OUTSTANDING HOUSE WITH CHARACTER WITHIN PRIVATE GROUNDS OF 3 ¼ ACRES GLEBE HOUSE, 137 CUDDESDON ROAD, HORSPATH, OXFORD OX33 1JB An outstanding individual house with character, set within private gardens and grounds of 3 ¼ acres
GLEBE HOUSE, 137 CUDDESDON ROAD, HORSPATH, OXFORD OX33 1JB
Living/dining room with stylish kitchen ◆ Study, media room & orangery ◆ 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms ◆ Annexe: games room, offices/bedrooms, shower room ◆ Additional barn accommodation ◆ Pool, spa, 3.5 acres
Situation
Horspath is a conveniently located village lying on the slopes of Shotover Hill on the boundary of Oxford city and is surrounding by Green Belt land. It has a thriving community with amenities include two churches, post office and village store, service station, two public houses and a central village green. Communications are excellent with access to the M40 and the Oxford ring road and there is a fast train service from Oxford to London Paddington ( approximately 55 minutes) and from Haddenham and Thame Parkway to Marylebone (approximately 45 minutes). Oxford city centre, with its extensive facilities lies within a five mile radius and boasts a wide selection of the renowned private schools.
Directions
From Summertown, proceed along the north ring road eastwards towards the BMW Mini plant. At the traffic lights prior to the plant turn left signposted Horspath. After entering the village, bear right under the old railway bridge and continue out of the village along the Cuddesdon Road and Glebe House will be seen on the left, behind an attractive gated walled entrance.
Description Glebe House is a wonderful individual detached home constructed within recent years with enormous attention to detail and great care being given to create a home of character. With the use of attractive brick work, oak and glass and high specification stylish kitchen and bathroom fittings, the property has been constructed to exacting standards. The main living space has exposed brick with herringbone inserts, under floor heating and bi-fold doors opening to the terrace and pool area. The kitchen has a comprehensive range of Miele appliances with granite worktops and breakfast bar and has been designed around the sociable lifestyle running throughout the ground floor. The games room below the living area has been tanked and lined, a surround movie speaker system installed, and the room has a wood burner and twin wine coolers. The stylish orangery linked to the house is a versatile space built of solid oak with a grey tint roof and fitted with air conditioning. Similarly the living space and main bedroom have air conditioning. The master bedroom has an extensive balconied terrace with rural views. The adjacent barn is also built to a high specification with solid oak floors and beams under vaulted ceilings and there is scope to create further accommodation within it if required.
The garden and grounds extend to approximately 3 ¼ acres and are tiered, providing far reaching views from various vantage points. Once through the walled and gated entrance there is an extensive gravelled area providing ample parking and the driveway continues up the western boundary of the paddocks which are mainly laid to grass and are fenced and supplied with water. At the end, there is a useful modern barn which has power, heating, kitchen and a shower room and is suitable for a variety of purposes (subject to planning requirements). The gardens immediately around the house are landscaped with terracing, pool, spa, lawned areas and a pond.
Services
All mains services are connected. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Summertown 01865 339700
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