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226 Godstow Road 226 Godstow Road Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PH 226 Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PH DESCRIPTION This five bedroom property has been extensively renovated and extended by the current owners to create a wonderful family home. Originally it was two workers cottages, the oldest part dating back to the 18th century that has now been designed as one beautiful residence. The property offers a sophisticated blend of character features, period charm and modern living with wonderful views over fields to the front and back. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, utility room, cloakroom/shower room, sitting room, office, kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with an electric Aga with a fitted AIMS system to allow more accurate temperature control in addition to a Siemen’s induction hob and Bosch oven for summer time use. The first floor offers five double bedrooms (one with en suite shower room and one with walk in dressing room) a family bathroom and extensive loft storage. To the exterior is a small and well established front garden, driveway parking for several vehicles and a rear garden laid mainly to lawn. There are views over fields beyond, the perfect combination of a countryside setting whilst being just a few miles from Oxford City Centre. SITUATION Wolvercote is both highly sought after by local buyers whilst a hidden gem for those moving from outside the area. Situated in Wolvercote, on the edge of North Oxford and Port Meadow, the village has a bustling community and yet still offers a peaceful lifestyle. A post office/general store, a well-regarded primary school and the property sits in the Cherwell School catchment area. There are four pubs in the village including the Trout, The Jacobs Inn and the White Hart Community pub which very much encapsulates the spirit of the local community. There are buses which run into the city every twenty minutes. The location provides good access to all the day to day shopping facilities of Summertown including Marks & Spencer, bars, restaurants and a theatre with slightly further afield the comprehensive amenities of Oxford city centre. The forthcoming Oxford Parkway station (opening in Summer 2015) will lead into London Marylebone and is 1.6 miles away. The central Oxford rail station has regular services to London Paddington and is approximately 15 minute cycle ride. There is easy access to the Oxford ring road connecting to the A34, A40 and M40 to London. DIRECTIONS From the offices of Penny & Sinclair proceed North up Banbury Road and at the Cutteslowe Roundabout turn left. At the Wolvercote roundabout take the second exit and continue down the hill. Proceed over the bridge into the village and passing through the village passing the central green and public houses and the property will be found shortly over the next bridge on the right hand side. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair. SERVICES The heating is oil fired and there is cesspit drainage. All other mains services are connected. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Certain items may be available through separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair. LOCAL AUTHORITY Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Telephone (01865) 249811 Council tax band ‘D amounting to £1,644.70 for the year 2014/15 AGENTS CONTACT DETAILS 01865 318013 Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DE [email protected] Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford Approximate Gross Internal Area N 2971 Sq Ft/276 Sq M W E Kitchen/Breakfast Room S 6.11 x 5.07 20'1" x 16'8" Conservatory 4.77 x 2.63 Sky 15'8" x 8'8" Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford Study Approximate Gross Internal Area N 4.75 x 3.26 2971 Sq Ft/276 Sq M W Dining Room 4.96 x 3.00 15'7" x 10'8" E 16'3" x 9'10" Desk Kitchen/Breakfast Room S 6.11 x 5.07 20'1" x 16'8" Conservatory Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford 