Summary - The Ridings, Oxford, Headington, OX3 OX3 8TB
Six bedrooms with principal en‑suite and flexible annexe accommodation
Heated indoor swimming pool and large entertaining/games room
Approximately 7.5 acres including stables, pond, greenhouse and woods
Tennis court present but requires resurfacing and maintenance
Solid brick walls (assumed no insulation); double glazing pre‑2002
Main heating: oil boiler and radiators — fuel and running costs higher
Planning permission granted to extend kitchen/dining into garden
Broadband speeds slow; excellent mobile signal and low local crime
A rare, substantial detached family home set within approximately 7.5 acres, combining period character with exceptional leisure facilities. The property delivers flexible accommodation across three floors: six bedrooms, principal bedroom with en‑suite, multiple reception rooms and a self-contained annexe area — ideal for extended family living or hosting. Its elevated setting overlooks ancient woodland and sits just 3.5 miles from Oxford city centre, offering a genuine blend of country privacy and city access.
Outdoor assets include a heated indoor swimming pool, five–six stables, greenhouse, productive kitchen garden, pond, and a tennis court (currently requiring resurfacing). Extensive formal gardens and mature trees surround the house; a long gravel drive and courtyard of outbuildings provide significant parking and garaging. Planning permission is already granted to extend the kitchen/dining area further into the garden, giving scope to enlarge and modernise the heart of the home.
Buyers should note a number of practical considerations: the house has solid brick walls with assumed no cavity insulation, double glazing installed before 2002, and oil‑fired boiler and radiators as the main heating and fuel source. Broadband speeds in the area are slow. Some external and recreational elements (tennis court surface, general modernisation) will need investment to bring them to contemporary standards.
This property will suit a large family seeking space and privacy, owners wanting equestrian facilities, or buyers looking for a high‑value house with further extension potential. It also presents opportunities for someone targeting a bespoke renovation that preserves distinctive period features while improving energy performance and modern conveniences.
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