Besselsleigh, Abingdon OX13

3 Bedroom | Freehold | 2 Baths

A stylish semi-detached house forming part of the most impressive Parklands Manor Country Estate set amongst c.23 acres of parkland, ideally located within easy reach of Oxford and Abingdon

Parklands Manor is a unique and thoughtfully designed collection of homes built in 2020 set amongst 23 acres of private parkland approached via a gated sweeping treeline drive. There is a collection of houses carefully designed with a balance of contemporary and traditional elements along with the Victorian Manor House, which has been converted into eight elegantly refurbished and nine brand new apartments. This beautiful setting, which adjoins the ancient Besselsleigh woodland, is a wonderful space for walking and enjoying the open countryside. In addition, for those keen on fitness, within the Parkland is a carefully planned 1km jogging route which also encompasses a variety of wooden fitness equipment. Parklands is well placed for road and rail links and is on the bus route to Oxford with the bus stop allocated outside the main entrance.

This lovely home is an appealing family home or a perfect weekend retreat being ideal for those keen to lead an active lifestyle and enjoy time in the countryside. It provides stylish and contemporary accommodation arranged over two floors complemented by a private east facing garden. The ground floor provides a spacious entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, a spacious sitting/dining room opening to the garden, and a well-equipped and stylish kitchen enjoying an outlook over the Parkland at the front of the house. In addition, a well-planned utility cupboard in the entrance hall, a deep under-stair storage cupboard, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

A first floor level are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite features an en-suite shower room.

The house is complemented by an east facing rear garden with a paved terrace leading off the reception room. The property also offers the convenience of allocated parking, complete with EV charging facilities, as well as a secondary car-port parking space.

Situation
Parklands Manor is situated within the parish of Besselsleigh, a small village with the historic St Lawrence parish church and the renowned Greyhound pub & restaurant. The neighbouring village of Appleton provides a village pub, community shop, tennis & cricket clubs as well as the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Appleton Primary School. The property is also within easy reach of the well reputed schools in Abingdon and Oxford as well as Chandlings Manor. There are excellent transport links with easy access to the A34, M40 and M4. Didcot Parkway railway station (12 miles) has a regular service to London Paddington, and Oxford Parkway (9 miles) to London Marylebone. The university city of Oxford lies just 6 miles away and enjoys superb amenities and world class entertainment, art, and leisure facilities. There is a regular bus service to Oxford with the convenience of the bus stop at the entrance to Parklands. The historic market town of Abingdon is also 6 miles away.

Directions
From Oxford, take the A420. After approximately 3.5 miles, past the right turn to Besselsleigh, the driveway to Parklands will be found on the right, signposted Parklands Manor.

Additonal Information
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas central heating from the estate’s supply, complemented by underfloor heating on the ground floor.
Local Authority: Vale of White Horse District Council
Council Tax: Band F
Maintenance Charges for communal areas and parkland : £1,200 per annum for 2024
Management Company: Remus Property Management
EPC rating: C
AGENTS NOTE; Internal photographs were taken in 2020 prior to the current tenancy.

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