A fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal home, this property provides a blank canvas for modernisation and is conveniently positioned within walking distance to local shops and amenities in Wantage. Just perfect for first time buyers or anyone seeking a refurbishment project.

This two bedroom mid-terrace cottage has plenty of potential to be transformed into a cosy and comfortable home. Set back from Grove Street, the house features a
living/dining area with separate kitchen on the ground floor, whilst on the first floor there’s a double bedroom and the family bathroom. Up on the second floor there’s another spacious bedroom or flexible living area, whichever suits you best.

Exterior
The property is tucked away in the middle of the row. To the front you have a good-sized garden with a shed for convenient storage. Follow the walkway round to the rear and
you’ll find ample space for bins and bicycles. There's even a little storage building, once upon a time the outside toilet.

Ground Floor

Entrance
The covered porch leads you through the sage-green front door into the living room.

There’s a convenient storage cupboard just to your left and a tall radiator is located on your right. The woodburner set within the chimney offers an attractive focal point and it’s
ideal for extra warmth on colder nights.

The front window looks across the path onto your south facing garden, so you can expect plenty of sunshine during the day if you fancy a coffee or lunch outside on warmer days.

Kitchen
Moving through to the rear, the kitchen is served by a window and the part-glazed back door which allows access to the rear of the property.

The cabinets have definitely been well loved over the years but whilst they’re ready for an update, they’re still in good enough shape to keep things ticking along until it’s time
 or a new kitchen.

There’s currently a single bowl sink and separate drainer, and appliances include a washing machine, cooker with double oven and gas four-burner hob with an extractor above. You’ll find the fridge and freezer with useful worktop space and shelving tucked in the alcove under the stairs.

The floor is quarry tiled in an attractive terracotta colour, hardwearing and easy to keep clean.

First Floor

Bedroom one
The carpeted stairs take you up to the first floor landing where you’ll find the roomy double bedroom which catches the light all day from the south-facing window. It also features an alcove cupboard and a double radiator.

Family bathroom
This practical family bathroom is finished with classic blue and white tiles and features a bath with an adjacent cupboard housing the gas-fired boiler. Looking round, there’s a radiator, corner shower, basin and close-coupled loo with a wall cabinet above for handy storage.

Second Floor

Bedroom two
Ascend the stairs up to the second bedroom in the eaves of the property. This spacious room is a flexible area that could be used as an office, spare room, snug or hobby room depending on your personal requirements. It features beams and two double radiators, one either side of the window.

Outside
The garden enjoys an ideal south facing orientation. Fully enclosed with wooden fencing and generously sized, it features low-maintenance gravelled areas with a brick path
leading to the shed. There’s a selection of trees and shrubs that will attract garden birds and wildlife and if you’re green-fingered it provides ample opportunity to add flower or vegetable beds. A convenient picket gate provides easy access to and from the path to the front door.

Situation
An easy stroll brings you into Wantage, an attractive and historic market town in the Vale of White Horse. With roots dating back to Roman times and a mention in the Domesday Book of 1086, Wantage is famously known as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. The town offers a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, banks, a Post Office, library, museum, and various recreational facilities. You’ll also find plenty of independent outlets including coffee shops, bistros, pubs, restaurants, and an active community scene with clubs and organisations. The town square hosts a popular weekly market,along with regular farmers’ markets. For walkers the nearby ancient Ridgeway is a must, and you’re close to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Transport links

Walk – It’s roughly a 5-minute walk to the nearest supermarket and town centre facilities.

By car - twenty-five minute drive south sees you in neighbouring Newbury, or the City of Oxford is a thirty minute drive north. The A34 is close by, with links to the south coast and the Midlands.

By train- Didcot railway station is just over twenty minutes away by car. Trains from here run south east to Reading and London, with the Elizabeth line starting at Reading, and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the north, trains run to Oxford and the Midlands.

By bus- Your nearest bus stop is in Market Place, with buses taking you to Milton Park, Harwell and Didcot or south to Newbury.

Schooling
Primary. Wantage Primary Academy, Wantage Church of England Primary

Secondary. King Alfred’s Academy, St John’s Church of England Academy

Services
Central heating and hot water are mains gas fired.
Mains water and sewerage.
Broadband. According to Openreach, FTTC at up to 76Mbps is available, with Full Fibre
Broadband planned for the area.
Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a ‘Good indoors and outdoors’ 4G service.

Council
The local authority is Vale of White Horse and the CT band is B.

Tenure

Freehold

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,