Location

From Yarnells Hill, connections by both road and rail extend easily outward. London sits under an hour away by train with Oxford Station sitting 2.1 miles away via car or 1.8 miles via footpath, while Heathrow and the M40 corridor place major transport links within immediate reach. The A34 and A420 are also easily accessible.
To make getting into the city easier, Seacourt Park and Ride is just under 1 mile away.

A number of convenient shops are at hand and close by, with Waitrose sitting just 1.5 miles away and the West Way shopping square offering a Co-Op, Tesco and a selection of other smaller, local shops.
Oxfords centre offers an array of fine dining and entertainment options, The Fishes being the nearest watering hole at just 0.7 miles away by foot in North Hinksey village.

Neighbouring Raleigh Park borders this collection of exclusive homes, offering 27 acres of park to enjoy on your doorstep and access onto further countryside walks.

Oxford benefits from a rich network of educational and cultural amenities. Oxford’s leading independent schools — including The Dragon, St Edward’s, Magdalen College School, and Headington — sit within easy reach from Yarnells Hill. The University’s many colleges and libraries provide a world-class academic backdrop, while a good choice of local preparatory and international schools are easily accessible.

Description

Yarnells Hill by Butler & Duke is an exclusive collection of just four* detached five-bedroom homes, set within mature woodland on the edge of Oxford. Private and well-screened, these best-in-class residences offer a peaceful retreat with the rare benefit of purchasers being able to have full control on internal fixtures, fittings and specification choices alongside potential Stamp Duty savings on offer* thanks to the Plot & Build method of sale here (further information on this noted below under ‘The Plot & Build Process’).

Ashcombe House is the first home in an intimate and secluded row of three set along a private sweeping driveway at the top of Yarnells Hill. Surrounded by mature trees and extending to 4014 sqft, the house provides five bedrooms and five bathrooms across three storeys, with terraces that flow naturally into the outside space and wooded landscape, offering quiet seclusion in an enviable location.

Ashcombe House's architecture balances traditional vernacular
rooflines with contemporary detailing, carefully utilising the landscape the property is embedded within the slope, creating distinctive designs between both front and back facades. Inside, a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space forms the social heart of the home, with beautiful vaulted ceilings above the dining and family areas. Additional reception rooms include a study, living room, tv room on the sub-ground floor and a unique mezzanine level upon the first floor overlooking the dining, family areas below. Practical spaces such as a utility room, wine room, laundry room, boot room and WC have a been thoughtfully incorporated for every day life throughout the home.

The sub-ground floor holds four of the five bedrooms, all of which have built in wardrobes and overlook the wonderful gardens. The sizeable principle bedroom boasts a dressing area and en-suite bathroom as well as sliding doors that open onto one of the terraced areas within Ashcombe House. Bedroom two benefits an en-suite shower room whilst bedrooms three and four are served by a good sized bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Upon the first floor is bedroom five, again with built in wardrobes, and additional linen storage on the landing space before heading out onto the previously mentioned mezzanine area. A bathroom with separate shower and bath is positioned to the rear of the mezzanine space.

Externally, Ashcombe House offers plentiful driveway parking and an attached double garage with with electric up and over door. The garage can also be accessed through the boot room of the property.

Sustainable eco features have been well thought about, with an air source heat pump providing underfloor heating throughout the home. Solar panels, mechanical ventilation heat recovery system and an EV charging point are but a few of the sustainable features within Ashbrook House that contribute to low running costs and an overall eco-friendly home.

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THE PLOT & BUILD PROCESS.

The plot and build purchase breaks down the guide price of Ashcombe House into two separate purchases and figures - one figure for the land and another for the build contract (the construction and completion of your home). In this instance with Ashcombe House, the total guide price is split straight down the middle - 50/50.
50% of the overall guide price for the land and once completion on the land takes place, the remaining 50% to enter into the build contract with the developer is required across staged payments throughout the build. The build process is estimated to take between 12 - 18 months from completion of the land purchase.

There are two main benefits for a purchaser using the Plot & Build method, the main one being a potential sizeable Stamp Duty saving, as you pay Stamp Duty* on the land value and not the wider, total guide price of Ashcombe House. The second is having greater control over the internal fixtures and fittings, essentially allowing you to build the house of your dreams in an enviable location, without the hassle and stress of managing such a project.

For more information and to discuss this incredible and rare opportunity further, please don't hesitate to contact Savills.

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Available plots at Yarnells Hill;

Plot 1, Ashbrook House - £2,225,000
Plot 2, Ashcombe House - £2,550,000
Plot 3, The Coppice - £2,500,000
Plot 4, Highwood House - £2,950,000

Please note imagery used is indicative with some CGI's.

*Subject to individual circumstances, we advise you seek further advice from your tax advisor or speak with Savills for further information.
*Please note planning consent is awaited for the fourth plot at Yarnells Hill. Please free to discuss further with Savills on this.

Please note building materials are subject to change/agreed specification.