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Having been extended and fully refurbished, this beautiful family home must be viewed to appreciate the quality and has further potential to extend.

Property Details

SituationKennington is a residential area two miles South of the centre of Oxford. At the Oxford end of Kennington is the A34 which links to the Oxford Ring Road and the M40 London. Radley train station, commuting to London in 1hr is a 5min drive. Kennington is an ideal location for commuting out of Oxford and perfectly positioned for the schools both in Oxford and Abingdon which can be accessed by the A34 and the Oxford Road. There is a bus service which passes through Kennington to both Abingdon and Oxford and Oxford is less than ten minutes in the car or bus. Radley College sports centre, playing fields, Bagley wood and the River Thames make it an ideal family location.
Tenure & PossessionThe property is freehold and offers vacant possession upon completion with no onward chain.
SummarySuperbly located, this 4 bed Edwardian semi-detached offers an elegant family home with charming gardens, which has undergone a large scheme of renovation, restoration and extension, with an emphasis on space, light and warmth (works just finished), retaining all original period features. The property comprises; Solid limestone flooring throughout, cast iron radiators throughout, original fireplaces in every room, impressive large entrance hall, original Edwardian pine and walnut dog-leg staircase, front reception room with wood burner, large bay, shutters, second sitting room with open fire and stone fireplace, impressive 50sq meter open-plan kitchen/dining extension, brand new designer kitchen, large utility room and ground floor cloakroom and four well-proportioned bedrooms. Outside there is 40sq mtr patio, further patio, lawn, 30x15 ft veg patch, two large garden sheds, sizable front and side drive to fit up to 6 cars with planning for a side garage and further potential to extend two stories and convert the newly enlarged loft for 2 further bedrooms.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Porch:
Attractive original Edwardian front porch, quarry tiles, pillars, sash window and original wide door.
Hall:
Attractively shaped, spacious and light hall leading to a very attractive original Edwardian staircase clad with walnut treads. Under stair storage. French doors open to:
Middle Sitting Room:
With newly installed Derbyshire limestone mantle and large open fireplace. Leading through to:
Kitchen/Dining Room:
A stunning 50 sq meter architect designed rear Kitchen/Dining room extension. Two spectacular suspended timber glass roof lights cascade light down onto a brand new designer kitchen comprising of dark emperador marble and worktops, 3 sinks total, kitchen island with solid walnut worktop, 5 burner Rangemaster oven, integrated CDA beer dispenser, Neff steamer oven, microwave, dishwasher, wine fridge with housing unit for an American style side-by-side fridge-freezer . French doors leading to:
Patio:
40sq meter Welsh slate walled rear patio with wide steps leading to further sandstone circle and gravelled patio area with further steps leading to rear 100ft lawn area, sleeper retained raised flower beds and vegetable garden (30ft x 15ft) adjoining two large garden sheds.
Utility:
Large side utility reached via kitchen with Valliant combi gas boiler, white granite composite worktops, ample storage units, washing machine, space for dryer, with rear and frontal doors leading to rear patio and front side driveway respectively.
Front Sitting Room:
Bright and spacious with newly installed English Elm solid wood floor, cornicing, picture rail, large bay window, fully refurbishing original sliding sash windows in working order with newly installed folding shutters. Original Victorian fireplace with newly installed granite hearth and cast iron patent-gloss Aga duel fuel stove. Two cast Iron radiators. Television aerial point, telephone point, cable network and broadband.
Ground floor bedroom:
Spacious 4th bedroom / potential living space with large. Potential for en suite.
Cloakroom:
Wash basin, WC, shelving, storage, electric and gas meter.
SECOND FLOOR
Galleried Landing:
A carpeted landing with potential to continue staircase into large loft above. Loft access, storage space, 4 Doors leading to:
Master bedroom:
A large bedroom with original cast iron fireplace, large bay window. Easily fits ultra-king sized bed, bedside cabinets either side, dresser, armchair and 2.5mtr long wardrobe.
Second bedroom:
Good sized double bedroom, fully restored double sash window, original cast iron fireplace, newly installed large cast iron radiator.
Third bedroom:
Good sized double bedroom, fully restored double sash window, original cast iron fireplace, newly installed large cast iron radiator.
Family bathroom:
Glass shower, large solid walnut dresser, sink and white marble top, dove grey granite tiles, single column cast iron radiator.
PLANNING POTENTIALPlanning has been granted for a side garage extending from the front of the house running down to the utility. Potential to have this altered for alternative use and/or to extend two stories full length over the garage and utility to provide en suites, study and walk-in wardrobe space for the 1st floor bedrooms or 2 further bedrooms. The newly extended loft space above this would provide potential for a further two double bedrooms with en suite and fitted eves storage. The side utility and rear extension had foundations laid for two stories in preparation for this potential further work.
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