The Street, Ewelme, OX10

The Property
Dormer Cottage was originally built in the 1880s and has been subject to an extensive programme of renovations completed in 2025. The elegantly appointed home is finished to a very high standard, with the improvements including rear and side extensions, a new raised and insulated roof, replacement bespoke timber windows with double glazing, a new central heating system with underfloor heating, plus rewiring and replumbing. The internal specification is tasteful and contemporary while respecting the age and setting of the home, featuring a soft colour palette of heritage hues including warm white, rich blue and dove grey.

Complementing the colour scheme is a handmade bespoke kitchen with Verona quartz worktops and a range of bespoke handmade joinery, from the internal doors to the fitted bedroom furniture. The spacious layout comprises a sitting room, study, a cloakroom with WC and a 38ft open plan kitchen and living area with separate utility room.

Upstairs the principal suite features a built-in dressing area and a spacious en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside

The exacting renovation of the property extends to the outside of the house, which has been sympathetically transformed. The red brick elevations blend well with the historic neighbouring homes. The parking area and detached double open barn garage is accessed at the rear of the property via a private road.

The rear garden has been attractively and professionally landscaped and is arranged over two levels, enclosed by a high wall and wooden panel fencing providing a high degree of privacy – it feels wonderfully secluded. On the lower level, a paved terrace is bordered by vibrant and colourful flowerbeds, creating a delightful space for outdoor entertaining. On the upper level, abundant wildflower borders surround the main lawn and there is a further paved terrace perfectly angled to capture the afternoon sun.

Situation

With the Chiltern Hills, river Thames and several prestigious schools nearby, Ewelme is a charming and picturesque Oxfordshire village nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic village features a 15th-century church, a 600-year-old primary school and a number of useful day-to-day amenities including a community-run store, coffee shop and popular pub. At the heart of the village lies a tranquil pond, the source of Ewelme Brook, which once fed the renowned watercress beds, now a managed local nature reserve teeming with wildlife.

Commuting is well catered for, with easy access to the M40, Cholsey station (for Paddington), and the Oxford Tube coach service to London. The nearby towns of Wallingford, Henley, Reading and Oxford are all within 20–25 minutes’ drive, offering a wealth of amenities, culture, and further transport links. The surrounding scenery offers great opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits. The area is renowned for its excellent standard of schooling, with notable establishments including The Oratory, Shiplake College and the many highly respected Oxford and Abingdon schools.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-60326

Additional Information

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council.
Council tax band E

Services
Mains water, drains & electricity with LPG central
heating.

Tenure
Freehold