Upper Road, Kennington, Oxford

A classic mid 20th century three bed semi presented in immaculate but dated condition, perfect for modernisation and extension (STPP). Two bright receptions, conservatory, garage & several sheds, long rear garden, plus a front garden suitable for driveway parking if desired. NO CHAIN.

Kennington is a thriving village. Some would class it a suburb of Oxford, but not if you're a resident! It is a self-contained village with a great sense of community, and so much variety. From toddler groups to amateur dramatics to Zumba, an excellent store/ Post Office, other shops, a pub and a health centre, there's more than enough within the village for anyone. In addition it is quiet but still accessible in a few minutes to the A34 and Oxford ring road, as well as rail links at Oxford, Didcot or Oxford Parkway to name three. For families it offers probably the best mix local to Oxford of village life and affordability.

It is always a huge treat for us to handle a property that has been in the same family ownership for generations. Our client grew up in this house, and the fact they are shortly to retire tells all you need to know about how admirably this house has cared for they and their family. While the property requires full modernisation, it represents a wonderful opportunity for the next owners to choose their own style and create their own story.

The facade is typical of a mid century semi, an attractive and sensible design. Set back behind a long front garden (which can be converted to driveway parking, if you wish) with a shared driveway to the side that leads up to a garage, the first impression is exceptionally positive. Inside, the rooms are well-proportioned, light and easy to use. In current configuration it's a great house for a family; but equally the design lends itself well to all manner of extension and change (subject to consents). No wonder they're so popular!

The wide front porch perfectly accommodates coats, boots, shopping bags etc. Thereafter, the hallway is light and welcoming, with the staircase rising away from you on the left-hand side, and a pair of large cupboards beneath it. At the far end, the kitchen has been refitted in more recent times, to include a run off units plus cooker and sink down the left side, with a fold-out breakfast bar to the right - a neat and practical arrangement.

Back to the hall and on the right the living room is roomy and bright with a peaceful outlook over the long front garden through a wide bay window. There's also a gas fire fitted to the chimney breast, but this could be replaced with something more contemporary as the central focus perfect for cozy winter evenings. At the rear, the wall separating living and dining rooms has been removed, increasing the light flow and creating a combined space that's really quite sizeable. Behind it a lean to/conservatory offers a peaceful view down the garden, and could potentially (subject to permissions) be replaced with something more generous.

Heading upstairs, you find three bedrooms ranging off a bright landing. Over the stairs at the front is the smallest bedroom, an ample child's room or study. Next door, a light and well proportioned double room is really quite spacious. From up here the window to the front offers a more far-reaching view across the neighbouring roofs. Storage is provided with one corner cupboard, but it would be easy to fit a full run of units down this wall without compromising the space. The final bedroom looks out over the rear garden, offering the most peaceful of the outlooks across your own and neighbouring gardens. It is also the largest of the three. And next to it is a bathroom, with a separate toilet next door - a layout that anyone with children will appreciate!

Outside, we have already explained the frontage. Behind the house, a small terrace is perfect for relaxed dining, and beyond it the lawn extends up past the garage, which is a detached brick unit with an associated storeroom behind it. Continuing onwards, past the greenhouse, the lawn continues for quite some distance to a wall at the far end. We are told that over the decades this garden has been home to trampolines, barbecues, some serious kitchen gardening, and a few riotous parties! It offers more than enough space for all these tasks and more!