Description

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

This purpose built annex is well designed, light and airy and situated in a quiet residential street just off the Woodstock Road. With access to the Summertown shops, restaurants and regular bus services in and out of Oxford city centre the property is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city without being isolated. An excellent option for business professionals, short breaks and academics. The property is cosy with quaint features such as bookshelfs from floor to ceiling on the double height wall. The mezzanine bedroom is light with ample storage and views of the garden. The living, dining and kitchen areas are open plan and well equipped. The bathroom suite is modern and has a shower over the bath. Blenheim Drive has limited parking spaces where cars without permits may be parked between 4.30pm & 10.00am, parking may also be arranged on the driveway to the property for one small car at the owner's discretion. The property benefits from close access to the A34, A40 and the M40 giving excellent access by car out of the city for commuters. The city centre is a short bus ride away and bicycles may be hired in Summertown.

Details

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

Tariff

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

Serviced Accommodation: All our properties are fully furnished and equipped and the tariff includes a weekly linen & towel change, heating, lighting, water, electricity, council taxes, television licence & welcome pack.

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Facilities

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

NB: All properties include bed linen & towels for each guest, kitchen linen, initial stock of cleaning products, crockery & utensils. A complimentary welcome tray of tea/coffee/milk is supplied on arrival.

Map

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

Location

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

Summertown

This popular area lies to the north of the City Centre and comprises Victorian and Edwardian homes with several new apartment blocks. Summertown is still very easy for visitors needing to reach the centre and is serviced very well with buses to the centre and beyond. Local shops, bars and restaurants abound and many of Oxford's private boarding and language schools are situated nearby.

The focal part of Summertown is a busy area of shops on both sides of Banbury Road. There is also a smaller street of shops and resturants, South Parade, that links Banbury Road and Woodstock Road.

Summertown is home to much of Oxford's broadcast media. BBC Radio Oxford and the BBC Television's Oxford studios are on Banbury Road. The studios for JACK FM (FM107.9) and Six TV Oxford are on Woodstock Road. Oxfam has its headquarters in Banbury Road. Norwich Union has an office block on Banbury Road.

Summertown was built in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century as suburban Oxford expanded northwards, with large houses being built on farmland either side of Banbury Road and Woodstock Road. Much of the land belonged to St John's College, Oxford and the houses were originally sold leasehold. St John's has since sold the freehold on most of these properties.

In 1898 the City of Oxford Tramways Company extended its Banbury Road horse tram route to a new terminus at Summertown. In 1913 the company replaced its horse trams with motor 'buses.Today Banbury Road is one of Oxford's busiest 'bus routes.

Grading

Blenheim Drive, Summertown, Oxford
Property Ref: OXGCBD

Silver

This grade exceeds our high standards of comfort, fixtures and fittings. All furniture, electrical goods and kitchen equipment is very good quality and well maintained. Soft furnishings and linen are of an excellent standard, making this property feel especially comfortable and welcoming. It has very good access to the local transport network and local amenities.

NB:  The attributes used for grading are based on a comprehensive appraisal of the property by our staff, taking into account facilities, location and environment.   Each applicable attribute will be awarded up to 5 points.  On completion of the grading process the overall percentage is calculated.  Properties graded at less than 60% are not accepted.

The grading percentage is used to help calculate the appropriate rental rate, and also to generate either gold, silver or bronze rating for the property: 

Bronze - 60 to 70%;   Silver - 71 - 85%,   and Gold - 86 to 100%