A delightful, spacious two-bedroom apartment has become available within the charming retirement development of Pegasus Grange, close to Oxford’s city centre
The property is on the second floor of Streatley Lodge with lift access to all floors and comprises an entrance hall, generous reception room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, a second bedroom, and bathroom.
The light and airy apartment which has 118 years remaining on the lease, looks south and west with access to stunning communal gardens and a rooftop terrace.
The development has several communal facilities including a heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, library, art room, two laundry rooms, three lounges often used for coffee mornings or other events and a guest suite for overnight visitors.
The development which has on-site parking consists of 91 apartments and offers a safe and friendly environment.
Pegasus Grange has a well-established community and active Residents Association and a wide range of activities, so ideal for a single person or couple looking to make new friends and live life to the full.
There are book clubs; singing groups; walking groups; Pilates classes; aquafit classes; ‘Pin and Needles’ (a sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery group) and opportunities to enjoy theatre trips and evening talks.
With the vibrant city centre of Oxford just a 15 walk away there is a myriad of attractions to enthrall the history and culture lover with concerts and evensong at the University Colleges, world-renowned museums such as the Ashmolean, Fitzwilliam and Pitt Rivers, numerous art galleries and of course the wide-range of plays, musicals and concerts staged at the Oxford Playhouse.
Ancient history is at your fingertips; the college buildings are all within easy walking distance. Many of them are open to the public. And there are great opportunities for retirees to take advantage of the courses and facilities offered by (amongst others) Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, the Ashmolean Museum and the University Botanic Gardens.
The city centre has a lively high street with a range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as a Covered Market with its eclectic mix of independent cafes, eateries and shops.
West Gate Oxford is a local shopping centre that boasts a range of good restaurants and a Curzon cinema.
There are also delightful walks close by along the Thames towpath, across Christchurch Meadows and in Grandpont Nature Reserve. And the stunning Hinksey Park with its outdoor heated pool, open grass area and hard tennis courts, is a wonderful spot for those looking for year-round outdoor activities.
Pegasus Grange is on White House Road, OX1 4QF, in the Grandpont residential area of Oxford. There are bus stops just outside making trips into the city centre and beyond easy and convenient and of course excellent rail and coach links into central London.
The property is sold leasehold and priced at £415,000. For inquiries please contact George Houlbrooke at Breckon & Breckon estate agents. Email george@breckon.co.uk or ring 01865 244735 landline or mobile 07817 402820.