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Mod Victoriana - Central East Oxford

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1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 guests
28 nights minimum
Condo/Apartment
This large Victorian apartment offers impressive space, light and an appealing individual style combining characterful period features with modern convenience. You'll find everything you need for a comfortable long or short stay whether you’re on vacation or a business trip. We are currently offering a 30% discount off our nightly rate on stays of 7 days or more, this will be applied automatically when you choose your dates. Ideally located in the popular west side of East Oxford which borders Central Oxford. This area is beloved by both locals and visitors for its proximity to the city centre and because it includes the fun part of the Cowley Road with its numerous multi-ethnic independent restaurants, bars, music venues and shops. There are also green parks, river walks, a golf course...This large Victorian apartment offers impressive space, light and an appealing individual style combining characterful period features with modern convenience. You'll find everything you need for a comfortable long or short stay whether you’re on vacation or a business trip. We are currently offering a 30% discount off our nightly rate on stays of 7 days or more, this will be applied automatically when you choose your dates. Ideally located in the popular west side of East Oxford which borders Central Oxford. This area is beloved by both locals and visitors for its proximity to the city centre and because it includes the fun part of the Cowley Road with its numerous multi-ethnic independent restaurants, bars, music venues and shops. There are also green parks, river walks, a golf course and sports facilities including swimming pool, tennis courts, bouldering wall and a running track all within easy walking distance. From the apartment, it is a pleasant 8 minute walk west to Magdalen Bridge - the eastern gateway over the River Cherwell into the medieval centre of Oxford. Within East Oxford itself, the apartment has a great location being a 5 minute walk (north) to all the amenities of the Cowley Road while 5 minutes south takes you to the quieter districts of Iffley Fields and Magdalen Road, known for eateries 'The Magdalen Arms' and 'The Chester Arms'. Check out Tripadvisor for the good reviews on the many highly rated restaurants in the area. For work related visits we are very conveniently located for the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Nuffield hospitals, central Oxford colleges, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford Business Park and Oxford Science Park. Cars are not required in this location however for those with cars we have visitor permits available for the for the on-street parking bay directly in front of the house. Alternatively the apartment has excellent public transport links – for Oxford City Centre, the London airports or central London. The living space The apartment occupies the entire upper ground floor (63m2 / 678ft2) of a large Victorian townhouse previously owned by Oxford University as post-graduate student accommodation. We have carefully renovated it, restoring beautiful period features including the sash windows, fireplace and original wood floors. Features include: - New bathroom with shower over the bath - Spacious (16m2) bedroom with a luxurious king size bed, ample clothes storage, mirror, sofa and twin sash windows overlooking the rear gardens - Open plan living area with a new fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast bench & extendable dining table for up to six leading to - Spacious sitting room with two comfortable sofas and armchairs for television viewing or for relaxing in the bay window to enjoy the sunset behind the church opposite - Desk/study area overlooking the sitting room - New central heating system providing unlimited hot water - Separate utility area with washer/dryer, additional clothes hanging space and storage space for suitcases - Wi-Fi throughout: Unlimited 100mbps Virgin fibre broadband - 42' TV with Virgin essential free to air channels and players You’re welcome to use anything within the apartment and for your convenience we provide the following: - Fresh milk and breakfast items sufficient for the first morning until you’re ready to explore the neighbourhood shops! - Tea, ground coffee and some larder ingredients (seasonings, olive oil etc.) - Bathrobe for each guest - Shower gel, shampoo and hand soaps - Laundry & dishwasher detergents - Cleaning products, Marigolds, pinny etc. - Power socket adaptor for international travelers, extension lead - US/UK voltage convertor available on request Parking: We can provide visitor permits for the on-street parking bay outside the house - please request details when booking. In addition there is free 2 hour street parking 25 metres away or free time unlimited street parking 2 minutes walk away. Exterior: The apartment doesn't have it's own outside space although the front steps provide an ideal place to sit by the heather pots to watch the sunset! Bicycles can be locked to bike racks in the small communal front garden. Other things to note: - Weekly bed linen / towel change provided at no extra charge - The apartment is on the upper ground floor and there are 11 wide steps up to the main front door. Once inside, everything is on one level except for 2 steps down to the laundry area and bathroom - The front door of the apartment is accessed via the main house door and communal front hall which is shared with one other apartment. More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
We want you to feel at home during your stay but please treat our flat and neighbours respectfully so: - Soft shoes only inside the flat - No parties or very loud music - Laundry cycles to be finished before 9pm - Please report any breakages so we can replace items quickly for you or the next guest - We appreciate your leaving the flat as you found it. Please leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher and dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided in the front garden
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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About the Owner
Barbara and Lisa C
Languages spoken:English
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:July 2017
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Reviewed August 28, 2020
Long Overdue Rave Review

