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" Bay Fronted Three Bedroom End Of Terrace House, With Westerly Facing Part Walled Rear Gardens Approaching Some 115ft In Length. Single Garage At Rear, Having Access Directly Into Binsey Lane. The Property Offers Scope For Updating, With Great Potential For Extension & Loft Conversion (subject to consents etc.).  

West Oxford is some 15 minutes´ walk west of the heart of Oxford city and a few minutes from the busy intercity rail station. This area is located amongst several green spaces and canal/riverside walks. 'Modern' West Oxford, was built on the site of Osney's ancient Abbey, and now extends west across from the cottages of Osney Island. These short streets comprise of both Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s houses, all close to the open parks/green areas. The community supports a good range of shops, several public houses, an excellent primary school, local businesses and community centre.

The houses in Helen Road, were first laid out in the early 1900´s by Kingerlee builders and it is understood the street was named after his daughter. Only a few properties in the street benefit from the gardens continuing on to Binsey Lane like number 23, which has both a garage with gates providing access into Binsey Lane and gated pedestrian access. The rear gardens (including the garage) approaches some 115ft in length and enjoys a westerly facing aspect. The property offers scope and potential for personal updating and extension, subject to the normal building and planning consents.
 

The Accommodation is arranged as follows (all measurements are approximate).  

RECESSED PORCH Approached by a short path with twin glazed doors. Part glazed inner door to; 

ENTRANCE HALL With radiator. Stairs rise to first floor. Central heating thermostat. Telephone point. Door to:  

SITTING/DINING ROOM 25' 8" x 10' 8" (7.82m x 3.25m) opening to 13'7" Bay window with sash windows (secondary double glazed) to the front aspect. Chimney breast within Sitting area with original period fire surround. Radiator. Television point. Chimney breast to Dining area having a gas fired back boiler. Room opens out under the stairs. Sash window to rear. Telephone point. Part glazed internal door opens to; 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 2" x 8' 1" max. (4.32m x 2.46m) Range of built in floor standing and eye level cabinets arranged on two sides with post formed work surfaces extending over the base units. Concealed lighting under wall units. Stainless steel sink unit. Space for free standing gas cooker and plumbing for washing machine. Splash back tiling follows round in toning ceramics. Vinyl flooring. Windows above sink unit and further sash window to side (secondary double glazed) and part glazed door to;  

COVERED REAR LOBBY Covered and sheltered area with corrugated plastic roofing. Part glazed door to garden. 

WC Door from covered lobby, High flush WC. High level window. 

FIRST FLOOR Stairs rise to the Landing with built in cupboard housing the lagged hot water tank and immersion heater.  

BEDROOM ONE 13' 10" x 11' 5" (4.22m x 3.48m) Three secondary glazed sash windows to the front. Radiator. Period fireplace. Telephone point.  

BEDROOM TWO 11' 5" x 8' 4" (3.48m x 2.54m) Secondary double glazed sash window to rear. Period fireplace. Built in wardrobe.  

BEDROOM THREE 9' 1" x 8' 3" (2.77m x 2.51m) Secondary double glazed sash window to rear. Radiator.  

BATHROOM Fitted with suite comprising a low flush WC, wash basin and panelled bath. Splash back tiling. Sash window with obscured glass.  

OUTSIDE Front garden enclosed by low walling, with gate and short path to the front door. The westerly facing rear garden approaches some 115ft in length with high brick walling, to the north boundary. Concrete sitting area adjacent to the rear of the property with garden areas, green house and timber sheds, bordered by a concrete path which continues to the rear boundary. Roses, lilac, and fruit trees. Gated pedestrian access to Binsey Lane at rear.  

SINGLE GARAGE with internal measurements some 19´3" in length by 9´9" in width (5.87m x 2.97m). Twin timber doors give access out to Binsey Lane. Power and lighting within.  

The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, verification should be obtained. They do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. No guarantee can be given with regard to planning permissions or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are NOT necessarily included. Interested Parties are advised to check availability and make an appointment to view before traveling to see a property.  "