Fox Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DN | Property for sale | Savills
4,271 sq ft(396.79 sq m)
Guide price £2,250,000(€2,565,475)

Fox LaneBoars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DN


    Key features

    • An enviable location
    • A home of character
    • A flexible layout
    • Garden with views
    • Handy for the Oxford & Abingdon schools

    Handsome arts and crafts home, well located for Oxford and Abingdon.

    About this property

    • Located in an elevated position, Overdowns is a handsome property sitting centrally on its plot of just over 1 acre. With origins dating to the 1920's the property retains many classic arts and crafts architectural features and having evolved over the years has been more recently extended by the current owner.

      Reception rooms lead off from a most impressive central hall with panelling and imperial style staircase. The drawing and sitting rooms, with feature bay windows and working fireplaces, are connected by the garden room, itself with doors and steps to the terrace. Remodelled in in 2012, the contemporary kitchen with integrated Neff appliances opens out to the splendid conservatory at the rear of the property, which was added in 2000. The conservatory, with wood burning stove, has stairs rising to the first floor and opens to the garden. There is an internal lobby leading to rear door and downstairs shower room.

      On the first floor are five bedrooms, two of which enjoy pretty views over the gardens and to countryside beyond. There is also a family bathroom and separate WC.

      The property is approached up a private, block paving drive to the entrance and a single garage at the side of the property. Like many of the properties on Boars Hill, the established gardens have some specimen trees and copse areas. There is a terraced lawn to the front of the house and an orchard area. To the rear there is another terrace area ideal for entertaining.

      Offering a wonderful opportunity for incoming owners, Overdowns is perfect for those needing access to the city of Oxford, Abingdon and beyond.

      Agents note:- There is a restrictive covenant on the property, contact selling agent for more information.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    This is one of those homes that are immediately welcoming and would be perfect for hosting family and friends.

    Nicky QuentelProperty agent

    Local information

    • Boars Hill is a sought after residential green belt area approximately four miles south west of Oxford city centre. Local amenities are found in the neighbouring village of Wootton, with more comprehensive facilities in Abingdon, with Oxford offering an extensive recreational and internationally renowned cultural facilities. Boars Hill is also well located for an excellent range of state and independent schools for all ages in Oxford and Abingdon.
    • The nearby arterial route of the A34 gives access to the M4 (J13) to the south and the M40 (J9) to the north. Regular train services run either from Didcot (London Paddington about 45 minutes), or Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone, about 56 minutes).

    Additional information

    • Oxford 3.5 miles, Abingdon 4 miles, Didcot Parkway 14 miles (London Paddington from 45 minutes) Oxford Parkway 8.5 miles (London Marylebone from 56 minutes)
    • Services: Mains gas, water and electricity. Private drainage. Gigaclear broadband. Security system.
    • Council Tax - Band G
    • Directions: Leave the A34 at the Hinksey interchange as signed to Boars Hill and Wootton. Proceed up Hinksey Hill, at the top turn right towards Wootton and Boars Hill. Drive straight ahead on Foxcombe Road, where it becomes Fox Road. Leaving Lincome Lane to your left, the property is found a short distance further on the right. If you reach the Fox Inn you have gone too far.
    • EPC Rating: D
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G