5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Fox Lane, Oxford

OX1 5DP

£6,950,000

Added 04 Apr 2025

Property Details

Property Type

Detached House

Bedrooms

5

Location

OX1

Description

The property redefines eco-conscious design and sophisticated living with its spacious, light-filled interiors. Located amidst trees, it seamlessly blends modern comforts and cutting-edge technology, all while enjoying the proximity of Oxford's sophistication.

Perfect for both family life and entertaining guests, the house boasts a wealth of amenities including a 12.5 metre indoor swimming pool, Sonos sound system, cinema room, rooftop garden, and multiple lounging and dining areas.

Designed with sustainability in mind, there is underfloor heating, rainwater harvesting, mechanical ventilation for clean air, and air source heat pumps, ensuring low running costs and high future value..

The property is a serene countryside retreat offering modern conveniences and city amenities just 10 minutes away.

The house is on top of Boars Hill, and so has wonderful far-reaching views. After waking up to sweeping views of the surrounding hills and countryside from the principal bedroom's balcony, start your day with an invigorating workout in the gym or a refreshing swim in the pool, followed by a detoxifying session in the steam room or sauna.

Head downstairs to enjoy an al fresco breakfast prepared in the fully equipped Futura Kitchen by Cucina Colore. Whether you choose the outdoor terrace, rooftop garden, or smart drawing room, there are plenty of spots to relax with your morning coffee while catching up on news or emails.

In the summer, children can open the pool's doors for a day of fun in the garden with friends. On cooler days, the bespoke cinema offers a perfect setting for watching blockbuster movies.

Equipped with Gigaclear high-speed internet and a Sonos sound system throughout, the property is ideal for entertaining guests. Its spacious courtyard provides ample parking, and guests can enjoy an aperitif on the terrace before a delightful dinner in the expansive dining room. Later, Oxford's renowned theatres are just a short drive away for an evening's entertainment.

The house is named after the elegant European beech tree within the grounds, and shines with its sunlit spaces, clean lines, and sustainable design features.

KEY FEATURES
• Traditional Cavity Wall Construction
• Solid Concrete Floors with Under Floor Heating
• Siemens Appliances & Luxury White Sanitary ware
• Aluminium Factory Finished Double Glazed Windows
• Comprehensive CCTV Security & Fire Alarm System
• Heating & Hot Water by Air Source Heat Pumps
• Automatic Ventilation & Heat Recovery System
• 5,000 Litre Rainwater Harvesting System
• Energy Efficient LED Lighting
• Infrastructure has been Provided for the Addition of Solar Panels
• Cat 6 Wiring & Fibre Optic Broadband
• TV Aerial & Satellite Distribution
• 12.5M Constant Depth Swimming Pool with modern heating and cleaning system, as well as an automatic dosing system to maintain the ultimate hygienic purity of the water.
• Custom Made Sauna & Steam Room
• Courtyard Parking & Triple Garage with Automatic Doors
• Gym with Mirrored Walls & Specialist Flooring
• Cinema Room with Recessed Starlight Ceiling, Epson Projector & Retractable Screen
• Security alarm system.


Boars Hill is a sought-after residential area famous for its wooded rural setting, just four miles from the centre of Oxford which provides a wide range of shopping, cultural, recreational and educational facilities. Properties in Boars Hill are highly desirable because of their close proximity to the city combined with the area's rural charm.

It is well served by communications with access to the A34 and Oxford ring road, connecting to the M4 and M40 motorways, with the regional centers of Newbury and Swindon also within easy reach. Communications by rail are also excellent, with fast trains from either Oxford or Didcot to London Paddington taking from 51 minutes and 38 minutes, respectively. In addition, Oxford Parkway station has services to London Marylebone.

Oxford is globally renowned for its University. There is an equally outstanding selection of local schools, such as Chandlings, The Manor, St Helen's & St Katharine's, Magdalen College, Radley College, Cothill, Our Lady's Abingdon, Abingdon School, The European School at Culham, Headington School, Oxford High, St Edward's, and The Dragon. Many of these schools are conveniently accessible via bus services from Boars Hill.

Local shopping facilities can be found in Wootton with more comprehensive amenities in Abingdon and Oxford.

Location

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