Sunningwood House Boars Hill, Oxfordshire Sunningwood House Boars Hill, Oxfordshire

Oxford 3 miles, Didcot 11 miles, Swindon 26 miles, Reading 26 miles Trains from Oxford to London Paddington in approximately 50 minutes Trains from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone in approximately 56 minutes (All distances and times are approximate) A charming family home in approximately 5 acres with outstanding views to The Ridgeway.

First floor: Principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom | 6 further bedrooms | Family bathroom Family shower room | WC

In all about 5 acres

Knight Frank Oxford Knight Frank 274 Banbury Road 55 Baker Street Oxford, OX2 7DY London, W1U 8AN 01865 264885 020 7861 1114 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] Sunningwood House The property occupies an exceptional setting on the edge of Boars Hill in sheltered and private gardens of approximately 5 acres. It is approached over a private drive at the end of Lincombe Lane and lies in an elevated position with wonderful views over its own grounds, open countryside and towards The Ridgeway. The property was originally designed in 1929 and is constructed of brick elevations with shuttered windows under a tiled roof. It retains some original features and some refurbishments were completed in the 1950’s including the kitchen, and then later in the 1990’s by the current owners, leaving plenty of scope for modern improvements internally. There is accommodation over two floors with the principal rooms overlooking the gardens and both floors enjoy the far-reaching views. The drive sweeps round past the double garage and workshop to the front of the house to a large area of hard standing with parking for several cars. The front door opens into a spacious parquet floored hallway beside a grand staircase. There is a large cloakroom to the side and there are three reception rooms to the front, two of which have doors to the garden and the sitting room is the principal room being ideal for entertaining. There is also a study adjacent to the sitting room. A large inner hall runs the length of the house with the kitchen, family room off and there is also a butlers pantry. The kitchen / breakfast room is well fitted with extensive units and has a door to a lobby with a cloakroom to one side and a further door to the outside. Adjoining the house and arranged around a courtyard there is wine cellar, utility room, sauna, and boiler house. To the first floor is a large landing and to the front the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, with three further bedrooms to the front all enjoying the extensive views. All of these bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms with family bathroom, separate shower room and cloakroom. There is also a large loft. Gardens and grounds The gardens are delightful and to the rear of the house is a paved terrace with steps down onto a level lawn with well stocked flower and herbaceous borders and to one side is the swimming pool with pool house with changing rooms. Beyond, the gardens slope gently down towards a wildflower field which includes many mature trees including scots pine and beech, extensive rhododendrons and a charming orchard. To one side is the post and railed paddock with stable, tack room and feed store. Of particular note is the historic walled garden which lies to the side and rear of the house. The house is protected and screened at the rear by mature woodland. Location Boars Hill is a sought-after residential area famous for its wooded rural setting, just three miles from the centre of Oxford which provides a wide range of shopping, cultural, recreational and educational facilities. It is well served by communications with access to the A34 and Oxford ring road, connecting to the M4 and M40 motorways, with the regional centres of Newbury and Swindon also within easy reach. Communications by rail are also excellent with fast trains from either Oxford or Didcot to London Paddington taking about fifty and forty five minutes respectively. In addition Oxford Parkway station has services to London Marylebone in fifty six minutes. The house is situated within close proximity to many schools in the Boars Hill area including Abingdon, Radley, Cothill and Chandlings and also within easy distance to central Oxford where The Dragon, St Edward’s, Cherwell, Magdalen College, Summer Fields, Wychwood and Oxford High School are located. Services Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage. Easements, wayleaves & rights of way The property is offered as appropriate with rights of way, either public or private wayleaves and easements and other rights of way, whether specifically referred to or not. Further information can be obtained from the sellers’ agent. Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council: 01235 422 422

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