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The Glass House , A stunning detached HUF Haus set in grounds of just over 0.86 acres and backing onto Heath golf course The Glass House, Abingdon Road, Tubney, Oxfordshire OX13 5QQ

Mileages Station – 6.5 miles; Oxford Parkway Station – 11 miles; Didcot Parkway Station – 15.5 miles; M40 (J8a) – 19 miles (All distances are approximate)

Accommodation Entrance hall, open plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, snug/ family room, study/bedroom 5, utility room, four bedrooms ensuite, dressing room.

Outside Annexe with office/living space and kitchen area, gym/ bedroom, shower room and storeroom.

Two bay carport, swimming pool, hot tub, loft sauna, grounds and gardens of approximately 0.86 acres.

For sale freehold

1 Description Each HUF Haus is individually designed and constructed and there are still only around 250 in the UK. The Glass House has been custom built and is set in stunning grounds of over 0.86 acres backing onto the renowned 18-hole Frilford Heath golf course. This contemporary property gives the feeling of space, light and tranquillity with floor to ceiling walls of glass and a fantastic open plan family entertaining space with Sonos music system. The kitchen overlooks the garden with an island work station that incorporates a five ring halogen hob and breakfast bar, integrated appliances include double oven and microwave and dishwasher. There are two further reception rooms on the ground floor, one being used as a snug/family room and the other an occasional fifth bedroom, a utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

As you ascend the stairs to the first floor landing you are struck by the impressive architecturally designed galleried vista which floods with natural light. The bedrooms have fabulous vaulted ceilings and all have access onto a balcony, the master bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom walk-in wardrobe and access to the rear balcony. The guest bedroom again has its own ensuite shower room, access onto the balcony and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 would make an ideal children’s bedroom or study with mezzanine bed deck, a range of storage units, desk area, built in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The fourth double bedroom also has an ensuite shower room.

The self contained annexe provides an open plan office/living space of 19’2 x 19’2 with kitchen area, gym/bedroom, shower room and store room.

Situation Tubney is situated in a most convenient location just 8 miles south west of Oxford. Nearby Abingdon provides a wide variety of shopping facilities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. The nearby villages of Appleton and both have a

2 3 post office/shop, primary school and public house. There is a choice of excellent schools accessible from Tubney including the independent schools of Cokethorpe, College, Abingdon School, St Helen & St Katherine, Our Lady’s Abingdon, Cothill House, The Manor Prep School, Abingdon Prep School. Tubney is well situated for the major arterial routes to London and the Midlands including the M40, M4, A420, A34 and the Oxford Ring Road. Mainline stations will be found in Oxford City Centre, Oxford Parkway and Didcot Parkway.

Gardens and Grounds Accessing via the double electric gates you are greeted with this impressive house, outbuildings and beautifully manicured grounds. At the front there is ample parking for several vehicles, a double carport, detached annexe and storage shed. The main garden lies to the rear of the property, there is a large sunny decked area, with access from the many glass doors of the house leading to the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and loft sauna. The south facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, raised vegetable beds and an enclosed gravelled area at the side, all in approximately 0.86 acres.

Directions From Oxford proceed along the A420, signpost to Swindon. After approximately 5 miles, turn left at the roundabout to and Frilford Heath along Oxford Road. Continue on this road for approximately one mile, turn right at the crossroads sign posted Tubney follow the road ahead the property can be found further down the road on the left hand side as indicated by our Hamptons for sale board.

Local Authority – District Council. Tel: 01993 861000

Ser vices – Mains electricity, water, drainage, underfloor central heating

4 The Prime and Country House team would be delighted to show you around this property.

Prime and Country House Department 0207 493 8222 [email protected]

Oxford Sales 01865 575409 [email protected]

Hamptons International Head Office 7th Floor, UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk

5 The Glass House Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 2,589 sq ft / 241 sq m, Carport = 399 sq ft / 37 sq m, Annexe = 738 sq ft / 69 sq m, Total = 3,726 sq ft / 347 sq m

NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Sur vey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationer y O ffice. Crown Copyright reser ved. Licence No. 10 0 03690 0.

For clarifi cation, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales par ticulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed sur vey, nor tested the ser vices, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/ shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars.

Hamptons International is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents. Head Offi ce: 7th Floor, UK House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN