Kidlington, Great Britain
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House in Islip near Oxford, Great Britain
Home in Islip, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2RX Great Britain.
The Old Fox is a former coaching inn believed to date back to c.1723 situated in the heart of the village of Islip which is the birthplace of Edward the Confessor and the property has a truly delightful 'walled garden' offering huge amounts of privacy and seclusion. Over the years the property has been renovated and updated to create a wonderful family home combining period features with modern day living. The accommodation comprises a kitchen/family room enjoying a double aspect complete with 'Morso' wood burning stove, dining room, sitting room with 'Morso' wood burning stove, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor. The first floor enjoys a master bedroom suite with a stylish en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, and single bedroom and a spacious family bathroom. The property retains much of its character such as exposed beams, handmade wooden shutters in the kitchen/family room, and a mixture of solid oak flooring, stripped wooden floorboards and travertine tiling. There are a number of areas with exposed stone work in various rooms. The former stables have been converted in to very useful annexe/office space which is rented out TOutside there is a stunning low maintenance garden with various seating areas and a variety of flower beds and borders. In addition to all of this, there are electric gates leading to parking for up to four vehicles.
Our Family
- 4 Adults
- 3 Children
- 0 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Doctors 3 and sales director
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
- Living Area: 100 m2
- Total Area: 175 m2
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Baby equipment
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Park / playground
- BBQ
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- France
- Italy
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: London, Heathrow - 37 miles
Islip is a historic village on the River Ray, just above its confluence with the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England. It is about 2 miles east of Kidlington and about 5 miles north of Oxford. The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded a watermill at Islip. A mill survived in the village until 1949, when it was demolished. The village is famous for its royal connections. Edward the Confessor, Anglo-Saxon English king and saint (1042-1066) was born in Islip and tradition holds that he was baptised in St Nicholas church here.The Old Fox dates back to 1723 when it was a coaching house called the Old Fox and Grapes.
The village has a community shop and a village hall. There is feted restaurant The Old Swan and also a pub The Red Lion which is currently awaiting new management. There are beautiful country walks all around. It takes 1 hour to walk across the fields to Oxford city. There is train station with regular trains to Oxford and Lindon Marylebone. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 652.
Occupation
- Doctors 3 and sales director
Children
- Boy - Age: 1
- Boy - Age: 2
- Boy - Age: 5
Pets
- We do not have pets.