Ipsden, Wallingford, OX10

Build & structural work
Extensive works have been carried out on the main house. The original west façade has been completely restored, a new sitting room has now been created which leads out directly to the wonderfully created parterre.
To the east of the house is a large games/family room which leads into a new well designed home cinema/ media room, with tiered seating and fully wired for 7.1 surround sound.
Much of the internal space has been reconfigured to allow for a naturally lighter and better flowing house. This includes the removal of walls on the first floor landing, the redesign of the ground floor kitchen and hallway as well as the layout and creation of a 650 sq ft one bedroom annex apartment in the old office space above the double garage.

Internal works
New oil-fired hot water and heating boilers have been installed to ensure energy efficiency during the summer months. The main house has also been separated into three systems for the ground floor, kitchen and first floor. New pipework for this has been installed throughout the whole house with the kitchen, orangery and bathrooms each benefiting from smart electric underfloor heating. For ease of maintenance, the boiler room has external access.
A full re-wire has taken place together with a comprehensive network using Cat 6 cabling supporting the installation of a wireless Nest system. Each bedroom and most of the downstairs rooms have two TV/FM points with the hub of the electrics being stored in a separate room just off the sitting room. A 1G switch controls the network points in the house, which includes the CCTV, electric gates, alarms and entry phone systems.
The solid oak kitchen cabinetry is accompanied by a range of appliances by Miele, Siemens, Capel and Quooker. The room is finished with tumbled limestone floors and unique E-smart electric AGA with warming cupboard.
The utility room and laundry area, also built by The White Company, supports a further dishwasher and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside

Fully restored Portway House is set in circa 24 acres. Lot 1 encompasses the house, annexe and leisure facilities, unmodernised coach house, on circa 10 acres. Planning has been granted for the construction of an American barn with internal stables, tack room and feed store. Planning permission for a large all weather riding arena/ manège of 65m x 35m is available with the purchase of Lot 1.

Lot 2 encompasses post and rail paddocks with a grazing licence and totals circa 14 acres.

The property benefits from gated access onto the bridleway running to the east of the property giving quiet riding up onto the Ridgeway and beyond. Set in circa 10 acres of secluded private land, with a further 14 acres available by separate negotiation, the grounds offer a true escape with a holiday feel in the summer whist giving a traditional English country feel during the winter months.

A classical tree-lined drive flanked by paddocks, brings you around to the west façade and its parterre garden, before arrival at the front of the house.

A large quadruple, heated garage together with a further substantial outbuilding, greenhouse, potting shed and small barns complete the grounds and a large car port comfortably holds three large cars with ample space to open doors and the boots.

The tennis court has a view towards the swimming pool and pool house. The pool house kitchen has bi-fold doors leading onto the paved dining area.

Additional Information

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax
The property is in Tax Band H
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage.