House For Sale £1,750,000
Overview
Situation:
We are delighted to present to the market this stunning four bedroomed cottage which exudes rural charm and originality, nestled in the sought-after village of Britwell Salome.
The property dates from the 1800s but has been lovingly extended and refurbished over time by the current owners.
Wonderfully versatile, this home’s layout and space are well suited to modern day life, while tastefully reflecting the original history and character of the era.
Currently designed for equestrian use, the property comes with an enclosed yard, boasting a well-equipped stable block for up to four horses and approximately 3.8 acres of land.
The property enjoys a secluded location, situated at the end of a leafy lane, and submerged in wonderful private grounds.
Britwell Salome and the surrounding country is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a renowned favourite for outdoor pursuits, especially horse riding, owing to the unrivalled network of bridle paths in the immediate vicinity.
Despite the rural locality, the village benefits from being less than one mile from Watlington where day-to-day shops are to be found, with bustling Wallingford - a larger, well serviced market town - approximately 7 miles away. The M40 (Jct. 6) is 4.5 miles from Britwell Salome, providing easy access to Oxford and gateway to the Midlands, and London. Heathrow Airport is 33 miles away approximately. Thame, Henley-on-Thames, and High Wycombe are also readily accessible from the village.
Various Ofsted rated Outstanding and Good primary and secondary schools are in the immediate area including Watlington Primary School and Icknield Community College.
Britwell Salome also boasts a cricket club, a popular pub and a farm shop, along with a village hall creating a welcoming community for the residents of this desirable village.
Interior:
The cottage is accessed via steps up to the front terrace which leads into a spacious hallway.
Upon entering the wonderfully expansive kitchen/dining room to the right, the age and history of the property are instantly noticeable owing to the exposed brickwork, flagged flooring and attractive open fireplace. The kitchen is fitted and comprises extensive high and low-level storage units, work tops and modern appliances including a Miele oven and grill. There is ample space for a large dining table, making this the ideal room for family time and entertaining. The kitchen is bright and airy with dual aspect windows providing splendid views over the surrounding gardens and countryside. It also retains a lovely cosy, homely feel enhanced by the woodburning stove, perfect for chilly evenings.
Heading left from the entrance hall is the living room, a spacious room with practical flagged flooring and attractive views from dual aspect windows, including French doors which open out on to the delightful, flower bedecked terrace. This room also benefits from a cosy open fireplace.
Bedrooms Two, Three and Four are situated on the second floor, accessed via the kitchen/dining room. A door leads through to the stairs, next to which a separate downstairs cloakroom is located.
Bedroom Two, a spacious double room, benefits from a capacious inbuilt floor-to-ceiling wardrobe. This is a characterful room with breath-taking views across open fields to the rear and the property’s stunning private grounds to the front.
Bedroom Three, also a well sized double room has marvellous views over fields and farmland, and benefits from built in storage.
Bedroom Four is a double room, also enjoying attractive front facing garden views.
The family bathroom is equipped with a white three-piece suite comprising a bathtub with a shower above, and glass shower panel. Floor and wall tiles are used throughout and there is a large floor-to-ceiling double, built-in cupboard.
Additional storage cupboards can be found on the main upper landing.
A second entrance to the property, also reached via the front terrace, forms part of a tastefully designed extension which has been created to enhance the property while embracing and preserving its unique history.
Kitchen/Dining Room Two, with its wonderful abundance of space and natural light, is a beautiful addition to the cottage which blends effortlessly with the original structure. Triple aspect windows with breath-taking views across the property’s grounds and countryside beyond create a lovely bright and welcoming living space, equipped with a fitted kitchen.
With stylish floor tiles throughout, ambient down lighting and neutral décor this is a beautiful room to be enjoyed on any occasion, being of a size generous enough for soft furnishings and a dining table.
A characterful wooden spiral staircase leads up to Bedroom One above. This impressively spacious room boasts high ceilings and far-reaching views of the picturesque countryside enveloping the cottage at every angle.
Light coloured wooden flooring flows into the striking bathroom comprising a three-piece suite including a bathtub with a shower above, and a glass shower panel. The attractive ensuite is partially tiled and enjoys convenient under-vanity storage.
There is underfloor heating throughout the bedroom, ensuite and kitchen/living area below.
The utility room, which is located on the ground floor, close to Kitchen/Dining Room Two benefits from a sink and convenient plumbing for a washing machine, dryer, and ample storage facilities.
Exterior:
The cottage is reached via a private driveway flanked either side by the property’s paddocks.
The yard and stables are located at the top of the driveway, close to the cottage, in a peaceful, leafy setting. The modern, well-equipped block of stables houses up to four horses and is complemented by an additional tack / feed room and a hay barn.
There are approximately 3.8 acres of secure, well-tended grazing land, surrounded by fencing and mature trees and hedging.
Situated close to the yard is a self-contained, multi-functional home office / gym with its own private entrance and bathroom. The bathroom consists of a modern three-piece suite including a shower cubicle.
In addition to the grazing land, the cottage is surrounded by attractive gardens to the front, side, and rear of the property. The lawned gardens - sheltered and protected by a high hedge - consist of a colourful array of flowers, mature trees, shrubs, and numerous fruit trees.
The beautiful, secluded terrace, reached internally from the kitchen and living room, enjoys superb elevated views over the property’s land and gardens, and surrounding countryside, providing an idyllic setting for dining al fresco or entertaining.
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a beautifully preserved, versatile character property. Its unique blend of rural charm, flexible accommodation and a generous plot size make it an unmissable property for both equestrian experts or those looking for a life in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Please quote ref: Cbp for all enquiries. | Council tax band: G
Situation:
We are delighted to present to the market this stunning four bedroomed cottage which exudes rural charm and originality, nestled in the sought-after village of Britwell Salome.
