Location

Situated about 8 miles north of the university city of Oxford, Woodstock is a charming historic market town with main streets comprising elegant period houses and cottages. Local amenities include a library, boutique shops, mini supermarket, the Oxfordshire Museum, public houses and restaurants. Woodstock adjoins the Blenheim Estate, a World Heritage site, and Oxford provides more extensive recreational, shopping and cultural facilities. Not far from Soho Farmhouse (about 11 miles), Woodstock is the edge of the Cotswolds with market towns of Chipping Norton and Burford close by. With state primary and secondary schools in the town, Woodstock is also very well placed for the independent schools of Oxford.

Communication is excellent, with access to the A34 and M40 (J9) for the Midlands and London. There is mainline rail from Long Hanborough (London/Paddington) and Oxford Parkway (London/Marylebone) and regular bus services to Oxford and surrounds.

Description

Located in a conservation area at the centre of Woodstock, 4 Ashford Close is part of an exclusive private development of townhouses built on what was once the old railway station. Constructed in 2011, no 4 offers accommodation over 3 floors which has since been extensively refurbished and landscaped in 2022 and 2024. With underfloor heating throughout the ground floor improvements include new engineered wood flooring, and shutters to most windows. The dual aspect sitting room has stylish panelling and French doors to the terrace area. The entirely remodelled kitchen has an electric Everhot cooker, butlers sink with Quooker tap, Bosch fridge freezer and is open plan to the dining area with doors to the terrace. There is as separate scullery, with dishwasher and sink. On the first floor the principal suite is dual aspect with large dressing area with island and beautiful ensuite bathroom with marble flooring. Another double bedroom on the first floor also has ensuite bathroom and dressing area. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms, one which is ensuite.

Reached via the private courtyard garden, is a fabulous annexe with scope for a multitude of uses depending on needs. With a separate entrance to the rear, it has high ceilings and period features and was formally part of the railway station waiting rooms. Extensive refurbishment works include underfloor heating and marble flooring, new windows, creation of a boot room area and laundry room/kitchenette space. A large room with built in cupboards is currently used as family / games room.

There is a pretty walled courtyard terrace area between the house and annexe. Recently landscaped, it offers a delightful private space for al fresco dining. To the front of the property there are two private parking spaces.

Agents note: A management company runs the communal areas of Ashford Close for which £322 is payable annually.

Directions

Leave Oxford on the A44 and head north towards Woodstock. Proceed into the town, past the entrance to Blenheim and Ashford Close is on the right. Number 4 is found on the right as you enter.