Balliol Close, Tackley, OX5

An impeccably presented 3 bed detached house sat in a generous corner plot with a gorgeous landscaped garden, at the end of a small cul-de-sac in a village with great amenities and a wonderful community. Many upgrades in recent years from boiler & glazing to kitchen & bathroom. And EPC rating C!

Tackley is an off the beaten track village with a great sense of community, most effectively demonstrated by the community run village shop. Predominantly rather charming old stone houses and farm barns converted in more recent years the village has a main line railway station, with regular trains to and from Banbury, Oxford and London, and is about mile from the Oxford Canal. As you enter the village you pass St Nicholas Church, which has been there since Saxon times. A traditional green with a fine old oak tree forms the centre of the village. Families are well-supported, with a Primary School, graded Good' at the last inspection, which includes nursery provision from age three, and two fine secondary schools in close proximity.

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Balliol Close is a smart and quiet cul-de-sac of post-war houses set in mature plots. Number 13 sits in a fantastic plot of just under 1/5 acre, very unusual for a property of this type, and as a result it has the most glorious garden with mature trees, large planter areas, pretty border plants in abundance, and also a long driveway culminating in a garage. Then there's the internals. Our vendor has continuously and sensitively modernised and upgraded the house throughout to the point that today it is immaculate and contemporary. It's the detail that impresses the most - a perfect (and original, African teak) parquet floor; double doors in the main bedroom, both of which open wide; two lit display cabinets in the kitchen; an efficient modern wood burner set well back into the fireplace. It all adds up to a house that feels both upmarket and relaxed, and one that will look after you for many years to come.

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A modern part-glazed PVC front door leads into a lovely, bright hallway. The teak block flooring underfoot is so characterful, a warm colour that embellishes the light, and this pervades through the hall and living rooms. A pair of glazed doors to the right leads into the attractive living room. A good size, it is as light as the rest of the house with a wide window gazing out towards the front garden. And the central focus is a brick fireplace into which a modern wood burner has been set, lovely on those cold winter evenings. Cleverly, the room is part open plan round to the rear of the chimney breast, where the dining room is a well proportioned and practical room that is ideal for a good sized table and chairs with space to spare for side boards/ dressers etc. Next door, the kitchen is a stylish modern addition. Recently refitted, it is immaculate, and thoughtfully designed to include units on three sides, with the sink set into a stone work surface in the perfect position to look out across the garden while prepping. Stainless double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher etc are all included here, making it perfectly practical.

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Back to the hallway, two large cupboards provide lots of storage space on the right side, and above your head the loft also offers ample room for quite substantial storage if needed. Ranging off the hallway are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate wc. The main bedroom is delightful. Facing the garden is a pair of glazed doors flanked by further glazed panels, inviting the garden to be part of your day to day view. It's a lovely, large room that's ample for a King size with lots of space for other furnishings, further assisted by the large wardrobe storage built in. Next door, bedroom two is also pleasant and spacious, and it too faces the garden. The smallest of the three is more a child's room, study or guest room, but well proportioned and easy to use. Serving all three, the original layout of a separate wc and bathroom has been retained. The immaculate bathroom is fully tiled for practicality, and equipped with a white suite that includes a vanity unit. Next door the wc is identical in decor, albeit part tiled to half height.

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Outside the space is exceptional. The house sits well back from the cul-de-sac behind its own generous area of front lawn, next to which the concrete driveway is long enough to house several vehicles in front of the single garage. The plot extends round to the right and rear of the house, featuring a delightful and diverse array of plants and separate spaces. Planting beds occupy one area, various fruit trees another, with lawn between and a number of topiary bushes to the right. Our client is clearly an enthusiastic gardener, but the layout and make up of the space should be easy to maintain hence it is a practical as well as wonderful place to be, and at just under a fifth of an acre it's also a large plot.