Abberbury Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire

THE PROPERTY
This splendid four-bedroom detached house stands on a wide tree-lined avenue in much sought-after Iffley Village. It was built in 1939 and still retains many original features such as authentic metal-framed windows, parquet floors, and even the bell panel used to summon domestic staff. Returning to the market after more than 50 years, it now would benefit from refurbishment throughout.

The house is set within a generous plot of approximately 0.6 acres and benefits from a beautiful garden. There is significant potential to remodel, extend and add further value. Thus it represents an incredible opportunity to create a wonderful new family home.

Available with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

On the Ground Floor
The elegant front door is distinguished by a magnificent porch canopy above, and to the side the original bell-push. It opens into a spacious hallway with a ceiling height of 2.57m, and beneath the existing fitted carpet, there remains intact a fine parquet floor.

To the left is the triple-aspect sitting room, with French doors opening on to the rear terrace. To the right, a door leads through to the well-proportioned breakfast kitchen with views over the rear garden and a further door that leads to a small lobby/boot room and access to the outside. The large dining room is centrally located and boasts a fine bay window with French doors which again open on to the garden terrace. An unusually spacious down-stairs cloakroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.

On the First Floor
The stairs lead up to a very spacious first-floor landing again with high ceilings (2.46m) and windows overlooking the front garden. There are three spacious double bedrooms with beautiful views over the garden, and a smaller fourth bedroom currently utilised as a study which faces to the south side of the house. There is a well-proportioned family bathroom as well as a large airing cupboard.

A hatch in the bathroom gives access to the very sizeable and useful loft space, which benefits from a height of 2.2m at the apex.

OUTSIDE
Located on a wide tree-lined avenue, the property is set well back from the road and screened by several mature trees including Sycamore and a magnificent Copper Beech, and a mixed hedge of yew, box and holly. To the front of the property is a wide gravelled driveway with turning circle and parking for a number of vehicles. There is a separate brick-built ‘end-on-end’ double garage with side access from the house.

To the rear of the property is the beautiful garden, which extends to approximately 0.6 acres and comprises a large area of lawn adjacent to the house and then beyond that an orchard with apple, pear and cherry trees. The garden is flanked by plantings of assorted shrubs and trees including blackberry, lilac, and dog rose. This tranquil and shady space is bordered by a mature hedge of cedar, box and holly, beyond which lies a 6.7 acre expanse of allotments which slopes westward towards Iffley Village, with views over the church to Boars Hill and beyond.

There is a brick-built workshop, formerly used by the previous owner as a pottery studio, a greenhouse, and also a well which is still in use and supplies water to the garden.

LOCATION
The tranquil tree-lined lanes of Iffley village contribute to the feeling that this small community is a place apart yet, being barely two miles from the centre of Oxford, it is within easy reach of the university, schools and amenities of the city, by public transport, car, or bicycle. The eastern by-pass ring road affords easy access to the wider road network, so Iffley also boasts excellent transport links for those needing to travel further afield.

Iffley is a thriving and active community, with a long history. It boasts a stunning 12th century church, St Mary’s, and 15th century church hall. The Friends of Iffley Village community group coordinates and publicises many activities and events, which include a history society, classic car club, amateur dramatics, film and music societies, and several book clubs. There is a community-run shop which stocks basic supplies, sells stamps, and has facilities for posting parcels and drop offs. Iffley also boasts two pubs, and two hotels.
For families, a number of excellent state and independent schools are within easy reach, including Magdalen College School, Headington School, Cheney, and Oxford Spires Academy. A bus service to Abingdon School runs from Iffley Turn.

There are many green spaces nearby, including Rivermead Nature Park, Oriel meadow, Iffley Meadows (Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wild-life Trust), as well as the playing fields at the end of Abberbury Avenue just a short walk away. The river is also close by with two rowing clubs, City of Oxford and Falcon Rowing & Canoe Club. A walk over Iffley Lock and along the Thames towpath offers a delightful stroll into the city or, taking the famous Thames Path itself, potentially all the way to London.

Approximate distances:
City Centre 2.3 mi/3.6 km
Oxford Rail Station 2.8 mi/4.5 km
John Radcliffe Hospital 3.6 mi/6 km
Churchill Hospital 2.6 mi/4.2 km
M40 to London (Thame) 9.3 mi/14.8 km