road this is a handsome family house occupying a large plot and has the significant benefit of a cottage. The house has a wealth of period features, most notably large sash windows which afford excellent natural light combined with high ceilings. To the ground floor there is a generous reception hall, a double reception room with adjacent garden room. Off the hall is the dining room, a family room overlooking the garden and then the kitchen / breakfast room, leading to the utility room and washroom behind. There is also a bathroom and walk in larder.

To the first floor there are six bedrooms with a family bathroom, WC and store room which could be converted to a bathroom, subject to consents. The house requires modernisation to bring it to a modern standard but presents a rare opportunity to acquire handsome property in this favoured location.

The cottage is located in the garden and provides a kitchen / ding room, bathroom and sitting room and two bedrooms to the first floor.

The garden is laid to lawn with a paved terrace immediately to the rear and flanked by hedging and well stocked borders. There are a number of mature trees and at the side of the house is a drive way and parking for several cars.

Old Marston is an attractive village within the Oxford ring road which retains much of its rural character. Within the village there is the St. Nicholas Primary School, church of St. Nicholas which dates in large part from the 13th Century and there are two pubs, including the Victoria Arms. The river meadows running down to the river and the Victoria Arms belong to the Oxford Preservation Trust and there are many delightful walks. From the house you can walk through University Parks to the city centre in approximately 30 minutes.

The shopping and restaurant amenities of Summertown and the city centre are close by readily accessible by bus, cycle paths and footpaths. Within the city there is a wide range of excellent state and independent schools for all ages and the house is within the catchment of Cherwell School, and convenient for the Swan School, Headington School, Rye St Anthony, Oxford High School, St Edwards, Dragon and Magdalen College School. Oxford sporting and leisure amenities include Nuffield Health Club and selection of golf and tennis clubs.

Oxford City centre 2 miles
Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone 52 minutes
Oxford to London Paddington by rail 52 minutes
Haddenham Thame Parkway to London Marylebone by rail 40 minutes
(All times and distances are approximate.)
Amenities

6 bedrooms

4 reception rooms

2 bathrooms

0.36 acres

Period

Detached

Garden

Parking

Town/City

Private Parking

Standalone secondary accommodation