High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14

DESCRIPTION

A delightful Grade II listed semi-detached thatched cottage believed to have origins dating back to the 17th century and latterly extended to provide well-proportioned accommodation. There is an enormous amount of charm and period features throughout, typical of this era, including beamed walls and ceilings, fireplaces and windows. The cottage is complemented by a beautiful mature and well stocked gardens in which there is a large timber workshop. A wide private pathway extends from the main area of garden directly to the River Thames
Arranged over two floors, the accommodation offers well proportioned rooms; the entrance hall leads into a beamed reception room with stone fireplace with a log burner. Leading from this room is a lovely double aspect beamed sitting room with fireplace and leaded light windows overlooking the rear garden. There is a further beamed dining room with brick fireplace which leads to the more modern part of the house which houses the kitchen/breakfast room and a utility/shower room.
The first floor has four characterful bedrooms, three of which are comfortable doubles and a large single/small double along with a bathroom and separate wc.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property with the total plot extending to approximately 0.46 acres. There is an expanse of lawn with well stocked mature borders, a number of established trees and a wide pathway which leads directly to the River Thames where the property enjoys about 30 feet of frontage. There is a timber workshop, store and studio located at the end of the garden. The property also enjoys a right of access along the adjoining driveway to provide vehicular access to the rear garden and workshop. To the front of the property is a small front garden with parking for two cars.

LOCATION

Long Wittenham is one of South Oxfordshire’s most highly regarded and sought after villages. An attractive village with many period and thatched properties with a real sense of community. Within the village is the Church of St Mary, a public house and an Indian restaurant, as well as various clubs and societies including an athletics club located close to the house. There are great local walks, one of which is Wittenham Clumps. The Clumps and a large area of surrounding countryside are owned and managed by The Earth Trust and form part of an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Thames meanders nearby and there are many walks and bridleways between the country pubs. There is a wide and excellent choice of both state and private schools in the area, including a Primary School within the village and the Europa School in Culham. Communications in the area are excellent with access to the M40 and M4, and for the commuter, Didcot Parkway Railway Station is about four miles distant, providing a fast train service to London Paddington in about 40 minutes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold
EPC rating tbc
Council Tax band G
Grade II listed
Located in the Long Wittenham Conservation area.
There is a documented flying freehold on the first floor.
According to Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available and mobile coverage is likely outdoor but limited or no service indoor.