The property dates from the 1800s but has been lovingly extended and refurbished over time by the current owners.
Wonderfully versatile, this home’s layout and space are well suited to modern day life, while tastefully reflecting the original history and character of the era.
Currently designed for equestrian use, the property comes with an enclosed yard, boasting a well-equipped stable block for up to four horses and approximately 3.8 acres of land.
The property enjoys a secluded location, situated at the end of a leafy lane, and submerged in wonderful private grounds.
Britwell Salome and the surrounding country is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a renowned favourite for outdoor pursuits, especially horse riding, owing to the unrivalled network of bridle paths in the immediate vicinity.
Despite the rural locality, the village benefits from being less than one mile from Watlington where day-to-day shops are to be found, with bustling Wallingford - a larger, well serviced market town - approximately 7 miles away. The M40 (Jct. 6) is 4.5 miles from Britwell Salome, providing easy access to Oxford and gateway to the Midlands, and London. Heathrow Airport is 33 miles away approximately. Thame, Henley-on-Thames, and High Wycombe are also readily accessible from the village.
Various Ofsted rated Outstanding and Good primary and secondary schools are in the immediate area including Watlington Primary School and Icknield Community College.
Britwell Salome also boasts a cricket club, a popular pub and a farm shop, along with a village hall creating a welcoming community for the residents of this desirable village.
Interior:
The cottage is accessed via steps up to the front terrace which leads into a spacious hallway.
Upon entering the wonderfully expansive kitchen/dining room to the right, the age and history of the property are instantly noticeable owing to the exposed brickwork, flagged flooring and attractive open fireplace. The kitchen is fitted and comprises extensive high and low-level storage units, work tops and modern appliances including a Miele oven and grill. There is ample space for a large dining table, making this the ideal room for family time and entertaining. The kitchen is bright and airy with dual aspect windows providing splendid views over the surrounding gardens and countryside. It also retains a lovely cosy, homely feel enhanced by the woodburning stove, perfect for chilly evenings.
Heading left from the entrance hall is the living room, a spacious room with practical flagged flooring and attractive views from dual aspect windows, including French doors which open out on to the delightful, flower bedecked terrace. This room also benefits from a cosy open fireplace.
Bedrooms Two, Three and Four are situated on the second floor, accessed via the kitchen/dining room. A door leads through to the stairs, next to which a separate downstairs cloakroom is located.
Bedroom Two, a spacious double room, benefits from a capacious inbuilt floor-to-ceiling wardrobe. This is a characterful room with breath-taking views across open fields to the rear and the property’s stunning private grounds to the front.
Bedroom Three, also a well sized double room has marvellous views over fields and farmland, and benefits from built in storage.
Bedroom Four is a double room, also enjoying attractive front facing garden views.
The family bathroom is equipped with a white three-piece suite comprising a bathtub with a shower above, and glass shower panel. Floor and wall tiles are used throughout and there is a large floor-to-ceiling double, built-in cupboard.
Additional storage cupboards can be found on the main upper landing.
A second entrance to the property, also reached via the front terrace, forms part of a tastefully designed extension which has been created to enhance the property while embracing and preserving its unique history.
Kitchen/Dining Room Two, with its wonderful abundance of space and natural light, is a beautiful addition to the cottage which blends effortlessly with the original structure. Triple aspect windows with breath-taking views across the property’s grounds and countryside beyond create a lovely bright and welcoming living space, equipped with a fitted kitchen.
With stylish floor tiles throughout, ambient down lighting and neutral décor this is a beautiful room to be enjoyed on any occasion, being of a size generous enough for soft furnishings and a dining table.
A characterful wooden spiral staircase leads up to Bedroom One above. This impressively spacious room boasts high ceilings and far-reaching views of the picturesque countryside enveloping the cottage at every angle.
Light coloured wooden flooring flows into the striking bathroom comprising a three-piece suite including a bathtub with a shower above, and a glass shower panel. The attractive ensuite is partially tiled and enjoys convenient under-vanity storage.
There is underfloor heating throughout the bedroom, ensuite and kitchen/living area below.
The utility room, which is located on the ground floor, close to Kitchen/Dining Room Two benefits from a sink and convenient plumbing for a washing machine, dryer, and ample storage facilities.
Exterior:
The cottage is reached via a private driveway flanked either side by the property’s paddocks.
The yard and stables are located at the top of the driveway, close to the cottage, in a peaceful, leafy setting. The modern, well-equipped block of stables houses up to four horses and is complemented by an additional tack / feed room and a hay barn.
There are approximately 3.8 acres of secure, well-tended grazing land, surrounded by fencing and mature trees and hedging.
Situated close to the yard is a self-contained, multi-functional home office / gym with its own private entrance and bathroom. The bathroom consists of a modern three-piece suite including a shower cubicle.
In addition to the grazing land, the cottage is surrounded by attractive gardens to the front, side, and rear of the property. The lawned gardens - sheltered and protected by a high hedge - consist of a colourful array of flowers, mature trees, shrubs, and numerous fruit trees.
The beautiful, secluded terrace, reached internally from the kitchen and living room, enjoys superb elevated views over the property’s land and gardens, and surrounding countryside, providing an idyllic setting for dining al fresco or entertaining.
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a beautifully preserved, versatile character property. Its unique blend of rural charm, flexible accommodation and a generous plot size make it an unmissable property for both equestrian experts or those looking for a life in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Please quote ref: Cbp for all enquiries. | Council tax band: G
