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Walton Manor Victorian canal-side home on sale for £2m
Offered with a guide price of £2,000,000, the freehold property is spread across four floors and features four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, according to the listing.
A canal-side west-facing garden is described as a key highlight, with outdoor space including a stone terrace, lawn, mature trees, and a timber shed with a decked seating area overlooking the water.
On the lower ground floor, an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family space extends over 47 feet, with bi-folding doors that open onto the terrace and garden.
The kitchen area includes granite worktops, cabinetry, and a Heritage electric Aga, with underfloor heating throughout this level.
A cloakroom and utility room are also found on this floor, according to details provided.
Raised ground-floor reception rooms retain Victorian features, including high ceilings, sash windows, and a wood-burning stove.
The rear sitting room has French doors to a private balcony overlooking the garden and canal.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a bathroom, while the second floor provides two further double bedrooms and another bathroom. Residents’ parking is mentioned within the listing.
Southmoor Road is described as being within walking distance of Jericho, Port Meadow, and Oxford city centre, with access to shops, restaurants, and independent schools cited as benefits in the listing.
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Camera club: Actors ‘going into battle’ is our photo of the week
There were lots of shots of people messing about on the River Thames, walking the dog, or playing games including golf.
Julia Johnson-Fry’s photo of re-enactors at a fete remembering a battle is packed with energy but still manages to stick to the theme.
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Julia sent in a wide variety of striking images throughout week and we have picked this one as our photo of the week.
Each week, camera club members are given a theme and then post their photos on the club’s Facebook page.
A selection of photos are then featured in The Oxford Times and the Oxford Mail, and one photo is chosen as photo of the week.
The winning photo has to relate to the theme, not a different subject.
Club members devised a list of themes earlier this year, and it is posted on the club’’s Facebook page.
The next theme is ‘rain’.
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Witney town centre set for new signs and digital maps
The project aims to support both residents and visitors with clearer signage, maps, and digital information to improve access to shops, public spaces, and attractions.
Councillor Duncan Enright, executive member for economic development for West Oxfordshire, said: “Witney is a thriving market town and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to enjoy everything it has to offer.
“Clear and accessible wayfinding information will encourage residents and visitors to spend longer in the town and support local businesses.”
Led by West Oxfordshire District Council, the project involves Witney Town Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and the Witney Chamber of Commerce.
Plans include improved physical signage as well as a possible digital interactive map.
Adrian Bullock, chairman of Witney and District Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are proud to collaborate on this project to enhance the visitor experience of Witney town centre.
“This, along with other initiatives we have in development, will help raise the profile of the town, attracting more visitors and increasing money spent in our local businesses.”
The project is investigating placemaking opportunities, including decorative gateway features that could celebrate Witney’s heritage.
Funding will come from Section 106 agreements, which require developers to contribute to community projects as part of planning permissions.
Liz Leffman, executive member for planning and infrastructure, said: “Section 106 funding gives us an important opportunity to invest in projects that improve our town centre and benefit local communities.”
The scheme is expected to receive approximately £84,000 in Section 106 funding.
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Cotswolds home for sale with hot tub and terraced gardens
Sitting within private grounds off Worcester Road, the stone-built property is listed with a guide price of £715,000.
Access is via a tree-lined approach which gives the house a ‘natural sense of seclusion’, according to Rightmove.
There are views over open countryside from the gardens, which wrap around the house and are described as offering ‘privacy and seasonal interest’.
Several terraced sections are in place, and the hot tub and shower area are included in the sale.
The interior offers a central entrance hall leading to four reception rooms, including a sitting room and a dining room with garden outlooks.
Light enters the house from several directions, and a conservatory to the rear offers space for sitting and for taking in garden and countryside views.
A kitchen, adjoining pantry and boot room are described as ‘practical’. All three bedrooms have outlooks over the grounds, and there are two bathrooms.
Several outbuildings, including a workshop, carport and sheds, can be found on the plot, providing further storage.
The listing notes the ‘exciting opportunity for a purchaser to undertake a programme of cosmetic updating’, with scope to modernise and adapt the interior.
The property is within easy reach of Chipping Norton’s amenities and local schools.
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