4 bedroom detached house for sale

Simsbury a handsome family home dates back to the mid 1800’s and provides and abundance of charm, warmth, and character. Upon entering the property you are welcomed by a generous entrance hall, with the bay fronted dual aspect sitting room to the left leading through to the kitchen with its bay window to the side aspect. A useful study, fourth bedroom, utility room and shower room complete this level. Due to the aspect the main reception sits upon the first floor with a dual aspect and bay window, there are three further bedrooms with a bathroom. Externally there are mature grounds of around 1.4 acres and incorporates several seating areas, lawn, established shrubbery and woodland. In addition are two spacious timber cabins, one has been designed as a garage and the other is a two-storey cabin currently used as an art studio. Location This house enjoys a glorious, elevated setting on the edge of Oxford, and within easy reach of Shotover Park, a 290-acre protected nature reserve. The area is ideal for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, offering a true sense of countryside living only 3.5 miles from Oxford city centre. Despite its tranquil position, the property is extremely well connected. The A40 and junction 8 of the M40 provide excellent road links to London, Heathrow and the north, while Oxford and Oxford Parkway stations offer regular fast train services to Paddington and Marylebone. Everyday shopping facilities can be found in nearby Headington, which is also home to Oxford’s hospitals, and the city centre provides a wide array of cultural, shopping and dining options. The property is also superbly located for many of Oxford’s renowned schools. Direction From the Oxford eastern bypass take the exit with Beaumont Road and proceed through Quarry hollow, at the T-junction turn left onto Quarry Road, at the bottom turn left onto Old Road, proceed over the fly over and take the right turning onto The Ridings, Simsbury is located on the left hand side a few hundred feet into The Ridings.