5 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- No onward chain
- Fabulous open plan kitchen dining space
- Versatile accommodation with ground floor bedrooms
- Detached studio/gym with heating & air conditioning
- Ample parking, garaging and enclosed rear gardens
- EPC Rating = C
Description
Set back from the road, the property sits well on its generous plot of about 0.4 acres. Believed to have origins dating to the 1950s No.42 has since evolved, more recently being substantially extended and renovated in 2018/19, creating a most stylish and comfortable home extending to over 3600sq ft. The bright reception hall, with galleried landing, leads to the open plan kitchen-dining area. With ample cupboard space and large central island, integrated Miele appliances include two ovens, warming drawer, ceramic hob, dish washer, Quooker tap, double height fridge and freezer and wine fridge. The sitting room, with gas fire, opens to the terrace and gardens with large sliding doors. There is a useful utility/laundry room to the rear of the kitchen. Also on the ground floor is a family /TV room, three double bedrooms and two/bath shower rooms. On the first floor the impressive principal suite has a dressing area and en suite bathroom, fitted in 2020, with underfloor heating, anti-fog mirror, slipper bath and walk in shower. There is a fifth bedroom on the first floor, ideal for a nursery/younger children, depending on needs.
Outside, there is a detached studio/summer house which, with electric heating and air conditioning, is ideal for working from home, as a gym or games room depending on needs. There is alsoo detached triple garage with store room. (Current fencing/gate arrangements need to be adapted to allow full vehicular access).
Well landscaped, the property is approached from the road via remote control timber gates to gravel parking and turning space. Gated and fenced the attractive rear gardens include terraces, lawns, irrigation system and well stocked herbaceous borders.
No.42 is a turnkey family home, ideal for those who value being able to walk/cycle to schools and shops.
Location
Situated about 8 miles south of the city of Oxford on the river Situated about 8 miles south of the city of Oxford on the river Thames, Abingdon, is one of England’s oldest market towns. With documented ancient settlements, an archway to the medieval Benedictine abbey remains. Once a prosperous trading hub, the County Hall in Market Place reflects the town’s importance. Abingdon is also famous for the MG sports cars which were manufactured here until 1980 when production ceased. Today, extensive amenities in the thriving market town include the Monday market, shops and Waitrose supermarket. The River Thames also provides a delightful setting with its meadows, lock and riverside walks.
Communication is good with the A34 linking the M4 and M40, and Didcot Parkway mainline station (about 7.5 miles) with a regular service to London, Paddington in approximately 45 minutes. The town is also well served for an excellent choice of state and independent schools including numerous primaries, Fitzharrys School and John Mason secondary; with independent including Manor Prep, Abingdon Prep, St. Helen & St Katherine, Our Lady’s, Radley College and Abingdon School.
Square Footage: 3,639 sq ft
Directions
From Oxford proceed south on the A34. Take the first Abingdon exit and follow the signs towards the town centre on the Oxford Road. Proceed over the crossroad junction and Norman Avenue is found a short distance further on the left. No 42 Norman Avenue is on the left.
Additional Info
Council Tax - Band G
Services - Mains gas, electricity, drainage and water are connected. Gas-fired central heating. Underfloor heating in hall, kitchen-dining area, sitting room and principal bathroom.
Photography taken 2022, brochure prepared Jan 2023
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