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"An important period house combining Victorian grandeur with 18th century character.

With over 6,000 sq ft of well proportioned accommodation and 1.25 acres of mature gardens, Frilford Grange is built of dressed limestone under a gabled Welsh slate roof in the Franco Italianate style, Grade II listed with the listing written by Sir John Betjeman . The house is hidden down a landscaped driveway in a private setting within minutes of Abingdon and a circa 20 minute drive to Oxford.

The house has been refurbished and modernised by the current owners, retaining the majority of the original features, including dramatic high ceilings complementing the oversized reception rooms, grand 19th century fireplaces, large original picture windows, an elegant Victorian Orangery and many other features.

Located in a sought after area, the house sits in circa 1.25 acres of mature landscaped gardens with deep hedge borders, mature trees, including Holm Oak, Horse Chestnut and Hornbeam, amongst others, with also a number of ornamental trees, including Mulberry, Gingko and Fig. Within a large copse, there is an attractive office building with mains electricity and broadband overlooking a fruit orchard. There is also an original stone built summer house and detached barn garage. Off the kitchen, there is a courtyard and kitchen garden.

Frilford Grange is located within close proximity to Frilford Heath Golf Club. It is well placed for quick access to nearby market towns and the city of Oxford. Local facilities are excellent, including Milletts Farm Organic, Sauna and Fitness at the Farm, The Crown pub in Marcham and The White Hart in Fyfield. Communications are excellent with the A34 within a short drive linking to the M40 and M4, and also Didcot Parkway Station offering a fast train service to London Paddington in about 35 minutes. Heathrow Airport is located via the A34 and M4. There is also excellent local schooling with Cokethorpe, Cothill, Chandlings and The Manor all close by, along with St Helen s and St Katharine s, St Hugh s, The Manor School and Abingdon Prep School within easy reach. Christchurch, Magdalen College, St. Edward s, Radley College, and The Dragon, amongst others, can be found in Oxford.