Park Town, Oxford, OX2

44b Park Town is a charming and elegant Grade II list period apartment within the converted coach house and stable block which dates back to the early 1800’s. The building was converted in the 1960s into two apartments and 44b occupies the whole of the first floor with its own private entrance from the street and has been beautifully and sympathetically modernised providing a double aspect sitting room with fireplace, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern shower room. The property boasts a wealth of character with arched sash windows and an arched ceiling in the hall, sea grass floors and fitted cabinets. Within the road there are delightful, central gardens that the property enjoys the benefit of.

Park Town is a much sought after setting within the North Oxford conservation area. Approached from the Banbury Road it is a ‘no through road’ beautifully laid-out with a mix of detached and semi-detached villas and northern and southern crescents which surround a beautiful communal garden with a terrace at its eastern end. No. 44b is at the far end of the road on the southern side. There is pedestrian access to Dragon Lane from which there is a lovely walk to the University Park. Park Town is roughly equidistant between the city centre and Summertown, in the most popular and prestigious residential suburb. There is a regular bus service on the Banbury Road to the city centre and the historic University. Summertown has a good range of shops including many of the major supermarkets and banks together with numerous restaurants/coffee shops, and an array of independent outlets. One of the main draws to the location is the Oxford schooling the closest being the Dragon, which is only a few hundred meters from the property, other schools include Summerfields, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, St Edwards, the Cherwell School and St Philip and St James Primary. Charming North Parade, with its popular pubs and restaurants is a short walk from the property, as is the University Park.