House For Sale £695,000
A charming and beautifully presented Victorian cottage with landscaped garden quietly situated in the centre of the town with private off-road parking for two vehicles
Description
This extended Victorian cottage occupies an enviable and quiet setting off the High Street, away from the public road and overlooking landscaped public gardens. It is fronted by its own delightful garden that offers great privacy and incorporates an irrigation system, paved terrace, hard and lawned areas, specimen trees, shrubs and borders.
In addition there are two private parking bays close-by. The cottage was built in the late 19th century but a loft conversion and modern extension together with comprehensive remodelling and refitting has produced a charming and characterful family home of exceptional charm and style.
Of particular note is the beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room with integral fittings that connects with the family room and has glazed sections and French doors that open to the garden. The reception hall has a solid fuel stove as well as a French limestone floor with underfloor heating.
On the first floor the principal bedroom incorporates large rooflights that provide exceptional natural lighting. The loft conversion provides a study or fourth bedroom. There are some charming period features including original freplace fittings
Location
Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.
Garden:
A lovely landscaped garden lies to the front and flank of the property enclosed by brick walls and close boarded fencing that provide a high level of privacy. A stone paved terrace extends from the house beyond which are areas of lawn and hard finished surfaces broken by beds and borders that incorporate a wide range of shrubs, plants and specimen trees. There is a timber framed pergola supporting a mature wisteria and a variety of other climbing plants.
Adjacent and opposite to the property is a landscaped public garden and children’s recreation area that provides an attractive additional facility.
Parking:
The property benefits from 2 tarmac surfaced parking bays that are located a short distance from the cottage and are approached from the High Street. The bays are held on a long lease of ? Years with a peppercorn ground rent.
Services:
Mains Services: Water / Drainage / Gas / Electricity
Heating: Gas Fired Central Heating.
Council Tax: D
EPC rating: D
Local Authority:
South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel:
Viewing:
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone:
Directions:
From junction 6 of the M.40 proceed south on the B4009 towards Watlington. On entering the town take the second turning on your right into the High Street and park near the bottom of the road close to the war memorial. Take the pedestrian footpath signed Davenport Place (almost opposite ‘The Granary Delicatessen) and proceed up the footpath for about 75 yards and the cottage will be on your left.
Description
This extended Victorian cottage occupies an enviable and quiet setting off the High Street, away from the public road and overlooking landscaped public gardens. It is fronted by its own delightful garden that offers great privacy and incorporates an irrigation system, paved terrace, hard and lawned areas, specimen trees, shrubs and borders.
In addition there are two private parking bays close-by. The cottage was built in the late 19th century but a loft conversion and modern extension together with comprehensive remodelling and refitting has produced a charming and characterful family home of exceptional charm and style.
Of particular note is the beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room with integral fittings that connects with the family room and has glazed sections and French doors that open to the garden. The reception hall has a solid fuel stove as well as a French limestone floor with underfloor heating.
On the first floor the principal bedroom incorporates large rooflights that provide exceptional natural lighting. The loft conversion provides a study or fourth bedroom. There are some charming period features including original freplace fittings
Location
Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.
Garden:
A lovely landscaped garden lies to the front and flank of the property enclosed by brick walls and close boarded fencing that provide a high level of privacy. A stone paved terrace extends from the house beyond which are areas of lawn and hard finished surfaces broken by beds and borders that incorporate a wide range of shrubs, plants and specimen trees. There is a timber framed pergola supporting a mature wisteria and a variety of other climbing plants.
Adjacent and opposite to the property is a landscaped public garden and children’s recreation area that provides an attractive additional facility.
Parking:
The property benefits from 2 tarmac surfaced parking bays that are located a short distance from the cottage and are approached from the High Street. The bays are held on a long lease of ? Years with a peppercorn ground rent.
Services:
Mains Services: Water / Drainage / Gas / Electricity
Heating: Gas Fired Central Heating.
Council Tax: D
EPC rating: D
Local Authority:
South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel:
Viewing:
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone:
Directions:
From junction 6 of the M.40 proceed south on the B4009 towards Watlington. On entering the town take the second turning on your right into the High Street and park near the bottom of the road close to the war memorial. Take the pedestrian footpath signed Davenport Place (almost opposite ‘The Granary Delicatessen) and proceed up the footpath for about 75 yards and the cottage will be on your left.
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