My wife and I rented this flat for two months last summer and we absolutely loved the property and our time in Oxford. We felt completely at home and seriously could take up permanent residence here. As for the location, it was close enough to...More

Date of stay: June 2019
Thank 361jilll
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Stylish and very comfortable flat, perfect for Oxford

This is a truly wonderful place to stay in Oxford. The location is ideal: on one of the main routes into the city centre, flanked by beautiful Victorian mansions. The city bus stops just across the street, and takes you into the centre in just...More

Date of stay: May 2018
Thank JORDAN E B
Reviewed December 15, 2017
A really nice apartment

The apartment is precisely as advertized -- spacious, clean, quiet, and conveniently located. The living room windows look to a busy street, but little noise penetrates in. The bedroom is very quiet, with windows looking to the back yard. The kitchen is well-equipped. There is...More

Date of stay: December 2017
Thank Septimus343
Reviewed October 26, 2017
This is a true gem!

This apartment gem has an ideal location across from the bus stop into City Center and is an easy 15 minute walk into town. The spacious rooms, thoughtfully and completely equipped gourmet kitchen, luxury bedding/towels, working desks, outlets, washer/dryer, and many other amenities make for...More

Date of stay: October 2017
Thank L Howard H
Reviewed August 28, 2017 via mobile
Splendid appartment in Oxford

We just visit Oxford and stayed in this wonderful appartment. The quality is extreem good, great beds, great kitchen and living space. Super hygiëne, and ordely. Lisa and Barbara were there to give a full explaination of the appartment and things to do in Oxford....More

Date of stay: August 2017
Thank Antoinette Z
Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
DVD Player
Central Heating
Dishwasher
Dryer
Freezer
Refrigerator
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wi-Fi
There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
There Are Tennis Courts Nearby
City Getaway
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About the neighbourhood
East Oxford is a vibrant multi cultural neighbourhood with a range of facilities within easy walking distance: - Cowley Rd has Oxfords best nightlife with numerous bars, comedy and live music venues and an independent cinema - Classical music venues nearby on the Iffley Rd - Supermarkets, ethnic food stores and an excellent farmers market every Saturday - Highly rated restaurants and cafés - Roger Bannister running track and Oxford University sports complex with pool and other facilities open to the public - Several parks, a golf course, nature reserve, the Oxford Botanic Gardens and green spaces alongside the river Thames and Cherwell with punts and boats for hire
Getting around
Ideally located on the western side of East Oxford, our flat is within easy walking distance of everything! - Cowley Rd and Magdalen Rd: both 5 minutes walk - Magdalen Bridge: 8 minutes - High Street and Oxford city centre: 15-20 mins walk. Bicycles are a fun way to get around and available for hire on the Cowley Road. Public transport is excellent and widely available; buses into central Oxford take less than 5 mins and leave every 7 mins from Iffley Rd opposite or more often from the Cowley Rd. Buses direct to Oxford train station run from the Cowley Road, for frequent trains to London Paddington. Allow up to 15 mins to walk to St Clements for the frequent 24hr coach service to central London (taking approx. 90 minutes).
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