Howe Hill,Watlington,OX49 5HE

On the market for the first time in 100 years, a charming Victorian semi-detached cottage, set in beautiful grounds of c.1.5 acres. The property is quietly positioned in mature grounds that were part of the historic Swyncombe Estate.

Set well back from the lane and approached via a long driveway, with a large garage/store. The property enjoys an exceptional sense of seclusion and tranquillity, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. 

The cottage itself retains a wealth of period character and now requires substantial updating and modernisation throughout, presenting significant scope to create a truly special country home.

Tenure: Freehold             Council Tax: E

Accommodation

Entrance Porch: Flanked by leaded light side windows.

Entrance Hall: Two windows and French doors open to the lean-to garden room at the side. Electric panel heater, internal window.

Garden Room: Set on a brick plinth with a paved base and sliding doors out to the side garden.

Dining Room: Electric panel heater, built-in cupboards. 

Rear Lobby: Windows overlooking the garden. 

Sitting Room: Two leaded light windows overlook the front gardens, a brick fireplace with paved hearth and wood mantle, two electric heaters, a beamed ceiling and a range of bookshelves. Door to the staircase.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Triple aspect with door to the garden. The kitchen has a range of cupboards with worktops, a stainless steel sink, and an electric heater.

Bathroom: Fitted with a white three-piece suite, part tiled walls and a window.

Stairs to the landing.

Bedroom 1: Fitted wardrobes, a leaded window with fabulous views to the front, a hand basin and a bidet.

Bedroom 2: Far-reaching views across open countryside, an airing cupboard housing a hot water tank, and a separate wardrobe.

Bedroom 3: Leaded window out to the front, a range of cupboards and wardrobes.

Outside:
Property is approached over a long drive that runs past the cottage to a parking area. There are mature trees with a lawn in front of the cottage. The lawn also extends across the side and to the rear, interspersed with established shrubs, plants and a paved terrace. Beyond the rear garden, there is a small paddock with a field store.

Large Outbuilding: In poor condition, with a central garage, flanked by stores which also continued to the rear of the garage. Further grounds to the far side of the garage, established trees, abutting acres of countryside beyond.  Across from the front garden is a further area of gardens with box hedging, planting, shrubs, hedge borders and stunning views across the surrounding countryside.