Cat Street, East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12

A charming thatched cottage

Description

Nestled in a picturesque setting, this charming cottage boasts a classic thatched roof and elegant red brick exterior with crisp white accents. The home exudes character with an abundance of period features whilst offering the modern conveniences families require. The beautifully presented cottage, fully renovated, offers a spacious and versatile living environment, ideal for families or those who enjoy entertaining.

From the entrance porch you enter the welcoming, double aspect, hall/dining space with stone floors, an exposed brick Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and guest cloakroom. Through the entrance hall is a cosy sitting room, again with beams and brick fireplace with wood burning stove, there is also a storage cupboard that could make a useful hidden bar and a second staircase to the first floor. The beautifully designed, triple aspect, Neptune kitchen, open to the dining/family room, blends modern functionality with warm, rustic charm. At its heart is a spacious peninsula, topped with a sleek surface and complemented by a breakfast bar—perfect for casual dining or entertaining. The kitchen, including an Ever Hot cooker, flows seamlessly into the dining area offering plenty of space for a casual seating area, there are two sets of French doors out to the garden. A useful utility room adjacent to the kitchen offers practical storage and workspace with a stable door opening to the garden.

The main staircase leads to the first floor from which three bedrooms are accessed including the double aspect principal bedroom suite, a luxurious retreat with free standing roll top bath in the bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms offer generous space and light and a family bathroom features a free-standing bath and separate walk-in shower. The fourth, en suite, bedroom is accessed via a rear landing and second staircase, offering guests or older children some privacy.

The property sits centrally in its plot behind wooden gates opening to a gravelled driveway with ample parking. The wraparound garden is beautiful maintained, complete with a terrace for alfresco dining, vibrant flower beds and a quaint outbuilding offers potential for a studio or garden room.

Please note the EV charge point shown in the photos belongs to the current tenant and may be removed by them.

Services:
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Location

Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nestled at the foot of The Downs in the historic Vale of The White Horse. The pretty village of East Hendred has excellent facilities including two churches, three public houses and a village shop with Post Office. There is a C of E primary school, St Amands Catholic primary school and a preschool.

Didcot and Wantage provide good day to day facilities. Oxford
(14.5 miles) and Newbury (15 miles) are within easy driving distance and provide more extensive shopping and recreational facilities.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Radley College, Cothill, St Hugh’s, Chandlings Manor, The European School and the well regarded Abingdon and Oxford schools.

Road and rail communications are excellent, both Didcot mainline station and the A34 are within easy reach and the M4, approx. 16 miles. Buses run on a regular basis to Wantage and Didcot. There is also a bus service to some of the independent schools mentioned above.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,785 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £1,153.85 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £6,923.08 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance