Cutting edge 1930`s detached family residence in need of modernisation, set in a substantial plot at the end of one of North Oxford`s most favoured side roads.
* Seven bedrooms * Three receptions * Two bathrooms * Kitchen * Utility * Cloak room * Mature double width lawned garden * End of culdesac location * No chain *
The property was built in 1935/ 36 as a one-off design for Professor Walter Garstang, an eminent marine biologist and zoologist who was also a fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford. In 1955 Professor George and Dr Margaret Varley purchased the property as their long term family home. Professor Varley was Oxford University??s Hope Professor of Entomology and a keen glider pilot while Dr Varley was one of the founder members of the Open University and a leading authority on freshwater fish. Number 18 is very much a cutting edge design for the period including unusual features such as flat roofs, large glazing areas and cavity walls combined with a design offering very practical space. The property is now in need of modernisation throughout but offers the next owner a unique opportunity to purchase a sizeable and architecturally important property set in a generous plot.
In brief, the accommodation extends to over 3,000 square feet with some seven bedrooms, three receptions plus a myriad of store rooms and outhouses. The layout is somewhat unconventional but provides exceptionally flexible accommodation to suit any situation. Worthy of note is what the current owners call ???The Elephant House???, an attached rear studio with associated store rooms running to full height with a panoramic window overlooking the garden. Further there is a delightful second floor bedroom with large glazed areas offering views across the roofs of neighbouring properties ??? this also features a door onto the roof, which was once surrounded by railings. The accommodation is exceptionally practical in that all rooms are both good sizes and proportions with most enjoying wonderful natural light. In total the plot measures approximately 204 feet in length by 100 feet wide at the greatest points. There is off street parking and an integral garage at present, with a five bar gate to the left hand frontage which could offer extra parking if desired.
Available immediately, strong interest is expected hence early viewing is highly recommended.
Apsley Road is a cul-de-sac featuring predominantly detached houses, located just to the North of Summertown. The road is very popular with families and combines all the convenience of excellent local schools, shops, road and rail access with a secluded and quiet location.
A cutting edge 1930`s detached family residence in need of modernisation, set in a substantial plot (c. 0.46 acres) at the end of one of North Oxford`s most favoured side roads.