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About
An impressive and substantially extended four-bedroom detached family home, positioned on Oxford Road in Kidlington and offering generous, flexible accommodation, a low maintenance rear garden, excellent off road parking for up to four vehicles with two garages arranged back to back.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property provides an ideal balance of family living, entertaining space and practical day to day convenience.
The ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall which leads through to a spacious sitting room, a generous and comfortable reception space with a contemporary feature fireplace and excellent natural light.
To the rear, the heart of the home is the superb kitchen/diner, thoughtfully designed for modern family life with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, extensive worktop space and room for a large dining table.
French doors open directly to the rear garden, creating a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The property also benefits from a substantial utility room, providing excellent additional storage, laundry space and further practical working area.
A downstairs WC and a separate office/study complete the ground floor accommodation, making the layout particularly well suited to those working from home or requiring flexible family space.
The first floor offers four well proportioned bedrooms, alongside a family bathroom and a separate shower room.
A useful study area on the landing adds further flexibility and could serve as a reading area, homework space or compact home office.
The overall arrangement provides excellent versatility for growing families, guests or multi-generational living.
Outside, the property enjoys a generous frontage with off road parking and a front garden area.
To the rear, the garden has been designed for low maintenance enjoyment, with artificial lawn, a paved terrace and mature planting creating a private and highly usable outdoor space.
A further standout feature is the provision of two garages arranged back to back, offering excellent storage, workshop potential or secure parking.
Accommodation: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility room, downstairs WC, office/study, four bedrooms, family bathroom, separate shower room, study area, rear garden, front garden with off road parking and two garages arranged back to back.
Location: Kidlington offers an excellent range of local amenities, including dentists, doctors, a building society, cafés and local supermarkets, as well as a large Sainsbury’s conveniently located at the entrance to the village.
The area is particularly well suited to families, with a selection of nurseries, four primary schools and a secondary school.
Residents also benefit from a well equipped leisure centre with a swimming pool, along with a wide variety of outdoor facilities including football and cricket pitches, tennis courts and recreational spaces throughout the village.
In addition, Kidlington boasts a number of popular public houses and eateries to suit all tastes, including a Miller & Carter restaurant.
To the north of the village lies Woodstock, approximately 3 miles away, home to the glorious Blenheim Palace, with the market town of Banbury beyond.
To the south, the renowned City of Oxford is just 7 miles away. Kidlington benefits from its own railway station, Oxford Parkway, offering regular services to London Marylebone and Oxford City.
En route to London, the world famous Bicester Village shopping outlet is just a couple of stops away.
The village also enjoys excellent road links, with the A34, A40 and M40 all easily accessible, while regular bus services provide convenient connections to Bicester, Banbury, Woodstock and Oxford.
Oxford Airport is situated to the north of the village and is complemented by nearby amenities including a Premier Inn, Beefeater restaurant and a variety of business offices.
Council Tax Band D - Cherwell District Council
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