4 bed detached house for sale

The Ridings, Shotover Hill OX3

A wonderful detached house situated in a most idyllic location.

Description

A wonderful detached house situated in a most idyllic location. The property dates from c. 1850 and has been extended over the years. Briefly comprises, entrance hall, study, open plan family room/kitchen, first floor sitting room, four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and utility room. The house sits in grounds of around 1.4 acres and incorporates several seating areas, lawn, established shrubbery and woodland. In addition are two fantastic timber cabins, one has been designed as a substantial store/garage and the other is a two storey studio with views towards the ridgeway.

Location

Simsbury lies in an elevated position on the outskirts of Oxford on the edge of Shotover Park, an area of natural beauty and a protected nature reserve extending to around 117 hectares of woodlands, fields and hidden valleys. The park is accessible to the public for riding, walking and general recreation. Shotover lies to the east of Headington. Its proximity to the A40 and junction 8 of the M40 makes it extremely accessible to London and the north, and there is a regular train service to London Paddington from Oxford and, from Oxford Parkway, a regular service to London Marylebone. There is good access to the excellent hospitals and schools in Headington and Oxford, and Headington offers a wide selection of everyday shopping facilities, whilst Oxford city centre is only 3.5 miles away.

Directions

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Postcode - OX3 8TB

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by prior appointment.

Services

All mains services are connected.

Tenure & Possession

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority & Council Tax

South Oxfordshire District Council
135 Eastern Avenue
Milton Park
Milton
OX14 4SB
Telephone: Council Tax Band G - £4123.55 for 2025/26

Agents Note

Penny & Sinclair, their clients and any joint agent gives notice to anyone reading these particulars that: I) the particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to the condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statement or representations of fact. Iii) the text, photographs and plans are guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and Penny & Sinclair have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. A buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Iv) the descriptions provided therein represent the opinion of the author and whilst given in good faith should not be construed as statements (truncated)