Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun. Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.

Stunning mansion with own tree house and DRAGON SLIDE goes on sale for £4m

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford – Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.

A stunning Edwardian mansion with its own tree house and dragon slide has gone on sale for more than £4m.

Shotover Edge was designed and built by architect Thomas Rayson in 1914 and is set in more than three acres of land.

The owners have built a unique tree house with climbing walls and ropes.

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And there is even a dragon slide and a zip wire.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
The dragon slide of the mansion up for sale. (Jam Press/Savills)

The tree house is fully habitable and includes a shower room, heating and built-in beds.

It has been dubbed the ‘ultimate den’ and, like the main house, it has an app-controlled security, lighting and heating system, as reported by Luxury Property News.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
The overview of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

The home in Headington, Oxford, features a state-of-the-art entertainment, heating, cooling, lighting and security system with automatic blinds, all of which are controlled by the app.

It has spectacular views and covers more than 5,800 square feet.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Interior of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

Shotover Edge is accessed from a lane via wrought iron electric gates and the driveway has parking space for several cars as well as a double garage.

Built with red brick, the property’s formal entrance opens into a hallway with chequered marble floor, a guest cloakroom and a main staircase.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Backyard of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

The lounge spans the depth of the house and features both dual aspect windows and an original fireplace.

Bifold doors open into the drawing room, which has direct access onto the side terrace and a bay window seat.

The dining room has direct access to the entertaining terrace and features original wood panelling.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Interior of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

A spacious kitchen features “a mix of bespoke joinery and reclaimed units alongside hi-tech appliances and creative innovation”.

There is a sunken, glass-topped wine cellar, an integrated pizza oven, a wine cooler and a neatly disguised full-height fridge and freezer.

The rear entrance hall has boot storage, a smaller cloakroom, a second staircase and a laundry room which has a built-in dehumidifier and ceiling clothes airers.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Interior of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

All the rooms have underfloor heating, automatic blinds, mood lighting and speakers.

There are also hidden air conditioning units, both on the ground floor and the first floor.

The first floor has six bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Interior of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

Offering views over the gardens and beyond, the main bedroom suite lies to the west of the property and has a dressing room and bathroom.

The guest suite is set at the opposite end of the house.

The property has been listed for £4,250,000 on the market by estate agent Savills.

Edwardian mansion with tree house, dragon slide and zip wire hits market for £4.25m in Oxford - Shotover Edge blends historic charm with high-tech luxury and fun.
Interior of the mansion. (Jam Press/Savills)

Spokesperson Ronnie van der Ploeg said: “Occupying a prime position on the edge of Shotover Country Park, Shotover Edge is a simply exceptional property, with elegant and beautifully proportioned accommodation situated within three acres of spectacular gardens.

“During their tenure, the current owners have invested in many enhancements inside and out, further elevating its lifestyle credentials, making this a unique and truly best-in-class family home.”

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