A mansion on one of Oxford's most expensive streets is on the market for a whopping £8.5million.

A nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom house is for sale in Charlbury Road.

One of the largest private houses in north Oxford, it has six to seven reception rooms and even its own ballroom.

It was built in 1908 and has "considerable period detail" including an elegant wide staircase, high ceilings with cornicing, fireplaces, wooden flooring and stained glass windows, the agents have said. 

You enter the home through a formal reception hall which leads to the main reception rooms including the conservatory, which overlooks the garden.

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Around the large reception hall is the drawing room and dining room which have fireplaces and large bay windows, and, to the rear, with views of the garden, are the sitting room, study and the family or play room.

The unique ballroom measures 50ft by 27ft and has an ornate ceiling (Image: Savills) This was part of the original library and is now an en-suite room, with a further en suite room and kitchenette in the original garage space, according to the listing.

There is a large kitchen or breakfast room connected to the dining room, and a pantry, utility room and second cloakroom.

The first floor has a unique ballroom measuring almost 50 feet long by 27 feet, with wooden floors, views over the garden, and an ornate ceiling.

Also on the first floor are seven bedrooms, several of which are ensuite, with the main bedroom having a large ensuite bathroom and dressing room.

There is also a family bathroom and separate cloakroom.

There are two more bedrooms on the second floor with a shower and cloakroom.

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The top floor has a bedroom and loft store room.

The property has a gravelled drive with parking for several cars and a 0.5-acre walled, landscaped garden which is one of the biggest in the area with a wide terrace for entertaining.

Zoe White, from real estate company Savills in Oxford, said: “17 Charlbury Road is the definition of a hidden gem.

"Situated in the heart of central north Oxford, close to the local schools, it is discreetly tucked away on a quiet residential road.

"In an area that is dominated by townhouses, the lateral layout will be very appealing to many families, offering great flexibility.

"The double aspect ballroom is a rare and magnificent feature and ideal for those who love to entertain.”