Church Row, Childrey, OX12

Situated in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Childrey this attractive cottage contains many original features and has been extended over the years to provide a large family home.

Enter through the beautiful oak front door into a spacious inner hallway which leads to the ground floor rooms comprising of a triple aspect sitting room with doors to garden and a large open fire. The second reception / snug room has a cosy feel with its log burning stove. Continuing round to the formal dining room with its double doors leading to the rear garden gives a superb space to entertain. The large kitchen / breakfast features oak cabinets and granite worksurfaces, and door through to the utility room and WC.

Rising to the first floor you are greeted by a large landing giving access to all four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The large principle bedroom has an ensuite, fitted cupboard and pleasant views over the gardens. Bedrooms two and three have vaulted ceilings and also benefit from fitted storage. The fourth bedroom benefits from an additional small bathroom on the east side of the property.

Outside a real feature of this glorious property are the wrap around gardens, mainly laid to lawn with beautiful mature boarders, a number of trees, and offers a good degree of privacy. To the side two single garages can be found and a sizeable store area which has the potential to be converted to home office or studio. The property also has a gated driveway large enough for one vehicle next to the garages.

Some material information to note: Freehold property. Oil central heating. Mains water, mains electrics and mains drains. Ofcom checker indicates superfast broadband is available and mobile availability is available with most major providers. The government portal indicates a very low risk of flooding. We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property.

Location

The pretty village of Childrey has a thriving village store and coffee shop. Close to the historic market town of Wantage. The town is believed to date back to Roman times and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. It is famed as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. The town offers schooling for all ages a range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as a market on a Wednesday and Saturday. Wantage has excellent commuting links via the A34 with the M40 in the north and the M4 in the south. Didcot c.9 miles offers a fast service to London Paddington c.40 minutes.

Locally there are an array of excellent walks, riding routes and sports facilities such as Frilford Heath golf club and Newbury racecourse. The local area is renowned for its excellent choice of schools including Abingdon School St Helen & St Katherine, St Hughs Preparatory school and Radley College.