Shirburn Street, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49

Beautifully renovated Georgian house in the heart of a sought after historic market town

Description

Westfield House is a beautiful Georgian town house which has been lovingly refurbished and renovated in recent years by the current owners. Built in the 1700s with later additions, the accommodation was reconfigured and modernised in 2022 whilst retaining the charm and features of the period property. Original fireplaces, flagstone floors and exposed timbers have been retained and work beautifully within this stunning family home. The work has been done to an exacting standard throughout with Lefroy Brooks bathroom fittings and a handmade kitchen by Orbius Bespoke.

To the front of the property is a stylish formal sitting room with a marble fireplace housing a wood burning stove, original board flooring and ceiling timbers. The playroom opposite also has an open fireplace with marble surround, original ceiling cornice, skirting and dado rail. The fabulous kitchen and dining room is a wonderful light space. The dining area has a flagstone floor, exposed ceiling timbers and a recessed working fireplace. It opens to the kitchen which is fitted with bespoke cabinetry arranged around a central island and integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, range cooker and dishwasher. It has wood flooring with underfloor heating and double doors to the garden terrace. Opening from the kitchen is the spectacular family room with a vaulted ceiling wood flooring and double doors to the garden.

To the first floor there are five bedrooms. The principal suite comprises a bedroom with an original fireplace, ornate cornice and a magnificent window overlooking the rear garden, dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom. There is a guest bedroom with en suite shower and store cupboard, three further bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes), and a generous family bathroom.

Outside
Westfield House has pretty frontage onto Shirburn St with railings either side of the front door. To one side is a gravel parking area and gate to the rear garden. The charming garden is walled and laid mainly to lawn with borders planted with mature trees, shrubs and perennials. A gravel path runs from the side entrance gate to a paved terrace which is accessed from the kitchen and family room, providing a space for outdoor entertaining. A private, peaceful haven in the heart of a bustling town completing the beauty of this stunning property.

Location

Westfield House is situated in a Conservation Area in the heart of the sought after historic market town of Watlington and yet just minutes from the stunning surrounding countryside. Watlington is a thriving town situated on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides an excellent variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as an outstanding-rated primary school. The bustling riverside towns of either Wallingford or Henley on Thames, both 10miles distant, have a more extensive range of amenities.

The area is well served for schools, including Rupert House, The Oratory, Cranford House, Moulsford Prep, Radley, Queen Anne’s in Caversham as well as access to the Oxford schools. Train services to London Paddington from Henley Station are via Twyford and there is a mainline rail service to London, Paddington via Reading from 27 minutes and the City via the Elizabeth Line from both Twyford and Reading. The M40 J6 is 3 miles distant providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the motorway network. There are a number of fine golf courses in the area including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe and Henley. The surrounding countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding and there are boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 4,427 sq ft



Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 Fairmile in the direction of Nettlebed. Continue for approximately 4.5 miles and in Nettlebed take the right turn to Watlington on the B481. Follow the B481 for approximately three miles before continuing onto the B480/Howe Hill. After a further 2.25 miles, in Watlington, turn right onto the B4009/Couching Street and then continue on to Shirburn Street. The property can be found on the left hand side.

Post Code OX49 5BU.

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