6 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Canterbury Road, Oxford OX2 | £ 3,450,000

Property Description

Description Situated on Canterbury Road and approached from a gravel drive, this elegant and attractive family home offers a wealth of period features and a wonderful feeling of space. The detailed ornate stonework and gothic style door at the entrance to the house illustrate the wonderful history behind the property thought to date back to 1874.
The elegant vestibule and entrance hall set a precedence for the fantastic feeling of space this home has to offer. There is a drawing room to the front benefitting from an elevated position, sitting room to the rear enjoying views over the garden, study with access to the garden and a cloakroom on the ground floor. The lower ground floor offers a kitchen, dining room, family room and wet room with a generous storage room.
The first and second floors offer a further six bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are wonderful features throughout this property that all contribute to the welcoming and calm feel the property presents. Both the high ceilings and large windows emphasise the space this property offers.
The rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect and has been beautifully planted to create a private and tranquil space, with stunning wisteria trained to the rear of the property. There is pedestrian access to the garage at the end of the garden. To access the garage by car there is a driveway to the rear on Winchester Road.

Situation Canterbury Road is one of the most sought-after side roads in Central North Oxford; it runs between the Banbury and Woodstock Roads. It is roughly equidistant between the City centre and Summertown, in the most popular and prestigious residential area of the historic city. There are regular bus services on both the Banbury and Woodstock Roads to the city centre and the University. Summertown has a good range of shops including many of the major supermarkets and banks together with numerous restaurants/coffee shops, and an array of independent outlets. One of the main draws to the location is the Oxford schooling including the Dragon, Summerfields, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, St Edwards and Cherwell School to name a few. Charming North Parade, with its popular pubs and restaurants is a short walk just around the corner from Canterbury Road; the shops and restaurants of Walton Street, The University Park and Port Meadow are also nearby. The Oxford mainline station has regular rail services to London Paddington, and Oxford Parkway station leads into London Marylebone; there are frequent buses to London Victoria, Heathrow and Gatwick airports from the coach station at Gloucester Green.

Directions From the Penny & Sinclair offices proceed south down the Banbury Road towards the City centre. After approximately 1 mile, turn right into Canterbury Road where the property will be found on the left hand side.

Viewing arrangements Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair. Prior to making an appointment to view, Penny & Sinclair strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Penny & Sinclair's staff who has seen the property, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Services All mains services are connected.

Fixtures and fittings Certain items may be available by separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair.

Tenure and possession The property is freehold and offers vacant possession upon completion.

Council tax Council Tax 'H' amounting to £3,977 for year 2019/20.
Tel: Local authority Oxford City Council
Town Hall
St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1BX

important notice 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 of fact; v) nothing in the particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order; vi) no person in the employment of Penny & Sinclair has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Vii) all measurements are approximate.

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