Property description

Set in a secluded location within the Headington Hill Conservation Area, a striking, Victorian, detached house with a tower, with approximately 1.7 acres of gardens. Described by Angela Huth, novelist and journalist as \"the most magical country house that you could ever hope to find in the city of Oxford\", Princess Margaret was a visitor.

The property, built in 1883, has been sympathetically extended and renovated and is presented in excellent condition to an extremely high standard. Of particular note are the drawing room and master bedroom, both with rotunda, and the kitchen/breakfast room which opens to a wide lantern conservatory that brings the garden seamlessly into the house and provides further entertaining space.

The wonderful garden, designed by renowned landscape and garden designer Martin Lane Fox FRICS VMH and Nicholsons, wraps around the house with tennis lawn, summerhouse, two gazebos, ornamental gardens, an orchard, mature trees and shrubberies.

Pullens Lane is located in the Headington Hill Conservation Area, which includes Headington Hill Park and South Park, and leads north off Headington Road to Jack Straw's Lane and Harberton Mead. Pullens Lane, Jack Straw's Lane and Harberton Mead are all private roads with no public right of way. This secluded leafy area is less than a mile from the historic city centre, Magdalen College School and the amenities in St Clements. It is also well located for Brookes University and the public amenities within its campus, Headington School for Girls, Rye St Anthony School, and the John Radcliffe, Churchill, Manor and Warneford hospitals. The shops and amenities in Headington and Marston, which include a Waitrose and doctors' and dentists' surgeries, are all within half a mile. Summertown and the Dragon School are within three miles. There is easy access to Oxford Central and Oxford Parkway rail stations, the A40, the ring road and subsequent links to the M40 and the A34. Bus stops for the X90 and Tube buses to London are within one hundred metres of the end of Pullens Lane.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

PORCH    PIR downlighter, tiled doorstep.

OUTER HALL 12'10\" x 7'7\" (3.91m x 2.31m). Decorative tiled floor, sash windows with shutters, four wall lights, telephone entry system, cornicing, dado rail, radiator.

WC    Decorative tiled floor, sash window, Fired Earth WC, tiled wash stand with Fired Earth limestone bowl and mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, fitted mirror, ceiling lights, cornicing, radiator.

INNER HALL 16'1\" x 14'1\" (4.9m x 4.3m). Oak floor, wooden mantelpiece with cast iron grate, decorative tiled surround, granite hearth, panelled walls to dado rail, under stairs closet, shelves, cornicing, radiator, copper bell pull, stairs to first floor.

STUDY 14'9\" x 13'1\" (4.5m x 3.99m). Oak floor, sash windows with shutters, wooden mantelpiece, coal effect gas fire with decorative tiled surround, granite hearth, built-in bookcases with cupboards below, wall and picture lights, cupboard lights, cornicing, two radiators.

DRAWING ROOM 23'11\" x 16'5\" (7.3m x 5m). Oak floor, sash windows with shutters, rotunda, wooden mantelpiece, cast iron grate and surround, granite hearth, dado rail, picture rail, four wall lights, picture lights, cornicing, three radiators, double glazed French doors to terrace.

SITTING ROOM 19' x 15'9\" (5.8m x 4.8m). Oak floor, wooden mantelpiece, coal effect gas fire, cast iron and decorative tiled surround, granite hearth, built-in bookcase and cupboards within arched alcove, two tall wall mounted radiators, cornicing, television aerial point, speaker points, picture light, copper bell pulls to either side of fireplace, glazed French doors to kitchen and to conservatory.

KITCHEN 25'7\" x 19'4\" (7.8m x 5.9m). Oak floor, sash windows, range of bespoke wall and floor mounted units, built-in Miele electric combination oven and microwave, four oven gas fired Aga with two hobs and hot plate, chimney breast recess with Miele extractor fan and downlighters set within, wooden mantelpiece surround with shelf above, granite work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, double stainless steel Belfast sink with mixer tap, two built-in Miele dishwashers, kitchen island with granite work surface and stainless steel sink and mixer tap set within, semi circular wooden work surfaces to each end of island with cupboards below and trio of lights above, fitted wooden dresser with glazed cabinets and cupboards, panelled window seat, telephone entry system, Lutron lighting control system, tall wall mounted radiator, floor radiator vent, French doors to garden with arched transom window above.

