Property description
An imposing 5 bedroom detached home of substantial proportions (3,200 sq ft) enjoying an elevated position with stunning views situated on the edge of the village of Horspath. Benefiting from a gated front entrance with sweeping carriage driveway, double garage, heated outdoor swimming pool, private mature gardens and potential annexe. Offering excellent commuting links to Oxford and the M40.
Accommodation summary: Entrance hall, spacious reception room, 2nd reception room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom suite, three further first floor bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family bathroom, ground floor bedroom with bathroom, study, utility room with guest cloakroom, garden, outdoor swimming pool, double garage and gated driveway.
SITUATION Horspath is an attractive historic village with central village green, surrounded by Green Belt land and borders the open spaces of Shotover Country Park, yet within easy reach of the city of Oxford which is approximately 3.5 miles distant. The village of Horspath has a thriving community, good range of local amenities including a village hall, store, service station, two pubs and a highly regarded Church of England Primary School. The city of Oxford offers an extensive range of cultural and shopping facilities. The property is perfectly located for an excellent selection of preparatory and senior independent schools in the area. Communications are excellent with access to the M40 connecting to London and Birmingham and the A34 linking to Newbury and the M4. There is a fast train service from Oxford to London Paddington (approximately 55 minutes) and from Haddenham and Thame Parkway to Marylebone (approximately 45 minutes).The villages of Wheatley and Garsington are both within easy distance.
DESCRIPTION Approached via secure electric gates and a sweeping carriage driveway, Magnolia House is a substantial family sized house, situated on a plot of c. 0.75 acres and boasting fabulous rural views.
On the ground floor, the commanding entrance hall with sweeping staircase provides access to the bright and spacious dual aspect open plan reception room with drinks bar and parquet flooring, second reception room and contemporary fully fitted kitchen/dining room overlooking the well-maintained rear garden. There is also a separate utility room with guest cloakroom, ground floor bedroom, study and bathroom, as laid out on the floor plan, which could make an ideal granny/nanny annexe.
From the beautiful galleried landing on the first floor there are four generous bedrooms. The master bedroom has a recently fitted ensuite bathroom, three further bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, ensuite shower room and family bathroom.
Externally the rear mature garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with paved terrace perfect for Al fresco dining, heated swimming pool and carriage driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles, as well as access to the double garage.