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, a distinguished family home built in 1937, is situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of Oxford, boasting beautifully secluded and private grounds abundant with wildlife. The property 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 house has a total of six bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom, a guest bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom, and a further bedroom and family bathroom on the first floor. The second floor comprises two additional bedrooms and a separate family bathroom, as well as good storage and an independent staircase to the ground floor. The property also includes a laboratory built by its original owner, Professor Gordon Bourne Dobson, which has been converted into a workshop. The grounds of 7.5 acres feature woodland walks, glades, and an old observatory building, as well as a courtyard with outbuildings, a tennis court, a pond, and a productive kitchen garden. The property is well-positioned for access to Oxford city centre, the A40, and the M40, making it an ideal location for those who want to balance rural living with easy access to the city.