CONSERVATORY 25'3\" x 15'5\" (7.7m x 4.7m). Vale Garden Houses conservatory with limestone tiled floor, underfloor heating, glass lantern roof, double glazed windows and doors, low level radiator, gas point, television aerial point, speaker point, recessed 5 amp sockets, French doors to kitchen and sitting room, four pairs of French doors to garden.

UTILITY ROOM 10'10\" x 8'2\" (3.3m x 2.5m). Tiled floor, sash windows, range of wall and floor mounted wooden cabinets, two built-in Miele washing machines, built-in Miele tumble dryer, Belfast sink with mixer tap, wooden work surface, panelled splashbacks and walls with coat pegs, cupboard, downlighters, radiator.

BACK LOBBY    Tiled floor, wooden work surface with cupboard below, fourteen serving bells, radiator, stairs to first floor.

GUEST BEDROOM 13'9\" x 13'5\" (4.2m x 4.1m). Sash windows, built-in wooden cupboards with shelves, wall lights, television aerial point, radiator.

EN SUITE GUEST BATHROOM    Tiled floor, tiled panelled bath and splashbacks, Fired Earth WC, shower cubicle with rain shower head and shower attachment, limestone counter with two Fired Earth bowls with mixer taps and vanity cupboards with wooden shelves below, shaver point, Fired Earth fitted mirror above with spotlights, downlighters, extractor fan, radiator towel rail, radiator.

CELLARS

LAUNDRY/STORE ROOM 14'1\" x 12'10\" (4.3m x 3.91m). Tiled floor, wall lights, cupboard, shelves, radiator.

WINE STORE 7'10\" x 7'10\" (2.39m x 2.39m). Brick tiled floor, brick shelves.

STORE 1 9'10\" x 6'3\" (3m x 1.9m). Tiled floor, radiator.

STORE 2 9'10\" x 7'3\" (3m x 2.2m). Tiled floor, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

UPPER LANDING    Built-in cupboards with lights, airing cupboard with radiator and light, picture light, radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 23'11\" x 16'9\" (7.3m x 5.1m). Oak floor, sash windows with shutters, rotunda, wooden mantelpiece, painted cast iron surround with decorative tiled panels, granite hearth, built-in wardrobes with internal lighting, mirrored panels and drawers below, wall lights, dado rail, three radiators, double glazed door to balcony with cast iron railings.

EN SUITE BATHROOM    Tiled floor, sash windows with shutters, freestanding Fired Earth roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle with Fired Earth shower head, limestone tray, tiled splashbacks, Fired Earth WC with concealed cistern and push button flush, shelf above, two Fired Earth bowl wash basins with limestone counter and cupboards below, shaver points, two fitted Fired Earth mirrors, vanity mirror with light, limestone counter with cabinet and drawer below, wall lights, downlighters, two radiator towel rails, radiator, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 3 17'9\" x 15'9\" (5.4m x 4.8m). Oak floor, sash windows (one with shutters), wooden mantelpiece with cast iron fire surround, gas fire, granite hearth, dado rail, three radiators.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM    Oak floor, sash window, wall mounted Fired Earth WC with concealed cistern and push button flush, shelf above, shower cubicle with limestone tray, Fired Earth shower head and attachment, tiled splashbacks, Fired Earth bowl wash basin with mixer tap on limestone countertop with vanity unit below, shaver point, mirror with spotlights above, vanity mirror, downlighters, radiator towel rail, loft hatch, extractor fan, two bell pulls.

BEDROOM 4 15'1\" x 14'5\" (4.6m x 4.4m). Sash window, wooden mantelpiece, cast iron fire surround with decorative tiles, granite hearth, built-in wardrobes with internal lighting, wall lights, picture rail, dado rail, radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM    Tiled floor, sash window, tiled splashbacks, Fired Earth wash basin on marble counter with cupboards below, shaver point, mother of pearl tiled splashback, fitted mirror, wall lights, downlighters, Fired Earth WC, mother of pearl tiled panelled Fired Earth bath, Fired Earth shower head and shower attachment, fitted mirror, vanity mirror with light, soap rack, extractor fan, radiator towel rail.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM    Tiled floor, sash window, shower cubicle with decorative tiled splashback, Fired Earth shower head and attachment, Fired Earth wash basin with mixer tap on wall mounted tiled counter, fitted mirror with two spotlights, vanity mirror, Fired Earth WC with concealed cistern, wooden shelf, cupboards, shaver point, extractor fan, towel rail, radiator towel rail.

