For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Vernon Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Ox2 9au£1,500,000

Accommodation Summary Set on one of Oxford’s most desirable private roads, Maesbrook House is an elegant, detached family home occupying an elevated position with far-reaching views across its gardens towards the city’s famous dreaming spires. Discreetly positioned behind mature planting, the property offers a rare sense of privacy and space while remaining within easy reach of central Oxford. Ground Floor The house opens into a welcoming reception hall that immediately sets the tone, with light and space guiding you naturally through the ground floor. The principal living room is a real highlight, featuring floor-to-ceiling bifold doors that open directly onto a generous terrace, drawing the outside in and making the most of the elevated outlook. This is a space equally suited to everyday family life and to entertaining on a larger scale. At the heart of the home sits the kitchen and dining area, thoughtfully arranged for modern living and informal gatherings, with a calm and easy flow through the space. Just off the kitchen is a particularly generous utility and boot room, providing excellent storage and worktop space, along with direct side access to the outside — ideal after muddy walks or busy days outdoors. This room also connects directly to the double garage, ensuring that day-to-day living feels practical and well considered. In addition to the main living areas, the ground floor offers further flexible reception rooms that can adapt easily to changing needs, whether as a home office, quieter sitting room, or space for teenagers. The presence of a ground floor shower room adds valuable versatility, allowing one of these rooms to be used as a guest bedroom or as a semi self-contained area for an elderly relative or older child, offering independence while remaining connected to the main house. First Floor Upstairs, the first floor provides five well-proportioned double bedrooms, designed to suit family life. The principal bedroom is a calm and generous space with built-in wardrobes and a well-appointed ensuite bathroom, while a second double bedroom also benefits from its own ensuite, making it ideal for guests or extended family. The remaining bedrooms are versatile and comfortably sized, with most positioned at the rear of the house to enjoy views across the garden and out towards the city beyond, creating a peaceful and private atmosphere. Outside The gardens feel established and secluded, framed by mature planting that enhances privacy. A large terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the wide driveway offers ample off-road parking alongside the double garage. In all the plot extends to approximately 0.83 acres. Location Maesbrook House is ideally positioned around ten minutes from central Oxford, offering a lifestyle that balances tranquillity with excellent day-to-day convenience. The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with easy access to many of Oxford’s top independent schools as well as those in Abingdon. For everyday convenience, West Way Square in Botley is a short drive away and has become a vibrant local hub, offering a growing mix of shops, cafés, eateries and community services, centred around a landscaped piazza and complemented by a popular weekly farmers’ market. Botley also offers a post office, public library, pharmacy and health centre, providing a comprehensive range of everyday amenities close at hand. There is a regular bus service from Harcourt Hill into Oxford city centre, providing easy access to the heart of the city. Oxford itself offers a rich cultural and academic environment, with its world-famous colleges, museums, theatres, historic architecture and an excellent range of restaurants, cafés and independent shops. Beyond the city, the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside provides open landscapes and well-loved walking routes just moments away. For golf enthusiasts, Frilford Heath Golf Club is approximately ten minutes’ drive, offering 54 holes of championship golf in a beautiful heathland setting. Excellent transport links, including access to the ring road, A34, and mainline rail services into London from Oxford and Oxford Parkway, complete the appeal of this superb family home. Services, Utilities & Property Information Utilities: Mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area (please check with provider) Broadband Availability: Ofcom Broadband Checker – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage Ultrafast broadband speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 1000 Mbps. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority Vale of White House Tax band: G £4,095 per year