4-bedroom terraced house · OX2 0DE
Sold STCListed 203 days
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About
Situated on one of West Oxford's consistently well regarded residential streets just off Botley Road, this property on Helen Road is a four bedroom Victorian home arranged over three floors, offering balanced accommodation with a layout that is particularly well suited to modern family living.
The property is ideally positioned for the city centre, Oxford railway station and a wide range of local amenities, making it both practical and well connected.
The house has been extended over time to create a more versatile internal arrangement, most notably with the addition of a loft conversion.
The ground floor is arranged around a full depth sitting and dining room, which provides a good sense of space and natural flow from front to rear.
The proportions work well in practice, allowing for both everyday use and more formal entertaining without compromise.
To the rear, the kitchen is configured as a functional and well laid out space with direct access to the garden.
It offers good storage and preparation areas, while also presenting potential for reconfiguration or extension, subject to the necessary consents.
A ground floor shower room is positioned off the rear of the property, providing additional flexibility for day to day use.
The first floor comprises three well proportioned bedrooms, all of which offer good natural light and adaptable use. These are served by a family bathroom located off the landing.
The second floor has been converted to create a substantial fourth bedroom with an en suite, forming a well defined principal suite or alternatively a guest room or workspace.
This level adds a significant amount of usable accommodation and enhances the overall flexibility of the house.
Outside, the property benefits from a particularly generous rear garden extending to approximately 116ft, enjoying a westerly aspect which allows for strong afternoon and evening light.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with established planting and clear areas for seating, making it both usable and private.
The depth of the garden is a notable feature and offers potential for further landscaping or extension, subject to the necessary consents.
To the rear of the garden, off street parking is accessed via wooden gates, providing secure and convenient vehicle access.
This arrangement also allows for practical day to day use, including bringing bins and larger items in and out of the property without needing to pass through the house, which is a valuable and often overlooked benefit.
Helen Road enjoys a convenient position within easy reach of Oxford city centre and the amenities along Botley Road, including Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.
Oxford Railway Station is within walking distance and provides direct connections to London Paddington in under an hour, as well as links to Reading, Birmingham and the wider rail network.
The area is well served by local schooling, including West Oxford Community Primary School, which is within walking distance and rated Good by Ofsted.
There is also access to a number of well regarded independent schools within Oxford.
For outdoor space, the property is well positioned for access to the River Thames and the Thames Path, offering walking and cycling routes, while Port Meadow provides extensive open green space nearby.
Overall, Helen Road represents a well balanced and practical family home in one of West Oxford's most established locations, with the added benefit of a rarely available garden length, westerly aspect and secure rear access with parking, offering both immediate usability and long term potential.
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