A substantial detached home, believed to date from around 1904 during the Arts and Crafts period, this exceptional family residence sits gracefully within approximately 2.3 acres of beautifully mature grounds. Complimented by a guest annexe and tennis court.

THE PROPERTY

Entrance lobby with tiled floor, generous coat hanging space and useful shoe cabinets. Original door with stained glass pane opening into an impressive reception hall comprising wide staircase with mahogany banister rail, cloakroom and doors to principal rooms.

Drawing room comprising central fireplace with gas coal effect fire encased in attractive surround and mantlepiece. Dual aspect French doors opening onto the gardens and a large window affording views over the same.

Family room comprising fireplace with stone surround and mantlepiece encasing Jetmaster wood burner. Picture rails, wall light points and large bay window overlooking the front gardens.

Dining room with oak dresser cabinets and window overlooking gardens.

Garden room with windows to three aspects and French doors onto the rear garden and patio which is perfect for entertaining.

Kitchen breakfast room with space for breakfast table and sofas with French doors onto the rear patio. Range of oak fronted cabinets with granite tops, integrated hob, double oven, and fringe freezer. Utility room with range of cabinets. Boot room with tiled floor and door to outside.

Principal bedroom suite comprising a double room with built in dressing table and door onto a private covered balcony. Dressing room with range of wardrobes. En suite comprising bath, shower ensure and suite.

Bedroom two and three are double rooms with doors onto two large private balconies overlooking the grounds. Bedroom four is a double room with attractive fireplace with surround.

Bathroom comprising bath and separate shower enclosure. Further bathroom with walk in shower and suite.

The fifth bedroom is located on the second floor and is a large room which would make a perfect guest suite or office. Off the bedroom is a good size landing which would make a good study area.

OUTSIDE

The property stands behind mature hedgerow and electric gates, with a sweeping driveway leading to the house with an impressive turning circle and double garage. A fork in the driveway leads to the annexe with its own parking spaces. The front gardens offers privacy with mature hedgerow and a woodland spinney.

The gardens are thoughtfully designed with a distinct area that extends to the side of the house with lawns, a rose garden , orchard with a variety of fruit trees, and mature trees.

The house rear garden has a wonderful enclosed patio, perfect for entertaining. The rear garden has lawns, pretty borders, mature trees, central rose arch walkway which leads to a large vegetable garden. Greenhouse and tractor shed.

Detached brick summer house with electricity supply, and bi fold doors overlooking the gardens towards the property.

Hard surface tennis court.

ANNEXE

The property has a separate annexe which is perfect for multi-generational living. Little Firs is a semi-detached annexe offering excellent versatility as a self-contained annexe, guest accommodation, gym or work from home office suite. The accommodation comprises a sitting room with French doors opening onto the gardens. A kitchen area with a range of cabinets. Ground floor bathroom comprising shower, wash basin and toilet. The first floor has a large bedroom with French doors opening onto a balcony. The annexe is approached off the main entrance with a driveway and parking. The property lends itself to further development, subject to planning.

Planning permission was approved 20 October 2022 to change the use of the annexe from ancillary to a separate dwelling house.
Planning Number P22/V2127/FUL
Planning Authority Vale of White Horse

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Council Tax; House G ; Annexe A
• EPC; D
• Mains water and drainage
• Mains electricity and gas
• Solar panel on an early feed in tariff. Hot water panels. Well currently used to water garden
• According to Ofcom Ultrafast broadband is available. Mobile signal good outdoor, variable in house