Besselsleigh, Abingdon, OX13

Embrace the enchantment of rural living in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, at No. 25, Parklands, nestled on one of the finest plots in the Parklands Estate.

Rural, but not remote, on the fringes of the idyllic village of Besselsleigh, pull through the gated entrance and into the Parklands Estate, nestled within 23 acres of lush, green private parkland.

Park up along the driveway of No. 25, a handsome, recently built Cotswold-stone style home, peacefully and privately set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The house offers a quarter of an acre of garden and has expansive woodland and farmland views beyond. Additional parking can be found within the attached garage and on the quiet-de-sac opposite.

A medley of variegated greenery in the established planting to the front brings colour and tone throughout the seasons, approaching the front door, before stepping through into the entrance hallway.

A warm welcome

Light filled and welcoming, engineered oak flooring extends underfoot, whilst views instantly entreat directly ahead, where glazed doors opening to the kitchen-dining-living room offer a preview of the garden and woodland beyond.

Freshen up in the cloakroom on the left, where soft grey metro tiling features alongside a WC and vanity unit wash basin, and light is amplified courtesy of a full height mirror. Stash your coats or cleaning essentials in the deep cupboard beneath the stairs.

Next door, a practical utility room features a sink and storage, with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and where the boiler can be found sequestered in a further walk-in cupboard to the rear.

Work, rest and play

Across the entrance hall, discover a peaceful place in which to work from home in the study. Cosily carpeted underfoot in grey, the study is awash with light, streaming in through large windows to the side and front. A versatile room, quietly tucked away from the main eating and entertaining area, this room is perfect for those seeking space in which to concentrate and create. It could also work well as a playroom or a snug.

Savour the views

Glazed double doors invite you through into the family-dining-kitchen, the heart of the home.

An elegant contrast of ivory and charcoal cabinetry combine to create a sophisticated and contemporary palette in the kitchen cabinetry, which offers ample storage for all your culinary utensils and essentials. Quartz worktops gleam beneath the spotlighting, providing plenty of preparation space, whilst a host of integrated Siemens appliances can be found including oven, gas hob, extractor hood, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler.

Large tiles underfoot are warmed by underfloor heating, a toasty comfort featuring throughout the ground floor.

Wine and dine

Dine casually at the breakfast bar, with ample room for a dining table before the French doors which open to the patio, inviting alfresco dining in the summertime. Snuggle up before the warmth of the gas fire. Planning Permission is granted to substantially extend this living-dining space to the rear, should you wish.

Returning to the entrance hall, ascend the carpeted staircase, where light flows in from the from the south-facing window on the turn, before reaching the first-floor landing, a broad and bright space.

Soak and sleep

Directly ahead, refresh and revive in the family bathroom, tiled in natural stone grey to the walls and where a bath features an overhead shower.  Storage can be found within the vanity unit wash basin, next to the WC.

Offering verdant views out over the garden and woodland, seek sanctuary in the principal suite, a bountifully sized bedroom, cosily carpeted underfoot, where storage can be found in abundance in the built-in wardrobes. Freshen up in the ensuite, where you can soak in the bath, containing showerhead attachment, or enjoy a morning wake up spritz beneath the drench head of the large, walk-in shower. There is also a vanity unit wash basin and WC.

Turning left on the landing, pass the linen closet to arrive at a second double bedroom, carpeted and serene, where leafy views greet you through the large window to the side.

Overlooking the front, bedroom three is another spacious double bedroom, carpeted and brightly lit, with plenty of space for storage.

Room for all

Stairs lead up from the first floor, past an expansive, south facing window, drawing light in, arriving at the second floor, where a stylish shower room is bathed in light from a large Velux window framing treetop views directly ahead. Villeroy & Boch bathrooms and ensuites feature throughout the home, offering excellent water pressure.

A Jack ‘n’ Jill ensuite, this bathroom also connects to the fourth bedroom, a capacious double with a high-pitched ceiling, furnished with built-in storage and looking out over the countryside.

Across the landing, a fifth spacious double bedroom awaits, also featuring built-in storage.

Above, the loft is insulated to modern standards.

Tranquil oasis

A haven for wildlife, the quarter of an acre of private garden is fringed in mature woodland, bringing with it a chorus of birdsong.

Soak up the sunshine on the broad patio and set the barbecue sizzling in the summer months.

The large, flat lawn is the perfect place for paddling pools and children’s play things, whilst the ancient woodland and fields unfurl invitingly outward to the side and rear.

Near and far

Peacefully situated within 23 acres of privately owned park and woodland, explore the outdoors on your doorstep. Ideal for those with canine companions, and keep-fit lovers, discover the fitness trail and woodland exercise equipment.

Nestled on the fringes of the quintessential Oxfordshire village of Besselsleigh, walk out across the fields to the rear and enjoy a hearty meal at popular Brunning & Price gastropub The Greyhound, a former coaching inn brimming with character.

Walks unfurl in a myriad of directions from Parklands, inviting you to explore the nearby villages of Cumnor and Appleton via quiet country lanes and woodland trails.

On the cusp of both Oxford and Abingdon (both within around five miles of Parklands), supermarkets, doctors, schools and leisure outlets are all within easy reach.

Commute with convenience, with nearby road links including the A420 and A34, with rail links from train stations at Oxford, Oxford Parkway and Didcot.

A home where character comfort combines with contemporary convenience, in a peaceful, private setting with inimitable views over the surrounding fields and woodland, No. 25, Parklands blends spacious living with all the quiet calm of country living.

N.B. Kindly note that select images used within our promotional content have undergone virtual staging processes, showcasing possible arrangements and aesthetics within the property; however, the actual space might differ from these depictions.