Highf ield House

Highf ield House HINKSEY HILL, NR BOARS HILL, OXFORD, OX1 5BQ

A most impressive family home in an enviable position enjoying views over countryside towards Oxford’s ‘Dreaming Spires’

Oxford 3.2.km (2 miles), M40 (Junction 9) 19km (12 miles), Didcot 14.5km (9 miles) Mainline rail Oxford to London Paddington approximately 60 minutes Didcot to London Paddington approximately 40 minutes

Entrance hall, drawing room, snug, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, boot room. Master bedroom with en-suite shower room & dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, (2 en-suite), bathroom. Double garage with storage above. Summerhouse/annexe Landscaped gardens, private paddock, shared woodland In all approx 2.9 acres & substantial shared woodland Savills Summertown EPC rating = C 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DE [email protected] 01865 339700 Directions Description Leave the A34 at the Hinksey Hill interchange and proceed up (via the A34 ringroad/M40) and the national motorway network. Built in 2001 and extended further in 2009, this traditional Hinksey Hill and take the right hand turn at the top to Boars Didcot mainline station can also be easily accessed via the Queen Anne style property is a most impressive family home Hill. The driveway to Highfield House is the first on the right. A34 with a regular service to London Paddington, or Oxford complemented by mature landscaped gardens, private station is only 3 miles away with a service to Paddington. It is paddock land and a share of a substantial woodland. A Situation conveniently positioned for both Oxford and Abingdon, where particular feature of the property is the elevated location and major supermarkets, shopping facilities and sports centres can the fabulous views to the rear over the surrounding countryside Hinksey Hill is situated on the edge of Boars Hill, an attractive, be found. The house enjoys direct access (a 2 minute walk) and the famous ‘Oxford Spires’. elevated district, lying approximately 2 miles south west of the to the bus routes to the excellent choice of schools in both City centre. As well as being close to Oxford, Highfield House Oxford and Abingdon. is well positioned for communications to London, Heathrow Behind the handsome facade, the spacious, light and flexible accommodation provides excellent family living and entertaining space arranged over three floors, with many traditional features including high ceilings and long sash windows. The ground floor reception rooms include an elegant drawing room with attractive stone fireplace, a family room, study, and of particular note, forming part of the more recent addition to the house, is the fabulous kitchen/breakfast/ dining room and snug. Arranged at the rear of the house to take advantage of the views, this impressive open plan room has bi-fold doors to the terrace and a large lantern light providing maximum natural light. A contemporary two-sided fireplace with remote control fire divides the snug, which incorporates a space for a wall mounted flat screen TV. The stylish kitchen has a range of streamline units, an island unit with double sink and a large breakfast bar. There is a range cooker and integrated appliances, including a double fridge/ freezer, multifunction oven with microwave and dishwasher drawers. In addition, there is an impressive large walk in pantry cleverly concealed behind tall units.

Adjacent to the kitchen are the utility room and separate boot room with access to the garden. On the first floor are three double bedroom suites, including the master bedroom, a lovely double aspect room with en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. The second floor provides two further spacious bedrooms and a further bathroom.

Summerhouse/annexe Lying to the rear of the house and opening to the terrace is a summerhouse/annexe constructed of brick and providing the flexibility for a number of uses including a home office or guest suite. There are two rooms and a cloakroom. One of the rooms has a kitchenette and French doors opening to a veranda. Outside The property is approached via a sweeping gated driveway leading to the front of the house and the double garage. Providing an attractive setting, the mature landscaped gardens lie predominantly to the front of the house, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees and wide borders. To the side is a children’s play area and to the rear, is a further area of lawn and a large terrace. A pedestrian gate opens to the paddock and the woodland beyond.

Services All mains services are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and under floor heating.

Local Authority Vale of White Horse District Council.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills 01865 339700

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared and photographs taken March 2013. Gross internal area ( approx ) Energy Efficiency Rating N 357 sq m / 3843 sq ft Outbuilding = 54 sq m / 581 sq ft Garage = 39 sq m / 420 sq ft Total = 450 sq m / 4844 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. © Floorplanz Ltd

Garage 6.23 x 6.16 Up 20'5 x 20'3

Garden Room 5.60 x 4.41 18'4 x 14'6 Games Room 4.66 x 4.40 Garage 15'3 x 14'5 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Summerhouse / Annexe (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Bedroom Bedroom Dn 5.27 x 4.36 4.53 x 4.36 17'3 x 14'4 14'10 x 14'4

Utility Room 3.78 x 1.77 12'5 x 5'10 Dn Second Floor

16.85 x 5.45 Snug Kitchen / 55'3 x 17'11 Dining Room Dressing Room Boot 2.88 x 2.04 9'5 x 6'8 Up Room

B T Larder Bedroom Sitting Room Bedroom 4.43 x 3.71 6.18 x 5.46 5.47 x 4.10 Dn 14'6 x 12'2 20'3 x 17'11 Family Room Study 17'11 x 13'5 Bedroom 3.97 x 3.78 3.80 x 3.54 3.70 x 3.28 13'0 x 12'5 12'6 x 11'7 Hall 12'2 x 10'9 Up Up

Up In Ground Floor First Floor