Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

A rare opportunity to acquire a 0.6 acre plot with planning for a new circa 1,664.1 sq ft modern home. A perfect opportunity to create a “Grand Design” in the heart of this desirable village

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a 0.6 acre plot with planning for a new circa 1,664.1 sq ft modern home. A perfect opportunity to create a “Grand Design” in the heart of this desirable village.

Situated in a conservation area and on the edge of this popular Oxfordshire village, adjacent to open countryside, Benjamin House dates back to the c. 19th century and is a single story dwelling with later 1960’s additions. The property enjoys a south west facing garden and a historic orchard, in the total of 0.6 of an acre.

Planning permission, ref P23/S3829/HH has been recently granted to create stunning single story home, with modern open planning living at the heart of its design. The finished exterior includes a Cotswold Stone finish, with three large roof lanterns providing an abundance of natural light. Further permission could be sought for a lower ground floor, approximately 965.95 sq ft. Permission would need to be granted for lightwells, if obtained and built both floors would be 2,630.05 sq ft.

Upon entering the new design, a light and spacious entrance hall will welcome you. The open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, offers space for a study area as well. It's position at the rear of the house offers views out to the garden. Off the kitchen there is a separate utility room.

The principal bedroom enjoys a pair of walk-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. To one side of the house, the design provides two further double bedrooms that will have access to a “Jack and Jill” en suite shower room. Completing the accommodation there will be a cloakroom off the hall.
There is the opportunity for further development with a lower floor underneath the purposed extension. Further planning would need to be acquired for lightwells to any subterranean accommodation.

Outside, at the front there is driveway parking for a number of vehicles. The delightful south west facing rear garden and orchard amount to approximately 0.6 of an acre. In the garden there is a swimming pool and a Shepherds Hut, complete with its own shower room, currently it is used as a bedroom but could also be an ideal home office. The orchard is open to the garden and has a number of appletree’s and its own access via a gate to one corner. A pedestrian gate at the end of the garden provides access on to the footpath, ideal for a leisurely walk (0.2 miles) to the village pub The Red Lion and the surrounding countryside.

Location

Located in the heart of the sought after village of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, situated between Wallingford and Didcot, about 14 miles south of Oxford and 15 miles west of Henley-on-Thames.

The village comprises of some lovely period properties situated along narrow twisting lanes where large trees, high hedgerows and high walls are characteristic. Village amenities include a primary school, a post office, a public house and two parish churches.

The nearby Thameside town of Wallingford has a Waitrose and a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafe's, together with a monthly Farmer's market, cinema and theatre.

Road and rail connections are excellent, with access to the M4 J12, the A34 to Newbury and Oxford and the M40 (J6). Didcot Parkway station provides a regular service to London, Paddington

There is an excellent choice of state and independent schools in the area including a state primary in the village.

Square Footage: 923 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

Directions

From Oxford take the A4074 to Henley. Pass through Nuneham Courtenay and at the third roundabout (Shillingford), turn right for Wallingford (A329). Continue into Wallingford and at the T junction, turn right onto the High Street. Continue out of Wallingford on the Wantage Road. At the roundabout cross straight over on the A4130 towards Didcot. Take the first turning left into Slade Lane into Brightwell cum Sotwell, continue for nearly three quarters of a mile and the property will be found on the left.

From Henley-on-Thames leave on the Fairmile towards Oxford (A4130) continuing through Nettlebed to the Crowmarsh Gifford roundabout. Take the left turn signposted to the A4074 to Reading and, at the next roundabout, take the right turn to Didcot on the A4130. Follow this road, by-passing Wallingford, and take the first turning on left onto Slade Lane into Brightwell cum Sotwell, continue for nearly three quarters of a mile and the property will be found on the left.

From London take the M40, exit at junction 7. Take the A329 southwards. Pass through Little Milton to the mini roundabout at Stadhampton, cross straight over the roundabout, and turn left immediately after the petrol station, signposted Wallingford - A329. Continue on the A329, through Warborough and at the roundabout cross over, continuing towards Wallingford. Continue into Wallingford and at the T junction, turn right onto the High Street. Continue out of Wallingford on the Wantage Road. At the roundabout cross straight over on the A4130 towards Didcot. Take the first turning left into Slade Lane into Brightwell cum Sotwell, continue for nearly three quarters of a mile and the property will be found on the left.

Additional Info

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected. Oil-fired central heating.

Planning reference; P23/S3829/HH