5 bed detached house for sale

Barnett Road, Steventon, Abingdon OX13

Positioned on the edge of the development with this impressive family house, constructed in 2016 by David Wilson Homes, forming part of the highly regarded Abbots Meadow development. The setting is particularly appealing, with thoughtfully designed communal green spaces and a children’s play area, making it well suited to family life. The house offers well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, complemented by professionally landscaped gardens designed for ease of maintenance and year-round interest. A spacious reception hall with a staircase rising to the first floor and doors leading to all reception rooms. To the front of the property there is cosy reading room and a study or family room, offering flexible accommodation. The sitting room is generously proportioned with doors opening onto the rear garden. There is also a cloakroom located off the hallway. The hub of the house is a superb open-plan, modern, kitchen, breakfast and family room, providing an excellent space for family living. A large utility room adjoins the kitchen and offers practical side access to the garden. On the first floor there are five well-proportioned bedrooms in total, all centered around a galleried landing. Two of which benefit from en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Externally the property has lovely, landscaped gardens with the addition of a superb summer house / home office. There are multiple seating areas and an abundance of shrubs and plants that give a great deal of privacy. There is a driveway to the side of the property with parking for four cars and a double garage. The property also benefits from solar panels, Verisure intruder alarm system and contemporary wooden shutters throughout providing both light and privacy.

Steventon is a picturesque and well-connected village in Oxfordshire, situated approximately 4 miles south of Abingdon and a similar distance from Didcot with open countryside on its doorstep. The village benefits from regular bus services linking to Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford, and the nearest rail connection is Didcot Parkway station (about 31⁄2–4 miles), offering frequent services into London Paddington in around 40–45 minutes and quick journeys to Oxford.

Education in the area is well served, with St Michael’s C of E Primary School in the village for younger children. Older students travel short distances to excellent state schools such as Aureus School (~21⁄2–3 miles) and Didcot Girls’ School (~3–31⁄2 miles), alongside a range of further options including Europa School UK, St Birinus and Larkmead School within approximately 3–4 miles. The private sector is well represented nearby too, with respected independent schools such as Abingdon School, St Helen & St Katharine and The Manor Prep all within easy reach by car and serviced school buses.