Detached house for sale in Byways, Yarnton, Oxfordshire OX5

Rare opportunity to purchase a grade II listed detached home built by the Arts and Crafts architect and designer, Charles Ashbee.

A well-appointed kitchen has Miele appliances, including ovens, microwave, hob, extractor and dishwasher. With underfloor heating, the extension lends itself to entertaining and family living.

On the first floor are four bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), family bathroom and study. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a bathroom. It is believed the gardens were laid out by Ashbee and are still preserved in the original style with lawns, deep borders and a separate kitchen garden with a greenhouse and potting shed.

Situated about 4 miles north of the city of Oxford with its noted state and private schools, cultural, shopping and sporting facilities, the village of Yarnton has amenities which include a primary school, village hall, public house, doctor's surgery, post office/shop and garden centre.

The nearby historic town of Woodstock offers day to day facilities and Blenheim Palace with its landscaped parkland is a local attraction for visits and walks. Private members clubs, including Estelle Manor and Soho Farmhouse, are nearby.

Communications are excellent with Oxford Parkway station (3.2 miles) providing regular services to London Marylebone and Oxford station (5.4 miles) with its services to London Paddington from 50 minutes. The M40 is reached by the A34 and there are regular buses into Oxford and Woodstock from Yarnton.