Britwell Salome, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49

A family home in need of renovation situated in the heart of Britwell Salome with far reaching countryside views.

Description

Springwood House is a delightful family home offering enviable potential for refurbishment and scope to extend, subject to the usual consents. Set in a prime position, it enjoys unique and far-reaching countryside views, making it an exceptional opportunity for those looking to create their dream home in a picturesque setting.

Upon entering, a spacious and light hallway greets you with a selection of rooms that flow seamlessly for modern living. Off the hallway through double doors, the living room features a large bay window that takes advantage of the gorgeous countryside views accompanied with an open fireplace for cosy evenings.

The dining room feeds softly from the hallway with ample room for a large dining table perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is situated beyond the dining room with fitted units and space for a breakfast table and an electric Aga. To the rear of the kitchen is space for a boot room that is currently being used a wine store and has a doorway to lead out to the rear garden and splendid views of the countryside. Completing the ground floor, a cloakroom provides further storage and benefits from having plumbing installed should a purchaser wish to install a downstairs loo.

Heading up the light filled stairway to the first floor, a large landing provides access to the the principle bedroom with internal fitted wardrobes and a generous ensuite bathroom. A further three bedrooms and a family bathroom finish off the accommodation that enjoys far reaching views of the rolling countryside.

Outside, to the front of the property is a gravel driveway and that has plenty of parking space for multiple cars and a double garage supplied with electricity. To the rear of the property, a garden with shrubs bordered by a picket fence provide space for a lawn to be laid and to update the patio area for alfresco dining.

Location

Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Britwell Salome at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This popular small village, with a thriving community, has a fine 12th century church, highly regarded Red Lion pub/restaurant and a locally stocked farm shop.

The pretty market town of Watlington is just 1.7 miles distant and has an excellent range of local shopping and leisure facilities. The bustling riverside towns of either Wallingford, 7 miles, or Henley on Thames, 10 miles, have a more extensive range of amenities.

Secondary school education can be found at Icknield Community College in Watlington and Lord Williams's School in Thame, which also has a sixth form. School buses operate nearby to Cranford House, The Oratory and the Abingdon schools. There are a wide range of schools in Oxford and Abingdon such as the Dragon, Headington, St Edwards and Radley College.

The nearby market town of Watlington has excellent local shopping facilities and the larger towns of Henley-on-Thames and Marlow offer extensive leisure and recreational facilities. The city of Oxford is accessible via the M40 with the Oxford Tube bus service running from Lewknor to London/Oxford 24 hours a day.

Square Footage: 1,898 sq ft



Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 Fairmile in the direction of Nettlebed. Continue for approximately 4 miles and in Nettlebed take the right turn to Watlington on the B481. After approximately 3 miles take the left turn onto Britwell Hill Road. Follow the road downhill and around the right hand bend at the bottom into the village of Britwell Salome. The property will be found immediately on your right before the village pond.

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Additional Info

Mains water and electricity.
Private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.