BOARS HILL

Just south of Oxford city centre rises the gently sloping wooded area of Boars Hill. With exceptional views back to the city spires from this vantage point, this historical area has been home to several poet laureates over time. The poet Mathew Arnold strolled this hill with fellow poet Arthur Hugh Clough. It was Arnold who coined the phrase now used to describe Oxford “that sweet city with her dreaming spires.” The area is one of the most desirable and well-respected areas outside of the ring road to live, having been home to many eminent scholars and sculptors.

Boars Hill is nature’s wonderland being criss-crossed with walking trails and surrounded by 200 acres of Oxford Preservation Trust land there are the most beautiful and environmentally important natural treasures to discover right from your front door. Indeed, the world’s first dedicated Scout camp still exists here. Pack a picnic and set out for a circular walk and discover the beauty of this place at any time of year without having to drive anywhere. It’s fantastic for active people, families, and dog owners.

Boars Hill offers the perfect combination of easy access to the centres of Oxford and Abingdon and routes further afield via its proximity to the A34, M40, M4 and A420. A desirable place for the new generations to live and an excellent place for families offering a safe and unique environment.

Most major Oxford independent schools provide term time school transport right to the centre of Boars Hill on the corner of Jarn Way and a five-minute stroll from Rough Lea front door.

Nearest stations are:

Oxford Station 4.9 miles and 15 minutes by car

Then 60 minutes to London Paddington or Marylebone by train.

Oxford Parkway 9.1 miles, 15 minutes by car then approx. 60 minutes to London Marylebone.

Didcot Parkway 11.7 miles and 26 minutes by car via A34

Then 45 minutes to London Paddington by train.

Distances to Oxford by road 5.0 miles 16 mins via A420.

London Marble Arch 61.7 miles 1h 28 mins via M40 & A40

Reading by road 35.3 miles 43 mins via A34 & M4

Swindon by road 23.5 miles 35 mins via A420

Heathrow Airport is 52 miles 57 mins via M40.

Birmingham Airport is 70.9 miles 76 mins via M40

Oxfordshire state primary schools

Wootton St Peters C of E Primary School, Dry Sandford State School, Appleton C of E Primary School.

Oxfordshire’s independent schools

Headington Girls Junior School, The Manor Preparatory School Abingdon, Cokethorpe, Chandlings Prep School, Abingdon Preparatory School, St Hugh’s School, The Dragon.

Oxfordshire’s independent senior schools including Abingdon Boys School, Headington Girls Senior School, Oxford High, St Helen & St

Katherine, Our Lady’s Abingdon School (OLA), Radley, St Edwards, Magdalen College School, Wychwood Girls

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Services & Information

Mains Water supplier Thames Water. Mains Gas and Electricity suppliers are EDF energy.

Household Mains drainage.

Broadband services from private suppliers Gigaclear private fibre super-fast broadband installed.

CCTV

Alarm system managed by Fortress alarms UK ltd.

The Ridgeway is a private lane not adopted by local authority, but managed by the local residents, therefore you will need to understand this is common to all properties accessed from this road.

Tenure. Freehold Council tax band H £4392.26 per annum.

EPC C or 71

Local Authority

Vale of the White Horse District Council.

Abingdon 135 Eastern Avenue, Park drive, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4SB.

Included in sale

Outside garden building.

Note: It is essential all purchasers consult a solicitor to verify all the above details for themselves. and check for legal covenants, easements, rights of way.

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