Newbury Street, Wantage

Description

A beautifully presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment set within an impressive Grade II listed building, just a short stroll from the Market Place and Waitrose. This light-filled and generously proportioned home combines period elegance with contemporary comfort, following a high-quality conversion in 2012. The apartment retains a wealth of original features, including high ceilings, timber-framed windows, stately casement doors, wood panelling, and ornate cornicing, all thoughtfully preserved to celebrate the building's heritage. The open-plan living area is both stylish and practical, featuring a well-appointed fitted kitchen and seamless access to a charming patio area, which is perfect for alfresco dining or quiet relaxation. The layout includes a spacious bedroom with direct access to a modern Jack and Jill bathroom, creating both privacy and convenience. Residents also enjoy access to beautifully maintained formal communal gardens and a welcoming shared entrance hall. Ideal for professionals, downsizers, or those seeking a characterful pied-à-terre in a prime location. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Location

Once a winner of the Great British High Street award and recognised by The Sunday Times as an often-overlooked gem of Oxfordshire destined to become a thriving hub, Wantage is ideally located in the Vale of the White Horse. The town offers excellent transport links, with the A338 providing easy access to the A34, M40, M4, and rail services from Oxford, Didcot, and Swindon. A picturesque Market Town with deep historical roots dating back to the time of Alfred the Great, Wantage boasts a vibrant mix of high street and independent retailers, along with a wealth of bars, restaurants, and cafes that contribute to its thriving community atmosphere. King Alfred's Academy provides secondary education and is part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, collaborating with local primary schools, including Charlton, Wantage CofE, and the outstanding Stockham Primary School and Wantage Primary Academy. With easy access to the stunning surrounding countryside, including the ancient Ridgeway and White Horse Hill, Wantage offers the perfect blend of semi-urban living and rural beauty.

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Grade II Listed

Town house, former dormitory accommodation for St. Mary's School (q.v.) since 1935. Early C18; refronted and extended to right c.1880, Yellow brick with red brick dressings and raised limestone ashlar quoins; early C18 flared brick with red brick dressings to left side and partly exposed to rear; roof not visible; brick stacks. Original 2-unit plan. 3 storeys; 5-window range. Triple-keyed cambered arches over late C19 sashes with half-H aprons on first and second floors. Stone plinth course; raised brick storey bands; moulded stone cornice to panelled parapet. Hipped roof; end stacks. Front left stack with stone astragal and cornice. 2-window range left side wall has gauged brick segmental arches with keystones over blind windows; 2 early C18 sashes in similar surrounds to rear. Entry to right in late C19 two-storey extension in similar style to right; chamfered elliptical arch over late C19 door. Interior: Panelled doors and shutters. Early C18 round-headed arch to late C19 panelled room with fireplace to left. Early C18 winder stairs have fluted column-on-vase balusters, fluted newel post and panelled dado; rusticated oak boarding to casing. Keyed round headed arch with moulded imposts and panelled reveals to panelled landing. First-floor room to left has bolection-moulded panelling with segmental-headed recesses either side of fluted pilasters flanking fireplace. Late C19 block to right has plaster ceiling and stained glass windows in ground-floor room. Dormitory accommodation for St. Mary's School (q.v.) since 1935. Listing NGR: SU .

Tenure

Leasehold 125 years from first grant on 1st January 2013.

Ofcom

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Utilities

Mains services connected with the exception of gas.

Heating Type

Electric heating.

EER

D.

Council Tax Band

A.