The Ridings, Headington, Oxford... 5 bed detached house for sale

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The Ridings, Headington, Oxford... 5 bed detached house for sale

The Ridings, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3
£3,850,000

Our Summary

  • Planning permission has been granted for a large refurbishment of the house

Description

Watch Hill is a distinguished family home built in 1937 by Professor Gordon Bourne Dobson, situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of Oxford. The property is set in beautifully secluded and private grounds, abundant with wildlife, and offers well-laid-out accommodation spread over three floors. The house features elegant reception rooms, a newly fitted kitchen, a conservatory, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a games room, a wine cellar, and a separate home office. The property also boasts a principal bedroom suite, a guest bedroom suite, a further bedroom, and a family bathroom on the first floor, with two additional bedrooms and a separate family bathroom on the second floor. The property's grounds, comprising 7.5 acres, include woodland, a tennis court, a pond, a kitchen garden, and outbuildings such as stables, garages, and greenhouses. Watch Hill enjoys a glorious elevated position, overlooking the ancient Brasenose Woods, and is accessible to Oxford city centre, London, and the north via the A40 and M40. The property is also well-positioned for access to excellent schools in the area.