- Freehold +
- Five bedrooms +
- Garage +
- Off street parking +
- Stunning wrap around garden +
- Prime location +
A distinguished detached Cotswold stone family residence, occupying a discreet position at the end of a private close and quietly nestled within one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable and highly regarded villages.
Tucked away at the end of a peaceful and private road, Oakwood House enjoys an enviably discreet setting, offering a true sense of retreat while remaining conveniently close to the village amenities, transport connections and the surrounding Cotswold market towns.
Extending to just over 3000 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation, together with a double garage, the property provides substantial and thoughtfully arranged living space, ideally suited to modern family life. The double-aspect sitting room is a particularly elegant principal reception room. Beautifully light-filled and enjoying delightful views over the gardens. A central fireplace creates a natural focal point, lending warmth and character, and making this a superb space for both relaxed evenings and more formal entertaining.
A separate dining room offers an excellent setting for family gatherings and dinner parties, while the well-appointed kitchen is comprehensively fitted and positioned to serve as the heart of the home. Further reception space affords valuable flexibility, whether arranged as a study, snug or playroom, depending on individual requirements.
To the first floor, five well-balanced bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile accommodation. Two bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities, with the remaining rooms served by a family bathroom, ensuring practicality without compromising on space.
In all, the house offers a rare combination of privacy, scale and adaptability in a highly desirable village setting.
Oakwood House occupies an enviable position in the very heart of the Cotswolds, and is seen as one of the most desirable villages in the Evenlode Valley, nestled within the rolling countryside.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is a thriving and highly regarded village offering an excellent range of amenities. These include four well-regarded public houses, a post office and village shop, a modern village hall, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy with library, and active tennis, bowls and cricket clubs which all create a strong sense of community and year-round activity. The village benefits from its own railway station with regular services, with more frequent connections available from Charlbury and Kingham.
The area is particularly well served for schooling. A local primary school caters for Shipton and Milton-under-Wychwood, while there are plenty of options nearby including The Cotswold School, Burford School, Kingham Hill School, Kitebrook School, and Cokethorpe School. Oxford’s renowned independent schools and the city of are also within convenient reach. The property is superbly positioned for access to some of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated destinations, including Cotswold wildlife park as well as the famous Soho farmhouse, both of which lie just a short drive away.