Drayton St. Leonard, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

A period Chocolate Box detached cottage oozing charm and character in abundance, located on the very edge of this very popular South Oxfordshire River Thame side village. The spacious accommodation of just over 1800 sq. ft. comprises the following: entrance foyer with a ground floor cloakroom, living room with stairs rising to the first floor, separate dual aspect dining room, triple aspect family room and the cottage kitchen with its large pantry, ideal for those that like to bake or make jams! Upon the first floor are the four generously proportioned bedrooms which are all served by the main family bathroom.

What really sets this property apart is the mature gardens which is a haven 12 months of the year as the colours and fruit and veg change through the seasons. The gardens offer outside seating areas as well as multiple areas combining wooded and lawned sections. The enlarged plot runs parallel with open fields which really gives the property a very rural feeling.

Situation

Drayton St. Leonard is a highly sought after South-Oxfordshire village situated approximately 8 miles from the historic market towns of Abingdon on Thames and Wallingford. Oxford is 10 miles away and junction 7 of the M40 for London and Birmingham, is just 7 miles. Didcot Parkway railway station for regular services to London Paddington is also within easy reach. The village is home to many period and historical houses, an Anglican church, a village hall, a playground, the Catherine Wheel public house, and two working farms. The community here is strong and tight-knit, and many events are organized by the villagers throughout the year. These events include a Summer Fête, quiz nights, wine-tasting evenings, flower arranging classes, and film nights. There are also several active clubs and societies in the village, including a History Society, Investment Club, Book Club, Gardening Club. The market towns of Wallingford and Abingdon provide comprehensive day to day amenities and a range of shops, including Waitrose. The village falls within the catchment area for the multi-lingual European School at Culham and St. Birinius C of E primary school in Dorchester on Thames, with secondary schooling in Abingdon.

Directions

From Oxford proceed south from Heyford Hill on the A4074 towards Reading and Henley. At the roundabout with Berinsfield & Dorchester On Thames take the first exit. Follow this road round Berinsfield and through the fields until you reach the Drayton St Leonard village sign. Take the first turning right signed to the Aston Martin Museum. The Red Tile Cottage is opposite the museum, park on the road.