Detached house for sale in Holton, Oxfordshire OX33

Lye Hill House is a substantial and attractive detached house with generous gardens, a paddock and wonderful views within 10 miles of Oxford.

The accommodation is set over two floors and includes a grand reception hall, large dining room and elegant drawing room, together with a sitting room, which could potentially be converted into a staff/guest flat. There are 4 bedrooms on the first floor, including two suites. To the exterior, there is a large detached garage, gardens to the front and rear, and a small paddock. The house is approached via a track off the Holton road, with Holton itself a sought-after village close to Oxford.

Travel links from the property are excellent, with easy access to the M40 at either junction 8 or 9, Haddenham & Thame Parkway within 10 miles (providing a fast rail service to London Marylebone from 36 minutes), and Heathrow Airport within 39 miles. There is also a Park & Ride service within 2.8 miles, where the Oxford Tube runs a 24-hour service into central London.

Holton benefits from a good community with a local Church dating back to the 12th Century, three working farms and a village hall. Further comprehensive amenities can be found in Wheatley, Oxford and Thame; the renowned Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is also close by.

There are good sporting and leisure facilities within the surrounding area, including David Lloyd Health & Leisure Club, the Nuffield Health Club in North Oxford and golf at Horton cum Studley. The picturesque surrounding countryside (including the Shotover Estate) provides inspiring scenery and wonderful walking routes.

Schooling in the area is excellent with many renowned Oxford schools close by; these include the Dragon, St Edward's, Magdalen College, Headington School and Oxford High School, to name a few.

Oxford 10 miles, M40 (J8) 2.6 miles, Haddenham & Thame Parkway 10 miles (London Marylebone from 36 minutes), Heathrow Airport 39 miles
(All distances and times are approximate).