LOWER LANDING    Sash window, skylight, dado rail, two serving bells, radiator.

BEDROOM 5 14'1\" x 12'2\" (4.3m x 3.7m). Sash window, wooden mantelpiece, cast iron fire surround, gas fire, painted beams, built-in wooden bookshelves, radiator.

BEDROOM 6 14'1\" x 13'5\" (4.3m x 4.1m). Sash window, wall lights, trio of spotlights, two built-in wardrobes, shelf with drawers and cupboards below, painted beams, television aerial point, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 7 18'1\" x 12'6\" (5.51m x 3.8m). Sash windows, wooden mantelpiece with cast iron back, built-in wardrobes, trio of hanging lights, Velux skylight, wall light, two radiators, steps to studio area.

STUDIO AREA 19'8\" x 11'2\" (6m x 3.4m). Two Velux windows, built-in bookcase, arched window, two low radiators.

EN SUITE BATHROOM    Tiled floor, sash window, Fired Earth wash basin with mixer tap on limestone counter with vanity cupboard below, shaver point, pearlescent tiled splashback, downlighters, fitted mirror, vanity mirror with light, Fired Earth WC with concealed cistern, shelf above, Fired Earth sunken bath with glass shower door, tiled splashback, Fired Earth overhead shower head and attachment, tiled bath shelf, extractor fan, radiator towel rail.

BEDROOM 8/PLAYROOM 43'8\" x 8'6\" (13.3m x 2.6m). Three Velux windows, Velux skylight, television aerial point, part panelled walls, two low radiators.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING    Skylight, storage corner area.

WORKSHOP/STUDIO 14'9\" x 8'2\" (4.5m x 2.5m). Tiled floor, sash windows, skylight, Belfast sink with mixer tap, wooden counter, fitted wooden shelves, radiator.

WC    Mosaic tiled floor, pedestal wash basin, Fired Earth WC, fitted mirror, radiator towel rail.

DOUBLE GARAGE 18'8\" x 18'1\" (5.7m x 5.51m). Concrete floor, ATAG boilers, two Smart ACV hot water tanks, part glazed garage doors, fitted shelves, power and light, power point for recharging an electric vehicle, tap.

SUMMERHOUSE    Power, light, and plumbing for hot and cold water.

OUTSIDE    The property is approached through tall electric wrought iron gates to a long gravel drive bordered by mature shrubs and trees. The drive leads to a wide parking area with ample space for cars and a double garage. There are stone steps leading up to the front door. To the right of the property is an attractive raised terrace overlooking the Edwardian tennis lawn with mature flowering borders and planting set within paving including peonies, roses, lavender, irises and ferns. Climbing roses are trained around the drawing room windows and mature wisteria grows up around the master bedroom balcony. Beneath the terrace is the croquet lawn, which is surrounded by mature shrubs and trees including hydrangeas, oak, yew, cherry, maple, and magnolia. Beyond the lawns is a gravel path edged with yew hedges which wrap around the southern and eastern perimeter of the property, past the sheltered undercover bicycle store to the entrance gate on to the side and rear lawns.
The kitchen garden has an outdoor seating terrace opening onto a circular lawn which is set within box hedges and mature flower beds with rose bushes, hydrangeas and irises. There are two gazebos on opposite sides of the kitchen garden lawn and a summerhouse to the rear of the garden. There are further trees and mature planting in beds and an orchard with apple, pear and cherry trees. To the left of the drive are ornamental box hedges, mature trees and a garden shed and composting area, which are screened behind further hedges. There are two further outside taps and an automatic watering system. External lighting includes path lights, security lights, spotlights on the gazebos and summerhouse, and uplighters on some trees. The property is completely sheltered from view and is set within approximately 1.7 acres.