Wallingford Road, Shillingford

Nestled within a small gated community in the charming hamlet of Shillingford, this beautifully presented detached family home offers a perfect blend of elegance, space, and functionality. Just a short stroll from the river.

The heart of the home is a modern kitchen/dining room that opens into an elegant sun room, creating a light-filled space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A generously sized lounge with log burner provides the perfect spot to relax, while the ground floor also offers a versatile study/playroom, a practical utility/shower/boot room, and an additional cloakroom.

Upstairs, the home boasts four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal suite with its own en-suite bathroom. A further modern shower room on the first floor adds convenience for family and guests alike.

The west-facing rear garden offers a private and tranquil outdoor haven, complete with a raised decking area and pergola—ideal for al fresco dining and summer gatherings. With off-street parking for four vehicles and situated in a secure and attractive setting, this exceptional property combines contemporary comfort with classic charm.

What the Owner Says...
"We’ve loved living here for the past 23 years. The location has been perfect — close to the river, peaceful, and secure behind the electric gates. We’ve had wonderful neighbours who we’ll truly miss, but now it’s time for a new adventure.

Approach - The property is approached via a gated shared driveway, leading to the private drive, which provides off-street parking for four vehicles. The elegant frontage features shrub-planted bedding areas to the right and a paved pathway that leads to the front door, opening into:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rising to first floor with an under stairs storage cupboard, additional storage cupboard, two double glazed windows to front aspect and a radiator. White matching doors to:

Cloakroom - Suite comprising hand wash basin and WC. Radiator and extractor.

Study/Play Room - 3.27 x 2.73 (10'8" x 8'11") - Arched double glazed window to front aspect and a radiator.

Lounge - 5.55 x 3.55 (18'2" x 11'7") - Feature fireplace with brick surround housing a wood-burning stove. Arched double glazed window to the front aspect, spotlights, and radiator. Bi-fold doors opening to:

Kitchen/Dining Room - 7.42 x 3.02 (24'4" x 9'10") - Matching wall & base units with a breakfast bar, integral Rangemaster cooker with five-ring gas hob and extractor over, Bosch dishwasher and microwave. One and a half sunken sink with drainer grooves, dual aspect double glazed windows and double glazed double doors to the rear aspect/garden. Space for American style fridge/freezer. The dining area opens to:

Sun Room - 4.02 x 3.25 (13'2" x 10'7") - This elegant garden room is filled with natural light, featuring vaulted ceilings with glass panels, underfloor heating, double glazed French doors and windows overlooking the garden.

Utility/Shower/Boot Room - 2.95 minimum x 2.65 (9'8" minimum x 8'8") - Suite comprising walk-in shower with rain effect, matching wall & base units with a sunken sink, double glazed privacy window, spotlights and vertical radiator. Double door utility cupboard with space & plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Stable style door to the rear aspect/garden.

First Floor Landing - Exposed wooden beams and white matching doors to:

Bedroom One - 4.39 x 2.74 (14'4" x 8'11") - Vaulted ceiling, built-in double door wardrobe/storage cupboard, double glazed window to front aspect, exposed wooden beams and a radiator. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom - Suite comprising stand-alone bath with shower attachment, hand wash basin and WC. Velux window, radiator and extractor.

Bedroom Two - 4.39 x 3.55 (14'4" x 11'7") - Vaulted ceiling, built-in double door wardrobe/storage cupboard, double glazed window to front aspect, exposed wooden beams and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.89 x 2.94 (12'9" x 9'7") - Two Velux windows, storage cupboard, access to loft space and a radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.38 x 3.05 (11'1" x 10'0") - Two Velux windows and a radiator.

Shower Room - Suite comprising shower with rain effect, hand wash basin set in vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern. Velux window, spotlights and a radiator.

Rear Garden - The west-facing rear garden is primarily laid to lawn, with a paved patio area directly adjoining the property—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. At the far end, a raised decking area sits beneath a charming pergola, offering an additional seating space. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and features well-established bedding areas planted with mature shrubs and trees, providing a sense of privacy.

Partially Converted Garage - 2.71 x 1.05 (8'10" x 3'5") - The rear of the garage has been converted into a utility, shower, and boot room, while the front section remains as storage.

Off-Street Parking - The driveway provides off-street parking for four vehicles.