4.77 x 2.63 Approximate Gross Internal Area N Sky 15'8" x 8'8" Utility Hall 6.93 x 3.04 2971 Sq Ft/276 Sq M W 3.22 x 2.56 10'7" x 8'5" 22'9" x 10'0" Sitting Room 6.30 x 4.18 E Study 20'8" x 13'9" 4.75 x 3.26 Dining Room GodstowGodstow Road, Road, Wolvercote, Wolvercote, Oxford Oxford S 4.96 x 3.00 15'7" x 10'8" Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16'3" x 9'10" ApproximateApproximate Gross GrossInternal Internal Area Area N N Desk 6.11 x 5.07 2971 Sq2971 Ft/276 Sq Ft/276Sq M Sq M W W 20'1" x 16'8" Ground Floor E E Hall Conservatory Utility Kitchen/Breakfast Room S S 3.22 x 2.56 Kitchen/Breakfast6.93 x 3.04 Room 4.77 x 2.63 10'7" x 8'5" 22'9" x6.11 10'0" x 5.076.11 x 5.07 Sitting Room 15'8" x 8'8" 20'1" x 20'1"16'8" x 16'8" 6.30 x 4.18 Dressing Room Sky 20'8" x 13'9" Bedroom 3 3.16 x 2.31 Sky ConservatoryConservatory 10'4" x 7'7" 5.24 x 3.01 4.77 x 2.634.77 x 2.63 Ground Floor 17'2"Sky x 9'11"Sky 15'8" x 15'8"8'8" x 8'8" Study Dressing Room 3.16 x 2.31 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 Dining Room 4.75 xBedroom 3.26 3 15'7"Sky x5.24 10'8" x 3.01 10'4" x 7'7" 4.12Study x 2.97Study 3.94 x 3.03 4.96 x 3.00 17'2" x 9'11" Sky Dining RoomDining Room 13'6"4.75 x x3.264.75 9'9" x 3.26 12'11" x 9'11" 16'3" x 9'10" 15'7" x 10'8" Desk 4.96 x 3.004.96 x 3.00 15'7" x 10'8" 16'3" x 16'3"9'10" x 9'10" Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 Desk Desk 4.12 x 2.97 3.94 x 3.03 Sky 13'6" x 9'9" 12'11" x 9'11" BedroomHall 4 Hall Utility Utility Hall Sky Sky Utility 4.236.93 x x 3.046.93 3.22 x 3.04 6.93 x 3.04 Bedroom 4 3.22 x 2.563.22 x 2.56 3.22 x 2.56 13'11"22'9" x x22'9"10'0"Sky 10'7" x 10'0"Sky Sitting RoomSitting Room 22'9" x 10'0" Sitting4.23 Roomx 3.22 10'7" x 10'7"8'5" x 8'5" 10'7" x 8'5" 13'11" x 10'7" (Maximum) 6.30 x 4.186.30 x 4.18 Bedroom 1 6.30(Maximum) x 4.18 Bedroom 1 20'8" x 20'8"13'9" x 13'9" A/C 3.91 x 3.50 A/C 3.91 x 3.50 20'8" x 13'9" 12'10" x 11'6" 12'10" x 11'6" GroundGround Floor Floor First Floor Ground Floor First Floor DressingDressing Room Room FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSESBedroom ONLYBedroom 3 - NOT 3TO SCALE 3.16 x 2.313.16 x 2.31 The position & size of doors, windows,Sky appliancesSky5.24 xand 3.015.24 other x features3.01 are approximate only. 10'4" x 10'4"7'7" x 7'7" Dressing Room Denotes restricted17'2" x 17'2"9'11" head xheight 9'11" Bedroom 3 © ehouse.3.16 Unauthorised x 2.31 reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8230120/DMS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Sky 5.24 x 3.01 10'4" x 7'7" TheBedroom positionBedroom 5 & size5 ofBedroom doors,Bedroom 2 windows, 2 appliances and other features are approximate only. 17'2" x 9'11" 4.12 x 2.974.12 x 2.97 3.94 x 3.033.94 x 3.03Denotes restricted head height Sky Sky 13'6" x 13'6"9'9" x 9'9" 12'11" x12'11" 9'11" x 9'11" © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8230120/DMS Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 4.12 x 2.97 3.94 x 3.03 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Sky SkySky Sky Sky 13'6" x 9'9" 12'11" x 9'11" 4.23 x 3.224.23 x 3.22 13'11" x13'11" 10'7" x 10'7" (Maximum)(Maximum) BedroomBedroom 1 1 A/C A/C 3.91 x 3.503.91 x 3.50 12'10" x12'10" 11'6" x 11'6" Bedroom 4 Sky Sky First FloorFirst Floor 4.23 x 3.22 13'11" x 10'7" (Maximum) Bedroom 1 A/C 3.91 x 3.50 12'10" x 11'6" FOR ILLUSTRATIVEFOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES PURPOSES ONLY -ONLY NOT TO- NOT SCALE TO SCALE The positionThe position & size of& doors,size of windows,doors, windows, appliances appliances and other and features other features are approximate are approximate only. only. DenotesDenotes restricted restricted head height head height © ehouse.© ehouse. Unauthorised Unauthorised reproduction reproduction prohibited. prohibited. Drawing Drawing ref. dig/8230120/DMS ref. dig/8230120/DMS First Floor IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE 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 The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
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